Mediterranean
Fantasies
Egypt and Greece Grand Tour with a Nile Cruise
and The Greek Isle of Santorini
This
14 -day itinerary combines a Nile Cruise of Ancient Egypt with
Classical Athens and the romance of the honeymoon Greek Isle of Santorini
Arrive any day (subject to cruise availability: May - Nov)
DAY
1 - Athens - Choose Your Date : March - Nov )
Our local rep will meet you at Athens Airport
and assist with your transfer to your hotel.Private
air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur .
If you arrive early morning from the USA on Olympic Airways then 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
2 - Athens (BL)
A half-day morning city -private- 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. Private tour of Athens is available
upon request (supplement applies).
Your afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another
visit to the Plaka. Lunch os included at a charming local restaurant.
Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur , private guide .
DAY
3 - Athens / Santorini (cB)
In
Athens our local rep. will assist you with your airport transfer : Private
air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur . Fly to Santorini ,air fare
is included in our rate , tax included .
Luxuriate for on Santorini , the perfect romantic getaway. In Santorini
....of course our
local rep. will assist you with your airport transfer : Private air-conditioned
vehicle , private chauffeur .
DAY
4 - Santorini (cB)
Enjoy
your lovely hotel (or Villa),or venture out on your own ,to explore Akrotiri,reputedly
the site of fabled Atlantis. Then maybe 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 have some free time to enjoy a swim in
a hot spring !!.
DAY
5 - Santorini (cB)
Another full day on your own in Paradise
! Another
idea is to visit Thirassia Island ( enjoy lunch on you own at a
local restaurant /tavern) and watch sunset in Oia. Usually you return
to your hotel/villa early evening
DAY
6 - Athens / Cairo (cB)
After breakfast, our
local rep. will assist you with your airport transfer : Private air-conditioned
vehicle , private chauffeur .
we escort you to the airport for your flight to Athens connecting same
day to Cairo on Egyptair or Olympic Airways.Air fare is included in economy
class , tax included . Our representative
greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa
fee for Egypt ,Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited
number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean
and Japanese citizens. Guests are to to pay for it upon arrival ( $ 15
- subject to change ) . You are responsible for having your passport in
order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo
. After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you
to the hotel .
DAY
7 - CAIRO (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin,
and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
I n Cairo: Private touring ! always : Private air-conditioned vehicle
, private chauffeur and private Egyptologist .
DAY
8 - ASWAN, Board your Nile Cruise (BLD)
We fly to Aswan and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious
lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In
the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.
Only for those who are interested: a short camel caravan & ride for
almost half an hour to visit a local Nubian Village. Cabin amenity: Local
sweets platter. 2 large bottles of water.
DAY
9 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
First we tour new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and
next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then
we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its
twin temples. Cabin amenity: Galabya.
DAY
10 - EDFU & ESNA (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved
temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated
to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.
Cabin amenity: Fruit basket- 2 large bottles of water
DAY
11 - LUXOR (BLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in
the Valley of the Kings and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
we
stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
DAY
12- LUXOR (B)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the morning, Before we check-in at your
hotel in Luxor. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening Sound and light
show at Karnak.
DAY
13- LUXOR - CAIRO (B)
Transfer and your return flight to Cairo , air fare is included
in economy class, tax included Wander through the city on your own, or
do your last-minute shopping.
Private transfers always : Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur
.
DAY 14
- CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Private transfers always : Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur
.
RATES per
person in USD
| |
Deluxe
|
First Class
|
Tourist Class
|
| Triple |
US$
4590.
|
US$
4070.
|
US$
3750.
|
| Double |
US$
4625.
|
US$
4140.
|
US$
3860.
|
| Single |
US$
5840.
|
US$
5390.
|
US$
5075.
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This tour starts daily in Athens, but subject to Nile Cruise availability.
All tour rates are subject to change without notice.
The
tour includes...
- Airfare
Athens Santorini Athens Cairo , economy class , tax included .
- As
well as domestic air between Cairo & the Nile Cruise , economy class
, tax included .
- All
transfers in Greece and Egypt as per itinerary , as per itinerary ,
private basis
- Private
touring in Cairo, private air-conditioned car/driver, private Egyptologist
in Cairo.
- Hotel
accommodations , including all taxes and service charges, based on the
rate category you choose.
- Nile
Cruise in Egypt including all meals & shore excursion as per itinerary.
- Pre-set
menu meals as shown including B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Guided,
escorted sightseeing tours in Athens, the Nile Cruise and Cairo as indicated
in the itinerary, including all entry fees
Not
included:
- International
Air fare from /to your home country .
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses
-
Gratuities
- Visa
fee for Egypt ,Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for
a limited number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU
Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Guests are to to pay for it upon
arrival ( $ 15 - subject to change ) . You are responsible for having
your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date
of your arrival in Cairo . After exiting the terminal, our local representative
will escort you to the hotel .
Sample
hotels in Santorini
Dana Villas, in Firostefani with view of the volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli with a view of the volcano
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