Greece - Turkey - Egypt : In Search for Ancient Civilizations

Greece – Turkey – Egypt : In Search for Ancient Civilizations

Greece – Turkey – Egypt : The home of amazing historical sites and wonders of the ancient world, you will experience culture like no other: Greece, Turkey and Egypt in 11 days and can be customized with many extension options. Enjoy this 11 day Turkey, Greece and Egypt tour package and discover the splendors and history. Explore the culture of Turkey, Greece and Egypt closely. Visit Istanbul, in Turkey; Athens in Greece; Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and more in Egypt. Book your Tour Now

Please note that this tour doesn’t not include flights (local or international) See the options to purchase the in-between flights between Greece-Turkey – Egypt during your booking.

You can also add some extensions to each countries such as ;

Island Hopping in Greece
Cappadocia Visits in Turkey
3 or 4 night Nile cruise in Egypt

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Athens to Cairo

Pick-up & Drop-off Time/Locations

Flexible

Price Includes

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Accommodation

3 Nights in Athens 3*** Central Hotel or similar

3 Nights in Istanbul 4**** Hotel Lalahan , Hotel Yigitalp or similar

4 Nights in Cairo Steigenberger El Tahrir 4**** or similar

Guides : Official and local guides services are included during mentioned visits.

Meals : 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch in Athens, 1 Lunch in Istanbul and 1 Lunch in Cairo, 3 dinners in Cairo

Transport: All transfers per itinerary

Other Included

VAT for all services

Entrance fees to the museums which are mentioned in the program.

Price Excludes

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Airfares (In between flights or before/after flights) are not included.
Personal expenses, beverages
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
VISA expenses
Stayover hotel tax in Greece (to be paid directly to the hotel) it depends on the hotel (3€ to 5€ per night)
Entry fees for the inside of any of Giza pyramids, solar ship museum , the mummies room at the Museum.

Itinerary

Day 1Athens Arrival

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On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel (Hotel Central 3*** Tourist Class or similar situated in city center close to all attractions )by our minibus or taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Athens Meals: –

Day 2Athens

Greece - Turkey - Egypt After breakfast we meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Detail:

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era, where we will make a short stop. As we continue our trip, we will pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). One cannot take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world!

It is there that you will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles. From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where ‘there is harmony between material and spirit’, a the monument that ‘restores order in the mind’, as ancient Greeks used to say. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.

Departure approximately at 08:45 – Return approximately at 13:30

Day 3Saronic Islands Cruise

07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.

Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board

Day 4Athens to Istanbul

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You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul Airport transfer to your hotel in Old City Center (Hotel Lalahan, Yaşmak Sultan or similar 4****/First Class hotels). Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast

Day 5Istanbul Classics

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After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar (Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays we will replace it with Cistern Basilica visit).

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast

Day 6Istanbul Bosphorus Day

After Breakfast, transfer to the port to visit Bosphorus Strait with our shared cruise. Visit of Spice Bazaar known also Egyptian Bazar.. Free time at leisure after noon.

Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast

Day 7Istanbul to Cairo

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival to Cairo airport meet with our guide and transfer to your hotel

Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast

Day 8Pyramids – Egyptian Museum

Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mykerinus , famous Sphinx, varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue.Visit of Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Free time for shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382. Return to hotel. Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 9Old Cairo

Visit of Coptic Cairo in the hearth of the city. Free afternoon. Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast – Lunch -Dinner

Day 10Alexandria

After breakfast, drive to Alexandria. Day dedicated to the discovery of Alexandria visit the Gardens of El Montazah, Palace of King Farouk, Beblioteca of Alexandria, outdoor panorama of the Mosque of Abu El Abbas and visit the catacombs. Come back to Cairo early evening. Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 11Cairo Departure

After breakfast, check out & transfer to Cairo international Airport for your onward flight.

Overnight: N/A Meals: Breakfast

Greece – Turkey – Egypt : In Search for Ancient Civilizations