Egypt Greece Turkey

Day 1 Cairo – Alexandria (1 Night)

Scheduled tour guests, joining from other Indian metro cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum, etc., will travel independently as per their respective flights booked by Tour Times. Upon arrival, the Tour Times Tour Manager will meet these guests at the airport and guide them with airport formalities and lead the way to Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt and a major economic centre. Tour Times Travel consultant will provide more information and guidance on the same.

Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own at the first destination as per the information and guidance given by the Tour Times Travel consultant.
J&L guests should book their to and fro air tickets as per the arrival and departure time of the scheduled tour flight to get the airport transfers with the group.
In case of early arrival or early departure the transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the J&L guests.

(Kindly note that the standard hotel check-in time is typically at 15:00 hrs onwards but may vary depending on the hotel's policy.)

Today we enjoy Alexandria city, we visit Roman Amphitheatre – an impressively well-preserved structure composed of 13 terraces constructed in the traditional Greek style with a flat stage in the centre of the lowest level, The Catacombs – a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. These catacombs make up the largest-known Roman burial site in Egypt, Pompeii’s Pillar – a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria and is one of the largest monoliths of the ancient times.

Note: As per the Schengen visa rule, we need to process your Schengen visa from the consulate of the country we’ll be entering first on our Europe tour or staying in for the maximum number of days. 'Joining & Leaving' guests will also have to get their visas processed from the consulate of the same country; otherwise, boarding might be denied by the airline, or even entry into that country can be banned.

• Night Stay in Alexandria
• Dinner
• Soft Drink during Alexandria city tour

Day 2 Alexandria – Cairo (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Cairo - Egypt’s sprawling capital. Upon arrival we enjoy Cairo city, we visit World Famous Egyptian Museum - home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. Further we visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – The first museum in Arab world focusing on the earliest civilization in history. Later we enjoy the wonderful and spectacular view of Cairo city from Cairo tower observatory deck.

• Night Stay in Cairo
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice cream during Cairo city tour

Day 3 Cairo

Today we visit The Great Pyramids of Giza – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was built as tombs for the mighty Pharaohs and is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We enter the second Pyramid to see what lies inside. Later we take a photo stop at the giant figure of Sphinx - a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. In the evening we enjoy dining experience along the Nile dinner cruise.

• Night Stay in Cairo
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice cream at the Sphinx

Day 4 Cairo – Athens (2 Nights)

Today we travel from Cairo to Athens by flight. Athens – Capital and largest city of Greece. The birth place of democracy and the heart of the Ancient Greek civilization. Upon arrival we walk through Plaka- the old historical neighborhood of Athens. It has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewellery, clothes and local ceramics.

• Night Stay in Athens
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Coffee at Plaka

Day 5 Athens

Today we explore the most famous sights and monuments of Athens through the orientation tour including Hadrian’s Arch Monument – part of a wall separating the old and new cities of Athens, Royal Palace- the neoclassical building that now houses the Parliament of Greece, Olympic stadium - home of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Later we pass by the Temple of Zeus – a former colossal temple at the center of Athens, dedicated to Zeus God, the chief of the Olympian Gods. We then visit Acropolis site- an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon (Temple of Athena)– The temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis. Further we visit Acropolis Museum- consistently rated as one of the best museums in the world. With a collection spanning over 1,500 years. Tonight you have that chance to get entertained by live music and dance. Enjoy a buffet dinner and sink your teeth into Greek wine. Sing along and tap your feet while you watch classic dances performed to traditional music. Opa!

• Night Stay in Athens
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice cream during Athens city tour

Day 6 Athens – Santorini (2 Nights)

Today we travel from Athens to Santorini by ferry. Santorini is known as ‘black pearl of Aegean’ and is one of the most spectacular Greek islands. Upon arrival, we walk through Fira- the capital of Santorini, a combination of natural beauty, social life, night life, shopping, and a place where one can feel the liveliness of the island. We then visit one of the local winery and learn about wine production in the area. However, sitting at an ocean-facing table, sipping wine, and enjoying the Santorini vibes is divine.

• Night Stay in Santorini
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Coffee at Santorini

Day 7 Santorini

Today we explore Santorini village, we visit Red Beach - without a doubt one of the most stunning and interesting beaches on the island, we then visit Akrotiri archeological site - one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites offering insights into the prehistoric settlement of the town of Akoriti in Santorini. Further we visit Lost Atlantis Experience Museum – The first museum in the world dedicated to the myth of Atlantis. Here you can re-live the cataclysmic destruction of Atlantis with all your senses in an extraordinary 9D experience. Later we visit Prophet Ilias monastery- built by two monks in 1711 on the highest peak of Santorini at 565 meters above sea level. Further we visit Black Beach - Here we enjoy the chill-out vibes and relish some mouth-watering Greek cuisine. We then visit Megalochori village- one of the most picturesque villages on the island. Its existence is recorded back to the 17th century, Oia village – the most famous of all villages in Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its beauty, fantastic architecture and the famous Blue Dome. Here we walk through the village and admire its and its beautiful sunset.

• Night Stay in Santorini
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice cream during Santorini city tour.

Day 8 Santorini – Athens (1 Night)

Today we travel from Santorini to Athens by ferry.

• Night Stay in Athens
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea/Coffee during the cruise journey

Day 9 Athens – Cappadocia (2 Nights)

Today we travel from Athens to Cappadocia by flight. Cappadocia - best known for its moon-like landscape, Underground cities, Caves Churches and houses in the rocks. In the evening we enjoy whirling dervish show – the part of the Turkish history, tradition, culture and beliefs.

• Night Stay in Cappadocia
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 Cappadocia

Today we explore Cappadocia, we visit the famous valleys of Cappadocia like Devrent Valley – also known as Imagination Valley. It was never inhabited by humans. There are no rock-hewn churches or ancient castles, nor are there any troglodyte caves or pigeon homes. Instead what draws visitors to Devrent Valley is the incredible pink hued rock formations and geological anomalies that have been formed by centuries of erosion, Pasabag Valley – also known as Monk Valley. Pasabag contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps - formations that are unique even for Cappadocia! Locals refer to them as the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, Goreme open air museum- the UNESCO World Heritage site which hosts the most important Byzantine cave churches in the world that where the monks and nuns pursued monastic life, Kaymakli underground city - one of the most famous and the widest Underground city of the Cappadocia. Kaymakli’s history dates back to Hittites and Phrygians Period in the 7th and 8th century B.C. Kaymakli Underground City has acted as a safe haven for those fleeing from religious persecution, and it was mainly used by Christians during the Byzantine era for protection from invading Arabs. They estimate that up to 3,500 people once lived here. Later we visit Ceramic Workshop - the area is famous for the art work, souvenirs and household utensils all made from the red clay of the Avanos River.

• Night Stay in Cappadocia
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Turkish Ice Cream

Day 11 Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Pamukkale – known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. En route, we visit the Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya, also known as the Green Mausoleum or Green Dome. This site is the original lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes and houses the tomb and shrine of Mevlana. It remains an important place of pilgrimage.

• Night Stay in Pamukkale
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea/Coffee en-route to Pamukkale

Day 12 Pamukkale

Today we visit the beautiful snow-white 'Cotton Castle,' one of the most visited places in Turkey. The word 'Pamukkale' means 'cotton castle' in Turkish. It features hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals formed by flowing water. Located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley. Later, we explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The name 'Hierapolis' also means the sacred city. During our visit, we explore its masterpiece theatre.

• Night Stay in Pamukkale
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Ice Cream at Pamukkale

Day 13 Pamukkale – Istanbul (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Istanbul – a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Upon arrival we visit Grand Bazaar – the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Here we can shop for famous flavoured Turkish tea, Turkish Ceramics, Carpets, textiles. Further we enjoy Turkish dinner with show.

• Night Stay in Istanbul
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tea/Coffee during journey

Day 14 Istanbul

Today we enjoy Istanbul city, we visit Topkapi Palace – the largest and oldest palace in the world and the heart, brain and centre of the Ottoman Empire, followed by a visit to Hippodrome square - also known as Atmeydani (Horse Square), We then visit Sultan Ahmet Tsami popularly known as Blue Mosque- a historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design, Hagia Sofia Museum – once the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum. Later we experience the most scenic cruise through Bosphorus strait – a natural strait and an internationally significant waterway. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia.

• Night Stay in Istanbul
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Soft drink on the Bosphorus cruise

Day 15 Istanbul – Departure

• Breakfast

Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. If these guests have flight timing and airport same as per the schedule group, they can avail the airport transfers with the group. If not then, any transfer charges to reach their respective airport, cruise, rail, or bus terminal will be borne by the J&L guests.
Tour concludes.