Greece to Egypt Package Tours | Egypt Tour Packages | 11 Days Ancient Traders Tour Egypt, Amman Jordan, Mastaba, Petra, Alexandria, Cairo (Luxor)

ANCIENT TRADERS
11 DAYS


Athens-Amman
Assembly at Athens Airport and flight to Amman. Arrival at Amman Airport (Ancient Philadelphia). Transfer to our hotel to settle in our rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.


Amman-Jerash-Amman
After breakfast, we depart for the city of Amman, where we will visit the Archaeological Museum, the Greco-Roman Theater and the Hellenistic Acropolis. We then begin our tour of Jerash, the most well-preserved Greco-Roman site, referred to by historians as the Pompei of the East. In the city (Ancient Antioch), we will admire the triumphant Arch, the Hippodrome, the Gate, the Agora, the Arch of Adrian, the Temple of Zeus, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Artemis and the theater. Return to Amman for a traditional dinner in Kan Zaman. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.


Amman-Madaba-Nebo-Dead Sea-Petra
After breakfast, we depart via the Kings' Highway for Petra, visiting the mosaic city of Madaba, where we will see the oldest map of the holy land, which exists on the floor of Saint George's Cathedral. Next we will go to Mt. Nebo-where according to tradition, Moses is buried-to admire the wonderful view of the countryside, the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. We then continue towards the Dead Sea where you will have two hours to swim in its therapeutic waters. Departure for Petra, where we settle in our hotel, we will dine and stay for the night.


Petra-Wadi Rum-Amman
After breakfast, we depart for our tour of the Ancient Site of Petra (the city carved into the stone and the treasury). Even if there were no other interesting sites in Jordan, the visit would still be worthwhile just to see Petra. Visitors are stunned by the dream-like view, as Petra looks absolutely unreal. We head for the archaeological site with the hundred temples, the Royal Palaces, the Roman Theater and houses, the Hydria Monument, the Corinthian Tomb and the Monastery (for those who have enough strength to climb about 100 steps). In early afternoon, we depart for our 4x4 safari in the Wadi Rum Desert, the land of Lawrence of Arabia, where you will be enchanted by the striking landscape, the endless sands and the large rock formations of Petra that appear out of the desert sands. We then depart for Amman. Transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.


Amman-Alexandria
We are transferred to the airport from where we fly to Alexandria. When we arrive we begin our tour around the city starting from the catacombs which are carved into the rock and consist of three levels, the Patriarchate, and the house of the famous Greek poet Constantinos Cavafys. We then go on a tour inside the Alexandria Library, which is a masterpiece of modern architecture. Our tour in Alexandria is concluded with a visit to the Royal Gardens of Montaza. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.


Alexandria-Cairo
Departure for Cairo. On our way we will visit the Coptic monasteries which prove the existence of Christians in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd century. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then we will be transferred to Cairo to settle in our rooms and stay overnight.


Cairo-Islamic Cairo
The seventh day begins with a tour around Islamic Cairo. The Salahdin Acropolis (the Cairo Citadel) used to be the mightiest castle of the early Islamic era and consisted of three parts: the lower wall, the el-Azab (the northern wall) and the el-Ankhisariyia. We will also visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque, renowned for its magnificent architecture, also located in the Citadel’s premises. From there we depart for the ancient capital town of Memphis and to Sakkara to see the exquisite Djoser Pyramid, the first stepped pyramid ever built. Next we will have lunch in a luxury restaurant in Cairo and return to the hotel. Evening free time. Overnight stay.


Cairo-Luxor-Cairo
We are transferred to the airport to fly to Luxor. As soon as we arrive, we immediately begin our tour around Luxor, bringing in mind the glory of Ancient Egypt. We start our visit from the east bank, where the renowned Temples of Luxor stand. They were built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramses II in dedication to the god Ammon-Ra. We continue our journey, passing by the avenue of the Sphinxes, towards Karnak to visit the Temples of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. We then pass over to the west bank, visiting the Ancient City of Thebes, otherwise known as the city of the dead. Next we stop in the Valley of the Kings, where 60 tombs exist, of which the most famous are those of Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and Nefertiti. Lastly, we will tour the three-leveled Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh of Egypt, as well as the two huge Colossi of Memnon. We will have dinner at a local restaurant and after that we will be transferred to the airport to fly to Cairo. Arrival, settling and overnight stay at the hotel.


Cairo Tour
After breakfast we begin our tour starting from the Archaeological Museum, which contains the priceless masterpieces of the Pharaohs. Today we will experience the splendor of this ancient civilization. We continue with a visit to the Giza Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the enigmatic Sphinx and lastly, to a fragrance and papyrus workshop. At the end of the tour, we will dine at a luxurious traditional restaurant in Cairo. After our meal, we will explore the traditional oriental Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar, where you can purchase weaving, leather goods, as well as copper, silver and gold articles. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.


Cairo-Christian Pharaonic Village
After breakfast, we depart for the Coptic Museum, where we will admire works of art from the Early-Christian period. We continue with a visit to the hanging church, which is built on a Roman Tower and offers an amazing view. Located nearby is the Church of Agios Georgios, beneath which seven other churches are built. The most important of these are the churches of Agia Varvara and Agios Stergios, where according to legend, the Virgin Mary and the newborn Christ lived for some time. From there we head for the Pharaonic village. This tour presents all the history of Egypt (houses, rural life of Egyptians, the Pharaohs and their palaces, etc), acted by young Egyptian thespians, and is carried out by boat in a large part of the Nile and in Cairo. It is a spectacular event that must not be missed. Immediately after this short boat trip we will be transported to a luxury restaurant to dine. Return to hotel. Leisure time in the afternoon. Overnight stay.


Cairo-Athens
Transfer to the airport of Cairo and return flight to Athens.