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| Dubai ( 5 Days / 6 Nights ) |
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Day 01: Dubai
Assemble at Chennai international airport to board flight for Dubai. Arrive Dubai international airport and after clearing customs and immigrations proceed to check-in formalities at Hotel Dolphin Apartments/Similar. Day free for rest & leisure activities. Overnight at Dubai.
Day 02: Dubai
After breakfast day free for leisure till evening. Late evening proceed for a Half day Desert Safari With Belly Dance. Imagine going on a roller coaster ride over the golden dunes in the desert. This off-road adventure takes you through some of the most dramatic terrain in the country. On the journey we pass through traditional villages and towering dunes. En route we visit a camel farm and see plantations of alfalfa, the high protein food given to racing camels. Leaving behind the bustle of the city we reach our campsite where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you. Stroll through the mini souq and bargain for some local handicrafts and souvenirs. Relax on the comfortable low cushions and quench your thirst. Take a joy ride on camel backs around the camp or enjoy the aromatic shisha. While you relax, a feast of grilled meat, fresh salads and delicious Arabic sweets will be prepared for you from our kitchen. After dinner you will be entertained by the bewitching belly dancer swaying to the tantalizing Arabic music, relax under the galaxy of stars and enjoy the enchanting Arabian night overnight at Dubai.
Day 03: Dubai
After breakfast proceed for Half Day City Tour of Dubai . The tour takes you on a contrast of the old and the new, a fascinating historical excursion. Our route takes you to some of Dubai's beautiful landmarks, starting with the Jumeirah mosque passing modern palaces sprawled along the coast. See one of the modern architectural wonders, the Burj Al Arab, pass the camel and horse racing track. Driving through the commercial area of Dubai, we pass the world trade centre. After reaching the Dubai creek we stop at bastakia, where we can see the old wind – towered houses built by wealthy merchants. Next we stop at the 150 year old Al Fahidi fort, now converted to Dubai museum, which holds a record of the past as an important trading center. We drive from here on to the other side of Dubai called Deira Dubai and stop at the spice souk (market) where we talk through the busy alleys where the aroma of spices filter the air. Finally get dazzled by the glitters of the famous gold souk to end the tour. Evening free for rest or shopping. Overnight Dubai.
Day 04: Dubai
After breakfast full day free for shopping. Evening proceed for Dhow Cruise with Dinner . Take a romantic dinner cruise under the moonlight skies on one of the illuminated Arabic dhows (boats). Slide along the creek and witness the past and the present architectural web located on both sides of the creek. See the national bank of Dubai, the spectacular chamber of commerce, sheikh saeed's house, the birthplace of sheikh Rashid and the heritage village. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner with Arabic coffee and dates. Overnight at Dubai.
Day 05: Dubai – Onward Flight
After breakfast free time for leisure. Later proceed to airport to board onward flight. |
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| Egypt ( 4 nights nile cruise 3 nights cairo 2 nights train ) |
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Day 1
arrival at Cairo airport meets & assists by our representative then by private a/c van and with our representative transfer to your hotel overnight in Cairo .( no meals )
Day 2
breakfast at 7.30am then at 8.30am by private a/c van with Egyptologist guide start your tour by visiting the famous Egyptian museum where all the treasures of the Egyptian ancient civilization were found then visit the afternoon drive to Islamic Cairo and old Cairo via the city of the dead to visit the oldest synagogue in Egypt visit the khan el khalily bazaar return to your hotel overnight ( breakfast )
Day 3
breakfast at 7.30am then at 8.30am by private a/c van with Egyptologist guide start your tour by visiting the three greet pyramids which is stand from thirty –five Centuries on desert plateau and the nearby sphinx papyrus factory perfume factory jewelry factory the Great bazaar transfer to the rail way station for go to luxor overnight in train . ( breakfast )
Day 4
arrival at 7.30 am luxor transfer to the Nile cruise embarkation after breakfast cross to visit luxor and karnak Temples overnight on board .( start by lunch +dinner )
Day 5
cross the west bank to visit Thebes necropolis, including valley of the kings, hatshepsut temple at el deir el bahari and colossi of memnon facing the nile siling to esna. Sailing to edfu overnight on board ( breakfast +.lunch +dinner )
Day 6
sailing to kom ombo visit the temple shared by two gods' sobek and haroeris sailing to Edfu visit the temple of hours sailing to Aswan overnight on board ( breakfast +.lunch +dinner)
Day 7
arrival at Aswan . Visit the botanical garden and view of agha khan mausoleum by fulucca the high dam And the unfinished obelisk overnight on board ( breakfast +.lunch +dinner)
Day 8
( breakfast ) disembarkation after breakfast then you will have time ( optional tour to abu simbel to visit the two temple by private a/c van and private guide ) transfer to the rail way station to back to Cairo overnight in train
Day 9
arrival Cairo transfer to the hotel for free time ( no meals )
Day 10
( breakfast ) after breakfast transfer to the Cairo airport for final departure
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| Isreal ( 15 Days / 14 Nights ) |
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| Highlight of Isreal |
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Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many traditions. This vacation features the major sights, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka quarter dotted with cafés and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidauros Theater, and explore Mycenae, where Agamemnon's golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens for the conclusion of your Greek adventure.
This tour also includes a 7-day cruise to Turkey, Egypt, Israel, and some of the Greek Islands. For more information, check the detailed itinerary.
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Day 1 Sat. ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers and maybe join them in an optional evening out.
Day 2 Sun. ATHENS–KALAMBAKA.
This morning’s included sightseeing features the highlights of Athens with a visit to the Acropolis. In the afternoon, after bypassing Lamia into Thessaly and by way of Trikala to Kalambaka, spend the night in the vicinity of Meteora, which will be visited tomorrow. (B,D)
Day 3 Mon. KALAMBAKA–METEORA–DELPHI.
A short drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your included visit is certainly the day´s highlight. Later, retrace your steps southwards to reach Delphi for an overnight. (B)
Day 4 Tue. DELPHI–OLYMPIA.
Included morning sightseeing in Delphi, in ancient times known as the “Navel of the Earth.” Located five minutes from the village, the ancient site, backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country. Sightseeing will guide you along the Sacred Way to see the Temple of Apollo, some of the treasures, and the theater. This afternoon, follow the Gulf of Corinth through Nakpaktos to Antirion over the new spectacular bridge towards Olympia for an overnight. (B,D)
Day 5 Wed. OLYMPIA–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA.
The original home of the Olympic Games first held in 776 BC, Olympia was a sacred precinct to the god Zeus, whose temple once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This morning’s included sightseeing takes in the ancient stadium where the games were held and the temples of Zeus and his wife, Hera. Later, travel across the mountains of Arcadia, passing through Tripolis before entering the Argolis, land of Greek myths and legends. Stop awhile to visit the Epidaurus theater, which can still seat 14,000 spectators. Overnight in Nauplia on the Argolic Gulf. (B)
Day 6 Thu. NAUPLIA–MYCENAE–CORINTH CANAL–ATHENS.
This morning, visit the imposing ruins of the site of Mycenae with a Local Guide (entrance fees included), the ancient city Homer called a “city rich in gold.” It was here that the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed, along with many other treasures that matched exactly Homer’s descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city by the magnificent Lion’s Gate and stroll up to Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop before continuing to Athens for two overnights. (B)
Day 7 Fri. ATHENS–PIRAEUS (Embarkation).
Evening embarkation in Piraeus. Cruise overnight towards Istanbul. (B,D)
Day 8 - 9 Sat. to Thu.
Istanbul, Mykonos, Ashdod (Israel), Port Said (Egypt), Alexandria (Egypt), Aghios Nikolaos (Crete). (B,L,D daily)
Day 10 - 11 Sat. to Thu.
Istanbul, Mykonos, Ashdod (Israel), Port Said (Egypt), Alexandria (Egypt), Aghios Nikolaos (Crete). (B,L,D daily)
Day 12 - 13 Sat. to Thu.
Istanbul, Mykonos, Ashdod (Israel), Port Said (Egypt), Alexandria (Egypt), Aghios Nikolaos (Crete). (B,L,D daily)
Day 14 Fri. PIRAEUS (Disembarkation)–ATHENS.
After an early breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping or explore the city. (B)
Day 15 Sat.
ATHENS. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
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| Turkey ( 8 Days / 7 Night ) |
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Day 1, Thursday India / ISTANBUL (-)
Meet and greet at Istanbul airport. Transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in subject to availability, but we will do our best.) PM Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia. Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages and visit of Spice Market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2, Friday ISTANBUL (B)
In the morning start the visits with Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine, followed by the visit to Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. The last stop is the Grand Covered Bazaar dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. PM free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3, Saturday Istanbul / Ankara (OVERNIGHT TRAIN) (B)
Open buffet breakfast in the hotel. Day free for leisure. Hotel check-out latest at 12:00hrs, mid-day. Evening transfer to the station for overnight train to Ankara. Overnight on board.
Day 4, Sunday Ankara / CAPPADOCIA (L,D)
Early in the morning arrival Ankara, the capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history that can be dated back 3000 years. Upon arrival visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. After lunch at a local restaurant in Ankara, destination is the mysterious Cappadocia. Visit Agzikarahan Caravanserai en route. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 5, Monday CAPPADOCIA (B,L,D)
Sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit to Pigeon Valley and the natural citadel of Uchisar, followed by Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Lunch at a typical restaurant of the region and visit Kaymakli Underground City; carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of seven floors with the last one 250 feet underground. It is connected to Derinkuyu Underground City by six miles of tunnel. Drive to Pasabagi in Zelve Region and then to Avanos Village. Time for shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6, Tuesday Cappadocia / Ankara / IZMIR (B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to Ankara airport for the flight to Izmir. Arrival transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 7, Wednesday Izmir / Ephesus / IZMIR (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Selcuk to the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John. Drive to Izmir. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 8, Thursday Izmir / Istanbul / INDIA (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time for leisure till transfer to the airport.
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