A Grand 19 Day Mediterranean Tour , airfare included from USA.
This exceptional Greece and Egypt travel package includes a tour in Athens , tour of the GREEK ISLES ,Egypt in all its variety, from the wonders of the Great Pyramids to a Nile cruise, and even the unspoiled beaches of the Red Sea. As well as the mighty temples at Abu Simbel, Queen Nefertari's Tomb, Denderah Temples, . Diving or snorkeling, and a CAMEL CARAVAN to a Nubian Village .
In Greece we spend 8 days Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

Weekly departure from USA on Sundays: May - Oct . Add Spain & Andalusia

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

All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
Hotel : Grand Hyatt ( Club Level Room ) , Conrad Cairo ( club level room ) , Men Garden Pyramids view room , or Le Meridien Pyramids - Pyramid view room, or similar

DAY 3 - CAIRO - sailing the Nile Tuesday (cBLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha, and the Beni Ezra Synagogue. We'll see where,according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a 30 minute felucca sailing on the Nile to see Cairo from a different angle before we head back to your hotel.

All tours in Cairo are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

DAY 4 - DAHSOUR - HOME HOSTED MEAL Wednesday (cBL)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!

Continue to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or your hotel.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

All tours in Cairo are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

DAY 5 - The Red Sea resort of Sharm , Thursday (cBD)
Head for the airport and a short flight to Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option.
Hyatt Resort, Four Seasons ( Standard Room ) , the Savoy or similar
All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

DAY 6 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Friday (cBD)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which proof of certification is a must ). There's also time to relax, take an optional excursion, or look into the life of the Bedouins who have made a way of life in the desert. Evening Bedouin Dinner.

All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

DAY 7 - LUXOR & Cruise to Denderah -Saturday (cBLD)
An early flight takes us to Luxor,along the Nile in fabled Upper Egypt, where We'll navigate the waters of the Nile to Denderah in a day excursion cruise ( or by car) , to visit the best preserved temple in Egypt, then its back to Luxor for a spectacular sound & light show at Karnak temple. Accommodation on board your Nile Cruise. One large bottle of mineral water in your cabin with our compliments.

All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

DAY 8 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)

Today we 'll be touring the Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. Following lunch aboard, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, returning to our vessel in time for tea. Complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin.

DAY 9 - ESNA & EDFU- Monday (cBLD)
We cruise to Esna during the night and pass through the locks. After breakfast we cruise to Edfu and board horse-drawn carriages to get to the fine Temple of Horus. In the evening, we have a jolly galabia party. A Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 10 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN , CAMEL CARAVAN -Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore Kom Ombo's twin Temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, before cruising south to Aswan. After lunch aboard, we board a graceful felucca for a cruise among the Nile islands .Then to really immerse yourself, try your hand at a complimentary camel riding! We'll take willing passengers on a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Only Travel In Style & Nubian Nile Cruises afford this unique opportunity to meet & interact with local Nubians. We are proud to offer this insight into the Nubian way of life. Back in your cabin : Complimentary Egyptian pastry & sweets platter.

DAY 11 - ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL /CAIRO Wednesday (cBD)
The mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip by motor launch to the Philae temples. this Island temple , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .

Back on land, we head for the airport and a short flight to Abu Simbel. Tour in Abu Simbel is on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and Queen Neferatri, saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High Dam was built, fly back to Aswan and connect with our returning flight to Cairo . Dinner at the hotel in Cairo : J. W. Marriott , Sonesta or the Grand Hyatt

DAY 12 - ATHENS -Thursday (cB)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive at Athens Airport, where our representative will meet you, and assist with the transfer to your hotel .

All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

Day 13 , Athens- Friday (BL)
A morning private sightseeing tour takes us to all the high points : The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, The Parliament& The world famous Acropolis. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant . Afternoon at leisure. Why not have lunch at a taverna in the Plaka, take in a museum or gallery , then do some cafe-sitting and people -watching in Syntagma Squab.

Day 14 , Athens / Mykonos- Saturday (B)
Early morning transfer to the pier at Piraeus to board the ferry boat heading for Myconos. And your selected hotel. We'll have a representative on hand to meet you, and check you in to your hotel. Relax! Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo or a retsina at a waterside cafe, to discover a beach or two, to pick up a loaf of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside as you look out to sailboats at sea. All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

Day 15 , Mykonos - Sunday (B)
The day is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds of your lovely hotel. But on the other hand, there's plenty of reason to do so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic cliffs, blue seas, and secluded beaches.

Day 16 , Santorini- Monday (B)
We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your morning ferry heading for Santorini. On arrival, we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel. Santorini Hotel/Apartments/ Villas

All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

Day 17 , Santorini - Tuesday (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. When you venture out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding paths leading from view to spectacular view. We offer an optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of the lost civilization of Atlantis. All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

Day 18 , Athens- Wednesday (B)
Morning transfer to the airport to fly back to Athens . Upon your arrival, please proceed on your own to the airport Sofitel hotel, of course already booked for you .

Day 19 , Departure- Thursday (B)
After breakfast, check-out , proceed on your own to the departure gates at Athens Airport, Kalo Taxidi!

Bon Voyage!

RATES per person in USD

AIRFARE NOTES

Upgrade to the Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruises:

Supplement : 20 % applies to be added to the deluxe rate
Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess all suites all with private balconies
The Sonesta ultra deluxe M/S Star Goddess , all suites with private balconies
The Oberoi M/S Philae ( all state   rooms are Junior Suites do offer private balconies)
The Ultra Deluxe" Queen TiYi ( presidential suite)
The ultra deluxe : M/S Amarco ) Royal or Presidential Suite )

The M/S Amarco

The Ultra Deluxe all suites M/S Amarco , accommodation : Presidential or Royal suite

DEPARTURE NOTES:

• This tour departs , weekly, year round
  
• For departures / arrival during Christmas, New Year's or Easter weeks Dec 20 - Jan 4 , please add 15% to the rates above.
  
• For PRIVATE GUIDE/CAR/DRIVER :
  For the full duration of the Nile Cruise & shore excursions: please add $250 per person .This supplement doesn't apply when you have at least 6 guests in your party, as you'll have always your own private car/driver/guide.

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES :

• International airfare : New York / Cairo /Athens/ New York , US departure tax.
• Egyptian & Greek domestic airfares as described in the itinerary , in economy class, tax included .
• All airport transfers and taxes in Egypt.
• Hotel and or Villa/Apartments ( in Santorini) accommodations (including taxes), as per itinerary.
• And set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary above.
• Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals.
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
• Large bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
• Tea or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
• Guided sightseeing by air-conditioned motor coach, including all admissions fees.
• Egyptian Visa fee issued upon arrival for American & Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
• Ferry ticket between Athens & the islands as per itinerary.

DRESS CODE :

All of our Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress is casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and sun hats for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.

 

 

CRUISE THE NILE IN LUXURY

 

 

	Web www.nubiannilecruises.com

 

 

Compare with :

• Tour Around Iberia: 22 days
  Cordoba, Sevilla, Jerez, Cadiz, Costa Del Sol , Granada, Valencia and more.
  Covering the highlights of the Iberian Peninsula .
  
• 1001 Andalusian Nights : 19-Day: Egypt & Spain
  
• Tour : Barcelona - Andorra - Lourdes - La Rioja : Green Spain : 14 days
  
• Tour Cordoba and Seville: Three days - Train & Tour coach
  
• Tour Andalusia , Toledo and Madrid : Castles in Spain, 5 days - Wednesday Departure
  
• Andalusia & Toledo : Castles in Spain, 4 days : Monday Departure
  
• Tour Andalusia and Toledo: Castles in Spain, 4 days : Thursday Departure Year Round
  
• Tour Andalusia In : 3 days: Start in Madrid, ending in Costa del Sol