Tour Features • 6-night accommodations at selected hotels • 5-day/4-night Aegean cruise, Louis Cruises - inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities (Category IB) • Onboard the M/V AQUAMARINE including: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily • 5-day/4-night Nile cruise outside stateroom with two lower beds and private facilities Onboard the MS SONESTA NILE GODDESS including: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception - Afternoon teas during Nile cruise - Folkloric Show - Gallabiya Party - Nubian Folklore Show - Nightly entertainment • 32 included meals consisting of: - 14 buffet breakfasts (8 during cruises) - 10 lunches (8 during cruises) - 8 dinners (during cruises) • Flights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo (also included with Land/Cruise plan) • Sightseeing as indicated, including local guide and all entrance fees • Airport transfers as per itinerary • Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative • Professional tour director (Egyptologist) during stay in Egypt (included during cruise) • Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges • NOTE: Flight Athens to Cairo not included

Day 1 Fri Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments are served on board. Day 2 Sat Athens Morning arrival into Athens Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight experience on your own the Athenian dining scene and the city's exciting nightlife. Day 3 Sun Athens Half-day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B) Day 4 Mon Athens/Piraeus/Cruise (Mykonos) After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Piraeus and embark on the M/V Aquamarine. Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. Resume sailing in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 5 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World'. Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 6 Wed Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul (optional) or visit the Valley of Butterflies on your own. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 7 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Visit Knossos and the Palace of King Minos (optional). Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D) Day 8 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/Cairo Disembark in Piraeus and transfer to Athens Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you'll be met and taken to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 9 Sat Cairo Full day city tour including the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities with the world's largest collection of pharaonic artifacts and treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. Next drive to the Citadel to view important Islamic structures, including the Muhammad Ali Mosque. In Old Cairo, we visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. End this city tour at Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's labyrinthine shopping mecca. Best buys: gold, silver, papyrus, galabiyas, perfumes, antiques, and famous Egyptian cotton. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L) Day 10 Sun Cairo (Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara) Full day tour of the Giza complex, including the Pyramid of Khufu (the Great Pyramid), the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Great Sphinx. After Giza, proceed to Memphis and tour the 'open air museum', site of the Colossus of Ramses the Second and the Alabaster Sphinx. The visit to Sakkara will include the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built. You will subsequently view the Pyramid of Teti. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L) Day 11 Mon Cairo/Luxor/Cruise Short flight to Luxor, where you will board the M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess in time for lunch. Admire the temple complex of Karnak (ancient Thebes) and Luxor. Visit the necropolis on the Nile's West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board ship in Luxor. (B,D) Day 12 Tue Cruise (Luxor/Edfu) Cruise through the Esna Lock to the ancient settlement of Edfu, located on the Nile's West Bank. (B,L,D) Day 13 Wed Cruise (Edfu/Aswan) Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, the major Ptolemaic temple. Of all the temples that remain in Egypt, it is the most completely preserved. Sail for Kom Ombo to visit the temples of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight on board ship. (B,L,D) Day 14 Thu Cruise (Aswan) Enjoy a tour of the High Dam, an outstanding water project to prevent the Nile River from flooding. Also stop at the Granite Quarries, which in antiquity furnished the stone for the monolithal, colossal statues, obelisks, and shrines which are found throughout Egypt. See the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, Goddess of Magic. The temple had to be relocated block by block to its current location because of the rising waters caused by the dams built on the Nile. End this day tour with a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sailboat, to view Kitchner's Island botanical garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (B,L,D) Day 15 Fri Cruise (Aswan/Cairo) After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your short flight to Cairo. Balance of the day is at leisure for a last visit to a shopping bazaar and to enjoy Cairo's fun filled nightlife. (B) Day 16 Sat Cairo to USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments are served aloft. (B)

Scheduled Departures for 2010 Now that you have chosen your package, the following chart below shows “Land Only” rates. To add your airfare, go to Book your Package, select "Flight + Land", select your departure date and departure city and you will add our most competitive airfares to your land price. Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  The correct price is available by either booking your reservation online or through our Call Center at 1-800-935-5000.

Dates City Type 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star Rates for 2010 * * Jul. 30, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,423 $2,656 Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,423 $2,656 Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,423 $2,751 Sep. 24, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,831 $3,064 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,831 $3,064 Oct. 22, 29, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,786 $3,020 Nov. 5, 2010 Land & Cruise $2,754 $2,948

 

City 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star

J W Marriott

Le Meridien Pyramids

Sonesta Cairo Hotel

Kaningos 21 Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) Per Person
Outside 2 Lower Beds Cat XA & XB $ 69.00 to $77.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XC $ 128.00 to $ 148.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 187.00 to $ 208.00 p.p

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.
Port Taxes $ 105.00 p.p. No fuel surcharge for cruise portion

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel selection.  Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.

M/V AquamarineView Deck Plan

On board our classic cruise ships you will be pampered by our crew. All staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air conditioning with individual thermostat control, safety boxes, telephone with direct dial , radio and TV. Facilities. Dining room, Buffet, Entertainment Lounge, Bars and Disco, Pub, Children Club, Casino, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Basketball & Volley Court, Sauna / Massage, Swimming pool, Internet Corner, Fully air-conditioned, Telephone Fax, Satellite, Telephone, Doctor on board, Duty Free & Travel Value Shop. Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 23.149 - Length: 635.33 feet Breadth: 78.74 feet - Draught: 22.05 feet - Cruising speed: 17 knots Passenger Decks: 7 - Elevators: 4 - Stabilizers: yes - Electric Current: 110V AC Classification Society: DNW

Amenities

When at sea, relax on one of our spacious sun decks, read your favorite book, play a game of cards in our library, take dancing lessons or enjoy a daily work out at the fitness center followed by a complete make over in the beauty salon or our full service health spa. A refreshing swim in the pool will prepare you for our Shore Excursion Program that offers a variety of interesting tour options ashore. Take in the sights and sounds of foreign lands. Clear blue skies, unspoiled scenery, fascinating archaeological sites, friendly vibrant people, delicious food, captivating music and dances will entertain your mind, body and soul. At sunset the lights come on and the atmosphere onboard changes completely! Enjoy the company of newfound friends, try your luck in the casino, enjoy the show and then hit the dance floor in the disco till early morning hours! Children's Activites. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents. In our onboard Duty Free and Travel Value shops, you will find an extensive selection of international brands and designer products.

Dining

From early morning to late at night, there will hardly be a moment that you will not be tempted by something delicious and appetizing. Aromas from an outdoor fresh pasta station or a teatime buffet full of tasty sandwiches and pastries are bound to break your resolve. Our cuisine combines the exquisite variety of the Mediterranean with other popular flavours from around the world, creating a culinary harmony that suits every palate. All our food is produced onboard and we are sensitive to modern dietary concerns, using healthy preparation methods and fresh ingredients. So eat to your heart�s content in our well designed restaurants with pleasing sea views!

Athens by night $91 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Athens by night with dinner
Departure time: Between 7:25pm and 8:10pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Scenic drive followed by dinner in the Plaka district, including a show at a typical Greek taverna.

Full day Argolis $151 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Argolis with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. From November to March: on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Lion's Gate, the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace, Epidaurus and its theater.

Full-day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina $153 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:20am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Tome at leisure on the Island of Hydra. Visit of Poros on the Island of Aegina.

Full-day Delphi $157 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Delphi with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Drive through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the museum and Temple of Apollo.

Half-day ancient Corinth $101 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day ancient Corinth
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 7:40am
Schedule: From April to October only: on Mondays and Fridays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights:See the Ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city include the Agora, the Apollo s Temple and the ancient port where St. Paul disembarked.

Half-day Cape Sounion $56 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Cape Sounion
Departure time: Between 2:10pm and 2:45pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Scenic drive along the coastal road followed by a visit of Cape Sounion, dominated by the Temple of Poseidon

Half-day tour of Athens $84 This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Tour of Athens
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Roman Temple of Olympian Seuz, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion, Acropolis Museum (museum will reopen sometime in 2009 - no offical date is available).

Full-day Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Citadel $114 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Citadel
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 7 hours

Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long, and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body. See the Citadel, one of the world s greatest monuments and most important landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Mosque, also called the Alabaster Mosque, due to the extensive use of alabaster stone for the exterior walls. Visit the Egyptian Museum. Situated on Tahir Square in Cairo, with its 107 halls, it is the most important museum in Egypt. Statues, mummies, antique jewels and the Tutankhamon treasures are on display. Lunch is included

Full-day Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat, Memphis & Sakkara $131 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat, Memphis and Sakkara
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 8 hours

Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long,and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body. Continue with a visit of Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt, and Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in Egypt. Lunch is included

Full-day Alexandria $145 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Alexandria
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 6 hours

Highlights: Visit the National Museum with Greek and Roman artifacts, the Library, the Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa and the Qaitbay Fort, the ancient lighthouse. Lunch is included

Half-day Citadel $42 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Citadel
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 2 hours

Highlights: See the Citadel, one of the world s greatest monuments and most important landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Mosque, also called the Alabaster Mosque, due to the extensive use of alabaster stone for the exterior walls.

Half-day Egyptian Museum $43 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Egyptian Museum
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 3 hours

Highlights: Situated on Tahir Square in Cairo, with its 107 halls, it is the most important museum in Egypt.Statues, mummies, antique jewels and the Tutankhamon treasures are on display.

Half-day Memphis & Sakkara $55 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Memphis and Sakkara
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 4 hours

Highlights: See Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt. Continue with a visit of Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in Egypt.

Half-day Pyramids & Sphinx $49 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Pyramids and Sphinx
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Approx. 3 hours

Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long, and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion s body.

Sound & Light Show at Pyramids $43 This Tour is Available from:Cairo
Sound and Light Show at Pyramids
Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt
Schedule: Daily, except Thursdays and Sundays
Duration: The show is approx. 1 hour

Highlights: Evening performance by the Pyramids