Odyssey at Sea: Greece, Ephesus, Israel and Egypt

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Cast off on a monumental voyage to some of the world’s most ancient wonders in Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt on this exceptional educational voyage.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Choose from two or more options of activity levels to find your perfect pace

What's this trip about?

    Cast off on a monumental voyage to some of the world’s most ancient wonders in Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt on this exceptional educational voyage.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityAt Sea
End CityPiraeus (Athens)

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Athens, Transfer to Port, Embark Aegean Odyssey At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 1 mile including ship and port corridors and gangways; further walking of about 2 miles; uneven terrain including steps without railings and cobblestones; standing up to 2 hours.

Transfer from the...

Day 3 Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Heraklion

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down; driving about 1 mile round-trip. Walking about 1 mile; uneven terrain, no handrails, sometimes slippery surfaces, standing up to 2 hours, further walking and standing for more than an hour in the afternoon. Popular s...

Day 4 Heraklion, Countryside At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 1 mile from the bus park and through the various rooms at the museum, steps to climb, and standing up to 2 hours. Extent and duration of elective walking and other free time activities depends on person...

Day 5 Free Time, Lecture at Sea At Sea

Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Free time.

We will gather for a lecture on topics relevant to our program. At the end of the afternoon, we will gather with our Group Leader for a port talk.

At leisure. Enjoy ...

Day 6 Alexandria Library, Kom es-Shouqafa Catacombs, Roman Theater Alexandria

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving around the city with heavy traffic, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 1.5 miles; uneven terrain climbing steps at historic sites; standing up to an hour at each site.

We will step off the ship, board a motorcoach, and set ...

Day 7 Transfer to Cairo Cairo

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving from Alexandria to Cairo about 130 miles (209 km), approximately 5 hours; basic toilet facilities en route. Walking up to 1 mile; climbing 80-100 steps at Solar Boat Museum; standing up to an hour at each site.

We will step o...

Day 8 Saqqara, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Cairo

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 40 miles (64 km), approximately 3 hours. Walking up to 1.5 miles; uneven, rough terrain; standing outdoors in hot sun conditions, no shade. Walking and standing at Egyptian Museum up to 2 hours.

We will board a motorcoa...

Day 9 Transfer from Cairo to Port Said At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 140 miles (225 km), approximately 3.5 hours plus at least 1 hour through local traffic to Citadel. Walking up to 1 mile; uneven terrain, steps and a slope to climb; standing up to 2 hours.

The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns...

Day 10 Jerusalem At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles (128 km), approximately 2.5 hours including stops. Walking about 5 miles; uneven terrain, many steps. Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear.

We will step off the ship and board a motorcoach for a field trip to the ...

Day 11 Nazareth, Capernaum Haifa

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles (209 km), approximately 2.5 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles; rough, uneven terrain with no handrails. Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear.

Stepping off the ship, we will board a motorcoach for a fie...

Day 12 Tel Aviv At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 130 miles (209 km), approximately 2.5 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles; rough, uneven terrain with no handrails. Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.

We will board a motorcoach and travel to Tel Aviv where we ...

Day 13 Free Time, Lecture at Sea At Sea

Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Free time.

Enjoy a lecture on board. We will gather with our Group Leader for a port talk at the end of the afternoon.

At leisure. Enjoy activities aboard ship, spend time with...

Day 14 Rhodes Old City, Lindos Acropolis At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 2 miles; no handrails; uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces; standing up to 2 hours. At Lindos Acropolis, walking up hill and standing for more than an hour. Popular sites may be crowded at certain perio...

Day 15 Ancient Ephesus & Terrace Houses, Free Time At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down; driving about 20 miles (32 km), approximately 1/2 hour each way. Walking about 3 miles; unpaved, winding trail with steps; no handrails; uneven and rough footpath; standing up to 2 hours exposed to sun, no shade. Ext...

Day 16 Athens, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum Piraeus (Athens)

Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Walking about 2 miles up/down a winding trail with many well-worn steps to Acropolis; no handrails; uneven, rocky sometimes slippery surfaces; standing up to 2 hours, seasonal hot sun conditions, no shade. At Acropol...

Day 17 Port of Piraeus, Disembarkation, Program Concludes In Flight

After completing disembarkation procedures, we will transfer to the airport. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detai...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,699
Price per day$335
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 15
  • Number of Lunch: 14
  • Number of Dinner: 15
Age Requirements
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