Dubai , Turkey, Greece, Egypt

A True Grand 16 day Mediterranean Tour

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we show you the top sights in these three historic countries in a
A 17 day grand tour- Compare with the 14 day version . Add Rome

DAY 1 - Athens - Weekly on Fridays : March - Nov - All transfers are always on a private basis .
Our Athens representative will meet you at the Airport or Piraeus port if/when you arrive by boat/ship, assist you through customs and immigration, and escort you to Athens and your hotel: Stanley or similar, in the bustling city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. You're free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures. Add International air fare and a foray into Petra : Please click here.

DAY 2 - ATHENS (BL) - Private Tour - Saturday
Private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur, private guide.
This morning you'll tour the high points of Athens, most notably the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament, and guards in colorful traditional outfits.
Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant. Your afternoon is free for further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn to return to the charm of the Plaka.

DAY 3 - ATHENS (B) Sunday
You'll plan your own day in Athens, with the help of your complimentary guidebook. Or we can help you explore beyond the city. Our optional tour to Argolis takes you 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 and marvel at its perfect acoustics. Our optional Delphi excursion takes you through Thebes, Levadia, and Arachova. In Delphi, you'll see renowned classical bronzes, and visit the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasure, and the Castalian spring.

DAY 4 - ISTANBUL Monday- All Touring and Transfers in Turkey are always on a private basis (B)
Today we fly north and east across the Sea of Marmara and the deep blue of the Aegean to fabled Athens. International airfares are included between Istanbul, Athens & Cairo in the tour rates.) Upon arrival, our staff meets you and escorts you to your hotel: Aygun Plaza or similar , in the Turkish capital. The rest of the day is yours: Istanbul awaits you!

DAY 5 - ISTANBUL Tuesday- All Touring and Transfers in Turkey are always on a private basis (B)
Welcome to the City of the Sultans! We visit the top sights in an all-day tour, including Hagia Sophia, the greatest church in Christendom for a thousand years; Topkapi Palace Museum, the imperial residence of the sultans for centuries. Including the Harem section of the Palace: Afternoon tour of and a walking tour of the famous "Grand bazaar" ; lunch is included at a local restaurant

DAY 6 - ANKARA CAPPADOCIA - Thursday - All Touring and Transfers in Turkey are always on a private basis (BL)
Morning flight Ankara, air fare is always included , in economy class , tax included , continue to Sultanhani , the Seljuk Turkish Carvanserai before making the drive to Biblical Cappadocia and our hotel Perisia Hotel or similar.

DAY 7 - CAPPADOCIA- Friday- All Touring and Transfers in Turkey are always on a private basis (BL)
We explore the "Moonscape" of Cappadoccia, visiting the painted churches in the Goereme and Zelve Valleys, the rock hewn dwellings in Ortahisar, the pottery making center of Avanos and the incredible underground city of Kaymakl or Derinkuyu.

DAY 8 - ISTANBUL Saturday (BD)
Fly back to Istanbul, and connect to Cairo, air fare is always included . Ticket is issued and delivered in Istanbul : economy class for flights within Turkey , business class for flight Istanbul Cairo .

Fly further south across the Mediterranean to Cairo .Our staff meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel: Pyramids Park, Zeus , or Oases hotel l . visa will be issued on a complimentary basis for American, Australian, NZ, Western European, Canadian & Japanese citizens, your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
Room amenity : Mint Tea Pot & welcome "Egyptian Sweets " platter.

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 9 - CAIRO Monday (cBL)
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum, Manial Palace of the former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali, Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch , we walk the narrow streets of Old Cairo, once a Roman fort, later the Jewish Quarter, then the Coptic Christian Quarter. We visit the Coptic churches of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra synagogue. Finally, we wander through the alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs.

DAY 10 - CAIRO- Giza Pyramids - Dahshour - Home Hosted Dinner - Tuesday (cBL)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra . Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre (140-foot) cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by the kings of Ancient Egypt.

Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!

Continue to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at your hotel.

A complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 11 - LUXOR Wednesday (cBLD)
Morning flight to Luxor the Ancient Capital of the first known "United Kingdom " of Egypt for 20 centuries.
In Luxor we cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch in Luxor, we tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and visit the Sacred Lake . We have a quick look at the great temple of Amon Ra at Luxor on our way to the airport for our flight back to Cairo, and our hotel.

DAY 12 - Cairo / Dubai - Thursday (B)
After breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Dubai / United Arab Emirates , air fare is included in our rate in business class , tax included , ticket issued and delivered in Cairo . Dubai the true land of Arabia and 1001 Arabian Nights . Private Transfers at all times


Arrive at Dubai International Airport at the United Arab Emirate on the Arabian Gulf. ( Click here to read more on Arabia' s early history). Complimentary visa will be issued upon arrival for the following nationalities; UK, EU , Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Canada , Australia, NZ, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei. You are responsible for having a valid passport .


Upon arrival , our local rep will meet you and escort you to your hotel.

A taste of Arabia with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In Dubai you'll find year round sunshine, un-crowded, clean sandy beaches. In this crime-free society you 'll find a very warm & welcoming team & society awaits you in Dubai. While shopping may not be high on your list, yet Dubai’s tax free markets means bargains galore. Attractive traditional Middle Eastern gifts - coffee pots, rugs, silverware, jewelry, brass, and one of the world’s greatest gold trading centers offering unbeatable value. Hong Kong is no longer able to compete with Dubai with the wide selection of low - priced international brand name products - audio equipment, VCRs, cameras, watches, fashions, perfumes and more , do not forget : the award-winning Dubai Duty Free at the airport.

DAY 13 - DUBAI - Friday (BLD)
Private Touring : Dubai City Tour and the Gold souks :
Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The Tour begins in Jumeira, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, also home to the famous Jumeira Mosque. The next stop is Sheikh Saeed House (former residence of ruling family). The Tour then continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. All guests board the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the spice souk . Before savoring the sights and sounds of the fish, fruit and vegetable market, lunch is included in a charming local restaurant.
In the afternoon we focus on the shopping and treasure hunt , we will take you to where the local go shopping as well as Dubai famous Gold souk.

Evening Dhow Cruise Dinner:
For a fabulous relaxing evening join our fully fitted Arabian dhow for an evening’s cruise on the Creek. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and Western cuisine while gently gliding past illuminated souks, banks and palaces.

DAY 14 - Desert Safari with dinner in the Arabian Desert - DUBAI - Saturday (BD)
Half  Day  Desert Safari (4 Wheel Drive ):
Morning at leisure , or enjoy some beach activities.
This Desert Safari tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo opp -stops during an exciting 4 x 4 dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. Keep in mind that before we head into the dunes area your driver will deflate the wheels of the 4X4 to allow for a smoother ride across the Sahara .
Dune bashing has become known as a fun experience – you will feel the thrill of desert driving as your professional driver takes you up and down on golden dunes.
We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you have the opportunity to do camel riding . After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the most famous Arabic Water pipe). We conclude the evening with a true 1001 Arabian Nights tradition and With a belly dancer  performing her dance around the campfire before we head back to your hotel in Dubai

DAY 15 - DUBAI -East Coast Tour - Sunday (BL)
After breakfast , we head for Dhaid and then on to the Hajar mountains that offer a beautiful natural backdrop for Dubai . A stop at a local market , where the local shop for locally made pottery, fruits and carpets . WE stop as well in Dibba and a brief stop at the colorful local fish market , always with the fresh catch from the Arabian Gulf., we drive along the coast passing by most enchanting small villages and fishermen wharfs , we arrive at Al Badiyah mosque, one of the earliest mosques built in the UAE, continue on to Khor Fakkan, a regional popular spot for diving and snorkeling, where there will be an opportunity to relax at the beach and have a refreshing swim., stop as well as the Khor Fakkah souk. Continue to Fujairah where we stop at the renovated Fort. Before returning to Dubai, stop at the oasis of Bitnah and time to wander on the “Friday Market” in Masafi. Lunch is included enroute in a charming local restaurant .

DAY 16 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME- Monday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions.

Rates per person in USD $ :

Please add a % 20 supplement : Dec 15,through Jan 5

Rates include:

• Hotel accommodation in including tax, service charge and continental breakfast daily.
• Visa fee for Egypt and Dubai
• Guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees as per itinerary, locally escorted in each country.
• All airport transfers, meet, greet and assist service.
• Air fare between Istanbul, Athens , Cairo and Dubai .
• Domestic air fare within Turkey as well as within Egypt." Y " Class
• Lonely Planet Guide book for Turkey, Greece & Egypt.
• Meals as listed : BLD = Breakfast/lunch/dinner

• Airfare from/ To USA. (please contact us for the best airfares, or use your frequent flyer tickets.)
• Any sort of insurance .
• Tips
• Visa fee for Turkey : payable in cash upon arrival, or contact the nearest Turkish consulate.

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