Ancient
Isles and Treasures
With extended stay in Cairo and Santorini
This
12 -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 Friday from March - to 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- Saturday (BL)
Today we show you the city of Pharaohs & Sultans. Our first stop
is to se 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. After lunch at a local charming restaurant at Hadaik Al-Azhar
, then tour El-Darb El-Ahmar, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
DAY
3 - CAIRO- Giza - Sunday (BL)
Today we drive to the edge of Cairo and on to Giza for a visit to the
mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids, and, entirely at your option, a camel
ride! You'll lunch at the Mena House , before we head for Memphis &
Sakkara , including the Step Pyramid and the Nobles Mastabas.
DAY
4 - ATHENS - Monday (B)
Our staff arranges all details of your departure by air for Athens,
where our local personnel 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
5 - Athens - 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
6 - 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
7 - 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
8 - Mykonos- Friday (B)
Another day in paradise ! enjoy the beach or the local cuisine.
DAY
9 - 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 & the perfect romantic getaway.
DAY
10 - Santorini - Day at Leisure - 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. You may even have some
free time to enjoy a swim in a hot spring !!
DAY 11 - Santorini
-Day at Leisure - Monday (B)
Another day in Santorini !! and a day on your own maybe visit Thirassia
Island and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant / tavern) and watch sunset
in Oia, if you consider the above optional tours
DAY
12 - DEPARTURE - Tuesday (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$
4200.00 |
US$
3598.00 |
US$
3225.00 |
| Double |
US$
4325.00 |
US$
3760.00 |
US$
3350.00 |
| Single |
US$
5440.00 |
US$
5005.00 |
US$
4597.00 |
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. In Santorini you have the choice of
staying in a condominium/ Villa or a hotel .
pre-set
menu meals as shown including B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
guided,
escorted sightseeing tours in Athens, and Cairo as indicated in the
itinerary, including all entry fees
Not
included:
- Tips.
- Trip
Cancellation/travel insurance
-
Any Shore excursion on board the cruise. International air fare
from/to USA.
- For
air fare from/to USA Please ask for information on these fares
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 ) :
Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates :Volcano View Villas. Nikos Villas in Oia . Cliff Side
Suites
For Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera &
the sea ( Firostefani) : Please add : $ 210 per person
For Chromata Apartments : Superior Rooms : with
a view of the caldera & the sea (Imerovigli.) Please add : $
375 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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