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Rome, Athens and Cairo
10 days tour from US$2135
Brochure Type: First Class 2011
Tour
code :
ROACA |
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| • Itinerary | • Dates & Rates | • What's Included | • Booking Conditions |
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Itinerary
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Highlights |
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Day 1
Arrive Rome ( 3 Nights ) |
| Welcome to the
Eternal City of Rome! During the rein of the Roman Empire this was
the most important political and cultural capital and the influence
of this city of our modern day lives is still evident today. After
all it is said that' all roads lead to Rome'! Since the second
century this city has been the seat of the Papacy and the Roman
Catholic religion. After check - in to your hotel, the reminder of
your day is at leisure to relax. Your local representative will meet
you at the hotel this ecening. for a Welcome Drink to discuss your
itinerary and provide suggestions on how to get the most out of your
stay . Hotel : Milton ( F ) ( 3 nights ) |
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Day 2 Rome Sightseeing |
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Today's highlight is the magnificent Sistine Chapel and St Peters
Basilica. Enjoy an included guide visit with a local expert guide
into the Chapel to admire the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Later
you will see another of his masterpiece in St Peters - the marble
sculpture, the Pieta. This afternoon cross the Tiber to see the
remains of ancient Rome with views of the Forum, Colosseum and
Circus Maximus. Later time to relax or explore further. Your local
representative will propose various recommended restaurants for you
to consider for dinner. ( BB ) |
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Days
3 Rome at Leisure |
| After breakfast,
enjoy a full day at leisure to explore or relax in this fabulous
city! Perhaps go shopping down the Via del Corso and stop for a
gelato or visit one of the many museums and attractions on offer.
Your local representative will give you suggestions on excursions
which are available. ( BB ) |
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4 Rome - Athens ( 3 Nights ) |
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Today you will be transferred to the airport in Rome for your flight
to the Greek capital city - Athens. This fascinating city is one of
the worlds oldest with around 3,400 years of recorded history. It is
widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilisation and the
birthplace of democracy. One home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's
Lyceum, it is still a centre for the arts, philosophy and education
today. After checking in to your hotel you will be met by your local
representative who will discuss the programme in Athens and the
options available to you. Perhaps consider a dinner in the famous
Plaka area this evening ? ( BB ) Hotel : Park Hotel ( SF ) ( 3
nights ). |
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Days
5 Athens Sightseeing |
| This morning you
will be met at the hotel after breakfast by your local expert guide
who will take you on an included sightseeing tour of the city's main
sights. You will also visit the impressive Parthenon on the
Acropolis. This is one of the most important buildings of classical
Greece and many political and social events have taken palace here
over the years. Construction began in the year 447BC before it was
finally known as the protector of the people of Athens. Later time
to relax or explore further. Your representative will suggest some
locations for you to consider for dinner. ( BB ) |
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Day
6 Athens at Leisure |
| After breakfast,
enjoy a full day at leisure to do whatever you wish in this fabulous
city! Perhaps consider a day cruise from Piraeus to see some of the
beautiful Greek islands including Poros, Hydra and Aegina. Or why
not consider taking an excursion to Cape Sounion. ( BB ) |
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| Day 7 Athens - Cairo ( 3 Nights ) |
| Today you will be transferred to the airport in Athens for your
flight to Cairo - ' The City of a Thousand Minarets'. Upon arrival you
will be met and transferred to your hotel. Cairo is the largest city in
Africa and the Arab World and has a treasure chest of interesting
museums, shopping areas and nightlife. After checking in to your hotel
you will be met by your representative who will discuss the programme in
Cairo and the options available to you. Perhaps consider a traditional
Egyptian folklore show this evening? ( BB ) Hotel : Ramses Hilton ( MD )
( 3 nights ) |
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| Day 8 Cairo Sightseeing |
| This morning after breakfast your local expert guide will take you to
the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures
which were discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in
1922. En route you will be shown some of the sights of this bustling
city. This afternoon you will take a drive put of the city to Giza to
marvel at one of the seven Wonders of the Ancient World - The
Great Pyramids of Giza. The Sphinx which casts its enigmatic gaze across
the sands of the desert will also be seen. Your evening will be at
leisure ( BB ) |
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Day 9 Cairo at Leisure |
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After breakfast, enjoy a full day to do whatever you
wish in. this fascinating city. Cairo offers an incredible selection of
shopping, leisure and nightlife activities. Shopping ranges from the
famous Khan el - Khalili souk, largely unchanged since the 14th century,
to modern air - conditioned malls. Particularly good buys are spices,
perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass and copperware, leatherwork,
glass, ceramics and mashrabiya. Your reprensentative will give you
suggestions on excursions which are available for your consideration. (
BB ) |
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Day 10 Depart Cairo |
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This morning it's time to bid farewell to this
unforgettable city and your newfound friends as you are transferred to
the airport for your return flight home. You may wish to extend your
stay in this amazing country by considering taking a 4 or 7 night Nile
Cruise Extension - please see details on this page regarding options
available to you ( BB ) |
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Dates & Rates
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M : Moderate ( LAPM ) |
S : Superior First Class ( LAPS ) |
D : Deluxe ( LAPL ) |
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Land Prices -
2011 |
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Prices per person in US$ |
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Starts
Rome : |
Ends
Cairo |
Twin Share |
Single Supp. Option |
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Prices per person in US$ |
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Starts
Rome |
Ends
Cairo |
Twin Share |
Single Supp. Option |
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| Tue 05 Apr 11 |
Thu 14 Apr 11 |
2335 |
590 |
Tue 04 Oct 11 |
Thu 13 Oct 11 |
2399 |
610 |
| Tue 12 Apr 11 |
Thu 21 Apr 11 |
2375 |
610 |
Tue 11 Oct 11 |
Thu 20 Oct 11 |
2399 |
610 |
| Tue 19 Apr 11 |
Thu 28 Apr 11 |
2475 |
610 |
Tue 18 Oct 11 |
Thu 27 Oct 11 |
2399 |
610 |
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Tue 26 Apr 11 |
Thu 05 May 11 |
2399 |
560 |
Tue 25 Oct 11 |
Thu 03 Nov 11 |
2450 |
590 |
| Tue 03 May 11 |
Thu 12 May 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 01 Nov 11 |
Thu 10 Nov 11 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 10 May 11 |
Thu 19 May 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 08 Nov 11 |
Thu 17 Nov 11 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 17 May 11 |
Thu 26
May 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 15 Nov 11 |
Thu 24 Nov 11 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 24 May 11 |
Thu 02 Jun 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 22 Nov 11 |
Thu 01 Dec 11 |
2150 |
590 |
| Tue 31 May 11 |
Thu 09 Jun 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 29 Nov 11 |
Thu 08 Dec 11 |
2135 |
570 |
| Tue 07 Jun 11 |
Thu 16 Jun 11 |
2399 |
560 |
Tue 06 Dec 11 |
Thu 15 Dec 11 |
2135 |
570 |
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Tue 14 Jun 11 |
Thu 23 Jun 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 13 Dec 11 |
Thu 22 Dec 11 |
2135 |
570 |
| Tue 21 Jun 11 |
Thu 30 Jun 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 20 Dec 11 |
Thu 29 Dec 11 |
2275 |
620 |
| Tue 28 Jun 11 |
Thu 07 Jul 11 |
2335 |
560 |
Tue 27 Dec 11 |
Thu 05 Jan 12 |
2275 |
620 |
| Tue 05 Jul 11 |
Thu 14 Jul 11 |
2250 |
560 |
2012 |
| Tue 12 Jul 11 |
Thu 21 Jul 11 |
2325 |
600 |
Tue 03 Jan 12 |
Thu 12 Jan 12 |
2199 |
570 |
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Tue 19 Jul 11 |
Thu 28 Jul 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 10 Jan 12 |
Thu 19 Jan 12 |
2135 |
570 |
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Tue 26 Jul 11 |
Thu 04 Aug 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 17 Jan 12 |
Thu 26 Jan 12 |
2135 |
570 |
| Tue 02 Aug 11 |
Thu 11 Aug 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 24 Jan 12 |
Thu 02 Feb 12 |
2150 |
590 |
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Tue 09 Aug 11 |
Thu 18 Aug 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 31 Jan 12 |
Thu 09 Feb 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 16 Aug 11 |
Thu 25 Aug 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 07 Feb 12 |
Thu 16 Feb 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 23 Aug 11 |
Thu 01 Sep 11 |
2399 |
600 |
Tue 14 Feb 12 |
Thu 23 Feb 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 30 Aug 11 |
Thu 08 Sep 11 |
2285 |
550 |
Tue 21 Feb 12 |
Thu 01 Mar 12 |
2225 |
600 |
| Tue 06 Sep 11 |
Thu 15 Sep 11 |
2375 |
560 |
Tue 28 Feb 12 |
Thu 08 Mar 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 13 Sep 11 |
Thu 22 Sep 11 |
2375 |
560 |
Tue 06 Mar 12 |
Thu 15 Mar 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 20 Sep 11 |
Thu 29 Sep 11 |
2375 |
560 |
Tue 13 Mar 12 |
Thu 22 Mar 12 |
2150 |
600 |
| Tue 27 Sep 11 |
Thu 06 Oct 11 |
2399 |
610 |
Tue 20 Mar 12 |
Thu 29 Mar 12 |
2225 |
600 |
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Tue 27 Mar 12 |
Thu 05 Apr 12 |
2185 |
590 |
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| All
prices are per person, twin share. |
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Please note : No triple rooms are
available on this tour. |
| For
Trafalgar's other great savings, air details and extra night
accommodation , please see page 22 - 23 and 226 - 227. |
Free airport
transfers:
Transfers on Day 1 at Rome
Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30.
Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the
first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day in
Cairo will be provided for passengers who have advised
Trafalgar of their flight details. |
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Optional Nile Cruise Extensions |
| 4 -
Night Nile Cruise Extension + 1 Night Cairo Extension - Reference : ROAF |
| From
US$ 1499 per person twin share From US$ 225 Single Supplement |
| Day 10
Cairo - Luxor - Nile Cruise ( 4 ) |
| Day 11
Nile Cruise : Luxor - Edfu |
| Day 12
Nile Cruise : Edfu - Kom Ombo |
| Day 13
Nile Cruise : Kom Ombo - Aswan |
| Day 14
Disembark - Aswan - Cairo Hotel : Fairmont Heliopolis ( SF) |
| Day 15
Depart Cairo |
| See "
Best of Egypt ' tour on pages 182 - 183 for further details. |
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| 7 -
Night Nile Cruise Extension + 1 Night Cairo Extension - Reference : ROAS |
| From
US$ 825 per person twin share From US$ 350 Single Supplement |
| Day 10
Cairo - Luxor - Dendera - Nile Cruise ( 7 ) |
| Day 11
Nile Cruise : Dendera - Luxor |
| Day 12
Nile Cruise : Luxor - Edfu |
| Day 13
Nile Cruise : Edfu - Aswan |
| Day 14
Nile Cruise : Aswan |
| Day 15
Nile Cruise : Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu |
| Day 16
Nile Cruise : Edfu - Luxor |
| Day 17
Disembark Luxor - Cairo Hotel : Fairmont Heliopolis ( SF) |
| Day 18
Depart Cairo |
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See
" Wonders of Ancient Egypt ' tour on pages 186 - 187 for further
details. |
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What's Included
- Sightseeing
Highlights
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Rome : Enjoy
views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus. An expert
guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and St Peters is also
included.
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Athens :
Guided tour of the city as well as an included guided visit
to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon.
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Cairo :
Includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum as well as a trip to
Giza to see the Greet Pyramids. Orientation of the City.
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Audio Headsets
: For all guided visits and included sightseeing Trafalgar
will provide personal audio headsets which enhance the
commentary of the local expert guides.
- Dining Highlights
- First Class Travel
Highlights
- First
Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling
fees and local taxes included.
- Sightseeing by luxury air conditioned coach with reclining seats.
- A qualified local city guide in Rome, Athens and Cairo.
- The services of a Trafalgar Representative in Rome, Athens
and Cairo.
- Flight from Rome to Athens and Athens to Cairo including
associated airport transfers.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book
with map.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10, see
departure panel below, conditions apply, refer to page 228.
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