DAY 1 - DEPARTURE Saturday - Weekly - Year Round

After an early breakfast at the hotel , we'll assist with your transfer to Piraeus to board a luxurious cruise boat and enjoy an unforgettable journey by crossing the Saronic gulf and visiting the temple of Aphaia in Aegina island - explore the Mycenaean civilization – meet with the perfection of the acoustic and harmony of dimensions at the unique ancient theatre of Epidaurus and feel the smell of Mediterranean sea, relax under the sun in the golden sandy beaches of Aegina below the temple of Aphaia or swim on the magical scenery of patricianly sunken ancient port of Epidaurus.

Sail: 08:15 Sailing from Piraeus to the Argolis ancient port of Epidaurus, arriving at this lovely fisherman village, with patricianly sunken ancient city, the picturesque valley with olive and orange trees and the well-preserved small Roman theater on the side where concerts and drama still performance.
Things to do:
1. Swim on a clear blue water of the ancient port and relax in one of the beaches with typical Greek restaurants and cafes.
2. Choose one of the optional guided tours with air-conditioned coaches to
a) The unique well-preserved Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (built 2.500 years ago) where famous artists give performances. a perfection in the acoustic and harmonious dimensions .
b) The ruins of the famous palace of the Mycenaean King Agamemnon-the leader of Greek army during the Trojan War with the Cyclopean Wall, the Lion’s Gate was (built 3.300 years ago), and the well-preserved tomb of King Agamemnon.

At 14:00 we leave from the ancient port of Epidaurus ,enjoying lunch onboard while being entertained with Greek music, we arrive at the picturesque port of Aegina Island, famous all over the world for the excellent quality of peanut production.
Things to do:
Strolling in the narrow streets of the port, tasting Greek coffee or peanuts and shopping or taking an optional tour at the top of the hill to the famous Temple of Aphaia to admire the infinity view of the Saronic Gulf discovering the mystery of the equilateral triangle with Parthenon (at the Acropolis of Athens) and the temple of Poseidon in Sounio (God of the sea).
Back on board we'll enjoy a Greek folklore show before heading back to Piraeus and on to your hotel.

A half-day private city tour shows you this great city's layout: we visit Syntagma Square, the heart of Modern Athens, drive by the parliament, and climb up to the Acropolis. Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur .. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant. In the afternoon we have a guided tour of the historical Plaka district.

DAY 4 - ATHENS - CAIRO ( B ) Wednesday
Our Athens local rep. escorts you to the airport for your evening flight to Cairo, where our Cairo staff meets you and escorts you to your hotel.

Visa fee is included and issued upon arrival for : American , Canadian, Western European, Australian, NZ & Japanese citizens, passport must be valid fro at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival. After settling in, plunge into fascinating Cairo! Take a stroll along the Nile, have Arabic coffee in a local café, or drop in at any of the city's many world-class museums.

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 5 - CAIRO - Wednesday (BLD)
Private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur, private guide.
Today, you'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. King Tut's Gold Treasure Room is included Travellers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but your day has just started. You'll also see the Citadel of Saladin and the alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali. Lunch is included at Naguib Mahfouz restaurant. Dinner is included at La Bodega restaurant .

Air fare supplement : For May thru end of Sep as well as Dec 23 - Jan 2 : Please add : $ 450 high season supplement

The tour includes...

• international airfare New York-Athens-Cairo-Athens-New York on BA, LH, KLM etc. or Olympic Airways, tax included (although we reserve the right to use any accredited IATA international air carrier)
  
  
• Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo first-class sleeper train tickets and domestic air ticket , the domestic air is in economy class, tax included
  
  
• Four-day (three-night) Nile cruise, including onboard accommodations, all meals, and daily sightseeing excursions
  
  
• All transfers within Greece and Egypt, always on a private basis
  
  
• Hotel accommodations in Athens and Cairo, including all taxes and service charges, based on the rate category you choose
  
  
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary by the codes "cB" for continental breakfast, "L" for set-menu lunch, and "D" for set-menu dinner
  
  
• Guided, escorted sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary, including all entry fees

Not included:

• Gratuities Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed .
• Trip cancellation insurance, travel insurance
• Meals that are not listed/specified
• Beverages

The Great Pyramid of Cheops . . . Are You Up to the Adventure?

A journey into the heart of the Great Pyramid is a real-life Indiana Jones adventure. But it can also be a taxing and frightening one.

You'll follow claustrophobic passages cut into the heart of the pyramid, feel the pull of the mass of stone directly above. For better or worse, you have placed yourself in the hands of the engineering expertise of the ancients.

As you continue along the unventilated passages, the oxygen becomes depleted, the air becomes noticeably warmer and more pungent. The ascent of steep stairways consumes more energy than you imagined, and you find yourself short of breath. Lighting is dim, every footstep must be carefully calculated. Low passageways repeatedly oblige you to advance while bent down, and your muscles protest. Where walls disappear into the dark above, you feel wedged into a shaft. Despite warnings, and your own resolve, claustrophobic feelings are hard to suppress.

Finally, you behold the King's Chamber at the heart of the Great Pyramid. The effort to reach it has made the reward more exhilarating than you imagined. If only you can face the return.

Is the King's Chamber for you? If you're not used to bending and regular exercise, you might find the challenge beyond your capabilities. Turning back is more difficult the farther you go, and the experience could leave you aching for days afterwards.

Be realistic about yourself, your abilities, and your disposition. And remember that there are many other rewarding sights and adventures at Giza, without the physical challenge and risks of the King's Chamber.

The decision is up to you.

Extend your stay and enjoy a spa or Turkish Hamam package

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