SUN, Day 2  -  CAIRO
Arrive Cairo in the morning. Transfer with assistance to your HOTEL. In the afternoon, you will visit the Egyptian Museum to view the largest collection of Egyptian art and artifacts and the mummies of the ancient Pharaohs. The highlight will be the incredible treasure of Tutankhamon. Then to Old Cairo to visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohammed Ali and Sultan Hassan Mosques. Then to the Synagogue of Beni-Ezra built in the eighth century. Welcome dinner and OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (D)

MON, Day 3  -  CAIRO-MEMPHIS-SAKKARA-GIZA-CAIRO
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day visit to Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united upper and lower Egypt. On to Sakkara which is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and the kings of the1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty, are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis .Sakkara is best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's 97 pyramids. It was built for King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty by the architect and genius Imhotep, who designed it and its surrounding complex to be as grand as it was unique and revolutionary. Lunch will be served at a typical local restaurant. The highlight of today's excursion will be the Pyramids of Giza built for kings more than 4,600 years ago. Also at the Pyramids is the half-lion-half-man Great Sphinx. OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,L)

TUE, Day 4 -  CAIRO- ALEXANDRIA
After breakfast at your hotel you will drive North through the lush Nile Delta to arrive in Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city and the main port of Egypt. Alexandria was built by the Greek architect Dinocrates (332-331 BC) on the site of an old village, Rhakotis, at the orders of Alexander the Great. The city, immortalizing Alexander's name, quickly flourished into a prominent cultural, intellectual, political, and economic metropolis, the remains of which are still evident to this day. It was the renowned capital of the Ptolemeis, with numerous monuments. It was the site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the Great Library. It was along these shores that history took a tragic turn at the time of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian. In addition to its temperate winters, its beaches - with white sands and magnificent scenery - stretch for 140 km along the Meditteranean Sea, from Abu Qir, in the east to Al-Alamein and Sidi Abdul Rahman, in the west.
In the afternoon, leisurely strolling through the waterfront square you will visit the Royal Jewelry Museum, originally the Palace of Princess Fatma al-Zahraa in Zizinia, it is an architectural masterpiece. Its many rooms and halls contain rare paintings, statues and decorations, as well as a priceless collection of jewels of the Mohamed Ali dynasty. On to the Greco-Roman Museum which houses many collections of rare Greek and Roman relics and coins - about 40 thousand pieces, from the Third Century B.C. to the Seventh Century AD, including the "Tanagra" collection. The museum also houses the pieces recovered in 1995 at the Lighthouse site. Also visit Pompey's Pillar mistakenly named so in the Middle Ages, this granite pillar is over 25 meters high. Built amidst the ruins of the Serapium in 297 A.D. in honor of Emperor Diocletian, it is the most prominent remaining Greek landmark in Alexandria. The Roman Amphitheatre is next on your visit, located downtown at Kom al-Dikkah it is considered unique in Egypt. Discovered only in the early 1960's while laying the foundation of a new building, the amphitheatre has twelve semi-circular marble tiers in remarkably good condition. Before returning to the hotel for a special sea-food dinner you will visit the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa. This is the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria. It is composed of three levels cut 30 meters deep into the existing rock. Dating to the beginning of the Second Century AD, it is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art. OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL.(B,D)

WED, Day 5 -  ALEXANDRIA-SIWA
After breakfast at your hotel transfer to the airport to board a flight to Siwa, a small picturesque oasis of date palms, donkey carts and Berber traditions lies 350 miles west of Cairo at an depression of 18 metres below sea level , near the border to Libya. Meeting on arrival and transfer to an ECO-LODGE which has palm roofing, rock salt walls and a spring-fed Roman pool. During your stay here you will visit the ancient Temple of Ammon (Amun) where Alexander the Great came in 331 B.C. to consult the oracle; ruins of the13th century mud brick Shali fortress; Siwa Souk, a market known for upscale jewelry. Before returning to your ECO-LODGE take a dip at Cleopatra's bath - it is believed that the queen bathed here 2500 years ago. This evening, a unique dinner experience awaits you. OVERNIGHT AT THE ECO-LODGE. (B,L,D)

THU, Day 6 -  SIWA-BENGHAZI
After a leisurely breakfast you will cross over by road to once-forbidden Libya. Before arriving at your hotel in Benghazi, you will make a stop in Ptolemais - a maritime city of Galilee that was once a 6th century B.C. wealthy mercantile city. It was originally called "Accho" and received the name Ptolemais from Ptolemy Soter when he was in possession of Coele-Syria. The city is only partly excavated, but is the site of significantly important remains. You will visit the Columned Palace, the towering Helleneistic Mausoleum and the Western Basilica. OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL in Benghazi. (B,L)

FRI, Day 7 -  BENGHAZI-CYRENE-APOLLONIA-BENGHAZI-TRIPOLI
After breakfast at the hotel your journey today starts with a visit to the World Heritage of Cyrene. The city was part of the 1st century five city state of Pentapolis and was second in size only to Athens. Cyrene was founded by the Greeks in 631 B.C. and was later occupied by the Romans and then the Arabs. You will visit the famous temples of Zeus and Apollo,and after lunch you will visit Apollonia, which was the port of Cyrene and is located a short distance from Cyrene to the north. Here you will visit the majestic theatre, the Roman baths as well as the Byzantine palace. Return to Benghazi in the evening to connect with a short flight to Tripoli. On arrival transfer with assistance to your HOTEL. (B,L)

SAT, Day 8  -  TRIPOLI-SABRATHA-TRIPOLI
After breakfast at the hotel you will embark on a full day excursion to Sabratha. The history of Sabratha goes back to the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. The theatre is the main attraction and is in excellent condition even today when it is being used as an arena for theatre performances and concerts. Sabratha has several public baths, temples, fountains and mosaics. The museum has an extensive exhibition of statues and small coins. Return to your hotel in Tripoli for OVERNIGHT STAY. (B,L)

SUN, Day 9  -  TRIPOLI-LEPTIS-MAGNA-TRIPOLI
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day excursion to Leptis Magna. LEPTIS MAGNA has deservedly earned a reputation of having the most complete and impressive Roman ruins in all of North Africa. Leptis Magna was originally a Berber settlement, whereafter the Phoenicians made it into a trading point. From the 6th century B.C. Leptis Magna was probably subdued by Carthage. It became part of the Roman empire in 111 B.C. You will visit the Hadrianic Baths that was once an extensive complex of buildings. The 2,000 year old city boasts of Greek, Roman and Phoenician ruins. Leptis Magna is also the site of an amphitheater where Gladiators used to fight. After enjoying the sights in this ancient city return to your hotel in Tripoli for OVERNIGHT STAY. (B,L)

MON, Day 10  -  TRIPOLI
Today, after breakfast you will visit places of interest in Tripoli, founded 3,000 years ago and is the capital of Libya. Places of interest that will be visited include the superb National Museum, Green Square, Algeria Square Cathedral, Church of Santa Maria, the 18th century British Consulate, the 17th century French Consulate, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Mosques and Souks of the Medina where lunch will be served. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner and OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,D)

TUE, Day 11 -  TRIPOLI-DJERBA (TUNISIA)
Transfer to the airport to connect with your short flight to Djerba. From the first day of a visit, the delightful charms of Djerba (also spelled Jerba) will hold most travelers spellbound. Its charm is attributed it to its magic halo - a combination of a clear-blue sky, shining white houses, clean and well-kept towns, tree-covered countryside and warm, yet not too hot climate. According to Greek mythology, Djerba was the home of the seductive lotus eaters. In Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses almost lost his men when the beautiful maidens of the island fed them the lotus flower. The men were so pleasantly intoxicated by the lotus that Ulysses found it almost impossible to make them return to their ships. A veritable floating garden, rising from the sea like a mirage, the island's spell of forgetfulness which supposedly entrapped visitors in ancient times, has not faded with the passing centuries.
It is said that Djerba is a land of dreams, created by nature to enchant the imagination of the human soul. Covered with trees and flowers, the island is in reality one huge oasis covered with more than 1,000,000 date palms and 700,000 olive trees, some over 3000 years old. In between, small fields of apricots, carobs, figs, grapes, grenadines, lemons, mandarins, oranges and pomegranates cover almost every empty space. Only travelers dreaming of Djerba's mythology are usually disappointed, nowhere is the fabled lotus fruit to be found. In the afternoon you will visit Houmt-Souk, which means market center, is the capital of the island and one of the most picturesque urban centers in Tunisia. It is a well-kept bright town centered around the souk area, overflowing with handicraft products. Traditional clothing, blankets woven since the time of Hannibal, beautifully wrought gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, straw mats and beautiful pottery saturate the markets. On to the Museum of Folklore and Popular Art, displaying traditional costumes and jewelry; and the historic fortress of Borj el-Kebir, a 15th century Arab citadel. Dinner and OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,D)

WED, Day 12  -  DJERBA-TUNIS
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect with flight to mainland Tunis. On arrival transfer with assistance to your hotel. After checking-in proceed on an excursion to Carthage where you will visit the Acropolium, ancient amphitheatre, the Museum of Carthage, and the Antonine Thermal Baths. Dinner and OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,D)

THU, Day 13  -  TUNIS
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel proceed on a guided tour of the city. Visit Place de l'Independence, Tunis' Art Nouveau-inspired French Quarter, Great Ez-Zitouna the most impressive mosque in Tunis, Place Bab Bhara, the Bardo Museum widely considered one of Africa's best and enjoy the experience of bargaining for wares in North Africa's biggest Souks. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and OVERNIGHT AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,D)

FRI, Day 14  -  TUNIS-MARRAKECH (MOROCCO)
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Marrakech. On arrival transfer with assistance to your hotel. After checking-in at the hotel proceed on a guided tour of Quarzazate,famous for its film studios. Next to Ait Bannaddou, a Kasbah famous as a film location that backdropped for movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars and Gladiator. Pass through picturesque villages surrounded by craggy mountains while motoring towards the 7,414-foot-high Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Each new twist in the road leads to a different, more dramatic landscape. Leaving the pass behind, the landscape gradually changes to a green mantle. Several local Berbers will welcome you into their homes and you will have an opportunity to experience their agrarian lifestyle. Return to Marrakech for dinner and OVERNIGHT STAY AT YOUR HOTEL. (B,D)

SAT, Day 15 -  MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel you will set out on a guided tour to explore this historic city. You will visit El Bahia Palace, Koutobia Mosque, Saadian Tombs and Jemaa el Fna Square which is the throbbing center of Marrakech. Afternoon at leisure. This evening attend a Farewell dinner and folklore show. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL. (B,D)

SUN, Day 16  -  MARRAKECH-USA
Transfer to the airport to connect with your homeward flight.