EGYPT & GREECE
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Indulge Your Bucket List On A 10-Day Trip To Egypt And Greece
Get ready for a truly unforgettable travel experiences with the ultimate opportunity to indulge your bucket list of amazing destinations to explore on this 10-day trip to Egypt and Greece. Travel to Egypt and delve into Cairo where you will see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, then marvel at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. Fly to Aswan, see the High Dam, and sail on board a traditional…
Highlights
- Delve into Cairo, see the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, then marvel at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza
- Fly to Aswan, see the High Dam, and sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing “felucca” for a view of Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Board your luxury vessel for a leisurely sailing along the glorious Nile that takes you to see astounding antiquities in Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu
- In Luxor, explore the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of Queens, and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers adorned with hieroglyphic writings
- Travel to Greece and share in an insightful halfday professionally guided tour to visit some of Athens’ most significant archeological treasures, including the imposing Acropolis and Parthenon perched atop the city
- Embark on a full day Greek Island Cruise to beautiful Hydra, charming Poros, and Aegina, the land of the legendary Achilles
Included
- Hotel accommodation for 6 nights
- 3 nights on board a Nile River cruise ship
- 17 included meals consisting of:
- 9 buffet breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 3 dinners - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees, as follows:
- Cairo tour including: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo
- Nile Cruise sightseeing including: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor
- Half day Athens city tour
- Full day Greece Islands Cruise - All transfers and luggage handling within Egypt
- All hotel taxes and service charge
Itinerary
Day01/10
- Day 01
MON I CAIRO
Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. - Day 02
TUE I CAIRO
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B,L) - Day 03
WED I CAIRO I ASWAN I KOM OMBO I EDFU
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. Today, you will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Further along, sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before arriving in Edfu. (B,L,D) - Day 04
THU I EDFU I LUXOR
Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile cruise vessel, then travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D) - Day 05
FRI I LUXOR
Have breakfast on your Nile River vessel. Today, you will visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. N.B: – Nile Cruise itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. (B,L,D) - Day 06
SAT I LUXOR I CAIRO
After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. (B) - Day 07
SUN I CAIRO I ATHENS
Start your day with breakfast, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight to Athens. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore this fascinating city on your own. Overnight in Athens. (B) - Day 08
MON I ATHENS
Have breakfast at your hotel before joining an exciting half day excursion. Your Athens tour takes you past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Hadrian’s Arc, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and many other notable sites throughout the city. Next, explore the Acropolis where you will have the chance to pass through the Propylaea, and admire the Erechtheum, and the Caryatids. The tour then takes you to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel for the remainder of your day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. (B) - Day 09
TUE I ATHENS I HYDRA I POROS I AEGINA ISLANDS I ATHENS
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Piraeus port to embark on your full day cruise to the islands nearby! Your first stop will be in Hydra, a small but beautiful island steeped in history located not far from the Greek mainland. Your second stop will be in Poros, an island of peace, romance, and relaxation. Your final stop before returning to Athens will be in Aegina, the land of the legendary Achilles. Upon completion of this cruise, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Athens. (B,L) - Day 10
WED I ATHENS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Accommodation
Hotels
RAMSES HILTON
3 Nights
In view of the River Nile, we’re one kilometer from central Cairo's Tahrir Square and adjacent to Ramses Mall. Cairo Tower and the Egyptian Museum are a five-minute drive from us. Cairo International Airport is only 45 minutes away. Enjoy our river-facing heated outdoor pool, onsite casino, shopping Galleria, evening receptions, and dining venues.
Daily breafast included.
AMALIA ATHENS HOTEL
3 Nights
Amalia Hotel has an ideal location, situated next to Syntagma Square with views of the Parliament and the National Garden with many shops, restaurants and tramway at just a 3-minute walk away. Facilities include a main restaurant, a café facing the National Gardens, and an amazing Roof Garden with an unsurpassed view of the Acropolis.
Daily breakfast included. Hotel city tax not included and to be paid locally