Grand
Tour Of the Levant
Tour
starts every week in Athens , year round
Greece,
Israel / Palestine , Egypt and Jordan: we show you the top sights in these
historic
Countries in 11 days , including two days Greek Cruises
Greece, Israel,
Egypt & Jordan: we show you the top sights in these historic
Countries in 10 days - Including Two days Greek Cruises
DAY 1 ATHENS
- Weekly on Saturday (B)
Our staff greets you at Athens airport and escorts you to your hotel in
the Greek capital. The rest of the day is yours: Athens awaits you!
DAY 2 - ATHENS Sunday (B)
A half-day 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. The afternoon is yours to explore Athens as you like.
Take in some shopping, or relax at a real Athenian cafe in the Plaka.
DAY 3 - Greek Cruise Monday (BL)
Cruising to Antiquity
Epidaurus – Mycenae – Aegina Islands
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.
DAY 4 - GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE / Tel Aviv Tuesday (BLD)
We drive to the Marina Trocadero and board a boat for a tour of the Saronic
Gulf and its islands Aegina, Poros and Hydra. After our delightful day
at sea, the evening brings us traditional Greek dancing and entertainment,
after which we drive to Athens airport for our evening flight to Lod Airport,
near Tel Aviv. (Ask us to help you arrange the best airfares; international
airfares are not included in the tour rates.) Upon arrival in Israel,
we drive up into the Judean Hills to our Jerusalem hotel.
DAY 5 - JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM Wednesday (B)
The Holy City is at our feet: we visit the Western Wall, Temple Mount,
the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Roman Cardo, fabled
Mount Zion, and King David's Tomb, then drive to biblical Bethlehem to
visit Rachel's Tomb and the Church of the Nativity, returning to our Jerusalem
hotel in the evening.
DAY 6 - JERUSALEM Thursday (B)
Today fabled Jerusalem is yours to explore as you like, guidebook
in hand. Go at your own pace, fulfilling your own interests. See the renowned
Israel Museum, probe the labyrinth of the Old City with its bazaars and
scents of spices, or just relax in a cafe in modern West Jerusalem-the
choice is yours.
DAY 7 - Petra Jordan Friday (B)
We drive across the border into Jordan, Visit Jerash and on to Petra Overnight
at your hotel.
DAY 8 - Petra Saturday (B)
Today the fabulous Nabatean city of Petra awaits us. Made famous in the
Indiana Jones movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark," its ancient temples,
tombs and striking Khazneh (Treasury) were hewn right from the pink and
violet sandstone. We spend a full day here, and another night.
DAY 9 - Cairo Sunday (B)
Our staff escorts you to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo, where
our rep. Will escort you to you hotel. Our land rates do include the l
air fare Amman Cairo in economy class .
DAY 10 - GIZA Monday - Home Hosted Dinner (B,L,D)
Welcome to the City of Sultans & Pharaohs! We visit the top sites
in an all-day tour, including the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, the
Sphinx & Khan El Khalili. Lunch is included in one of the local &
charming restaurants.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 11 Departure (B)
After breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight
home
| RATES
are in US & are per person in USD
$ |
|
|
Triple |
Double
|
Single
|
| Deluxe
hotels |
$
4410 |
$
4560 |
$5478
|
| First
Class hotels |
$
4010 |
$
4098 |
$
4978 |
| Tourist
Class |
$
3610 |
$
3798 |
$
4678 |
Rates are subject to change without notice), and include:
- Hotel accommodation, including
tax, service charge and continental breakfast daily.
- Guided sightseeing tours as
per itinerary.
- Entrance fees for tours and sites
listed ( please note that the Greek Shore excursions are additional
$$$)
- Two Greek Cruises as listed
. With meals on board as listed
- All transfers while on tour
as per itinerary.
- Pre-Set Menu Meals as listed
: B) for breakfast , L) for lunch, D) for dinner
- Air fare Athens / Tel Aviv and
Amman Cairo in economy class , tax included
Rate Doesn't Include :
For
departures from December 20 through January 5, please add the 20% holiday
surcharge.
Please
read our Terms & Conditions. By sending your deposit, you confirm
that you have read and have accepted these conditions.
Extend
your stay and enjoy a spa or Turkish Hamam package
Compare
with Jordan & Israel Version or the Grand
Tour of Athens ,Istanbul & a NILE CRUISE
BIBLICAL
ODYSSEY: EGYPT,
JORDAN & ISRAEL
Cairo, Luxor, Petra, Amman, Jerusalem, and four days by the Red Sea at
Sharm el Sheik-
Weekly on Saturdays. All in 11 days
Greece,
Israel, Egypt & Jordan: we show you the top sights in these
historic Countries in 10 days
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