Egypt - Turkey - Greece - Tales of the Mediterranean

26 Days - From $6850

Itinerary
DAY 01-02: AUSTRALIA – CAIRO: (D)
Depart from Australia to Cairo. Arrive, welcome and transfer to your hotel. rest of the day free. Evening welcome dinner. Overnight

DAY 03: MEMPHIS & SAKKARA (B,L,D)
Morning visit the Egyptian Museum with large collection of ancient monuments including the gloden treasures of Turankhamun. Afternoon visit the Old Coptic and Islamic Cairo with churches dating back to the 4th century, the Citadel including the Alabaster  Mosque, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Khan El-Khalili BazaaGreat Pyramids of Giza, Alabaster Sphinx, Step Pyramid, the Colossal statue of Ramses II and the Necropolis in Sakkara.

DAY 04:OLD CAIRO :(B,L,D)
Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last remaining "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World", The Alabaster Sphinxe, the Necropolis in Sakkara, the Step Pyramid and Colossal Statue of Rames 11. Transfer to Cairo train station for overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (light dinner and breakfast)

DAY 05: ASWAN- NILE CRUISE (B,L,D)
Morning arrive Aswan and start your visit of Aswan and the High Dam. Transfer to your cruise boat. After lunch enjoy a felucca sail around Elephantine Island, Agha Khan Mausoleum and Lord Kitchener's Botanical Gardens. Overnigth on cruise boat.

DAY 06: ABU SIMBEL-KOM OMBO: (B,L,D)
Early transfer to the airport for flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the unique temples that dominate the serene landscape of the southern region of Lake Nasser, for over 3800 years. Return to your cruise boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Magnificent Ptolemaic Temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Heroeris. Sail to Edfu overnight on cruise boat. 

DAY 07: EDFU-LUXOR: (B,L,D)
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the  Esna lock to Luxor. Visit Luxor Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Overnight on board the Cruise boat.

DAY 08: LUXOR: (B,L)

Cross the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings houses and Tombs od the most famous Pharaohs of Egypt, the El Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to the station for overnight sleeper train to Cairo and drive to Alexandria. Free time to explore the Pearl of the Meditteranean.

 
DAY 09: ALEXANDRIA  (B,L,D)
Early arrive Cairo and drive to Alexandria. Free time to explore the Pearl of the Meditteranean.

DAY 10: EL ALAMEIN: (B,L,D)
Full day visit El Alamein World War 11 Museum and the Cemeteries. Picnic lunch. Return to your hotel in Alexandria via Quait Bay Fortress.

DAY 11: CAIRO: (B,L,D)
Visit the catacombs, Pompey's Pilar & the Bibliotheca of Alexandria. Afternoon visit the magnificent Montazah Palace & Gardens of ex King Farouk. Drive to Cairo. Evening enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light show at the Pyramid of Giza. Overnight

DAY 12: CAIRO – ISTANBUL: (B,L,D)
Transfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrive, rest of the day free.

DAY 13: ISTANBUL: (B,D)
Visit the 17th century exotic and aromatic spice bazaar, Istanbul's most colourful attraction. Enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the Bospourus along the European and Asiatic shores. Return to your hotel.

DAY 14: ISTANBUL: (B,D)   
Full day visit the ancient city of Istanbul includes Topkapi Palace, St Sophia Basilica, Blue Mosque the Byzantine Hippodrome and the Grand

DAY 15: GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE: (B,D)
Morning drive along the Marmara Sea crossing the Dardanelles waterways to Asia. Visit Gallipoli's Anzac Cove, the Memorial, Lone Pine Australia & New Zealand Memorial,The Neck and the famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight.

DAY 16: PERGAMUM – KUSADASI: (B,D)
Early drive to the Ancient Pergamum visit the Acropolis, it's library and the steepest theatre in the world, visit the Altar Zeus and the famous Roman Medical Centre, proceed to Kusadasi visit the house of Virgin Mary and St. John’s Basilica

DAY 17: KUSADASI: (B,D)
Morning visit the ruins of Ephesus. Continue visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, and relax on the blissful thermal pools at Pamukkale. Overnight.

DAY 18: KUSADASI – RHODES: (B,D)
Drive to Marmaris Pier to embark the ferry to Rhodes. Arrive, transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

DAY 19: RHODES: (B,D) 
Day free in the radiant island with magnificent beachers and many attraction. Enjoy a walk through the Old Medieval town, one of the most interesting walks on the island. 

DAY 20: RHODES : (B,D) 
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the port for overnight cabin ferry to Athens. 

DAY 21 : ATHENS: (B)
Early arrival in Athens. Sightseeing tour of Athens includes the Acropolis, house of Parliament, and Archaeological Museum. Afternoon free.

DAY 22: CORINTH– MACENAE – NAFPLION: (B,L)
Full day tour visit Corinth Drive along the Saronic Gulf to Corinth Canal (Short Stop) and continue to Mycenae, visit the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, proceed to Nafplion visit the Palamide Fortress. Drive to Epidaurus visit the sites and the 4th century theatre. Late return to Athens.

DAY 23: ATHENS: (B, L)
Day at leisure in Athens, to take in some more Athenian magic- bustling, busy and exciting. Evening enjoy a scenic drive through the illuminated boulevards of Athens. Visit Marina Zea, Busiest yacht harbours in the Mediterranean, Mikrolimano a picturesque fishing harbour, and return to the renowned "Plake" for dinner and show at a typical Greek taverna. Overnight.
 

DAY 24-25 : ATHENS-SINGAPORE: (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for depature flight to Singapore. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
 

DAY 26: SINGAPORE -AUSTRALIA: (B) 
Transfer to Singapore for return flight home.
 

** Meals are indicated by Code Letters:
     (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
 

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