The Ancient World in Ultimate Style

9 -Day : Greece and Egypt : Athens, Crete & Cairo

The most discriminating of travelers will appreciate nine days of the ultimate romantic escape to
Cairo, Athens, and a hideaway in the Greek Isles. Newlyweds: this is your dream honeymoon! Leave any day : Apr - Oct

DAY 1 - ATHENS:

We arrive in the Greek capital, bustling gateway to the ancient world. Our staff meets you at the airport, settles you into your deluxe accommodations. Transfers are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.

DAY 2 - CRETE (B)

A morning private tour of Athens , with special attention to the Acropolis. You'll walk the romantic old Plaka district, and browse for curios and treasures , before we escort you to the airport for your flight to Crete, where our staff awaits you to take you to the Porto Elounda Mare Resort or similar resort and category. For the next four days and nights, your hideaway will be a one-bedroom villa with its own secluded pool. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your room.

Transfers are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.

DAY 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - CRETE (B)

Enjoy you own secluded pool, private breakfast service included. or Venture out to explore caves, beaches fringed by cliffs, and ancient temples; but nobody will blame you if you just relax !

DAY 6 - CRETE TO CAIRO

Today you'll fly to Athens, then transfer to your Cairo-bound jet. Our Cairo staff whisks you through the excitement and hubbub of the terminal, and onward through the desert to your hotel near the fabled Nile. Venture out amid the spice shops, cafes, peddlers from bygone days, modern-day professionals, and an unforgettable array of sights, sounds, and aromas.

Transfers are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.

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 7 - CAIRO (BL)

After a full American breakfast, you'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, gold and gems. Travelers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but your day has just started. You'll lunch at the charming local Restaurant, then on to a walking tour of the enchanting Indiana Jones Khan El Khalili 11-century bazaar district , we stop by Saladin's Citadel before we head back to the hotel.

Tours are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist .

DAY 8 - CAIRO (BLD)

After a full American breakfast, you'll head for to Giza for an exciting visit to the mysterious Sphinx, the Pyramids, and the Valley Temple. Taking a camel ride is entirely your own choice! after lunch at a local restaurant, we return to the hotel. The afternoon is yours.

Conclude a memorable day as we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.

Tours are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist .

DAY 9 - RETURN HOME (B)

We escort you to the airport for your flight home .Transfers are always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur .

Start in Athens daily : Apr - Sep

This tour operates daily in the months listed above

Rate includes:

• All transfers, always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
  
• Hotel accommodations with tax and breakfast daily .
  
• Air fare in economy class Athens Cairo , with tax included
  
• Sightseeing with guide and entrance fees as indicated. Always with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeu, and a private guide and a private Egyptologist in Egypt.
  
• Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = Breakfast, aB = full American breakfast, cB= Continental Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) .
  
• Egyptian visa fee for American , EU , Australian , NZ , S.Korean , Mexican , Singaporean, & Japanese Citizens. Passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
  
• Travel guide book for Greece & Egypt .

Not Included:

• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure).
• Additional personal expenses
• Beverages, and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tips
• Air fare from/to your home country