Ancient
Isles and Treasures
The Santorini Edition
This
10 -day itinerary combines the wonders of Ancient Egypt
with Classical Athens & the romance of the Greek Isles
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Or the 2 weeks
edition
DAY
1 - CAIRO
Weekly in Cairo every Saturday : March - end of Nov
Our staff whisks you from the hub hub of Cairo airport and through
the city to your hotel. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for
American , Japanese & Canadian citizens, your passport must be valid
for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival .
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
2 - CAIRO Sunday (BLD)
Today we show you the city of Pharaohs & Sultans. Our first stop
is to see the wonders of the Egyptian Museum with its treasures of the
ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. Travellers
have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but your day has
just started. , then depart to Giza for an afternoon visit to the mysterious
Sphinx and the Pyramids, and, entirely at your option, a camel ride!
You'll lunch at the Mena House and to top a memorable day, we host you
on a Nile dinner cruise complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.
DAY
3 - ATHENS - Monday (B)
Our staff arranges all details of your departure by air for Athens,
Mr. Yasser Anwar in Cairo will deliver your air ticket Cairo Athens
in economy class, tax included .
In Athens : our local rep. l escort you to your hotel. 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.
DAY
4 - Athens - Group Tour - Seat in a Coach - Tuesday
(B)
A half-day morning city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens.
You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; and culminate
in a visit to the Acropolis. Your afternoon is free for further exploring,
shopping, or, perhaps, another visit to the Plaka.
DAY
5 - One Day Greek Cruise - Wednesday (BL)
We'll take you to the Trocadero Marina, where you'll embark for a cruise
through the Saronic Gulf to the islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.
Back on shore, you're in for an evening of traditional entertainment,
including Greek dancing, before your return to Athens and your hotel.
DAY
6 - Mykonos- Thursday (B)
Fly to Mykonos .Transfer are always included .
You'll spend two full days on the fabled isle of windmills, beaches,
cliffs and blue seas, where you can choose from several fine hotels.
Your flight from Athens
is included in your tour.
DAY
7 - Mykonos- Friday (B)
Another day in paradise ! enjoy the beach or the local cuisine.
DAY
8 - Santorini Saturday (B)
Subject
to weather/sea conditions board the ferry or Hydrofoil to Santorini.
Luxuriate for another two days on the beach at Santorini , mecca for
Honeymooners and the perfect romantic getaway.
DAY
9 - Santorini Sunday (B)
Enjoy
breakfast at your lovely hotel (or Villa), a full day on your own ,
maybe to venture out,to explore Akrotiri ( check with your hotel concierge
for the group tours) , reputedly the site of fabled Atlantis. Then on
to Athinios port to take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend
through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. We'll even allow you
some free time to enjoy a swim in a hot spring !! or maybe visit Thirassia
Island and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant / tavern) and watch sunset
in Oia, if you consider the above optional tours, then expect to return
to your hotel/villa early evening.
Add an extra night in Santorini .
DAY
10 - DEPARTURE Monday (B)
After breakfast, we escort you to the airport for your flight to Athens.
Bon Voyage
RATES per
person in USD
|
Deluxe |
First
Class |
|
| Triple |
US$
3290.00 |
US$
2395.00 |
US$
2085.00 |
| Double |
US$
3325.00 |
US$
2565.00 |
US$
2220.00 |
| Single |
US$
4440.00 |
US$
3995.00 |
US$
3690.00 |
The
tour includes ...
- Airfare
Cairo - Athens as well as domestic air between Athens and & the
Greek isles, in economy class , tax included .
- All
transfers within Greece and Egypt .
- Hotel
accommodations , including all taxes and service charges, based on
the rate category you choose.
- Pre-set
menu meals as shown including B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Guided,
group tour in Athens, and Cairo as indicated in the itinerary, including
all entry fees
Not
included:
- Tips.
- Trip
Cancellation/travel insurance
- The
shore excursions when you are on the Greek one day cruise .
- International
air fare from/to USA.
Sample
hotels in Athens ( or similar ) :
Deluxe:
Divani Palace Acropolis.
or Athens Plaza .
To Upgrade to the Grand Bretagne Classical room , please add : $ 450
USD per person in double
First
Class : Titania Hotel Athens or Electra Palace Athens .
Tourist
Class : Stanley Hotel Athens
Sample
hotels in Mykonos ( or similar ) :
First
Class : Petassos Beach ." K" Group Hotel
Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
For
Deluxe rates : Volcano View Villas. Nikos Villas in Oia .
For Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera & the
sea ( Firostefani) : Please add : $ 150 per person
For Chromata Apartments : Superior Rooms : with a view
of the caldera & the sea (Imerovigli.)
Please add : $ 250 USD per person .
First
Class accommodation:
Sun Rocks ,
in Firostefani , Astra Apartments, On The Rocks" or Tzekos Villas
Sample
hotels in Cairo ( or similar ) :
Deluxe
: Ramses Hilton , Sheraton , Sonesta Cairo Hotel , or similar
First
Class : Oases Hotel Pyramids , or similar
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