Egypt- It is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced.
Greece- A deep respect for tradition, a deep love of good times. Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos.
From sometimes smoggy Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound the navel of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete.
Turkey- Check your Midnight Express stereotypes at the door - this is a rapidly modernizing country with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. The Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the cuisine is to die for, the coastline is a dream, and many Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular mosques and castles.
Itinerary:
Day 01 – Cairo (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Sound & Light Show)
Arrival at Cairo International Airport – Meet & Assist through custom formalities & then transfer to Your Hotel. Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Sound & Light Show in Pyramid Area. The Show Begins With The Story Of The Sphinx Who Has Been The Vigilant Guardian Of The City Of The Dead Fir Five Thousands year
The Show Depicts The Story Of Building The Pyramids Of Cheops , Chephren , Mycerinos And Relates The History Of Great & Famous Figures Of Ancient Egypt As Nefertiti , Thutmosis IV , Akhnaten & Tut Ankh Amon. Overnight is at your Hotel in
Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo - Aswan - Nile Cruise (Sightseeing In Aswan)
After Breakfast Transfer To Cairo Airport For Your Flight To Aswan. Arrive Aswan then transfer to your Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon visit The High Dam which contains circa 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops & the Temple of Philae. Dinner & Overnight is on the Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Nile Cruise (Visit Kom Ombo Temple)
Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit Kom Ombo temple. Visit unusual Kom Ombo temple. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Edfu & Overnight on the Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Nile Cruise (Visit Edfu Temple)
Visit Edfu temple. Of all the temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Sail to Luxor via Esna lock. Dinner & Overnight Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Nile Cruise - Cairo (Visit West Bank)
Cruise Disembark in Luxor. Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air Museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun (with its rumors of the Curse of the Pharaohs), and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Departure From Luxor To Cairo By Flight. Arrival Cairo International Airport and then you will be transferred back to your Hotel. Overnight is at your Hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Cairo (Pyramid Tour)
After Breakfast start your half day Pyramids Tour. Visit the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World: The Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple in Giza Necropolis & famous Sphinx, Jewelry, Papyrus Shops. Then back to the Hotel & Overnight is at your Hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Cairo - Istanbul (Day Free At Leisure)
After breakfast transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Be sure to take some time to just sit at a sidewalk cafe and sip Turkish tea or coffee, or go native and smoke a nargile (water pipe). Dine on savory Turkish cuisine in an excellent Istanbul Restaurant, consume a sandwich by the Golden Horn, and you'll realize why it's one of the favorite city in the entire world. Overnight is at your Hotel in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Istanbul (Full Day Istanbul Tour)
Full day Istanbul sightseeing including Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...(excluding Treasury and Harem sections), Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome., St Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, and Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leather ware and souvenirs. Overnight is at your Hotel in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
09: Istanbul (Visit to the Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Market)
At noon depart for Egyptian Spice Market, which is filled with the fragrances of the exotic East since the 1660s. Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops in Istanbul’s Misir Carsisi, along with jewelry and souvenirs. Later embark on the Bosphorus Cruise, through the magnificent waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. Overnight is at your Hotel in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Istanbul - Athens (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Athens By Night Tour)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Meet our representative at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to enjoy Athens by night tour. Drive towards the port of Piraeus and stop at Mikrolimano to enjoy ouzo with Greek appetizers. Return to Athens and to, Plaka, the old quarter, for dinner at a taverna with bouzouki music and Greek folk dances (Drink not included at tavern). Overnight is at your Hotel in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Athens (Athens City Tour)
After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your Half Day morning tour. A licensed guide will take you to see the city center, Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Pan-Athenaic Olympic Stadium, Hadrians Arch, Temple of Zeus. On the Acropolis you will see the Propylaea, the Museum and the Temple of Parthenon. Rest of the day at is free at leisure. Overnight is at your Hotel in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Athens (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Cape Sounion Tour)
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the ferry back to Athens. On arrival you will be transferred to your Athens hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends a Cape Sounion tour. Depart via the coastal road of Athens past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza (Saronic Gulf) to Cape Sounion, and the southern point of Attica Visit the Temple of Poseidon. Overnight is at your Hotel in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Athens - Bombay
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of Egypt, Greece & Turkey with Lifestyle Holidays!!!
Meals: Breakfast
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