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The
Ancient World of Greece and Egypt
The 10-day Version of a true Mediterranean Honeymoon
Including a 3 day Greek Cruise
takes you to Athens and Classical Greece, then onward to view the highlights
of ancient Cairo . Tour starts weekly in Athens every Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday : Apr through Oct
Compare
with the 11 day or 12
day version , add a
Nile Cruise or extend to
Italy
DAY
1- ATHENS - Wednesday -Click here for the Tuesday
Edition
Our local personnel meets
you at the airport and escorts you to your accommodations. You'll have
time on your own to explore the Greek capital, browse for treasures
and curios, and venture to a terrace cafe or a fine meal in the old
Plaka district. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your room with our
compliments.
DAY
2 - ATHENS (B) Thu
A half-day city tour will orient you
to the high points of Athens. We'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very
heart of the city; the Parliament; Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with
the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Your afternoon is free for further
exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another visit to the Plaka.
DAY
3 - ATHENS / CRUISE TO MYKONOS (cBLD)
Fri
Our staff will escort you to Piraeus, the port of Athens, to embark
on your three-day cruise. You'll sail into the Aegean, and by sunset,
reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll at your own pace along lanes
lined with whitewashed houses, up to the Church of Paraportiani, or
along the shore to the island's signature windmills. Enjoy an ouzo or
a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe. Re-embark for a nighttime sailing.
DAY
4 - RHODES (BLD) Sat
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day
on the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect
for exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights
of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some
time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis
of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies. Spend a restful night on
board as we sail to our next destination.
DAY
5 - KUSADASI (Turkey), PATMOS (cBD) Sun
We anchor at 7 a.m. your ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here
you can visit the Monastery of St. John where the Book of Revelations
was written.
You'll re-board in time for a late morning sailing. In the late afternoon,
we reach Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to ancient Ephesus.
Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with leather goods and
bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the
best-preserved archaeological sites in the world.
DAY
6 - ATHENS / Delphi (BL) Monday
You'll sail into Piraeus early in the morning. Our Athens-based personnel
will take you to the tour terminal in Athens
for the full day Delphi excursion takes which will take you through
Thebes, Levadia, and Arachova. In Delphi, you'll see renowned classical
bronzes, and visit the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, and
Castalian spring. Lunch is included enroute.
DAY
7 - ATHENS / Argolis / Cairo (BL) Tuesday
Full day tour to Argolis or Delphi. Driving across the historic Corinthian
Canal to Mycenae, where you'll visit the Lion Gate and the tombs of
Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. After a seaside lunch in Nauplion, you'll
visit the theater of Epidaurus, known for its perfect acoustics. You'll
return to Athens Airport in the evening, after seeing the museum and
Askelpeion. And connect to your evening Cairo bound flight.
Your hotel room in Cairo for tonight is included in our rate to allow
you to check-in immediately as soon as you land in Cairo .
Air fare is included Athens/Cairo, in economy class , in Cairo our local
rep will meet you and whisks you through the excitement and hubbub of
the terminal, and onward to your hotel . Complimentary visa for
Egypt, will be issued upon arrival for American, Canadian, Australian,
NZ, EU, Singaporean & Japanese citizens (your passport must be valid
for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival). A complimentary welcome
fruit basket and a warm pot of coffee or tea will be delivered to your
room upon arrival.
DAY
8 - CAIRO (BLD) Wednesday
Today, you'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with
its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones
and metals. Travelers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on the sights,
but your day has just started. You'll lunch at a charming local Restaurant,
then depart to Giza for an afternoon visit to the mysterious Sphinx,
the Pyramids, and the Valley Temple. Taking a camel ride is entirely
your own choice! Conclude a memorable day as we host you on a Nile dinner
cruise complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.
Egypt , the Nile Valley- Nile View with the Felucca
Sailing boats in the Background
DAY
9 - CAIRO (B) Thursday
Today, you'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Capital on your
own , or ask us for assistance with a local optional tour.
DAY
10 - DEPARTURE (BLD) Friday
You'll enjoy a full American breakfast before we escort you to
the airport for your flight home. This tour departs every Tuesday, from
March through November . Cruise itinerary may vary according to ship
and cruise line selected . Extend your stay in Cairo or Luxor
, or add a 5
day or a 4 day
Nile Cruise .
Extend your air ticket to Istanbul, special add on $200 including tax.
Rates
per person in US$, Double Occupancy outside Cabins with 2 lower beds,
or Upper & lower
| Golden
Star Aegean
Louis Cruise Lines |
First
Class Hotel |
Deluxe
Hotel |
| Outside
Cabins
Category/B |
$
3560.00 |
$
3875.00 |
| Outside
Cabins
Category/A |
$
3650.00 |
$
4015.00 |
| Outside
Cabins
Category/TA |
$
3740.00 |
$
4165.00 |
Rate includes:
- Three
-day cruise to Greek Islands and Turkey.
- International
Air Fare ATHENS / CAIRO one way " Y" class , economy class
including tax.
- Hotel
accommodation in each of Cairo & Athens as listed .
- Athens
, Argolis , Delphi & Cairo sightseeing tour as per itinerary including
English speaking guide & entrance fees.
- Breakfast
daily at the hotel. And a dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo.
- All meals
on board the Greek cruise.
- Greeting
and assistance on arrival, and transport to hotel (Cairo & Athens)
, to cruise ship, and back to airport ( Athens & Piraeus).
- Hotel
service charges, taxes, and hospitality services .
- Port
taxes .
- Lonely
Planet guide books.
- Complimentary
visa for Egypt, issued upon arrival for American Canadian, Australian,
NZ, EU, Singaporean & Japanese citizens (your passport must be
valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival).
Not included:
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