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Cairo
& Athens In A Week
Can you afford a week ?
We'll show you the top sights of Athens & Cairo

The
Egyptian Nile
Arrive any day. Add Luxor
and Valley of the Kings . Add
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Greek Isles
DAY
1 - ATHENS
Arrive at Athens Airport, where you will be greeted by our staff
and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like. Take your first look
at this great ancient-modern city. Wander through the Plaka, and up
to the Acropolis if you like, guidebook in hand.
DAY
2 - ATHENS CITY TOUR (B)
After breakfast, half day "seat in a coach tour ":
we tour the great Greek capital, including Constitution (Syntagma)
Square, Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National
Library. Driving down Herod Atticus street you will see the Evzones
in their picturesque uniforms and the Presidential Palace. On your way
to the Acropolis, you will see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first
Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of the
Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. The afternoon at leisure.
DAY
3 - ARGOLIS- Group Tour (BL)
Leave Athens along the Saronic Gulf coastal road
to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the
Ionian Sea. Drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric City of the Atreides,
"rich in gold" of the ancient poets. (Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean
Walls and the Royal Tombs). Drive through the fertile plain of Argolis
to Nafplion, a picturesque town nestled at the foot of the Palamidi
Fortress. After lunch, leave for Epidavros to visit the theater
(4th Century B.C.), famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to
Athens by the national road connecting Epidavros with Corinth.
Lunch in Mycanae or Nafplion. (winter season), excursions to ARGOLIS
operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only . Add
Delphi Tour? please click here .
DAY
4 - Fly Athens / Cairo (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to connect with your flight
to Cairo.
Air fare is included in our rate , Athens Cairo , one way , in economy
class , tax included .
In Cairo our
local representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited
number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean
and Japanese citizens. For Americans , please pay the $ 15 USD fee in
cash upon arrival . You are responsible for having your passport in
order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in
Cairo. Our local rep. meets with a sign that carries your name you after
you clear the passport and customs formalities and
exit the terminal, then our local representative will escort you (private
vehicle) to the hotel .
DAY
5 - CAIRO (BLD)
The renowned Egyptian Museum, filled with the wealth of the pharaohs,
is our first stop then its on to the Royal Manial Palace. Following
lunch at Naguib Mahfouz or Hadaik Al-Azhar restaurant we head out to
explore the Citadel of Saladin, Sultan Hassan Mosque , Muiz Ledeenallah
and Khan El Khalili medieval district, we conclude the day with a tour
of
the stunning Islamic
Ceramics Museum, housed in the restored palace Prince Ibrahim Pacha
( hoping will re-open soon after renovation), minutes from the Marriott
Hotel .
In
the evening, we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete with
exotic Egyptian entertainment.
DAY
6 - CAIRO- Giza - Home Hosted Dinner (BLD)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then drive to the edge of the Sahara
to Giza for a visit to the Sphinx and the valley temple,
Cheops Royal Barge Museum and a tour of the Pyramids, with a brief
camel ride to allow you that famous photo opportunity with the Pyramids
in the background , lunch is included at the Mena House.
In the evening your chauffeur will call on you :
Home hosted dinner, meet the locals you may wish to bring token
gifts to exchange with the host family (T shirt or small souvenir from
your home town). If you rather have a quiet meal at hotel, please let's
know.
DAY
7 - DEPARTURE (B)
After a full breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your
flight home, if you plan to fly back to Athens , please add : $ 175
USD to any of the listed rates ( no children discount). Add
Italy
Included
:
- Lonely
Planet Travel Guide books.
-
Airport transfers.
- Guided
sightseeing. Entrance fees.
- Hotel
accommodation, with tax and service charge.
- Air
fare ATHENS / CAIRO , in economy class with tax included .
RATES per
person in $ USD
RATES per
person in $ USD |
Deluxe
Hotels |
First
Class |
Modest
Tourist Class
Hotels
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| Triple |
US$
3080. |
US$
2580. |
US$
2350. |
| Double |
US$
3240. |
US$
2630. |
US$
2410. |
| Single |
US$
4210. |
US$
3670. |
US$
3450. |
For
Dec 20- Jan 2 and Easter Week : Please add 10% supplement
General
info and Notes
Rate
Does Not Includes:
- Tips.
- Travel
Insurance
- International
air fare from / your home country .
- Visa
for Egypt maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited
number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean
and Japanese citizens. For Americans , please pay the $ 15 USD fee
in cash upon arrival . You are responsible for having your passport
in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival
in Cairo. Our local rep. meets with a sign that carries your name
you after you clear the passport and customs formalities and exit
the terminal, then our local representative will escort you (private
vehicle) to the hotel .
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