8 Days /7 Nights Tour To Greece & Egypt

Athens -Cape Sounion - Delphi- Poros -Hydra - Aegina - Cairo - (Alexandria optional)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Athens City Tour

Arrival in Athens to begin our adventure to the land of the ancient treasures and Christian history paralleled by modern day sophistication. We will be greeted at the airport and will begin the tour of the city of Athens, seeing the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, the Kalimarmaro Stadium home of the first modern day Olympic competition and main site of the Olympic Games of 2004. Of course a tour of Athens is not complete without a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon. On Mars Hill, Apostle Paul was brought before the council and delivered his great sermon. After the tour we will head to our hotel, check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Greek Islands Cruise

This morning we begin a trip to three small Greek islands. Transfer to the port, right after an early breakfast and board a full day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. This is a delightful day giving us the opportunity to experience the Greek Isles where each small island is unique and picturesque. Lunch is served on board as we cruise along the Peloponnesian Coast. Return in the evening to our hotel. Overnight.

Day 3: Athens - Cape Sounion

Morning at leisure till noon when we will travel along a coastal road past many wonderful beaches to the southern most point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. After visiting the temple ruins we have time to walk along the rock promontory of Sounio or sit at the cafe and sip the most scrumptious hot chocolate you can imagine. Return back to Athens early in the evening. Overnight.

Day 4: Athens - Delphi

After breakfast we will be transferred to the lovely mountain region of Delphi - the sanctuary of Apollo. We will start our tour of Delphi where we will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We also visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castallia Springs. Free time for shopping and photographs. In the evening we take our way back to Athens. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 5: Athens - Cairo

Transfer to the airport and flight to Egypt. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Athens - Cairo

After breakfast we will visit the city. We start our tour from the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Then we will visit tranditional workshops of papyrus, local parfurms etc. in order to discover the traditional way they are manufactured. Lunch in local restaurant. We continue our tour by visiting the Archeological Museum of Cairo and finally the famous Khan El Halili bazzar for shopping. Return at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight.

Day 7: Cairo - Free Day - Alexandria Tour (optional)

Day at leisure. Our proposal is an optional tour to Alexandria. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Day 8: Cairo -Departure

After breakfast free time till the time of departure for the airport. Transfer to the airport in time to catch your outbound return flight.

 * Note:  Program schedule/itinerary may change subject to flights details (Arrival & Departure Times)

Included:

7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
3 meals in Cairo
Tranfers from and to the airport
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites as indicated in the program
Professional English-speaking licensed guides
Transportation by luxurius air-conditioned, non smoking coach
Local taxes

Highlights:

Archaeological sites - museums & places we visit: Athens, Acropolis,  Delphi, Cape Sounion, Poros, Hydra, Aegina, Cairo, The Pyramids, Alexandria.

Additional Information:

Every effort is made to use superior class hotels, as classified by the Greek Government. In smaller towns where no first class hotels are available, the best hotels existing is used. All the hotels used on this tour have private facilities.
A dress code is required to enter selected sites. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.