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EXPLORE
the HIGHLIGHTS of JORDAN, TURKEY, EGYPT and GREECE |
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NOTE:
This travel package is an individual tailormade tour itinerary
that explores the highlights
of Jordan, Turkey, Greece and Egypt. Travel can start on any
date that you prefer and start/end
in any of the noted countries as per your preferences. Details
are noted below in brief - to receive a more detailed itinerary
please use the Enquiry Form. If you might wish to skip one of
the countries, this is also possible, just make a note of it
in the Enquiry Form. |
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DAY
01 - Arrival to Istanbul: |
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Arrival
to Istanbul Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest
of the day / evening is then
at leisure (as per your international flight arrival time).
Overnight in Istanbul. |
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02 - Tour of Istanbul: |
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Todays
tour will take you to visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome
& Obelisk, Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque and Topkapi
Palace. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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03 - Bosphorous Cruise: |
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Enjoy
a morning cruise on the Bosphorous along with visits to the
Spice Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. Afternoon is free at leisure
until transfer to the airprot for evening flight to Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia. |
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04 - Goreme & Fair Chimneys Tour: |
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Todays
tour of Cappadocia will take you to visit Goreme Open Air Museum
with its rock-carved churches and monasteries, Devrent Valley
and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi) where you find the famous "Fairy
Chimneys" along with Avanos and Ortahisar Natural Rock
Castle for panoramic views. Overnight in Cappadocia. |
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DAY
05 - Underground city, valleys and villages: |
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Another
tour of the region is included, this time to explore Derinkuyu
Underground City, the old christian village of Cavusin and
the old Greek village of Sinasos. The tour also includes an
easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley and a visit to Uchisar
Natural Rock Castle. End of tour with some free time before
transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Pamukkale.
(Direct flights may also be possible, subject to exact date
of travel required) |
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06 - Travertens and ruins of Hierapolis: |
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Meet
on arrival to Pamukkale with use of a day room to take a shower,
rest and have breakfast. Then meet to join on the day tour to
visit the natural formation of travertens along with ruins of
Hierapolis. End of tour with transfer to hotel in Kusadasi,
evening at leisure. Overnight Kusadasi. |
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DAY
07 - Ancient City of Ephesus: |
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Today
depart on a full day tour to visit Ephesus Ancient City (a must
see while in Turkey), the House of Virgin Mary along with the
remains of Artemis Temple. Overnight in Kusadasi. |
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DAY
08 - Kusadasi to Samos then Mykonos: |
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Breakfast,
check out and depart on the morning ferry to Samos, Greece.
Arrival two hours later with free time at leisure to explore
around until the late afternoon ferry departure on to Mykonos.
Arrival late evening and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Mykonos. |
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DAY
09 - Mykonos at leisure: |
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Breakfast
at hotel and a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos
Town and other areas of the island on your own. Dont forget
about the famous nightlife on offer. Overnight in Mykonos. |
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DAY
10 - Mykonos to Santorini: |
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Breakfast
and check out with the morning free at leisure until early afternoon
highspeed ferry departure to Santorini. Arrival and meet for
transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santorini. |
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DAY
11 - Santorini at leisure: |
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A
free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches
or explore the capital town of Fira or nearby villages such
as Oia and Imerovigli. Overnight in Santorini. |
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DAY
12 - Santorini to Athens by ferry or flight: |
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Breakfast,
check out and as per your preferred departure time transfer
on to the port/airport for ferry/flight to Athens. On arrival
meet for transfer to hotel. Overnight in Athens |
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DAY
13 - Athens City morning tour: |
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Morning
spent on tour with a visit to the Acropolis, Parthenon and its
museum. During the tour you also have change to view the House
of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Evzones
in picturesque uniform, Presidential Palace,Temple of Olympian
Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. End of tour with rest of day at leisure
to further explore on your own. Overnight Athens. |
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DAY
14 - Athens to Cairo: |
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Morning
is free at leisure until transfer to Athens Airport for the
afternoon flight to Cairo. On
arrival meet for transfer to hotel with evening then at leisure.
Overnight in Cairo |
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DAY
15 - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara: |
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The
tour today will take you to discover ancient Memphis, the step
pyramid of Sakkara, the Sphinx and of course the famous three
Pyramids of Giza. After the tour, transfer to Cairo Rail Station
for departure on the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight
onboard train with dinner. |
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DAY
16 - Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: |
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Arrival
to Aswan and meet for transfer to board Nile Cruise, embarkation
before lunch. The guide will then take you to visit the High
Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight onboard Nile Cruise. |
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DAY
17 - Edfu and Kom Ombo: |
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Cruise
sails to Kom Ombo and visits The Temple of Sobek and Haroeris.
Then sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus. Overnight onboard
cruise. |
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DAY
18 - Luxor, tour of West Bank: |
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Sail
to Esna then on to Luxor. On arrival cross to the West Bank
of the Nile to visit the Valley of Kings and Queens, the Temple
of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to cruise
and evening at leisure. Overnight onboard Nile Cruise. |
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DAY
19 - Luxor at leisure with train to Cairo (flights
are also available): |
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After
breakfast disembark from the cruise and then free time at leisure
until transfer to the rail station to take the overnight sleeper
train back to Cairo. Overnight onboard train in sleeper car. |
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DAY
20 - Citadel, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo: |
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Arrival
to Cairo and meet for transfer to hotel. Then depart with the
guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and
the Old Cairo area. Overnight in Cairo. |
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DAY
21 - By flight from Cairo to Amman: |
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Breakfast,
check out and transfer to take the afternoon flight from Cairo
to Amman. On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with evening
at leisure. Overnight in Amman. |
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DAY
22 - Amman City Tour plus Jerash and the Dead Sea: |
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Visit
of Amman City, Greco-Roman city of Jerash, Ajlun Castle and
hrough the Jordan Valley
to the Dead Sea with free time to enjoy a swim. Overnight in
Amman. |
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DAY
23 - Mount Nevo, Kerak and Madaba: |
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Today
depart on the drive to Petra through the King's Way with stops
enroute to visit Madaba, Mount Nebo and Kerak. Overnight in
Petra. |
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DAY
24 - Tour of Petra: |
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Explore
the magnificent Nabatean city of Petra and enjoy a horse back
ride through the Siq,
the only access to this city carved out of the rose colored
rock. Overnight in Petra. |
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DAY
25 - Wadi Rum jeep safari: |
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Morning
drive towards Wadi Rum and with a 4x4 Jeep trace the steps of
"Lawrence of Arabia"
in the deep enigmatic sands of the glorious desert. Return drive
to Amman for overnight stay. |
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DAY
26 - International Departure: |
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Breakfast,
check out and as per your international flight time transfer
on to Amman Airport. |
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