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Antony & Cleopatra : A 15 Day Mediterranean Tour

He was the triumvir of Rome, she was queen of Egypt, They fell in love, joining their fates with those of their countries. Travel in Style recreates this ancient bond by taking you to Cleopatra's great cities of Cairo & Alexandria and to Antony's Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri and more.

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Here's the best of Egypt & Italy : Join us for a journey to these ancient lands, and an unsurpassed array of sights, sounds and memories. Weekly - Apr - Oct . Extend to Libya . Compare with the 15-Day Italy & Egypt version

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 - CAIRO - Saturday
Our Cairo-based personnel will meet you at the airport and see you to your hotel Where welcome local pastries awaits you . Visa Fee for Egypt (Only for holders of Australian, NZ, US, EU, Korean, Singaporean Japanese passports with six months of validity remaining at time of arrival)

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 2- CAIRO (BL) - Sun.
Today, we'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. Travellers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but our day has just started. We'll continue to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sarga. At the Ben Ezra Synagogue, we'll see where, according to tradition, Moses was found along the banks of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at a picturesque local restaurant. Afterwards, you'll have time to continue your explorations on your own, and perhaps do some shopping at the fabulous Khan El-Khalili bazaar.

DAY 3 - CAIRO - DAHSHOUR - Monday (BL)
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 will be permitted to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber (or, depending on work in progress, the Kephren Pyramid). But we won't stop here. We'll continue to Dahshour, south of Cairo, where still more pyramids are to be explored. Among the monuments we'll visit is the Great Pyramid of Senfru, the father of Cheops. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

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 l! 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 4 - CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA - Tuesday (BLD)
We have a full day today, which begins with a drive through the fertile Nile delta, the source of the wealth of ancient Egypt. Our goal is glorious Alexandria, where we'll explore the sights of Cleopatra's capital. Our first stop will be the museum. Then we'll move on to see the Roman Amphitheater, the Koum El Shougafa Tombs, the fortress of Kayet Bey. In the afternoon, we'll retrace our path, to reach Cairo in the evening. Dinner at the hotel. ( Read some more on Alexandria )

DAY 5- CAIRO - Wednesday (B)
After breakfast, enjoy Cairo as you wish. Full day at leisure.

DAY 6 - ROME - Thursday (BD)
After breakfast, board your flight for Rome, transfer to hotel, remainder of the day at leisure.
Ah, Italy! Art, architecture, cuisine, history, sun, smiles and sprezzatura. No wonder it's among the world's most popular travel destinations. Italy's ties to the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean are long and deep. (Roman general Marc Antony wooed Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, after all.) Italy is a must-see. 

Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after the Roman Emperor defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony.  He left his coat as a token of respect to Alexander the Great. The search continues for Alexander the Great's Tomb.

DAY 7 - Rome - Friday (BD)
Full day on your own to explore Roma ! we'll send you the famous Lonely Planet Guide book with our compliments.

DAY 8 - NAPLES - Saturday (BD)
Enjoy breakfast around 9 AM , our local rep will escort you around 10 AM to the train station and on to Naples : 1st class train ticket is included in our rate ( Express "Rapid" train) , in Naples our local staff will meet you upon your arrival around 12:30 Naples and a brief panoramic tour of Naples:

There's a lot to see in Naples, and we'll leave early to try to fit it all in. First we'll head to the very center of this bustling city. We'll visit the Archaeological Museum, and the Royal Palace from which the Kingdom of Naples was once ruled. We'll move on to Plebiscito Square, Angioino Castle, and Posillipo. Of course, we'll find the time to stop in at a Neapolitan pastry shop, where we'll treat you to a sfogliatella. Afterward, we head for Sorrento , and escort you to your hotel.
The four stars Hotel Corallo, overlooking the Bay of Naples and beach. Sea View room with balcony subject to availability at the time of booking. After you settle in, we'll all meet and get to know each other over dinner. There will be time to rest, and to take a stroll around wonderful, lively Naples.

DAY 9 - POMPEII and Vesuvius -Sunday (BD)
We'll leave in the morning ( 8:30 AM) for the short drive to Pompeii, just south around the curve of the bay of Naples. Life in this Roman City came to an abrupt end in 79 AD when an eruption of Mount Vesuvius smothered the inhabitants in volcanic ash. But the tragedy has also preserved the city much as it used to be. We'll visit magnificent forums and ancient residences, and admire Roman frescos. You'll choose your restaurant for lunch on your own in Pompeii (our guide can offer suggestions), or assemble a picnic from the mouthwatering offerings of the food shops. Our afternoon will be taken up with visits to coral and cameo workshops, before we return to our hotel for dinner.

DAY 10 - CAPRI & ANA CAPRI - Monday (BD)
We embark this morning ( 8:30 AM) for Capri, the isle that has inspired many a musical tribute. We'll visit the Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus, St. Michael Museum , among other sites. Select a restaurant or terrace cafe for lunch on your own, or sample the epicurean delights on offer all around. We'll then return to our hotel for dinner in Sorrento .

DAY 11 - SORRENTO - Tuesday (BD)
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to enjoy the beach, or ask us fro assistance with optional tours.
In the evening : We'll all meet up again for dinner at our hotel.

DAY 12 - ERCOLANO , SORRENTO , SHOPPING - Wednesday (BD)
Today, we drive along the coastal road through Castellammare to Herculaneum , an ancient Roman city , destroyed along with Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. After this half day tour of the uncovered treasures of Herculaneum , we head back to Sorrento , browse and shop for leatherworker and fashion and crafts, and enjoy the seaside atmosphere. It might not be enough. We'll return to your hotel for dinner.

DAY 13 - Caserta and Mount Cassino - Thursday (BD)
After breakfast we leave around 8:30 AM , on a full day tour of Caserta and a visit to the Royal Palace known as the "Versailles of Naples ", where the Bourbon Kings used to have their seat of power. After touring this charming palace and its famous water falls , we head for Mount Cassino and the famous Abbey, founded by St. Benedict in 529 AD.
During World War II it was totally destroyed and has been faithfully restored to its former glory with original frescos and mosaics.

DAY 14 - AMALFI, RAVELLO - Friday (BD)
This morning, we'll drive along the Amalfi coast, and appreciate view after magnificent view. Finally, we'll reach the Cathedral, in the historic center of this upscale resort area, where we'll pause for a visit. You can select from the many options in town for lunch on your own, before we continue to Ravello, where we'll view the extraordinary gardens of the Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone

DAY 15 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME- Saturday (B)
After breakfast, our Naples personnel will escort you to the airport, where you'll board your flight to begin your homeward journey.

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Rates per person

	Deluxe	First Class
Triple	US$ 4695 .00	US$ 4170.00
Double	US$ 4755 .00	US$ 4290.00
Single	US$ 6595 .00	US$ 5680 .00

DEPARTURE DATES

This tour starts weekly on Fridays

Your tour includes:

• All airfares ( economy class ) & sleeper train within Egypt.
  

• Air fare Cairo Rome , one way , economy class, you may start in Italy then fly out of Egypt at the end for $ 200 extra per person

• All transfers within Egypt & Italy .

• Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges.

• Visa Fee for Egypt (Only for holders of Australian, NZ, US, EU, Korean, Singaporean Japanese passports with six months of validity remaining at time of arrival)

• Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary: B = continental breakfast; L = set-menu lunch; D = set-menu dinner.

• Guided sightseeing by private air-conditioned motor coach or car as per itinerary, including all entrance fees.

• Complimentary Lonely Planet travel guidebook to Egypt / Italy.

Not Included :

- Transatlantic airfare from / to your home country

- Tips

-Trip insurance

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