Excursions from Cruises from Cyprus
Lebanon
Excursion 1)
Excursion to Beirut, Jeitta & Byblos
The day in Lebanon begins with a tour of the city of Beirut, a city with a
venerable past, eminent present and a bright future. Downtown Beirut is
completely rebuilt and the visitor will be fascinated by the combination of
traditional and modern architecture.
The next visit is to Jeita Grottoes, the famous six kilometer labyrinth of
natural galleries of two levels with stalactites and stalagmites.
You will then continue to Harissa for a visit to the magnificent statue of the
Lady of Lebanon.
Last but not least is the visit to Byblos, the oldest continuously inhabited
city in the world.
2)
Excursions to Crac des Chevaliers, Homs
The shore excursion in Syria begins from Lattakia port and the first visit is
the Castle of the Knights. A supreme example of crusaders war architecture,
built in the 12th century and consisted of two circular fortresses one inside
the other.
A visit to the Monastery of St. George will follow and shortly after that we
will continue to the city of Homs which provides an excellent opportunity for
walking around the traditional souks (markets) and shopping in the modern shops.
Isreal
JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM
During this deeply religious and historic tour we travel to
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where we visit the Church of the
Nativity and the Grotto, built over Jesus’ birthplace. After lunch in a
local restaurant in Bethlehem, we drive to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Entering through Jaffa Gate, we begin a walking tour of the old city. We visit
the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Golgotha, where daily prayers are
chanted by many Christian denominations over the place where Jesus was
crucified and buried.
Our
tour continues through the exotic oriental bazaar to the Wailing Wall.
On the way we stop to admire views of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the
Rock and Al Aksa Mosques. We then proceed past the Mount of Olives for a
panoramic view of the Garden of Gethsemane and the beautiful Church of All
Nations and drive through modern Jerusalem where we can enjoy views of the
Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the Museum of Israel and the Shrine of the Book,
where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed. Our tour ends with a visit to the
exhibition halls of a famous diamond centre where we can admire a vast
selection of diamonds and other jewellery.
EGYPT
Classic Cairo Excursion
Cairo – known to be one of the most mysterious and
fascinating cities in the world. The jewel of the Nile and the heart of
ancient civilisation.
Just a few words are needed to conjure up the
magnificence and splendour of Cleopatra’s empire and Tutankhamuns
all-powerful domain. In Cairo the Egyptian Museum will be visited,
where some of the finest specimens of antiquities can be admired
including the treasures from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, collections of
the jewelery and some of the most precious objects ever discovered.
Shimmering in the desert are the Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the world and the
Sphinx, a
witness to Egypt’s compelling past, daunting in its wake.
Finally
a Papyrus factory and an oriental souvenir shop will be visited
where you can buy souvenirs to take home to remind you of
the splendours of Egypt.
Nile Cruise Excursion
Shimmering in the desert are the Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the world and the
Sphinx, a
witness to Egypt’s compelling past, daunting in its wake.
Lunch on
a Nile Cruise ,a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail down the same
timeless waterway traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles thousands of years
ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch in elaborate interiors
as we glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks. For our entertainment, a
folkloric presentation and belly dancing will be performed during lunch.
In Cairo the Egyptian Museum will be visited,
where some of the finest specimens of antiquities can be admired
including the treasures from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, collections of
the jewelery and some of the most precious objects ever discovered.
Finally
a Papyrus factory and an oriental souvenir shop will be visited
where you can buy souvenirs to take home
Rhodes
Our tour to fabled Lindos takes us through the new city of Rhodes, the
Acropolis and the ancient stadium of the town.
In Lindos, one of the most beautiful sites of the Aegean, we take a walk
through the narrow cobbled streets of the village up to the Acropolis to
visit the Temple of the Lindian Athena.
On the way back we visit a traditional pottery. Free time is available for
walks, cafe hopping or shopping in the old and new town of Rhodes.
Syria
Shopping in Aleppo.
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