Mauritius "The land of paradise on the Indian Ocean" Mauritius is part of the Mascarene island group and is located in the south-wester-n Indian Ocean (20°17S,57°33E), some 855 km east of Madagascar and 1800 km east of the African continent. It's nearest neighbor is La Réunion, a French " Département d'Outre-Mers", which lies approximately 160 km due west. Mauritius is 1860 sq km in size, including approximately 10 sq km of lakes and has a coastline of 177 km. The island is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. The resulting lagoons are full of marine life and are ideal for diving. Its beaches with fine sands are renowned throughout the world. The island of Mauritius located in Indian Ocean. It is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, in latitude 20º south and longitude 57º 35' east of Greenwich. It is approximately 855 kilometres off the east coast of Madagascar, Africa being the nearest continent with Mombasa some 1800 kilometres away. Mauritius is a volcanic island about 10 million years old - only 1,865 square kilometres in area. The Central Plateau reaches 800 m in altitude with the highest peak, Piton de la Riviere Noire hitting 828 m. The coastline of 330 kilometres is almost entirely surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world.
Evening arrive at the exotic island 'Mauritius'. Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will transfer you to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. You can avail the facilities offered by the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (Meals: Dinner)
Today after breakfast, you will be taken for a full day tour to Ile Aux Cerfs Island in the surroundings of Mauritius. This is the small paradise for the lovers of sea, sand & sun, clear calm water and long beaches, fringed by filao tree and also a place for lover of Water Sports (on your own). Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, full day free at your leisure. Enjoy a myriad of activities. Relax in the open air Jacuzzi, experience the thrilling water slides, stay in shape in fitness center. Entire day is yours to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or simply laze around on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Today after breakfast, you will be taken for a tour of Port Louis-the capital city. Visit the harbor, sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains, the Natural History Museum - famous for some very rare birds now extinct like the Dodo, the national bird of Mauritius. We now visit La Citadelle - a stone fortress. Get a panoramic view of Port Louis. Explore the Port Louis Market where you shop at the local stalls and the duty free shops. Later, we take you on a tour of the Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, known for its large collection of exotic plants. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, the entire day is free for you to enjoy the facilities available at hotel or you can explore the beautiful Island on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for South Tour. First, visit the colored dunes of Charamel an interesting geological attraction, the 'Seven Coloured Earth' swirled with patches of blue, green, red, purple and yellow earth, apparently caused by the weathering of volcanic rocks. Further enjoy the magnificent view of the Black River Gorges, and then proceed to Cure Pipe, which is situated in the centre of the Island and is also know as the "City of Lights". Later, we visit the "Trou Aux Cerfs"a dominant volcano, where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Island among the clouds. Overnight stay at the hotel
After breakfast, it's time to check out & rest of the time is free till transfer to the Airport for your return flight.
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In 430BC, when Herodotos exclaimed in awe over the magnificent monuments in Egypt, many of them were already 2500 years old. Most, from the pyramids of Giza to the astonishingly beautiful temples of Karnac or Philae, or the painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, can still be visited today. The sheer age of this great civilisation is mind-blowing. With high levels of heat, confusion, hassle and stomach bugs to contend with, Egypt is not an easy country for travellers, although greatly improved security measures mean anti-Western activities have been largely curtailed. And for those prepared to brave a few discomforts, this extraordinary country assaults the senses. The life-giving Nile pours across the map, feeding an emerald ribbon of irrigated fields adjacent to villages shaded by date palms. Whether on a cruise ship or traditional felucca, life on the water is a constant visual feast, while the few huge, dusty cities - Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor - are a babble of exotic sounds and smells. Hurghada and Sharm el Sheik, on the Red Sea coast, are doors to a magical underwater world of technicolour fish and coral favoured by divers, while other adventurous travellers head inland. Here, you can discover monasteries amid the arid mountains of Sinai or the distant desert oases, homes of the hardy nomads whose camel trains still wander the Saharan sands.
Upon arrive at Cairo airport, you will be met & assist by our local representative followed by transfer to hotel. Check in and rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, full day sightseeing visiting The Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley Temple, Sphinx, Papyrus, Museum, Khan El Kahlili, Jwellery Shops and Bazaars and other attractions of the city. Transfer to Railway Station for your Train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in Train. (B, D)
After breakfast on Train, arrive Aswan, after which you will be met & assist by our local representative followed by transfer to Nile River Cruise. Check in to Cruise and relax. Visit the High Dam, and the temple Of Philae, further sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight onboard Cruise. (B/ L/ D)
After Breakfast, Visit The Temple Of Two Gods (Sobek /Haroeris). Evening Sail To Edfu, Visit The Temple Of Horus, Esna Cross, the Lock and then Sail To Luxor & Overnight At Luxor. (B/ L / D)
After breakfast, Cruise sails across West Bank To Visit Valley Of The Kings, El Deir El Bahari Of Hatshepsut And Colossi Of Memnon. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight at Luxor. (B / L / D)
Disembarkation after breakfast. Full day free at leisure. Evening transfer to Luxor Train Station for overnight train to Cairo. Dinner and Overnight in Train. (B, D)
After Breakfast, arrive Cairo and you will be met & assist by our local representative followed by transfer to hotel. Check in and rest of the day free at leisure to explore the historic town and shopping. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight back home.
The lands of Turkey are located at a point where the three continents making up the old world. Asia, Africa and Europe are closest to each other, and straddle the point where Europe and Asia meet. Geographically, the country is located in the northern half of the hemisphere at a point that is about halfway between the equator and the north pole, at a longitude of 36 degrees N to 42 degrees N and a latitude of 26 degrees E to 45 degrees E. Turkey is roughly rectangular in shape and is 1,660 kilometers wide. Because of its geographical location the mainland of Anatolia has always found favour throughout history, and is the birthplace of many great civilizations. It has also been prominent as a centre of commerce because of its land connections to three continents and the sea surrounding it on three sides.
Arrival in the airport and transfer to the hotel and overnight in` Istanbul
City sightseeing including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. Overnight in Istanbul.
Visit to Spice Bazaar and cruise along the European and the Asiatic shores of the Bosphorus. Then see the Rumeli Fortress on the way back to the city. Afternoon is free. Overnight in Istanbul.
Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city of Izmir with stops at the Agora, Mt. Pagus for a panoramic view of the bay of Izmir and the Old Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Drive to Ephesus, great Greco Roman City of Asia Minor and an important center of Christianity. Visit the Basilica of St. John with the tomb of the Apostle. Walking down the main streets of the city, visit the Grand Theater where St. Paul had an encounter with the jealous idol-makers. Visit the local museum and the famous statue of "Diana of the Ephesians". Finally drive up to the hill for a visit to the Last Home of Virgin Mary. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and visit to Pergamum. Acropolis and Asclepion, the famous healing center of the ancient times, are the main ruins to be seen in Pergamum. Transfer to the airport at the end of the tour for a flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Dubai