Tour starts weekly in Istanbul : March through Oct .
You may add extra days pre or post . Among the most treasured memories of many travelers are a trip to Istanbul , the Greek Isles and a journey on a Nile steamer
In this trip you will experience them all

Compare with the Four Seasons Ultra Deluxe Edition

Grand Tour Athens , Istanbul & Nile Cruise
Compare with Egypt & Israel version , or Santorini edition.Add a Greek Cruise ?

DAY 13 - Friday - ATHENS, CAIRO - (B)
You'll sail into Piraeus early in the morning. Our Athens-based personnel will take you to the airport to catch your flight for Cairo, air fare is included in our rate Athens Cairo in economy class, tax included.
In Cairo our local staff whisks you through the excitement and hubbub of the terminal, and onward through the desert to your hotel . Visa fee is included, issued upon arrival for (EU , American, Japanese and Australian, NZ citizens, passports must be valid and in order.

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

Private chauffeur, private air conditioned vehicle for all your transfers while you are in Greece, Turkey and Egypt with us

The Great Pyramid of Cheops . . . Are You Up to the Adventure?

A journey into the heart of the Great Pyramid is a real-life Indiana Jones adventure. But it can also be a taxing and frightening one.

You'll follow claustrophobic passages cut into the heart of the pyramid, feel the pull of the mass of stone directly above. For better or worse, you have placed yourself in the hands of the engineering expertise of the ancients.

As you continue along the unventilated passages, the oxygen becomes depleted, the air becomes noticeably warmer and more pungent. The ascent of steep stairways consumes more energy than you imagined, and you find yourself short of breath. Lighting is dim, every footstep must be carefully calculated. Low passageways repeatedly oblige you to advance while bent down, and your muscles protest. Where walls disappear into the dark above, you feel wedged into a shaft. Despite warnings, and your own resolve, claustrophobic feelings are hard to suppress.

Finally, you behold the King's Chamber at the heart of the Great Pyramid. The effort to reach it has made the reward more exhilarating than you imagined. If only you can face the return.

Is the King's Chamber for you? If you're not used to bending and regular exercise, you might find the challenge beyond your capabilities. Turning back is more difficult the farther you go, and the experience could leave you aching for days afterwards.

Be realistic about yourself, your abilities, and your disposition. And remember that there are many other rewarding sights and adventures at Giza, without the physical challenge and risks of the King's Chamber.

The decision is up to you.
Dinner is included at the hotel. Private chauffeur, private guide private air conditioned vehicle for all your touring today. 

DAY 16-Monday - ASWAN , KOM OMBO (BLD)
After breakfast on board, we'll visit the dams at Aswan, including the High Dam, a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite quarry, we'll see an obelisk left unfinished, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. Back aboard our cruiser, Ancient Goddess ISIS :

The Mystery of Isis : Two millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery of Isis:

"I, Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever seen me unveiled."

Called Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.

Isis was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!

Because of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey to the Underworld.

Isis is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect the world.

Isis, the great Mother Goddess. Come explore her mystery in timeless Egypt when you Travel in Style!

Afterward, we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to get a totally different perspective on ancient Egyptian life, at the ancient workers' settlement of Deir el-Medinah. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed and decorated the tombs.

Here we'll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic animals. These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt might not have been a workers' paradise, we'll see that artisans and builders were highly regarded in their community. We are proud to be the only operator to offer regular visits to this singular ancient settlement in its tour and cruise programs. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis .

DAY 19 -Thursday - LUXOR, CAIRO (B)
We'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the great Temple of Luxor before heading to the airport to catch our flight to Cairo. After we settle you into your hotel, you'll have your last opportunity to experience the excitement of this great city and, of course, do some last-minute shopping.

DAY 20 -Friday - RETURN HOME (B)
Our Cairo-based staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Bon Voyage.  

RATES are per person in double occupancy in US$:

Rates are based on an outside standard cabin with two lower beds. ( for other preference , please do let us know) Honeymooners will get free upgrade to a Junior suite on board the cruise subject to availability

Rate Per person in double in USD $

Rate includes:

• A 5-day Nile cruise, including all meals , afternoon tea served on deck daily , and shore excursions.
  
• Lonely Planet travel guide books to Istanbul,Greece and Egypt
  
• All tips to porters, drivers, guides etc
  
• One large bottled water per person delivered to your cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise . Plus a small bottle of water with each & every meal on board the cruise
  
  
• Tea or coffee and water with each & every meal while you are on board the Nile cruise.
  
  
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
  
  
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Hotel accommodation as mentioned in Istanbul , Greece, and Cairo, including tax and service charges, and breakfast daily.
  
• Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  
• Airport greeting and assistance. Transportation between airports, hotels, and port.
  
• One-way air transportation from Istanbul to Athens to Cairo " Y " Class .
  
• Port taxes.
  
• Domestic air transportation in Turkey and Egypt in " Y " class , please add $ 250 to upgrade to business class in Egypt and Turkey .
  
• Egyptian visa fee, available for American, Canadian, EU, NZ, Singaporean & Japanese citizens.
  Must have a valid passport. Issued upon arrival at Cairo airport.
  
  
  

Not Included:

• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see your insurance agent ).
• International air fare.
• Turkish Visa fee, please secure in your home country or upon arrival in Istanbul ( Cash only) , please check with the Turkish consulate near you.
• Additional personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary

• The 14 day Tour of Egypt and Greece including a Mediterranean Greek cruise and a Nile Cruise
  

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