A Grand Tour of : Italy , Egypt and Greece

A Grand 15-Day tour of Egypt and Greece

We'll show you the top sights of Athens, Delphi, Argolis , Luxor and Cairo
The Highlights of Italy : Rome – Florence – Naples – Pompeii - Sorrento
Capri – Amalfi Drive

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DAY 1 - ATHENS- Daily Arrival : March -Nov -Private Transfers at all times
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 PRIVATE CITY TOUR (BL)
After breakfast, half day private tour : Private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur , private guide :
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. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant .

DAY 3 - ARGOLIS- Group Day 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.

DAY 4 - Delphi or Cape Sounion depending on the Day (BL)
Delphi - Group Tour :
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World - the «Omphalos» (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias . Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens by the same route.

Cape Sounion ( Afternoon- Group Tour) :

Drive along the coastal road, past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, CAPE SOUNION, where the white marble pillars of the temple Posseidon stand. On the way you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands . After visiting the Temple of Posseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

DAY 5 - DEPARTURE FOR CAIRO (B) Private Transfers at all times
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to connect with your flight to Cairo. Air fare is included in economy class Athens Cairo , tax included . Where our local rep meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. Complimentary visa issued upon arrival for American , EU , Canadians , Australian, NZ , Mexican, Singaporean and Japanese citizens.

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

DAY 6 - CAIRO (BLD)
Private Egyptologist-Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & private chauffeur
The renowned Egyptian Museum, filled with the wealth of the pharaohs, and including the Mummies room and King Tut's gold treasure room , is our first stop . Following lunch at Hadaik El-Azhar or Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant, we tour the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, Abdeen Palace Museum and Sultan Hassan Madrassa , we conclude the day with a treasure hunt walking tour of Khan El-Khalili bazaar district. Dinner is included at La Bodega restaurant.

DAY 7 - CAIRO - GIZA - Home Hosted Dinner (BLD)
Private Egyptologist-Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & private chauffeur
Today we drive to Giza for a visit to Cheops Royal Barge Museum , the Sphinx and the valley temple, and a tour of the Pyramids. After lunch at the Mena House we head south to Memphis and Sakkara , including the Step Pyramid, the Nobles Mastabas and Imhotep Museum.

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.

DAY 8 - Cairo / LUXOR (BL)
Private Egyptologist-Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & private chauffeur
(Breakfast Box) . Very early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor ( economy class, tax included). In Luxor we cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's Tomb, Valley of the Queen and Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Mammon. Return to one of the deluxe hotels for lunch , after which we tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and visit the Sacred Lake . We have a quick look at the great temple of Amon Ra at Luxor on our way to the airport for our flight back to Cairo, and our hotel .

DAY 9 - Cairo / Rome (B) Private Transfers at all times
After a full breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Rome, air fare is included in our rate, in economy class, tax included.

You'll arrive today at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, where your Roman host will be waiting to greet you in your preferred language, be it Spanish, Japanese, French, or English. After introductions, you'll be escorted in a private car to the hotel . You'll have a chance to discuss what you'll be doing over the next few days. Your host will make sure that you're settled in for the evening, after which you'll have a chance to make your own acquaintance with the Eternal City.

Day 10 - Rome / Roma - Tour ( Breakfast)
Buffet breakfast at 07:30 AM. Please be ready at the hotel at 08.30 to start your group tour .
Rome City sightseeing Tour N°1" covering :
Visiting: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, St. Peter’s Basilica. We return to your hotel around 1 PM
After the siesta , we meet you again at 3 PM for your afternoon group tour : City sightseeing Tour N°2
Visiting: Capitol, Roman Forum the main public square of the ancient city, site of markets, public ceremonies, and religious rituals , Colosseum completed in 72 A.D. by Emperor Vespasian, once the site of gladiatorial bouts and chariot races, and so solidly constructed that it still is largely intact. You'll continue to Basilica of St. Paul’s outside the Walls.

Day 11 - Rome / Florence / Roma ( Breakfast,Lunch )
Buffet breakfast at 06:30 AM sharp. Departure by deluxe motor coach at 07:00 AM.
On to Florence . Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Lunch is included enroute

Shopping through the ancient School of Leather, The Piazzale Michelangelo to see the copy of the David and to admire the view of the City below with the Arno river and the famous Ponte Vecchio.
We head back to Rome early evening, arriving at your hotel around 21.30 .

Day 12 - Naples / Pompeii ( Breakfast, Lunch )
Enjoy Buffet Breakfast at the hotel : 06:30 AM
We head south at 07.00 AM by deLuxe motorcoach and always escorted by an English speaking guide along the Sun Route to Naples where we'll have a short panoramic tour of Naples, then on to Pompeii where the excavations and the famous Villa dei Misteri can be explored
Lunch is included in a typical restaurant will . Reach Sorrento and your hotel around 6 PM.
Evening at leisure , explore the charming old city and shopping boutiques .

You may spend the night on the Island of Capri and
upgrade to the ultra deluxe Capri Palace Hotel
( Supplement applies)

Day 13 - Sorrento / Capri ( Breakfast)
Buffet Breakfast in the Hotel.
Our local rep will escort you to the port around 9 AM, in time to board the 09:30 AM Jet boat , for the over day excursion to Capri , always escorted by your guide.
Full day excursion to the Island of Capri, visiting the Centre, the Parco Augusto, with the Faraglioni Rocks,Anacapri with the famous Villa Saint Michele. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore the rest of the island on your own .
We meet back at the port no later than 17:30 to board the 18:00 Ferry back to Sorrento
Evening, for optional local visits, shopping or dining around.

Day 14 - Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi (BLD)
After breakfast departure for the captivating Amalfi coast with a panoramic stop to admire the views of Positano Ravell and Amalfi once a thriving Marine Republic where you can see the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
Visit of Ravello and its Villa Rufolo which gave the musician Richard Wagner the inspiration to create one of his most famous operas, “Parsifal”. Return to Sorrento and your hotel around 6 PM .

Day 15 - Sorrento - Rome (B)
Enjoy Buffet Breakfast in the Hotel
We leave by DeLuxe motorcoach to Rome at 06:45 AM
Arrival at 09:30 AM at Tiburtina Rail Station from where our local rep. will be waiting for you with a private air-conditioned vehicle and private chauffeur for your transfer to Rome Airport.

Included :

• Lonely Planet Travel Guidebooks.
  
• Airport transfers.
  
• Guided sightseeing as listed .
  
• All Entrance fees for all the sites listed
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• Pre-set menu meals as per itinerary: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner .
  
• Complimentary visa for Egypt, issued upon arrival for American , Australian, NZ, EU. Mexicans, S. Korean , and Japanese citizens (your passport must be valid and in order ).
  
• Air fare ATHENS / CAIRO / LUXOR / CAIRO /ROME , in economy class, with tax included .

• Guided /Escorted sightseeing and all ground transportation ( air conditioned ) as indicated, with a multilingual speaking tour guide .  
  
• Deluxe coach , transportation and Ferry all as per itinerary.
  
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast: Daily , L = lunch: as listed)  
  
• Accommodation based on the hotel category & rate of your choice , in Italy it is is always in four stars hotels, rooms are with private bathroom facilities , with tax , continental breakfast daily .and service charge.
  
• Ticket Tiburtina Rail Station

RATES per person in $ USD

Children's Discount : Infants : Younger than 2 years of age : pay only 10 % of the listed rates
Children: ( 2-11 years ) : 25 % Discount
Discount for Families or Parties of 6 guests or more : 10 % Discount

Not Included:    

• Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included.   
• Gratuities for local personnel  
• Drinks/beverages .   
• Travel insurance  
• Italian airport taxes
• International air fare from/to your home country

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