Salamis Filoxenia Excursions for 2010 cruises

EGYPT

Cairo & Cruise on the river Nile with lunch

Cairo, the homeland of the legendary Pharaohs. Our first visit is at the world known Egyptian National Archeological museum and the most world famous and valuable collection of artifacts, the Tutankamons’ treasures.

Our next visit will be at the only remaining Wonder of the World, the majestic Pyramids. Arriving at the Giza Plateau, time is provided to explore the Pyramid of Cheops and get acquainted with the magnitude and beauty of the Egyptian heritage. Then we will proceed to the great Sphinx, the truly mysterious marvel that guards the Pyramids since the days of ancient Egypt.

In addition to all above visits, your day will be enriched with a cruise on the Nile. Egypt’s lifeline for millenniums, the river Nile, is the most renowned river in history and the longest in the world. While enjoying a buffet lunch and an oriental belly dancing show on a luxurious river boat, we will glide you through the heart of bustling Cairo and the cities gracious monuments, buildings and tombs, established by the Pharaohs and nobles over the centuries, in an effort to immortalize themselves.

To conclude your day, we will visit a papyrus factory, where you can observe the delicate skills that go into making it.  Limited time for souvenir shopping will be provided.

Note: No cameras are allowed in the museum.

Cost:  Adults: euro 83, Children under 12: euro 41,50.

HOLY LAND

Jerusalem & Bethlehem with lunch

Our journey to the Holy Land begins at the port of Haifa, passing by the cities of Netanya, Herzliya and Tel Aviv, as well as the legendary Jaffa orange groves towards the biblical city of Jerusalem.  Discover the wonders of this historical city on foot with your guide by stepping through the Jaffa Gate and into the world of the past. Thread through the bustle and hustle of the bazaar and around the quaint narrow cobbled streets, which will lead you to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha.  Following Jesus footsteps, we will walk Via Dolorosa leading us to the renowned Wailing Wall.

Our tour continues with a stop for a panoramic view of the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock and Al Aksa Mosques.  On our way to Bethlehem, we will have the chance to view the Garden of Gesthemane on the footsteps of the Mount of Olives.  In Bethlehem, after lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the Church of the Nativity and the Grotto, built over Jesus’ birthplace.

Note: The above program is subject to change, based on official permission being granted to enter Bethlehem.

Cost:  Adults: euro 60, Children under 12: euro 30.

Nazaret, Galilee and Jordan River with lunch

This excursion is only available when the Salamis Filoxenia makes a three day cruise to the Holy Land.  The tour covers the following sites: Nazareth - Church of Annunciation - Church of St George - Jordan river - Sea of Galilee - Tabgha - Capernaum - Church of Twelve Apostles - Mount of Beatutudes.

Cost:  Adults: euro 50, Children under 12: euro 25.

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