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| ANCIENT DELOS
On the day of this Santorini holiday, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. After that, get ready for an incredible tour of the Ancient Delos Guided Tour. Although Delos is one of the smallest islands in the particular chain, however, it is considered as Apollo’s birthplace. Apollo is the god of harmony, light, and balance.
Many beautiful places are there to watch in this incredible land. Upon the end of this tour, you will go back to the hotel and have a great time ahead. It’s the end of this second day of this Santorini holidays.
DAY 05| SANTORINI – FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
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 06| SANTORINI CALDERA CRUISE
Experience Santorini’s beauty, hot springs and beaches on a 5-hour catamaran cruise. Select a daytime or sunset cruise, and sail around the island and caldera (flooded volcanic crater) on a deluxe catamaran. Stop to bathe in the Nea Kameni springs; swim, snorkel or unwind at beaches; and enjoy unlimited Santorini wine and Greek beer, plus a Greek meal prepared on board. On the evening cruise, be treated to awe-inspiring sunset views. A cruise is essential when you visit Santorini, and with numbers limited to 16, this offers a small-group experience.
DAY 07| PRIVATE SANTORINI TOUR
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 08 | SANTORINI –> TEL AVIV (B)
Upon arrival at Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv.
DAY 09| DAY TOUR TO JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM FROM TEL AVIV
From Tel Aviv, meet a driver at your hotel or another meeting point in the city, then board a climate-controlled coach for the trip to Jerusalem. Mount of Olives, with its sweeping views across Jerusalem, is the first stop of the day. Continue past the Garden of Gethsemane and enter the Old City to see the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall.
Cross into the Christian Quarter on your way to the Via Dolorosa, whose 14 stations of the cross lead to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the site where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.
From there, stroll the Byzantine-era main street and board the coach for the short trip to Bethlehem’s Manger Square. In Bethlehem, see key places from the biblical nativity story, visiting a pair of historic churches before the return trip to Tel Aviv.
DAY 10| MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA DAY TRIP FROM TEL AVIV
Begin your day with convenient pickup at your Tel Aviv hotel, where you’ll board an air-conditioned vehicle and head for the Judean desert. En route to Masada, you’ll learn about the parable of the Good Samaritan from your guide as you pass the famous site.
At Masada, a mountain crowned by an ancient fortress, ride the cable car to the top for a tour. Follow your guide to see the highlights and learn about the 2,000-year-old fortress’ history. Pause to snap photos of the epic views and get closer looks at the crumbling remnants of the building.
Once you arrive at the Dead Sea, you’ll have two hours to relax on the beach and swim in the super-salty sea, located at one of the earth’s lowest points. Float and enjoy the feeling of weightlessness, book a mud bath or other therapeutic treatment, or peruse the selection of Dead Sea bath products.
Fully relaxed, board the bus and return to Tel Aviv, passing the city of Jericho on the way. Learn some facts about Jericho from your guide, and then return to your hotel for drop-off.
DAY 11| NAZARETH, TIBERIAS, AND THE SEA OF GAILEE DAY TRIP FROM TEL AVIV
After pickup at your hotel in Tel Aviv, enjoy views of the countryside from a climate-controlled coach as you travel to Nazareth. There, visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Then, continue to Kafr Kanna, believed to be the site of the biblical story of the wedding at Cana.
Arrive on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and pass the Church of the Multiplication, built on the believed location of the biblical feeding of the 5,000. In the archaeological site of Capernaum, see the ruined synagogue where Jesus is believed to have taught. Afterward, visit the baptismal site at Yardenit. If you’d like, you’ll have the option to be baptized in the same place where Jesus is believed to have been baptized. The return trip to Tel Aviv passes Mount Tabor or the Mount of Transfiguration, and the day concludes with a hotel drop-off
DAY 12| TEL AVIV CITY WALKING TOUR
Welcome to the most exciting city in the Middle East! Tel Aviv is a city on the edge – where the land meets the sea, where history meets the future, where West meets East. To the north of Jaffa lay nothing but sand dunes and the trails of camels carrying the ancient city’s famous oranges to distant markets. Out of those sand dunes would rise the skyscrapers of a new city: the most liberal, the most technologically advanced, most socially. This walking tour covers all the main sites and stories, including:
Neve Tzedek
Bauhaus Architecture
Local Street Art
The German Colony
Noga Neighborhood
The white city- UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site
Florentine Neighborhood
The American Colony
Rothschild Boulevard
Independence Hall
Suzanne Dellal Dance Center
… and much more!
DAY 13| DEPARTURE TOWARDS ONWARD DESTINATION
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***