DAY 01 | ARRIVAL AT CAIRO (D)
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, IML Travel representative welcomes you and assists you through the immigration process. Escorted transfer by a modern air-conditioned vehicle will take you to the hotel through Old Cairo to enjoy the panoramic view of the citadel with the towering mosque of Mohamed Ali pass by Sultan Hassan & El Refaie mosques. Check in the hotel upon arrival & free time to refresh.
Dinner &Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02 | PYRAMIDS, SPHINX, MUSEUM, KHAN EL KHALILI (B+L+D)
Early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then starts a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tonnes. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that, so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit.
Lunch at an Indian restaurant then start afternoon visit to the Egyptian Museum for another tour Egyptian Museum; was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranges from the pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. It has 107 halls, and the ground floor houses huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamen treasures, and the mummies. The museum also comprises of a photography section and large library. A hall for the Royal Mummies was opened at the museum, housing eleven kings and queens.
After the visit to the museum, a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. Drive back to the hotel & free time to refresh. Dinner in an Indian restaurant & drive back to the hotel &overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
DAY 03 | CAIRO –>SANTORINI (B)
Upon arrival at Santorini International Airport, IML Travel representative welcomes you and assists you and transfer by a modern air-conditioned vehicle will take you to the hotel.
Check in the hotel upon arrival & free time to refresh.
Back to the hotel & overnight stay in Santorini.
DAY 04 | Santorini-Full Day Sightseeing Tour (B)
On the second day of the holidays in Santorini, you will move towards Santorini from Mykonos through the ferry transfer. The beautiful capital of Santorini is Firá (Thíra). Spend a full day discovering Santorini’s ancient history, local culture, and famous views on this great-value highlights tour. Explore the Minoan archaeological site at Akrotiri, swim at the black-sand Perissa Beach, take in panoramic views from Prophet Elias Monastery, and sip volcanic varietals at a winery. Finish the day with an unforgettable sunset.
DAY 05 | Private Santorini Tour (B)
Explore beautiful Santorini the way you wish on a 4.5-hour private tour with a private driver-guide. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, make the most of the custom itinerary and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Oia, famous for its stupendous sunsets; the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, a traditional winery, or simply relax on a black sand beach. Ask your guide for insider tips on off-the-beaten-track gems, and upgrade to an 8-hour tour to explore the island fully. Enjoy a 4.5- or 8-hour tour of Santorini with a private driver-guide.
DAY 06 | SANTORINI –> ATHENS (B)
Morning Breakfast and get ready to catch your flight to Athens. Arrival at Athens International Airport. Meet and greet with a tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and afternoon at leisure. For your first night, we suggest you an unforgettable Athens by night orientation tour followed by folklore dance show and dinner. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 07 | ATHENS- ATHENS CITY TOUR (B)
Early breakfast & pick up from the hotel for Athens city tour. You’ll see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (Ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, The Constitution Square (Syntagma). Arrive in the Plaka area and visit the Acropolis museum. Continue and visit the Architectural Masterpieces of Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Monument that “puts the order in the mind”, the Parthenon. In the afternoon we suggest a tour to Cape Sounio or shopping in Athens old city, Plaka.
DAY 08 | ATHENS – MYKONOS (B)
Early in the morning meet our representative at the hotel and be transferred to Piraeus port with a/c coach for sailing to Mykonos. Arrive at Mykonos port and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon you may enjoy a walking in the capital (Chora) of the island, in order to learn and see more things about the lifestyle and the history of Mykonos. Evening free for relaxing, shopping and having fun. The nightlife of the island it will be unforgettable for you.
DAY 09 |MYKONOS (optional / tour to DELOS) (B)
After breakfast, the day is free at your disposal. We suggest an optional half day tour to DELOS island. The island of Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations are the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean, Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek Mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
DAY 10 | DEPARTURE TOWARDS ONWARD DESTINATION (B)
Early morning gets recharged with a healthy breakfast. Check-out from your hotel and proceed to International Airport to board your flight to India. Come back to your home with the lovely experiences and cheerful memories of tour to cheer forever.
***YOUR Egypt Travel CONCLUDES***