Homeric Great Destnations 2009

Great Destinations 2009 Greece Italy Cyprus Central & Eastern Europe Austria • Croatia Czech Republic Hungary • Germany Poland • Russia • Slovenia

Israel Egypt Jordan Morocco

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A Message from the President Dear Traveler, This year, Homeric Tours celebrates its 40th year in business. What started with a handful of employees has grown into one of the leading tour operations in the United States. Thank you, our faithful customers, for your patronage and for making Homeric Tours what it is today.

Since 1969, Homeric Tours has set the industry standard providing great vacations. Long established as the leader in travel to Greece and the Mediterranean, we have expanded our reach over the last 40 years to include more destinations and products.

We continually strive to improve our existing products and create new ones to please every type of traveler – families, honeymooners, groups, seniors, students and more. We use a simple approach – treat each customer as a unique traveler with unique travel needs.

Homeric Tours makes it easy to experience the Great Destinations of Europe and the Mediterranean. With so many beautiful destinations to explore and so many ways to discover them, you will find the perfect vacation.

We want to welcome you to share the experience.

Nikos Tsakanikas President

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For our complete 2008 GREECE brochure, call us at 800-223-5570 or visit www.HomericTours.com.

CYPRUS CYPRIOT DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 IRRESISTIBLE CYPRUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DISCOVERY OF CYPRUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ITALY A TASTE OF ITALY - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ITALIAN ESCAPADE - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ITALIAN CLASSICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ROMANTIC HOLIDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 VENICE TO ATHENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ROMA AND ATHENA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 MEDITERRANEAN RHAPSODY - Italy, Greece, Turkey . . . . . . .19

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE IMPERIAL HIGHLIGHTS - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 GRAND CAPITALS - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 DALMATIAN SUNSHINE - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ZAGREB TO VENICE - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 EASTERN EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . .26 NEW! ROYAL ROUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TASTE OF RUSSIA - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

EGYPT EGYPTIAN ESCAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 EGYPTIAN DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 NILE WONDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 NILE VOYAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 NILE EXPLORER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 PALACES OF EGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 NEW! EGYPT & JORDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 EGYPT & GREECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 EXTENSIONS - Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 EXTENSIONS - Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

JORDAN JORDANIAN WONDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 JORDANIAN DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 DISCOVERY OF JORDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 EXTENSIONS - Israel, Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

MOROCCO IMPERIAL CITIES - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 MOROCCAN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 MARRAKECH DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 BIG SOUTH & KASBAHS BY 4X4 - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 DISCOVERY OF MOROCCO - Escorted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 CITY COMBINATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TRAVEL INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 TRAVEL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 TERMS & CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

$1 MILLION CONSUMER PROTECTION PLAN Homeric Tours, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of customers in the unlikely event of Homeric Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, NY 10016, or by calling USTOA at 212-599-6599, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com

GROUP TRAVEL WITH HOMERIC TOURS Every tour in this brochure is available for groups of any size. For customized itineraries to suit any budget or interest, Homeric Tours Group Department provides highly competitive pricing and complete expert coordination for worldwide air-inclusive or land-only group travel.

YOU ARE NEVER ALONE WITH HOMERIC TOURS From Italy to Morocco, and Egypt to Russia our network of representative offices are there to assist you at all times. We are with you every step of the way whether you are traveling on an independent itinerary or on an escorted vacation.

HONEYMOON WITH HOMERIC TOURS Make your honeymoon last a lifetime on one of the many exciting and romantic Great Destinations Homeric Tours offers. Picture yourself in a gondola on a moonlit night in romantic Venice, cruising the magnificent Nile or walking hand in hand in royal Vienna. Homeric Tours makes your dream destination come true.

HOMERIC TOURS CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR VACATION Pre & Post Extensions Homeric Tours can arrange optional pre and/or post tour extensions offered to most of the tours in this brochure.

Add More Countries Customize your tour by adding one or more countries with extensions to Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt.

Additional Nights If you wish to stay longer in the city where your tour starts or/and ends, we can gladly arrange additional nights.

HOMERIC TOURS OFFERS GUARANTEED DEPARTURES We guarantee the departure dates for all tours featured in our brochure.

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The options are endless and the experience unforgettable!

Greece, the birthplace of civilization and democracy, a land full of culture, history, beauty and warmth, offers travelers a great variety of vacation options. Greece's mainland with its diverse beauty and its impressive archaeological sites and its glorious islands with their unique architecture, endless beaches and magnificent sunsets, encompass it all for a complete vacation for all types of travelers – from honeymooners to families and seniors to students.

For our complete 2009 GREECE brochure featuring 60 pages of exciting vacations, please contact us: Tel:

212-753-1100 or Toll Free 800-223-5570

E-mail: brochure@HomericTours.com or visit our web site to view the brochure

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Cyprus Homeric Tours proudly presents Cyprus, the birth place of the Greek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite.

Cyprus, the largest Mediterranean island state and the third largest Mediterranean island, basks year-round in the light of its warm sun and has been attracting visitors from antiquity to today including such notables as Alexander the Great, the matchless Cleopatra, Apostle Paul, King Richard the Lion Hearted and Leonardo da Vinci.

Come and discover for yourself the quiet treasures of Cyprus. Its Neolithic settlements, Greek temples and Roman theaters, restored Crusades castles, Venetian fortresses and early Christian monasteries, its picturesque mountain villages, beautiful beaches, unique local cuisine and renowned Cypriot wines.

From independent travelers to honeymooners, archaeology lovers to friends of nature, every visitor to Cyprus finds the island irresistible.

Above photo: Kolossi Castle

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Cypriot Delight 8 Days from $2115* Including Airfare 6 Nights Pafos

Coastline at Pafos

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: Pafos, located on the southern coastline, is one of the four largest cities of Cyprus and an archaeological treasure trove with some of the finest mosaics in the Mediterranean. As the capital of Cyprus for 600 years in antiquity, the archaeological legacy of Pafos is such that UNESCO put the whole city on its World Cultural Heritage List.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Larnaka.

DAY 2, SUN: PAFOS Arrive Larnaka. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Pafos. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: PAFOS Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Full day at leisure to relax by the beach. (B) DAY 4, TUE: PAFOS / LEFKOSIA / LEFKARA After breakfast you will visit the capital of Cyprus, Lefkosia (Nicosia), the only divided capital in the world. Lefkosia is a bustling European city with wellknown stores that are perfect for the enthusiastic shopper. An optional visit to the Archaeological Museum will provide insight into the islands’ rich 9,000 year history. Or you can enjoy some shopping at Laiki Yitonia area with its souvenir shops and tavernas. The tour continues by Venetian wall, the gate of Famagusta and the monument of Freedom.

Visit the St. John’s Cathedral, housing some outstanding frescoes. Continue on to the picturesque village of Lefkara that is world-famous for its lace and silverware. It is said that Leonardo Da Vinci visited the village and bought an altar cloth which he donated to the Milan Cathedral. (B)

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DAY 5, WED: PAFOS Today enjoy a full day at leisure or explore on your own this beautiful town which is the home to many treasures. Admire the mosaics in villas dating back to the Roman period depicting scenes from Greek mythology. Visit the equally impressive underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars. Or visit the St. Paul’s Pillar where legend has it the Apostle was flogged before converting the Roman governor to Christianity and making Cyprus the first country in the world to be governed by a Christian. (B) DAY 6, THU: PAFOS Day at leisure. An optional tour may be arranged to visit Lemesos, the beautiful seaside town, with many cultural treasures. (B) DAY 7, FRI: PAFOS Day at leisure. Enjoy the sun and the sea and at night join the local people in the restaurants and try the traditional meal, ‘meze’, and one of the many outstanding varieties of Cypriot wine. (B) DAY 8, SAT: PAFOS / USA After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Larnaca for your return flight home. Same day arrival.

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 6 night hotel accommodations in Pafos Buffet breakfast daily Full day tour of Lefkosia and Lefkara All transfers as per itinerary Porterage of one suitcase only per person Hotel taxes and service charges 24 hour ‘Emergency’ Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Cypriot Delight departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Air add-ons are available from other US cities.

PAFOS:

ST. GEORGE (Inland View)

CORAL BEACH (Mountain View)

2009 DEPARTURES APR 4, 11, 18, 25 $2115 $2405 MAY 2, 9 2225 2445 MAY 16, 23, 30 2665 2885 JUN 6, 13, 20, 27 2665 2885 JUL 4, 11 2665 2885 JUL 18, 25 2725 2985 AUG 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2725 2985 SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 2275 2595 OCT 3, 10 2275 2595 OCT 17, 24 2225 2455 SINGLE SUPPL 530-598 620-632 *Prices are per person based upon double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Additional nights and room upgrades are available upon request.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN-APR 2 & OCT 26-DEC 10: $850, DEC 11-24, APR 3-MAY14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $1050, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1400 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Irresistible Cyprus 8 Days from $1615* Including Airfare 6 Nights Lemesos

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

Kykkos monastery, Troodos Mountains

Lemesos is the second largest town of Cyprus located at the southern coast of the island and it is a bustling holiday resort, renowned for its varied nightlife. The picturesque historical old town is the heart of the city where you can wander along narrow streets with historical buildings and browse through many interesting shops. Lemesos is home to many cultural treasures. Enjoy it.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, WED: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Larnaca.

DAY 2, THU: LEMESOS Arrive Larnaka. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Lemesos. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, FRI: LEMESOS / PAFOS / KOURION After breakfast you begin your tour to Pafos. The drive to Pafos reveals ever-changing scenery from vineyards and citrus groves to archaeological sites. Our first stop is at Kourion. This Greco-Roman site sits on a cliff-top high above the Mediterranean Sea and its beautiful open-air theater offers spectacular views in all directions. Enjoy time at the Petra tou Romiou –Aphrodite’s birthplace, where the goddess is told to have been born from the waves. In Pafos you will stop to admire the famous mosaics at the house of Dionysos, pass the ruined castle of Forty Columns and the Apostle Paul’s Pillar, where the Apostle is said to have been flogged when he and Barnabas brought Christianity to the island. After a stroll around the picturesque harbor return to Lemesos for overnight. (B) DAY 4, SAT: LEMESOS / TROODOS MOUNTAINTS / KYKKOS: Today you will travel through mountain villages and pine-clad hillsides to Throni, where you will see the tomb of Archbishop Makarios, the first President of the Republic of Cyprus after it gained its independence in 1960. Throni offers spectacular views across the mountains. Then you visit Kykkos, the island’s largest and most spectacular monastery, dedicated to Our Lady. On the way back to Lemesos you visit the pretty village of Omodhos, well-known for its wines.

(B) DAY 5, SUN: LEMESOS Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or explore on your own this beautiful sea side town.

Visit the medieval Lemesos Castle, now a museum, which was the site of the royal wedding between the King of England, Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre. Visit the Folk Art Museum, the Colossi Castle, the lush Municipal Gardens or walk on ten miles of beautiful beaches admiring the scenery. (B) DAY 6, MON: LEMESOS A full day at leisure to relax by the beach. At night join the local people in the restaurants and try the traditional meal, ‘meze’, and one of the many outstanding varieties of Cypriot wine. (B) DAY 7, TUE: LEMESOS / LEFKOSIA / LEFKARA Today, after breakfast, you will visit the capital of Cyprus, Lefkosia (Nicosia). Lefkosia is a bustling European city with well-known stores that are perfect for the enthusiastic shopper. An optional visit to the Archaeological Museum will provide insight into the island’s rich 9,000 year history. Or you can enjoy some shopping in the Laiki Yitonia area with its souvenir shops and tavernas. The tour continues by the Venetian wall, the gate of Famagusta and the monument of Freedom. Visit the St. John’s Cathedral, housing some outstanding frescoes. Continue on to the picturesque village of Lefkara, which is worldfamous for its lace and silverware. It is said that Leonardo Da Vinci visited the village and bought an altar cloth which he donated to the Milan Cathedral.

Return to Lemesos for overnight. (B) DAY 8, WED: LEMESOS / USA After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Larnaca for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B) Visitors to all monasteries and churches are requested to be properly dressed. During the winter months, Kykkos monastery and Throni are visited only if weather conditions permit. Otherwise another monastery is visited.

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 6-night hotel accommodations in Lemesos Buffet breakfast daily Full day tour of Pafos and Kourion and Aphrodite’s birthplace Full day tour of Mountain Villages and Kykkos Full day tour of Lefkosia and Lefkara All transfers as per itinerary Porterage of one suitcase only per person Hotel taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges Irresistible Cyprus departs Wednesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Air add-ons are available from other US cities.

LEMESOS

MEDITERRANEAN (Deluxe Inland View)

GRAND RESORT (Garden View)

2009 DEPARTURES JAN 7, 14, 21, 28 1615 1835 FEB 4, 11, 18 1615 1835 FEB 25 1695 1915 MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 1695 1915 APR 1 1835 2175 APR 8, 15, 22, 29 2135 2455 MAY 6, 13 2135 2455 MAY 20, 27 2575 2905 JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 2575 2905 JUL 1, 8 2575 2905 JUL 15, 22 2805 2905 JUL 29 2805 3095 AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 2805 3095 SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2275 2595 OCT 7, 14 2275 2595 OCT 21 2115 2455 OCT 28 1865 2065 NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 1865 2065 DEC 2, 9 1865 2065 DEC 16, 23 2005 2315 DEC 30 1775 2015 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 6, 13, 20, 27 1775 2015 FEB 3, 10, 17, 24 1775 2015 MAR 3, 10, 17, 24 1775 2015 SINGLE SUPPL 356-481 447-492 *Prices are per person based upon double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Additional nights and room upgrades are available upon request.

Single room at the Grand Resort has Inland view.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN-APR 2 & OCT 26-DEC 10: $850, DEC 11-24, APR 3-MAY14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $1050, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1400.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Discovery of Cyprus 10 Days from $1945* Including Airfare 4 Nights Pafos, 4 Nights Lemesos DAY 5, SUN: PAFOS Today enjoy a full day at leisure or explore on your own this beautiful town which is the home to many treasures. Admire the mosaics in villas dating back to the Roman period depicting scenes from Greek mythology. Visit the equally impressive underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars. Or visit the St. Paul’s Pillar where legend has it the Apostle was flogged before converting the Roman governor to Christianity and making Cyprus the first country in the world to be governed by a Christian. (B) DAY 6, MON: PAFOS / LEMESOS After breakfast you will be met and transferred to Lemesos for your 4 day stay. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

St. Nicholas church, Lefkosia

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, WED: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Larnaca.

DAY 2, THU: PAFOS Arrive Larnaca. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Pafos. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, FRI: PAFOS / TROODOS MOUNTAINS / KYKKOS / PAFOS Today you will travel through mountain villages and pine-clad hillsides to Throni, where you will see the tomb of Archbishop Makarios, the first President of the Republic of Cyprus after it gained its independence in 1960. Then you will visit Kykkos, the island’s largest and most spectacular monastery founded in 1092, dedicated to Our Lady. The return to Pafos is via Panayia, the birthplace of Makarios and Cedar Valley. (B) DAY 4, SAT: PAFOS / MOUNTAIN VILLAGES / PAFOS: After breakfast you will start your tour discovering the pretty mountain villages where life passes at a slower and more traditional pace. The picturesque Omodhos village stands on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountains and is well known for its wines and lace work. Kakopetria village lies on the northern flanks of the mountains and is full of old-world charm and folklore. You will also visit the nearby church of St. Nicholas, one of the ten painted churches of the Troodos Mountains. Return to Pafos for overnight. (B) 10

DAY 7, TUE: LEMESOS / LEFKOSIA / LEFKARA / LEMESOS Today, after breakfast, you will visit the capital of Cyprus, Lefkosia (Nicosia). Lefkosia is a bustling European city with well-known stores that are perfect for the enthusiastic shopper. An optional visit to the Archaeological Museum will provide insight into the island’s rich 9,000 year history. Or you can enjoy some shopping in the Laiki Yitonia area with souvenir shops and tavernas. Visit St. John’s Cathedral, housing some outstanding frescoes. Continue to the picturesque village of Lefkara that is world-famous for the lace and silverware. It is said that Leonardo Da Vinci visited the village and bought an altar cloth which he donated to the Milan Cathedral. (B) DAY 8, WED: LEMESOS / LARNACA / KHIROKITIA / LEMESOS Today you will travel eastwards to the seaside town of Larnaca, via Khirokitia, Cyprus’s oldest Neolithic site dating back to the 7th millennium B.C. Here you will see the reconstruction of some round shaped buildings and the excavations. In Larnaca you will visit St. Lazarus Cathedral and you will have free time to relax by the Palm Promenade. Return to Lemesos for overnight. (B) DAY 9, THU: LEMESOS A full day at leisure to relax by the beach or explore on your own this beautiful sea side town. Visit the medieval Lemesos Castle, now a museum, which was the site of the royal wedding between the king of England, Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre. Visit the Folk Art Museum, the Colossi Castle, the lush Municipal Gardens or walk on ten miles of beautiful beaches admiring the scenery. (B) DAY 10, FRI: LEMESOS / USA After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Larnaca for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B) Visitors to all monasteries and churches are requested to be properly dressed. During the winter months, Kykko monastery and Throni are visited only if weather conditions permit. Otherwise another monastery is visited.

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 4-night hotel accommodations in Pafos 4-night hotel accommodations in Lemesos Buffet breakfast daily Full day tour to Troodos and Kykkos Full day tour to the Mountain Villages Full day tour to Lefkosia and Lefkara Full day tour to Larnaca and Khirokitia All transfers as per itinerary Porterage of one suitcase only per person Hotel taxes and service charges 24 hour ‘Emergency’ Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Discovery of Cyprus departs Wednesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Air add-ons are available from other US cities.

PAFOS LEMESOS

ST. GEORGE (Inland View) MEDITERRANEAN (Deluxe Inland View)

CORAL BEACH (Mountain View) GRAND RESORT (Garden View)

2009 DEPARTURES JAN 7, 14, 21, 28 $1945 $2165 FEB 4, 11, 18, 25 1945 2165 MAR 4 1945 2165 MAR 11, 18, 25 2075 2195 APR 8, 15, 22, 29 2445 2855 MAY 6, 13 2515 2885 MAY 20, 27 2965 3325 JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 2965 3325 JUL 1, 8 2965 3325 JUL 15, 22, 29 3155 3525 AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 3155 3525 SEP 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2655 3075 OCT 7, 14, 21 2655 3075 OCT 28 2195 2555 NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 2125 2345 DEC 2, 9 2125 2345 DEC 16, 23 2375 2645 DEC 30 2125 2345 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 6, 13, 20, 27 2125 2345 FEB 3, 10, 17, 24 2125 2345 MAR 3, 10, 17, 24 2125 2345 SGL SUPPL 490-702 603-702 *Prices are per person based upon double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Additional nights and room upgrades are available upon request.

The single room at the Grand Resort hotel has Inland View WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN-APR 2 & OCT 26-DEC 10: $850, DEC 11-24, APR 3-MAY14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $1050, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1400 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

Italy With a solid reputation for travel to the Mediterranean, Homeric Tours is proud to feature our program to the “Bel Paese�—the beautiful country of Italy!

Italy has not changed in thousands of years, having preserved its glorious and wondrous past. Castles, palazzos, churches, piazzas, wine and food and the secret to life are just some of the elements which make a trip to Italy so remarkable.

Homeric Tours will make the touring of this great country an art-form, exploring the cities and the regions for which it is known.

Above photo: Trevi Fountain, Rome

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A Taste of Italy

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9 Days from $1945* Including Airfare 3 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence & 2 Nights Venice TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • • Grand canal, Venice

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2, SUN: ROME Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE After breakfast, depart by deluxe motor coach to Assisi. Upon arrival, you will have time to leisurely explore this little medieval town. A visit to the Basilica of San Francesco is highly recommended where you will find masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. This afternoon, depart to Siena the gothic city constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany.

This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its’ walls and splendid square Piazza del Campo, designed in the shape of a shell. Enjoy your afternoon and explore all of the beauty this magical city has to offer. In the late afternoon proceed to Florence. This evening, you will dine in your hotel. (B,D) DAY 4, TUE: FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided tour will visit of one of the most famous cities in the world, cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Your tour will take you to the magnificent downtown including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s splendid dome and Giotto’s belfry, Piazza Della Signora, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the Santa Croce basilica. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may choose to take an optional tour to Pisa. (B,D)

Note: Entrance fees to Museums and Monuments are not included.

DAY 5, WED: FLORENCE / BOLOGNA / PADUA / VENICE After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Bologna, a city famous of elegant and extensive arcades. Proceed to Neptune and Major Square in the heart of the city.

You will be fascinated by the King Rezo Palace, the Podesta Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. This afternoon, visit to Padua to see the Basilica of St. Anthony. Afterwards, proceed to Venice. (B,D) DAY 6, THU: VENICE After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square, glance at the Doge’s Palace, symbol of the glory and the authority of Venice. At the end of tour, stop in one of the famous Murano glasses factory. (B,D) DAY 7, FRI: VENICE / TUSCANY / ROME This morning after breakfast depart for the famous region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is placed between Siena and Florence, populated by ancient castles. In this area there is the biggest production of wine, the most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and the black grapes. Then, stop at the Montepulciano, known for its wine, the Brunello.

During the month of July there is a jazz and wine festival. Time at leisure to taste the local wine. In the evening proceed to Rome. (B) DAY 8, SAT: ROME Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will visit by foot this famous city. Among the treasures that you will be seeing include, the Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and end in San Pietro Basilica. The remainder of your day is at leisure to shop and enjoy your surroundings. (B) DAY 9, SUN: ROME / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B)

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 7-night hotel accommodations as per itinerary Buffet Breakfast daily and 4 dinners Half day guided tour of Rome 5-day escorted tour by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach, visiting Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Region of Chianti and Montepulciano Sightseeing as per tour itinerary with English speaking local guides All transfers as per itinerary.

Porterage of one suitcase per person in Florence and Venice Hotel taxes and service charges USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels ROME

MERCURE CORSO TRIESTE SANTA COSTANZA CORONA

DIANA / RIVOLI / OXFORD / BEVERLY HILLS / MILTON / POLO

FLORENCE

COLUMBUS MEDITERRANEO

VENICE

DELFINO / SIRIO

CARLTON & GRAND CANAL / CONTINENTAL

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

RAFAELLO

A Taste of Italy departs Saturday from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from U.S. cities are available upon request.

JAN 3,10,17,24,31 FEB 7,14,21 MAR 7,14,21,28 APR 4,11,18,25 MAY 2,9 MAY 16,23,30 JUN 6,13,20,27 JUL 4,11,18,25 AUG 1,8,15,22,29 SEP 5,12,19,26 OCT 3,10,17,24 SINGLE SUPPL:

3* HOTELS $1945 1945 1945 2055 2055 2485 2485 2485 2485 2055 2055 545

4* HOTELS $2455 2455 2455 2585 2585 3015 3015 3015 3015 2585 2585 625

* Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: JAN-MAR: $600, APR 3-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $720, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1100.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

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Italian Escapade

Escorted

11 Days from $2675* Including Airfare 4 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence, 2 Nights Venice & 1 Night Sorrento TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • •

View of Florence

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2, SUN: ROME Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE After breakfast, depart by deluxe motor coach to Assisi. Upon arrival, you will have time to leisurely explore this little medieval town. A visit to the Basilica of San Francesco is highly recommended where you will find masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. This afternoon, depart to Siena the gothic city constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany.

This monumental and medieval city is encircled by its’ walls and splendid square Piazza del Campo, designed in the shape of a shell. Enjoy your afternoon and explore all of the beauty this magical city has to offer. In the late afternoon proceed to Florence. This evening, you will dine in your hotel. (B,D) DAY 4, TUE: FLORENCE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided tour will visit of one of the most famous cities in the world, cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Your tour will take you to the magnificent downtown including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s splendid dome and Giotto’s belfry, Piazza Della Signora, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the Santa Croce Basilica. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may choose to take an optional tour to Pisa. (B,D) DAY 5, WED: FLORENCE / BOLOGNA / PADUA / VENICE After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Bologna, a city famous of elegant and extensive arcades. Proceed to Neptune and Major Square in the heart of the city.

You will be fascinated by the King Rezo Palace, the Podesta Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. This afternoon, visit to Padua to see the Basilica of St. Anthony. Afterwards, proceed to Venice. (B,D)

DAY 6, THU: VENICE After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square, glance at the Doge’s Palace, symbol of the glory and the authority of Venice. At the end of tour, stop in one of the famous Murano glasses factory. (B,D) DAY 7, FRI: VENICE / TUSCANY / ROME This morning after breakfast depart for the famous region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is placed between Siena and Florence, populated by ancient castles. In this area there is the biggest production of wine, the most famous is the Chianti Classico, made with the white and the black grapes. Then, stop at the Montepulciano, known for its wine, the Brunello.

During the month of July there is a jazz and wine festival. Time at leisure to taste the local wine. In the evening proceed to Rome. (B) DAY 8, SAT: ROME Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will visit by foot this famous city. Among the treasures that you will be seeing include, the Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and end in San Pietro Basilica. The remainder of your day is at leisure to shop and enjoy your surroundings. (B) DAY 9, SUN: ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO Breakfast at your hotel. Leaving Rome the coach will take the “Sun Route” driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples for a short panoramic city tour: Mergellina, Castel dell’Ovo Plesbiscito Square, the Royal Palace and the port.

After lunch drive to Pompeii to visit the excavations.

Continue on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight.

(B,L,D) DAY 10, MON: SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME After breakfast you board the boat to the island of Capri. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotta in small rowing boats. Free time after lunch for personal activities. In the afternoon depart for Rome. (B,L) DAY 11, TUE: ROME / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B)

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 9-night hotel accommodations as per itinerary Buffet Breakfast daily, 5 dinners and 2 launches Half day guided tour of Rome 8-day escorted tour by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach, visiting Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Region of Chianti, Montepulciano, Sorrento, Capri Sightseeing as per tour itinerary with English speaking local guides All transfers as per itinerary Porterage of one suitcase per person in Florence and Venice Hotel taxes and service charges USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee Note: Entrance fees to Museums and Monuments are not included.

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels ROME

MERCURE CORSO TRIESTE SANTA COSTANZA CORONA

FLORENCE

COLUMBUS MEDITERRANEO

VENICE

DELFINO / SIRIO

CARLTON & GRAND CANAL / CONTINENTAL

SORRENTO

MICHELANGELO 4* AMBASCIATORI 4* GRAND HOTEL PARADISO

MICHELANGELO AMBASCIATORI GRAN PARADISO

DATES & PRICES

DIANA / RIVOLI / OXFORD / BEVERLY HILLS / MILTON / POLO RAFAELLO

Prices include fuel surcharges

Italian Escapade departs Saturday from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from U.S. cities are available upon request.

JAN 3,10,17,24,31 FEB 7,14,21 MAR 7,14,21,28 APR 4,11,18,25 MAY 2,9 MAY 16,23,30 JUN 6,13,20,27 JUL 4,11,18,25 AUG 1,8,15,22,29 SEP 5,12,19,26 OCT 3,10,17,24 SINGLE SUPPL

3* HOTELS $2675 2675 2675 2805 2805 3235 3235 3235 3235 2805 2805 845

4* HOTELS $3245 3245 3245 3395 3395 3825 3825 3825 3825 3395 3395 935

*Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Pre & Post additional nights in Rome are available upon request.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: JAN-MAR: $575, APR 3-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $695, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1050.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

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Italian Classics 11 Days from $1985* Including Airfare 3 Nights Rome, 3 Nights Florence & 3 Nights Venice

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Rome 3-night hotel accommodations in Florence 3-night hotel accommodations in Venice Buffet Breakfast daily Arrival transfer from Rome airport to hotel Departure transfer from Venice hotel to airport First class rail tickets between Rome / Florence / Venice • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Hotel taxes and service charges • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

The Pantheon, Rome

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2: ROME Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3: ROME Today explore the city of Rome on your own or take one of the optional half-day city tours to the Republic Square, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castle St. Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica. (B) DAY 4: ROME Full day at leisure. Stroll down the beautiful Via Condotti or the romantic Spanish Steps. Discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace or perhaps join an optional tour. (B) DAY 5: ROME / FLORENCE Depart Rome after breakfast for Florence. Transfer independently to the train station for your journey to Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your Florence hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore this magical and artistic city. (B) DAY 6: FLORENCE Today discover all the wonders this city has to offer on your own or enjoy an optional half day sightseeing tour of this picturesque and medieval city. The highlights of the optional tour will include the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s splendid dome and Giotto’s belfry, Piazza Della Signora, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the Santa Croce basilica. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may choose to take one of the available optional excursions. (B)

DAY 7: FLORENCE Full free day to explore and discover Florence’s treasures at your own pace or perhaps join an optional tour to Pisa. (B) DAY 8: FLORENCE / VENICE After breakfast, transfer independently to the train station for your journey to Venice. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore this romantic city. (B) DAY 9: VENICE Today take an optional walking city tour at St. Mark’s Square, visit the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark’s, and view the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. In the afternoon you may take a gondola ride to another world of splendid palaces and piazzas. (B) DAY 10: VENICE This day is at leisure. Today, take advantage of the shopping this trendy city has to offer. Shop for Fortuny fabric, Venetian Glass or Carnavale mask at one of the many curios. From St. Mark’s Square to end of the Rialto Bridge, the Merceria is where fashion from the past meets future. Tonight, perhaps dine at one of the many roof-top restaurants known for their regional cuisine. (B) DAY 11: VENICE / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

OPTIONAL TRANSFER PACKAGE: The transfer package includes arrival and departure transfers in all cities except the arrival transfer in Rome and the departure transfer in Venice, which are included in the tour price. $245 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $425 SINGLE OCCUPANCY

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Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 3* Hotels

4* Hotels

ROME

WINDROSE

GENOVA

FLORENCE

BONCIANI MATCHIAVELLI PALACE

EXECUTIVE ATHENAUM

VENICE

BELLE ARTI

CARLTON & GRAND CANAL

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Italian Classics departs daily from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

3* HOTELS 4* HOTELS JAN 1-FEB 24 $2085 $2315 FEB 25-MAR 10 1985 2315 MAR 11-13 1985 2585 MAR 14-APR 2 2185 2585 APR 3-MAY 14 2465 2935 MAY 15-JUL 10 2895 3365 JUL 11-AUG 30 2575 2915 AUG 31-OCT 25 2465 2935 OCT 26-NOV 9 2355 2665 NOV 10-DEC 10 2015 2375 SINGLE SUPPL 589-739 769-1059 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Additional nights in Rome, Florence and Venice are available upon request.

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Matchiavelli Palace, $78 per person per night based on twin and $119 based on single occupancy between Jan 12-15, Jan 21-23, Mar 26-Apr 2, Jun 4-6, Jun 15-18 and Sep 11-14.

Hotel Bonciani, $51 per person per night based on twin and $67 based on single occupancy between Mar 12-14.

Hotels Executive & Athenaum, $269 per person per night twin and $412 per night single occupancy between Jun 16-19 and Sep 11-15. Hotel Carlton & Gran Canal, $41 per person per night twin and $105 per night single occupancy between April 1-3.

WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: JAN-MAY 14, AUG 31-DEC 31: $30 each direction, MAY 15-AUG 30: $45 each direction.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: JAN-APR 2 & OCT 26-DEC 10: $550, APR 03-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $650, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

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Romantic Holidays on the Amalfi Coast

10 Days from $2945* Including Airfare 2 Nights Naples, 3 Nights Positano or Sorrento & 3 Nights Rome TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 2-night hotel accommodations in Naples • 3-night hotel accommodations at a 5* hotel in Positano OR at a 4* hotel in Sorrento • 3-night hotel accommodations in Rome • Breakfast daily • Half-day tour to Pompeii from Naples • All transfer as per itinerary • Train ticket between Naples and Rome • Half day guided tour of Rome • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Hotel taxes and service charges • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee Note: Entrance fees to Pompeii excavations are not included. Entrance to Churches in Rome require appropriate attire.

Amalfi Coast Enjoy this wonderfully independent vacation to the most picturesque and charming areas in Europe. The Amalfi Coast is a picture postcard…seaside villages, blue waters, old-fashioned charm, welcoming locals and superb cuisine all combine to make an unforgettable trip. The cosmopolitan city of Rome offers you the culture, history, gastronomy and style that Italy is known for. Enjoy the combination of Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast… a romantic and treasured combination.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Naples.

DAY 2: NAPLES Arrival in Naples. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3: NAPLES After breakfast, depart for you morning guided tour of Pompeii. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) DAY 4: NAPLES / POSITANO OR SORRENTO After breakfast drive to your hotel in Positano or Sorrento. The remainder of your day is at leisure to wonder and explore one of these international and picturesque towns. You will overnight in the beautiful and scenic area of Amalfi. (B) DAY 5: POSITANO OR SORRENTO Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your day at leisure to relax at the beach soaking in the sun. (B) DAY 6: POSITANO OR SORRENTO Full day at leisure or you may choose to take an optional excursion to Capri, or visit one of the picturesque towns of the Amalfi Coast. (B) DAY 7: POSITANO OR SORRENTO/ROME After breakfast you will be transferred to the train station in Naples for your trip to Rome. Overnight in Rome. (B)

DAY 8: ROME After breakfast, begin your half day sightseeing tour of Rome. Visit the classic monuments of Rome including the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona. Passing alongside Castel S. Angelo the bus will leave you close to the Vatican City. Having admired St.Peter's Square where you can hear all the guide has to say about the Basilica, you will then have the chance (except when there are religious celebrations) to explore this magnificent church on your own and to admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's la Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy before rejoining the bus and returning to the vicinity of your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore more of this Eternal city. (B) DAY 9: ROME Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your day shopping or take an optional excursion to see more fascinating sites. (B) DAY 10: ROME / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 4* Hotels

5* Hotels

NAPLES:

GRAND HOTEL VESUVIO

RENAISSANCE MEDITERRANEO

POSITANO:

N/A

LE AGAVI

SORRENTO:

GRAND HOTEL VESUVIO

N/A

ROME:

IMPERIALE

AMBASCIATORI PALACE

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Romantic Holidays departs daily from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

4* HOTELS

5* HOTELS

APR 3-11 $2945 N/A APR 12-MAY 14 2945 $3715 MAY 15-28 3375 4145 MAY 29-JUN 30 3375 4455 JUL 1-31 3215 4325 AUG 1-30 3085 3995 AUG 31-SEP 30 2945 4025 OCT 1-15 2945 3715 OCT 16-25 2945 N/A SINGLE SUPPL 1065-1249 N/A *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Additional nights in Rome, Positano or Sorrento are available upon request.

WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: APR-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $30 each direction, MAY 15-AUG 30: $45 each direction.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $650, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Italy, Croatia & Greece

11 Days from $2545* Including Airfare 2 Nights Venice & 7 Day Cruise of Italy, Croatia and the Greek Islands on MSC Cruises

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 2-night hotel accommodations in Venice • Breakfast daily in Venice • Half day sightseeing tour of Venice • 7-day cruise visiting Italy, Croatia and Greece including the Greek Islands of Santorini & Mykonos, on MSC Musica, including all meals and entertainment. Inside stateroom, two lower beds • Airport and pier transfers as per itinerary • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Hotel taxes and service charges • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee Doge’s Palace, Venice

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, THU: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Venice.

DAY 2, FRI: VENICE Arrival in Venice. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3, SAT: VENICE After breakfast, enjoy a morning walking tour of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square, and the Basilica of St. Marks. A short distance is the Doge’s Palace, decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Your afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to take an optional excursion to Murano or a gondola ride to another world of splendid palaces and piazzas. (B) DAY 4, SUN: VENICE / CRUISING Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This afternoon, transfer to the pier to board your 7-day cruise. Early evening departure from Venice. (B,D) DAY 5, MON: BARI Enjoy your time in Bari, where you see fairy tale houses that resemble chanterelle mushrooms and little houses with one-topped roofs called trulli, both dating back to 3000 BC. (B,L,D) DAY 6, TUE: CORFU, GREECE Arrive in Corfu, the crown jewel of the Ionian Islands. Take an optional tour to the Old Town or Achilleion Palace, named by Empress Elizabeth of Austria for Achilles. Join a jeep safari to picturesque villages while enjoying the verdant country side rich with flowers and olive trees. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, WED: SANTORINI / MYKONOS This morning arrive in Santorini, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. Late this afternoon, sail on to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos where you can enjoy a fun-filled evening.

Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, or enjoy a drink on the waterfront while taking in the view of the ocean. (B,L,D) DAY 8, THU: PIRAEUS / ATHENS Early morning arrival at the Athenian port of Piraeus.

Take an optional excursion to the Acropolis and its temples. Stroll thought the Plaka, the colorful old quarter. If you choose, travel outside of Athens, or enjoy shopping at the fashionable Kolonaki district.

(B,L,D) DAY 9, FRI: KATAKOLON Today, venture to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Olympia, with the stadium and temples of Hera and Apollo. Visit the Olympia Museum, and view popular attractions including Painios’ famous Victory and Praxiteles’ Hermes. (B,L,D) DAY 10, SAT: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Today arrive in Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. This ancient city is set on a peninsula and surrounded by a 1,000 year old protective wall. It is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in the world, as if you stepped back in time. (B,L,D) DAY 11, SUN: VENICE / USA Disembark the ship at the port of Venice and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels

5* Hotel

VENICE

CA’SAGREDO

BELLE ARTI

DATES & PRICES

CARLTON & GRAND CANAL

Prices include fuel surcharges

Venice to Athens departs every Thursday from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

3* HOTELS

APR 2,9,16,23 $2545 APR 30, MAY 7,14 2655 MAY 21,28 3095 JUN 4,11,18,25 3125 JUL 2,9,16,23 3265 JUL 30, AUG 6,13,20,27 3355 SEP 3,10,17,24 2705 OCT 1,8,15,22 2605 SINGLE SUPPL 1220-1535

4* HOTELS

$2695 2795 3235 3345 3345 3455 2855 2745 1345-1539

5* HOTELS

$3035 3135 3575 3675 3545 3515 3185 3085 1895-2095

*Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Port taxes of $170 per person are additional.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Additional nights in Venice are available upon request.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 15: $670, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1030, SEP 3-OCT 22: $670 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

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Roma and Athena 8 Days from $1645* Including Airfare 3 Nights Rome & 3 Nights Athens

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Rome 3-night hotel accommodations in Athens Breakfast daily Half day guided tour of Rome Half day guided tour of Athens including the Acropolis All transfers as per itinerary Porterage of one suitcase per person Hotel taxes and service charges Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline.

USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee Note: Entrance to Churches in Rome and in Athens, require appropriate attire.

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels ROME

SAN REMO

IMPERIALE

ATHENS

GOLDEN AGE

ATHENS GATE

DATES & PRICES St. Peter’s Basilica at night, Rome

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2: ROME Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3: ROME After breakfast, begin your half day sightseeing tour of Rome. Visit the classic monuments of Rome including the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona. Passing alongside Castel S. Angelo the bus will leave you close to the Vatican City. Having admired St.Peter's Square where you can hear all the guide has to say about the Basilica, you will then have the chance (except when there are religious celebrations) to explore this magnificent church on your own and to admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's la Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy before rejoining the bus and returning to the vicinity of your hotel. (B) DAY 4: ROME Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your day shopping or take an optional excursion to see more fascinating sites. (B) 18

Prices include fuel surcharges

Roma & Athena departs daily from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from U.S. cities are available upon request.

DAY 5: ROME / ATHENS After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. (B) DAY 6: ATHENS This morning enjoy a tour of Athens, combining most of the city’s modern and classical sights. Your tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past.

Your tour includes a visit to the Parthenon, the ancient Olympic Stadium and more. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore this magnificent and historic city on your own. (B) DAY 7: ATHENS Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your day will be at leisure. Perhaps, you may want to take one of our various optional excursion to Delphi, Mycenae, or a one-day three island cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. (B) DAY 8: ATHENS / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B)

3* HOTELS 4* HOTELS JAN 1-FEB 22 $1645 $1975 FEB 23-MAR 5 1655 2225 MAR 6-31 1775 2225 APR 1-30 1835 2355 MAY 1-14 1855 2355 MAY 15-JUN 30 2205 2705 JUL 1-31 2065 2675 AUG 1-25 2065 2545 AUG 26-30 2085 2705 AUG 31-OCT 25 1855 2355 OCT 26-31 1735 2245 NOV 1-DEC 10 1735 1975 DEC 11-24 1855 2085 DEC 25-FEB 22 ’10 1645 1975 SINGLE SUPPL 525-565 699-925 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $150, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Additional nights in Rome and Athens are available upon request.

WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: JAN-MAY 14 & AUG 31-DEC 31: $30 each direction, MAY 15-AUG 30: $45 each direction.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: JAN-MAR & OCT 26-DEC 10: $650, DEC 11-24, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $770, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1100.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

Mediterranean Rhapsody Greece & Italy 14 Days from $2875* Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence & 4-Day Greek Island & Turkey Cruise

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization.

Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

DAY 3, SAT: ATHENS:

DAY 9, FRI: PIRAEUS / ATHENS / ROME:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome.

Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. (B)

DAY 4, SUN: ATHENS:

DAY 10, SAT: ROME:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or shop at the Monistiraki Flea Market or relax at a nearby beach or take a day tour outside the city. (B)

After breakfast, board your motor coach for your sightseeing tour of Rome. Spend the afternoon at leisure to shop in the chic boutiques or explore this city on your own. (B)

DAY 5, MON: ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

DAY 11, SUN: ROME:

After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus to board the ship for your 4-day cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey. Arrive in Mykonos where you may visit the many chic boutiques or find a table at the waterfront and enjoy the serenity. (B,L,D)

Day at leisure. Spend your day shopping or take an optional excursion to see more fascinating sites. (B)

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, THU: USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2, FRI: ATHENS:

DAY 6, TUE: KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D) DAY 7, WED: RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day.

Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 8, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos

DAY 12, MON: ROME / FLORENCE:

Transfer to the train station to board your high speed train to Florence. Here, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 13, TUE: FLORENCE:

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the marvelous city of Florence, including the Duomo, the Golden Doors of Ghiberti, Giotto’s Belltower, Santa Croce and more. Afternoon at leisure for an optional excursion to Pisa. (B) DAY 14, WED: FLORENCE / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis • 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey including all meals and entertainment.

Inside cabins, two lower beds.

• 3 nights hotel accommodations in Rome • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Florence • Breakfast daily in Athens, Rome and Florence • Rome city sightseeing tour • Florence city sightseeing tour • One way first class train ticket between Rome and Florence • All transfers as per itinerary • Hotel taxes and service charges • Porterage of one suitcase per person • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Mediterranean Rhapsody departs Thursdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities available.

ATHENS: ROME:

GOLDEN AGE

LEDRA MARRIOTT

GENOVA

MARRIOTT GRAND FLORA

FLORENCE: EXECUTIVE PLAZA LUCCHESI MAR 5 $2875 $3365 MAR 12,19 3185 3585 MAR 26 3185 3735 APR 2 3135 3685 APR 9,16 3245 3805 APR 23 3245 3915 APR 30, MAY 7,14 3255 4045 MAY 21,28 3665 4445 JUN 4,11,18 3665 4445 JUN 25 3575 4335 JUL 2 3435 4215 JUL 9 3435 4045 JUL 16 3335 4045 JUL 23,30 3335 3875 AUG 6,13,20 3335 3875 AUG 27 3565 4325 SEP 3 3175 4045 SEP 10,17,24 3265 4045 OCT 1,8,15,22 3265 4045 OCT 29 3255 3665 NOV 5 3255 3595 SINGLE RATE: 3909-4869 4829-6049 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $170, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10. Port taxes of $90 are additional.

Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: MAR 5-APR 2 & OCT 29-NOV 5: $650, APR 3-MAY 14 & AUG 31OCT 25: $680, MAY 15-AUG 30: $960.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Central & Eastern

Europe

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Russia Homeric Tours offers you Central and Eastern Europe and all of its fascinations. These pages are designed to give you a picture of what to expect on your tour... excitement, education and lots of fun.

We invite you to journey with us to a unique and fascinating area with a multitude of cultures and traditions.

You will witness a genuine excitement among the people, experience history and cultural diversity and enjoy the many sceneries, cuisines and arts.

Join us on this fascinating discovery of the 'Other Europe'. There has never been a better time to visit窶馬or a better way.

Above photo: Prague, Czech Republic

Imperial Highlights 8 Day Escorted Tour from $2375* Including Airfare Choice A - Prague and Vienna Choice B - Vienna and Budapest DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: CHOICE A - PRAGUE & VIENNA DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Prague.

DAY 2: PRAGUE Upon arrival in Prague, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a traditional folklore dinner in a local restaurant. (D) DAY 3: PRAGUE After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Prague in the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. The rest of your day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B) DAY 4: PRAGUE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitvus Cathedral. This afternoon the remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Prague’s hidden treasures. (B) DAY 5: PRAGUE / VIENNA Depart Prague after breakfast for Vienna. Travel by motor-coach or first class train to Vienna, “City of Waltz”. The rest of your day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner at a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B,D) DAY 6: VIENNA Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided morning tour will include a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the United Nations buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. This afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city. This evening, enjoy an evening concert of featuring Strauss and Mozart music. (B) DAY 7: VIENNA This morning take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B) DAY 8: VIENNA / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B) CHOICE B - VIENNA & BUDAPEST DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Vienna.

DAY 2: VIENNA Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be met by a Homeric Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The rest of your day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner at a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)

DAY 3 & DAY 4: VIENNA Same as day 6 and 7 of Choice A. DAY 5: VIENNA / BUDAPEST After breakfast, journey eastbound by motorcoach or first class train to Budapest, better know as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival at your hotel the rest of your day is at leisure. (B) DAY 6: BUDAPEST After breakfast, your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) DAY 7: BUDAPST Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your sightseeing tour will focus on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastian and Royal Palace. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Enjoy Budapest at your own pace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical csarda restaurant. (B,D) DAY 8: BUDAPEST / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 3-night hotel accommodations in Prague OR Budapest • 3-night hotel accommodations in Vienna • Breakfast daily throughout the tour • Sightseeing as per itinerary • Dinner at a typical Viennese restaurant • Strauss and Mozart concert in Vienna • Folklore dinner in Prague for choice A itinerary • Opera performance in Prague for choice A itinerary • Dinner at a typical Czarda restaurant in Budapest for choice B itinerary • Inter-city travel by modern motorcoach or first class train • All transfers as per itinerary • Professional Tour Director throughout ** • Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person • Hotel room taxes and service charges • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee **In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted.

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class PRAGUE: AMBASSADOR VIENNA: SAVOY / ANANAS BUDAPEST: MERCURE KORONA

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Choice A - Prague & Vienna departs select Thursdays from USA. Choice B - Vienna & Budapest departs select Sundays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available.

CHOICE A - PRAGUE & VIENNA MAR 19 $2375 APR 2 2375 APR 16,30 2455 MAY 14 2455 MAY 28 2825 JUN 11,25 2825 JUL 9,23 2825 AUG 6,20 2825 SEP 3, 17 2455 OCT 1,15 2455 OCT 29 2395 SINGLE SUPPL 775 CHOICE B - VIENNA & BUDAPEST APR 5,19 $2455 MAY 3 2455 MAY 17,31 2835 JUN 14,28 2835 JUL 12,26 2835 AUG 9,23 2835 SEP 6,20 2455 OCT 4,18 2455 NOV 1 2385 SINGLE SUPPL 389 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $110, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: CHOICE A: MAR 19-APR 2: $620, APR 16-MAY 14: $680, MAY 28-AUG 20: $1000, SEP 3-OCT 15: $680, OCT 29: $620.

CHOICE B: APR 5-MAY 3: $720, MAY 17-AUG 23: $1060, SEP 6-OCT 18: $720, NOV 1: $650.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Grand Capitals 11 Day Hosted Tour from $2935* Including Airfare Prague, Vienna, Budapest

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • Old Town Square, Prague

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, THU: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Prague.

DAY 2, FRI: PRAGUE Upon arrival in Prague, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a traditional folklore dinner in a local restaurant. (D) DAY 3, SAT: PRAGUE After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Prague in the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. The rest of your day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B) DAY 4, SUN: PRAGUE Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitvus Cathedral. This afternoon the remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Prague’s hidden treasures. (B) DAY 5, MON: PRAGUE / VIENNA Depart Prague after breakfast for Vienna. Travel by motor-coach or first class train to Vienna, “City of Waltz”. The rest of your day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner at a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B,D) DAY 6, TUE: VIENNA Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided morning tour will include a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the United Nations buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. This afternoon you are free to explore 22

this beautiful city. This evening, enjoy an evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart music. (B) DAY 7, WED: VIENNA This morning take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B) DAY 8, THU: VIENNA / BUDAPEST After breakfast, journey eastbound by motor-coach or first class train to Budapest, better know as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival at your hotel the rest of your day is at leisure. (B) DAY 9, FRI: BUDAPEST After breakfast, your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) DAY 10, SAT: BUDAPEST Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your sightseeing tour will focus on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastian and Royal Palace. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Enjoy Budapest at your own pace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D) DAY 11, SUN: BUDAPEST/USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B) Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class PRAGUE: AMBASSADOR VIENNA: SAVOY / ANANAS BUDAPEST: MERCURE KORONA

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Prague 3-night hotel accommodations in Vienna 3-night hotel accommodations in Budapest Breakfast daily throughout the tour Prague city sightseeing tour Vienna city sightseeing tour Budapest city sightseeing tour Dinner with folklore in Prague Dinner at a typical local Heurigen restaurant at Vienna Farewell dinner at typical csarda restaurant in Budapest with entertainment Opera performance in Prague Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor-coach or first class train All transfers as per itinerary Professional Tour Director throughout* Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person Hotel taxes and service charges USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee * In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted.

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grand Capitals tour departs on select Thursdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities are available.

MAR 19 $2935 APR 2 2935 APR 16,30 2975 MAY 14 2975 MAY 28 3365 JUN 11,25 3365 JUL 9,23 3365 AUG 6,20 3365 SEP 3,17 2975 OCT 1,15 2975 OCT 29 2935 SINGLE SUPPL 869 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $135, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: MAR-APR 2 & OCT 29: $650, APR 16-MAY 14 & SEP 3-OCT 15: $660, MAY 28-AUG 20: $1000.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

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Dalmatian Sunshine 10 Day Escorted Tour from $2885* Including Airfare Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Zagreb

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dubrovnik

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Dubrovnik.

DAY 2, SAT: DUBROVNIK Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. (D) DAY 3, SUN: DUBROVNIK Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its’ Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world.

The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) DAY 4, MON: DUBROVNIK / SPLIT After breakfast, journey north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its’ Renaissance and structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE: SPLIT / TROGIR / PLITVICE LAKES After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery by the dense wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B,D)

DAY 6, WED: OPATIJA / POSTOJNA / BLED Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. Afterwards, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. (B,D) DAY 7, THU: BLED Breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) DAY 8, FRI: LJUBLJANA / ZAGREB Start your day with a walking tour of Ljublijana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. (B,D) DAY 9, SAT: ZAGREB After breakfast, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the country side. (B) DAY 10, SUN: ZAGREB / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 2-night hotel accommodations in Dubrovnik 1-night hotel accommodation in Split 1-night hotel accommodation in Plitvice Lakes 2-night hotel accommodations in Bled 2-night hotel accommodations in Zagreb Breakfast daily throughout the tour 5 dinners as per itinerary Excursions and sightseeing as per itinerary Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach All transfers as per itinerary Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person Hotel taxes and service charges USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class DUBROVNIK: ARGOSY / TIRENA SPLIT: PRESIDENT PLITVICE: JEZERO BLED: PARK / GOLF ZAGREB: REGENT ESPLANADE

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Dalmatian Sunshine departs on select Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities are available.

APR 17 $3115 APR 24 3165 MAY 1,8 3165 MAY 15,22,29 3505 JUN 5,12,19,26 3505 JUL 3,10,17 3505 AUG 14,21,28 3505 SEP 4,11,18,25 3165 OCT 2,9,16,23 3165 OCT 30 2935 NOV 6 2885 SINGLE SUPPL 635 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $120, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: APR 17-MAY 8 & SEP 4-OCT 23: $1160, MAY 15-AUG 28: $1450, OCT 30-NOV 6: $970 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

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Zagreb to Venice 15 Day Escorted Tour from $3715* Including Airfare Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled and Venice

Arial view of Zagreb

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Zagreb.

DAY 2, SAT: ZAGREB Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be met by a Homeric Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The rest of your day is at leisure. Welcome dinner. (D) DAY 3, SUN: ZAGREB After breakfast, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the country side. (B) DAY 4, MON: ZAGREB / SARAJEVO Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Your day is at leisure. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE: SARAJEVO / DUBROVNIK Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija” the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princp Museum. Then, continue, your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B,D) DAY 6, WED: DUBROVNIK Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its’ Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world.

The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) DAY 7, THU: DUBROVNIK / MONTENEGRO / DUBROVNIK Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. This morning, we head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor.

Afterwards, we proceed to Cetjne, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-museum. This afternoon we travel through the coast with stops in Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B) 24

DAY 8, FRI: DUBROVNIK / SPLIT After breakfast, depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its’ Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B,D) DAY 9, SAT: SPLIT / TROGIR / PLITVICE LAKES This morning, we travel to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,D) DAY 10, SUN: PLITVICE LAKES Today, enjoy a full day in Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the breathtaking scenery of the natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B,D) DAY 11, MON: PLITVICE LAKES / OPATIJA / BLED After breakfast, travel to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its’ popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. This afternoon, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B,D) DAY 12, TUE: BLED This morning, your sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B) DAY 13, WED: BLED / VENICE After breakfast, travel south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B) DAY 14, THU: VENICE Today, begin with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D) DAY 15, FRI: VENICE / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 2-night hotel accommodations in Zagreb 1-night hotel accommodation in Sarajevo 3-night hotel accommodations in Dubrovnik 1-night hotel accommodation in Split 2-night hotel accommodation in Plitvice Lakes 2-night hotel accommodations in Bled 2-night hotel accommodations in Venice Breakfast daily throughout the tour 7 dinners as per itinerary Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Venice Sightseeing as per itinerary Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach All transfers as per itinerary Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person • Hotel room taxes and service charges • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class ZAGREB REGENT ESPLANADE SARAJEVO HOLIDAY INN DUBROVNIK ARGOSY SPLIT PRESIDENT PLITVICE JEZERO BLED PARK OR GOLF VENICE PRINCIPE OR AMADEUS

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Zagreb to Venice departs on select Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available.

APR 17 $3715 MAY 1 3815 MAY 15,22 4205 JUN 5,19 4205 JUL 3,17 4205 AUG 14,28 4205 SEP 4,11,18 3815 OCT 2 3815 SINGLE SUPPL 795 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $120, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: APR 17-MAY 1 & SEP 4-OCT 2: $900, MAY 15-AUG 28: $1230.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Eastern European Highlights 10 Day Escorted Tour from $2535* Including Airfare Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • •

Renaissance Cloth Hall, Krakow

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA: Depart USA for an overnight flight to Vienna.

DAY 2, SAT: VIENNA Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner at a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D) DAY 3, SUN: VIENNA Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided morning tour will include a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the United Nations buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. This afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city. (B) DAY 4, MON: VIENNA / BUDAPEST After breakfast, journey eastbound by motorcoach or first class train to Budapest, better known as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival at your hotel the rest of your day is at leisure. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE: BUDAPEST After breakfast your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B) DAY 6, WED: BUDAPEST / KRAKOW After breakfast, the road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland.

A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival.

(B,D)

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DAY 7, THU: KRAKOW This morning, your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. Your afternoon is free to explore the city. (B) DAY 8, FRI: KRAKOW / WARSAW Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Perhaps join an optional trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the “Black Madonna”.

In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B,D) DAY 9, SAT: WARSAW The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienski Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional tour late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) DAY 10, SUN: WARSAW / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 2-night hotel accommodations in Vienna 2-night hotel accommodations in Budapest 2-night hotel accommodations in Krakow 2-night hotel accommodations in Warsaw City sightseeing tours of Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw Breakfast daily throughout the tour 4 dinners as per itinerary All transfers as per itinerary Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person Hotel taxes and service charges Assistance at the airport(s) by Homeric Tours representative USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class VIENNA: RENAISSANCE BUDAPEST: MERCURE KORONA KRAKOW: RADISSON SAS / HOLIDAY INN WARSAW: RADISSON SAS

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Eastern European Highlights departs on select Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities are available.

MAY 15,29 $2865 JUN 12,26 2865 JUL 10,24 2865 AUG 7,21 2865 SEP 4,18 2535 OCT 2 2535 SINGLE SUPPL 629 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $110, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: MAY 15-AUG 21: $1050, SEP 4-OCT 2: $780.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

Royal Routes

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13 Day Escorted Tour from $2585 Including Airfare Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Berlin, Krakow, Warsaw DAY 7, FRI: KRAKOW / WARSAW Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Perhaps join an optional trip to one of the most somber memorials of th past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the “Black Madonna”.

In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B,D)

Lazienki Park and Palace, Warsaw

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: VIENNA Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.The rest of you day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a typical Viennese welcome dinner. (D)

DAY 8, SAT: WARSAW The 700 year old capital is a symbol of the Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds.

A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from the magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. The rest of the day is free for relaxing shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) DAY 9, SUN: WARSAW / BERLIN After breakfast journey westbound to Germany after stopping in Poznan for an orientation tour. Then continue to Berlin, today’s final destination. (B,D)

DAY 2, SUN: VIENNA After breakfast begin your morning sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

DAY 10, MON: BERLIN Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s Parliament, ad the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once devided city on your own. (B)

DAY 3, MON: VIENNA / BUDAPEST After breakfast, travel eastbound to Budapest, better known as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival at your hotel the rest of your day is at leisure. (B,D)

DAY 11, TUE: BERLIN / PRAGUE This morning continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House.

Afterwards, continue to Prague, the Capital of Czech Republic, one of the most attractive cities in Europe, built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago. (B,D)

DAY 4, TUE: BUDAPEST Today your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) DAY 5, WED: BUDAPEST / KRAKOW After breakfast, the road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, part the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland.

A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival.

(B,D) DAY 6, THU: KRAKOW This morning your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wavel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to explore the city. (B)

DAY 12, WED: PRAGUE After breakfast, your sightseeing starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. Visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of day is free. (B) DAY 13, THU: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2-night hotel accommodations in Vienna 2-night hotel accommodations in Budapest 2-night hotel accommodations in Krakow 2-night hotel accommodations in Warsaw 2-night hotel accommodations in Berlin 2-night hotel accommodations in Prague Breakfast daily throughout the tour 6 Dinners (1 in each city) Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Prague City sightseeing tours of Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin, Prague Inter-city travel by modern motor-coach or first class train All transfers as per itinerary Professional Tour Director throughout* Luggage handling in hotels of one piece per person Hotel taxes and service charges USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee * In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted.

Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class VIENNA RENAISSANCE BUDAPEST MERCURE KORONA KRAKOW RADISSON SAS / HOLIDAY INN WARSAW RADISSON SAS BERLIN HOTEL BERLIN / EXCELSIOR PRAGUE DIPLOMAT

DATES & PRICES (Land Only) Royal Routes tour starts in Vienna on select Saturdays.

MAY 16,30 $2585 JUN 13,27 2715 JUL 11,25 2715 AUG 8,22 2715 SEP 5,19 2585 OCT 3 2585 SINGLE SUPPL 1035 Land-Only prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Homeric Tours will provide affordable airfares from USA in conjunction with the tour upon request.

Hotel featured above may be substituted according to availability.

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Taste of Russia

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8 Day Escorted Tour from $2955* Including Airfare Moscow, Novgorod, St. Petersburg

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 2-night hotel accommodations in Moscow • 1-night hotel accommodation in Novgorod • 3-night hotel accommodations in St. Petersburg • Breakfast daily throughout the tour • 3 dinners as per itinerary • Sightseeing tour of Moscow • Sightseeing tour of Novgorod • Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg including the world-famous Hermitage museum • Professional Tour Director throughout • Touring by modern motorcoach • All transfers as per itinerary

Red Square, Moscow

• Hotel room taxes and service charges

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Moscow.

DAY 2, SAT: MOSCOW Upon arrival in Moscow, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Welcome dinner this evening. (D) DAY 3, SUN: MOSCOW Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world. Today, your sightseeing begins in Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. The rest of your day is at leisure. We suggest to take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its’ subway. (B) DAY 4, MON: MOSCOW / TVER / NOVGOROD After breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B,D)

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DAY 5, TUE: NOVGOROD / ST. PETERSBURG This morning, your sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. This afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy your sightseeing tour of the city starting with a visit to Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its’ cathedral, housing the crypt of the Russian emperor. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B,D) DAY 6, WED: ST. PETERSBURG In 1703, Peter the Great founded the city of St. Petersburg. He hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate this graceful city. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning, your sightseeing tour feature highlight is the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. This afternoon your day is free to explore this historical and art-rich city. (B) DAY 7, THU: ST. PETERSBURG Your day is at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. This evening take part in optional tour featuring a folkloric performance. (B) DAY 8, FRI: ST. PETERSBURG / USA After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

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Hotels used on this tour (or similar) City First Class MOSCOW: MARRIOTT GRAND NOVOGROD: BERESTA ST. PETERSBURG: PARK INN PULKOVSKAYA

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Taste of Russia departs on select Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities are available.

MAY 8 $2955 MAY 29 3355 JUN 26 3355 JUL 10,31 3355 AUG 21 3355 SEP 11 2955 OCT 2 2955 SINGLE SUPPL 769 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $125, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted, according to availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES) APPLY: MAY 8 & SEP 11-OCT 2: $950, MAY 29-AUG 21: $1280.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the International tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

Egypt Grand monuments, indescribable mystery.

Come with Homeric Tours to Egypt and visit one of the most awe-inspiring civilizations dating back to 5000 B.C. Drive along the vast expanses of the burning Sahara Desert, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx, the magnificent Abu Simbel, the monuments at Luxor, and the granite statues in Aswan.

Homeric Tours’ vacations are tailored for the American traveler. Our packages offer a variety of itineraries with deluxe and luxury hotels and Nile cruises, which have been carefully selected to meet every traveler’s needs.

Experienced, courteous and knowledgeable representatives are available to satisfy your every requirement in exploring Egypt.

Above photo: Karnak Temple, Luxor

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Egyptian Escape 8 Days from $1995* Including Airfare Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, 4-Day Nile Cruise

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DATES & PRICES

Feluccas on the Nile

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, WED: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2, THU: CAIRO Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, FRI: CAIRO / ASWAN / NILE CRUISE After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your cruise ship. After lunch visit the High Dam, masterpiece of modern engineering built to end the disastrous Nile floods. Continue to the Temple of Philae and unfinished Obelisk.

(B,L,D) DAY 4, SAT: NILE CRUISE After breakfast sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haeroris.

Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D) DAY 5, SUN: NILE CRUISE Morning visit of the 2000 year old well preserved Temple of Horus. Sail to Luxor via Esna. (B,L,D) DAY 6, MON: NILE CRUISE / LUXOR / CAIRO After breakfast visit the most important area of the Nile, the West Bank. The Valley of Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs, the Valley of Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi Memnon.

Continue to the East Bank to visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples before returning to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. (B) 30

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge All flights within Egypt 3-night hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily in Cairo 1 full day of sightseeing tour in Cairo, including the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili bazaars and all entrance fees The service of an English-speaking guide during the tour 3-night Nile cruise with all meals included Sightseeing in Aswan, Luxor and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DAY 7, TUE: CAIRO After breakfast begin your full day tour, visiting the Egyptian Museum, home of the world’s greatest collections of antiquities from the Pharaonic period. Continue your sightseeing to the Giza Pyramids. Examine Cheop’s 4500 year old Great Pyramid and sneak a peek at the inner burial chambers. Explore the pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren and beware the mighty Sphinx protector of the Pharaohs. Visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel for overnight. (B) DAY 8, WED: CAIRO / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

The above itinerary is based on the Movenpick Radamis I, sailing from Aswan on Friday.

Passengers sailing on the Sun Goddess will begin the cruise on Saturday from Aswan. The full day Cairo tour will be given on Friday, at the beginning of the Cairo stay.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

Prices include fuel surcharges

Egyptian Escape departs every Wednesday with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

CAIRO:

HILTON PYRAMIDS GOLF RESORT RADAMIS I

CAIRO MARRIOTT & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO SUN GODDESS

CRUISE: 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 $2025 $2115 APR 1-APR 30 2095 2175 MAY 1-MAY 31 1995 2085 JUN 1-JUN 15 2305 2375 JUN 16-JUL 15 2475 2545 JUL 16-JUL 31 2565 2695 AUG 1-AUG 31 2205 2325 SEP 1-SEP 23 1995 2075 SEP 30-OCT 31 2135 2225 NOV 1-DEC 12 2065 2155 DEC 13-DEC 24 2605 2695 DEC 25-DEC 31 2065 2155 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 2065 2155 SINGLE SUPPL 273-348 338-423 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $360 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades and additional nights in Cairo are available upon request.

Holiday supplement of $215 per person on twin occupancy and $315 single occupancy, applies for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4.

Optional guided tour to Abu Simbel $295 per person.For one person additional $115.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31, ‘09 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31, ‘10: $750 per person APR 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person AUG 1-31: $850 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Egyptian Delight 10 Days from $2435* Including Airfare Cairo, Memphis, 5-Day Nile Cruise, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • Inside of Luxor Temple

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2, SAT: CAIRO Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, SUN: CAIRO After breakfast depart for your full day. Visit the Great Pyramid built 4500 years ago, and sneak a peek at the inner burial chambers. Explore the pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren and beware the mighty Sphinx protector of the Pharaohs. After lunch drive to Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, where you will discover Sakkara, the necropolis of this city and site of Djoser’s step Pyramid. (B,L) DAY 4, MON: CAIRO After breakfast begin a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, containing the largest collection from the Pharaonic period. Afternoon tour of the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s Coptic Church and the century-old Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by a visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight you will attend the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. (B) DAY 5, TUE: CAIRO / LUXOR / NILE CRUISE After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your cruise ship. Visit the East Bank of the Nile to see the famous Karnak TempleComplex, built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000 year period. Continue to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Exquisite Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, WED: NILE CRUISE Today visit the most important area of the Nile by crossing to West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens where the tombs of the Great Pharaohs with exquisite colors on walls still visible from thousand of years ago. Then proceed to the Valley of the Queen to visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, before returning to the cruise ship.

(B,L,D) DAY 7, THU: NILE CRUISE Sail to Edfu, where you will visit the 2000 year old and well preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo. (B,L,D) DAY 8, FRI: NILE CRUISE This morning visit the Kom Ombo Temple built for Gods Sobek & Haeronis and sail to Aswan.

Visit the High Dam, the granite Quarries, the Temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk. In the afternoon sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener’s Island. (B,L,D) DAY 9, SAT: NILE CRUISE / ASWAN / CAIRO After breakfast disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. (B) DAY 10, SUN: CAIRO / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (B) The sequence of the Nile cruise itinerary may vary slightly depending on the cruise ship.

Movenpick Radamis II and Sonesta Sun Goddess sail on Tuesdays from Luxor.

Movenpick Royal Lotus sails on Tuesdays from Aswan. The cruise itinerary will operate in reverse.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge All flights within Egypt 4-night hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily in Cairo 2 full days of sightseeing in Cairo, including all entrance fees and one lunch. Included Sites: Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaars Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids area The service of an English speaking guide during the tours 4-night Nile cruise with all meals included Sightseeing in Luxor, Aswan and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Egyptian Delight departs every Friday with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

CAIRO: NILE CRUISE:

RAMSES HILTON RADAMIS II

CAIRO MARRIOTT & CONRAD CAIRO/ OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL SUN GODDESS ROYAL LOTUS

2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 $2445 $2575 $2635 APR 1-APR 30 2505 2635 2695 MAY 1-MAY 31 2435 2525 2645 JUN 1-JUN 15 2725 2825 2945 JUN 16-JUL 15 2895 2995 3115 JUL 16-JUL 31 2905 2995 3115 AUG 1-AUG 31 2535 2635 2755 SEP 1-SEP 23 2435 2525 2645 SEP 30-OCT 31 2565 2705 2765 NOV 1-DEC 12 2505 2645 2705 DEC 13-DEC 24 3035 3175 3235 DEC 25-DEC 31 2505 2645 2705 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 2505 2645 2705 SINGLE SUPPL 515-589 559-659 589-659 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $360 will apply to one passenger traveling alone in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

Holiday supplement of $200 per person on twin occupancy and $298 single occupancy, applies for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4.

Optional guided tour to Abu Simbel $295 per person. For one person additional $115.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31, ‘09 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31, ‘10: $750 per person APR 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person AUG 1-31: $850 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Nile Wonder 12 Days from $2775* Including Airfare Cairo, 5-Day Nile Cruise, Aswan, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Dendarah

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • •

• • Ruins of Horus temple at night, Edfu

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: NEW YORK Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

Full service on board.

DAY 2, SAT: CAIRO Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, SUN: CAIRO After breakfast begin your full day tour. Visit the Great Pyramid, built 4500 years ago and sneak a peek at the inner burial chambers. Explore the pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren and beware the mighty Sphinx, protector of the Pharaohs. After lunch drive to Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital where you will discover Sakkara, the necropolis of this city and site of Djoser’s step Pyramid. (B,L) DAY 4, MON: CAIRO After breakfast begin a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, containing the largest collection from the Pharaonic period. Afternoon tour of the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s Coptic Church and the century- old Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by a visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight you will attend the spectacular Sound and Light show at the Pyramids. (B) DAY 5, TUE: CAIRO / ASWAN / NILE CRUISE After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your cruise ship. After lunch sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island.

Evening activities on board the cruise. (B,L,D) DAY 6, WED: NILE CRUISE This morning tour the High Dam, the temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch visit the Ptolemaic temple shared by gods, Sobek & Haeronis. Sail to Edfu.

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DAY 7, THU: NILE CRUISE After breakfast visit the 2000 year old, well preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the ship for lunch. Sail to Luxor via Esna. (B,L,D) DAY 8, FRI: NILE CRUISE Visit the most important area of the Nile by crossing to West bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens where the tombs of the Great Pharaohs with exquisite colors on walls, still visible from thousands of years ago. Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari before returning to the ship for lunch.

Afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor. (B,L,D) DAY 9, SAT: NILE CRUISE / LUXOR Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Today visit Dendarah to see the Temple of Hathor, which dates from the first century and took about 100 years to build.

Overnight in Luxor. (B) DAY 10, SUN: LUXOR After breakfast visit the Luxor Museum, Nobles Tomb and Habu Temple. Overnight at your hotel in Luxor. (B) DAY 11, MON: LUXOR / CAIRO Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 12, TUE: CAIRO / NEW YORK You will be transferred to the Airport for your return flight home. (B) The sequence of the Nile cruise itinerary may vary slightly depending on the cruise ship.

Movenpick Royal Lotus sails on Tuesdays from Aswan.

Movenpick Radamis II and Sonesta Sun Goddess sail on Tuesday from Luxor. The cruise itinerary will operate in reverse.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December, the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge.

All flights within Egypt 4-night hotel accommodations in Cairo 2-night hotel accommodations in Luxor Breakfast daily in Cairo and in Luxor 2 full days of sightseeing tour in Cairo, including all entrance fees and one lunch. Included Sites: Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaars.

Half day of sightseeing in Dendarah and the Temple of Hathor Half day of sightseeing in Luxor including the Luxor Museum, Nobles Tomb and Habu Temple Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids area The service of an English speaking guide during the tours 4-night Nile cruise with all meals included Sightseeing in Aswan, Luxor and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary All transfers as per itinerary, with an English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Nile Wonder departs every Friday with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

CAIRO:

NILE CRUISE: LUXOR:

RAMSES HILTON

CAIRO MARRIOTT & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO / SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL / CAIRO CONRAD RADAMIS II / SUN GODDESS ROYAL LOTUS SONESTA ST. GEORGE SONESTA ST. GEORGE (Nile View) (Nile View)

2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 $2805 $3005 APR 1-APR 30 2865 3065 MAY 1-MAY 31 2785 2915 JUN 1-JUN 15 3085 3215 JUN 16-JUL 15 3255 3385 JUL16-JUL 31 3445 3585 AUG 1-AUG 31 3075 3225 SEP 1-SEP 30 2775 2915 OCT 1-OCT 31 2945 3155 NOV 1-DEC 11 2885 3095 DEC 12-DEC 24 3415 3625 DEC 25-DEC 31 2885 3095 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 2885 3095 SINGLE SUPPL 630-670 675-765 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $360.00 will apply to one passenger traveling alone in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security Fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

Holiday supplement of $390 per person on twin occupancy and $555 single occupancy, applies for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4.

Optional guided tour to Abu Simbel $295 per person. For one person additional $115.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31: $750 per person, APR 1MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person, JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person, JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person, AUG 1-31: $850 per person.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

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13 Days from $3295* Including Airfare Cairo, Memphis, 7-Day Nile Cruise, Luxor, Dendarah, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Ancient Egyptian papyrus

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SUN: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2, MON: CAIRO Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, TUE: CAIRO After breakfast depart for your full day tour. Visit the Great Pyramid built 4500 years ago, and sneak a peek at the inner burial chambers. Explore the pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren and beware the mighty Sphinx protector of the Pharaohs. After lunch drive to Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, where you will discover Sakkara, the necropolis of this city and site of Djoser’s step Pyramid. (B,L) DAY 4, WED: CAIRO / LUXOR / NILE CRUISE After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your cruise ship. Enjoy a relaxing sail along the Nile.

(B,L,D) DAY 5, THU: NILE CRUISE Visit Dendarah from Kena and enjoy the TempleComplex dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Afternoon sail to Luxor for overnight.

(B,L,D) DAY 6, FRI: NILE CRUISE Proceed to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, visiting the Tombs of the Great Pharaohs. You will then continue to the Valley of the Queens to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, visiting the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your cruise for lunch.

Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D) DAY 7, SAT: NILE CRUISE Visit Karnak Temple-Complex built by generations of Pharaohs over a 2000 year period. Continue to the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the exquisite Temple of Luxor with its grand colonnades, guarded by the enormous statues of Ramses II. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, SUN: NILE CRUISE Travel by horse-drawn carriages to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Kom Ombo, a hill tower overlooking the banks of the Nile for overnight, and visit the Greco Roman Temple of Kom Ombo. (B,L,D) DAY 9, MON: NILE CRUISE Sail to Aswan, Egypt’s southern-most city. After lunch sail by felucca, passing the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Visit Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarries and unfinished Obelisk. (B,L,D) DAY 10, TUE: NILE CRUISE / ASWAN Disembark your cruise in Aswan after breakfast. You will be transferred to your hotel for check in and overnight. (B) DAY 11, WED: ABU SIMBEL / CAIRO After breakfast fly to Abu Simbel. Visit the colossal Temple of Abu Simbel carved from solid rock in 1235 B.C by the great pharaoh Ramses II. Beside it stands the Temple of Athor, honoring the Pharaoh’s wife, Nefertari. Fly to Cairo via Aswan. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) DAY 12, THU: CAIRO After breakfast begin a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, containing the largest collection from the Pharaonic period. Afternoon tour of the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s Coptic Church and the century-old Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by a visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar. (B,L) DAY 13, FRI: CAIRO / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • •

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge All flights within Egypt 4-night hotel accommodations in Cairo 1-night hotel accommodations in Aswan Breakfast daily in Cairo and Aswan 2 full days of sightseeing tour in Cairo, including all entrance fees and lunch. Included Sites: The Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaars.

The service of an English-speaking guide during the tour 6-night deluxe Nile cruise with all meals included Sightseeing in Aswan, Luxor and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary Abu Simbel tour including airfare All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Nile Voyager departs on Select Sundays with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

CAIRO: CAIRO MARRIOTT & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO ASWAN: ELEPHANTINE ISLAND RESORT NILE CRUISE: MOON GODDESS 2009 DEPARTURE - CRUISE SAILINGS FROM LUXOR: JAN 18 3615 FEB 15 3615 MAR 15 3615 APR 12 3675 MAY 10 3295 JUN 7 3595 JUL 5 3765 AUG 2 3545 AUG 30 3405 SEP 27 3805 OCT 25 3805 NOV 22 3735 DEC 20 4875 2009 DEPARTURE - CRUISE SAILINGS FROM ASWAN: JAN 4 $3615 FEB 1 3615 MAR 1,29 3615 APR 26 3675 MAY 24 3295 JUN 21 3765 JUL 19 3905 AUG 16 3545 SEP 13 3295 OCT 11 3805 NOV 8 3735 DEC 6 3735 SINGLE SUPPL 865-1275 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $379.00 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

A supplement of $430 per person twin occupancy and $645 per person single occupancy will apply for substituting the Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise ship with the Oberoi Philae.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31, ‘09 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31, ‘10: $750 per person APR 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person AUG 1-31: $850 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

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Nile Explorer 12 Days from $2745* Including Airfare

Cairo, 5-Day Lake Nasser Cruise, Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua, Amada, Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel, 4-Day Nile Cruise, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor

View on the Kom Ombo by night along the Nile River

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI: USA: Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2, SAT: CAIRO: Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, SUN: CAIRO After breakfast begin a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, containing the largest collection from the pharaonic period. Continue your visit to the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s Coptic Church and the century-old Ben Ezra Synagogue. Drive to the notorious alleys of the bazaar of Khan El Khalili before returning to your hotel. (B) DAY 4, MON: CAIRO / ASWAN / LAKE NASSER CRUISE Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan transfer to your Lake Nasser cruise ship. (B,L,D) DAY 5, TUE: LAKE NASSER CRUISE Visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco Roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis. (B,L,D)

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DAY 6, WED: LAKE NASSER CRUISE Sail to Wadi El Seboua and visit the Temple which is dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Hernakis. In the afternoon sail to Amada to visit the Temple built during the reign of Thotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thotmosis IV. (B,L,D) DAY 7, THU: LAKE NASSER CRUISE Sail to Kasr Ibrim. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the Medieval era the summit of the Hill was dominated by a cathedral of which one can still admire some Roman arches. Continue to Abu Simbel to visit the Colossal Temple of Abu Simbel carved from solid rock in 1235 B.C by the great pharaoh Ramses II. Beside it stands the Temple of Athor, honoring the pharaoh’s wife Nefertiti. An optional Sound & Light performance is available. (B,L,D) DAY 8, FRI: ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN / NILE CRUISE Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, transfer to your Nile Cruise. After lunch visit the High Dam, masterpiece of modern engineering built to end the disastrous Nile floods. Continue to the temple of Philae and unfinished Obelisk. (B,L,D)

DAY 9, SAT: NILE CRUISE After breakfast sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic temple built for two gods, Sobek and Haroeies. Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D) Temple of Philae

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge All flights within Egypt 3-night hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily 1 full day of sightseeing tour in Cairo, including the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili bazaars and all entrance fees The service of an English speaking guide during the tour 3-night Nile cruise with all meals included 4-night Lake Nasser cruise with all meals included Sightseeing in Aswan, Luxor and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary Abu Simbel tour All transfers as per itinerary, with an English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Nile Explorer departs every Friday with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

Colossi of Memnon in Luxor's Valley of the Kings

DAY 10, SUN: NILE CRUISE Morning visit of the 2000 year old and well preserved Temple of Horus. Sail to Luxor via Esna.

(B,L,D) DAY 11, MON: NILE CRUISE / LUXOR / CAIRO After breakfast visit the most important area of the Nile, the West bank. The Valley of Kings containing the secretive tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs, the Valley of Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut then the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East bank to visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples before returning to Cairo for overnight. (B) DAY 12, TUE: CAIRO You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

Statue of Ramzes II in Karnak Temple, Luxor

CAIRO: INTERCONTINENTAL PYRAMIDS PARK NILE CRUISE: RADAMIS I LAKE NASSER CRUISE: PRINCE ABBAS 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 $2925 APR 1-APR 30 2985 MAY 1-MAY 31 2745 JUN 1-JUN 15 3035 JUN 16-JUL 31 3215 AUG 1-AUG 31 2845 SEP 1-SEP 23 2745 SEP 30-OCT 31 3065 NOV 1-DEC 12 3005 DEC 13-DEC 24 3535 DEC 25-DEC 31 3005 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 3005 SINGLE SUPPL 659-799 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $350 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

Holiday supplement of $365 per person twin occupancy and $550 single occupancy applies for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31, ‘09 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31, ‘10: $750 per person APR 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person AUG 1-31: $850 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Palaces of Egypt 12 Days from $4435* Including Airfare

Cairo, Memphis, 5-Day Luxury Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna

Karnak Temple, Luxor

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2: CAIRO Arrival in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3: CAIRO After breakfast depart for your full day tour. Visit the Great Pyramid, built 4500 years ago, and sneak a peek at the inner burial chambers at its 13 acres base. Explore the pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren and beware the mighty Sphinx protector of the Pharaohs. After lunch drive to Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, where you will discover Sakkara, the necropolis of this city and site of Djoser’s step Pyramid. Tonight, enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light show at the Pyramids. (B,L) DAY 4: CAIRO / ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN Buffet breakfast. Fly to Abu Simbel. Visit the colossal Temple of Abu Simbel carved from solid rock in 1235 B.C by the great pharaoh Ramses II. Beside it stands the Temple of Athor, honoring the pharaoh’s wife, Nefertari. Flight back to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan you will be transferred to your hotel. (B,D) DAY 5: ASWAN / NILE CRUISE Buffet breakfast. After a leisurely morning, a private car and driver wait for your transfer to your deluxe Oberoi Philae Nile cruise ship. Lunch on board. This afternoon, board small feluccas to cruise along the Nile to visit the botanical gardens and Elephantine Island. Evening activities on board with buffet dinner.

(B,L,D)

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DAY 6: NILE CRUISE This morning we tour Aswan’s high Dam, the granite quarries and the temple of Philae. Lunch back on board before setting sail to Kom Ombo as you proceed north toward Luxor. Visit to Kom Ombo.

Continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

DAY 12: CAIRO / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

DAY 7: NILE CRUISE Take an early morning drive by horse drawn carriages to the Temple of Edfu. Return to the cruise ship for your buffet lunch. In the afternoon, view the Esna Temple and continue sailing to Luxor. (B,L,D) DAY 8: NILE CRUISE Today you will proceed to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, visiting the tombs of the Great Pharaohs.

Lunch on board. This afternoon, visit the East bank of the Nile visiting the famous Karnak Temple-Complex.

(B,L,D) DAY 9: NILE CRUISE / LUXOR Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the Old Winter Palace hotel, which is located along the Nile River. Tonight you will attend the breathtaking Sound & Light performance at Karnak Temple. (B,D) DAY 10: LUXOR / CAIRO Buffet breakfast. Morning at leisure. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo. (B)

DAYS 1, 2, 3: Same itinerary.

DAY 11: CAIRO After breakfast begin your full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, home of the world’s greatest collection of antiquities from the pharaonic period.

Lunch will be served at a hotel restaurant. Afternoon tour of the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Old Cairo’s beautiful Coptic Church and the century-old Ben Ezra Synagogue. Drive to the notorious alleys of the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. (B,L)

When the cruise sails from Luxor instead of Aswan, the cruise itinerary will operate as follows:

DAY 4: CAIRO / LUXOR Fly from Cairo to Luxor. Evening Sound & Light performance at Karnak Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

(B,D) DAY 5: LUXOR / NILE CRUISE Embark on the Oberoi Philae Nile cruise and begin your cruise itinerary in reverse. (B,L,D) DAY 6: NILE CRUISE (B,L,D) DAY 7: NILE CRUISE (B,L,D) DAY 8: NILE CRUISE (B,L,D) DAY 9: NILE CRUISE / ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN Disembark your cruise ship and fly to Abu Simbel for sightseeing. Return to Aswan for overnight. (B,D) DAY 10: ASWAN / CAIRO Return to Cairo for overnight. (B) DAYS 11, 12: Same itinerary.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

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Luxury DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Palaces of Egypt departs Tuesdays & Fridays with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

Oberoi Mena House Hotel, Cairo

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • All flights within Egypt • 4-night hotel accommodations in Cairo at the Mena House Palace*, Pyramids view OR at the Four Seasons, deluxe room • 1-night hotel accommodations in Aswan at the Movenpick Elephantine Island Resort, Nile view room • 1- night hotel accommodations in Luxor at the Old Winter Palace, Nile view room • Breakfast daily in Cairo • Breakfast and Dinner in Aswan and in Luxor • 2 full days of sightseeing tour in Cairo, by private car, including all entrance fees and lunch. Included Sites: The Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat, Memphis & Sakkara, Egyptian Museum including the Mummies Room, Old Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue,

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Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaars Sound & Light Show at Pyramids area in Cairo Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor The service of an English speaking guide during the tours 4-night luxury Nile cruise onboard Oberoi Philae, cabins with private balconies, all meals included Abu Simbel tour with private guide Sightseeing in Aswan, Luxor and all shore excursions, as per cruise itinerary All transfers as per itinerary, by private car and English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel and cruise taxes and service charges 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

* Mena House Palace will be closed from May to September for renovations. During this period clients will stay at the Four Seasons Hotel.

The luxurious Oberoi Philae

2009 DEPARTURES: CRUISE SAILINGS FROM LUXOR JAN 9, 27 $4865 FEB 6, 24 4865 MAR 6, 24 4865 APR 3, 21 4925 MAY 1, 19, 29 4435 JUN 16, 26 4905 JUL 14, 24 4905 AUG 11, 21 4545 SEP 8, 18 4435 OCT 6, 16 5115 NOV 3, 13 5055 DEC 1, 11 5055 2009 DEPARTURES: CRUISE SAILINGS FROM ASWAN JAN 13, 23 4865 FEB 10, 20 4865 MAR 10, 20 4865 APR 7, 17 4925 MAY 5, 15 4435 JUN 2, 12 4735 JUN 30 4905 JUL 10, 28 4905 AUG 7 4545 AUG 25 4545 SEP 4, 22 4435 OCT 2, 20, 30 5115 NOV 17, 27 5055 DEC 15 5665 DEC 25 5985 SINGLE SUPPL 1157-1798 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $450 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAR 31, ‘09 & NOV 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-MAR 31, ‘10: $750 per person APR 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-OCT 31: $810 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $1000 per person JUN 16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $1100 per person AUG 1-31: $850 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

Papyrus with elements of Egyptian ancient history

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14 Days from $3895* Includes Airfare 4 Nights Cairo, 5-Day Nile Cruise, 1 Night Amman, 2 Nights Petra, 1 Night Dead Sea

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Cairo.

DAY 2, SUN: CAIRO Arrive in Cairo. A Homeric Tours representative welcomes you to Egypt and transfers you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: CAIRO After breakfast depart for your full day tour. Visit the Great Pyramid, built 4500 years ago by Mycennus and Chepheren, the mighty Sphinx, protector of the Pharaohs, and the Cairo Egyptian Museum with its priceless treasures. Enjoy lunch at the Khan El Khalili restaurant of the Mena House Oberoi hotel overlooking the Pyramids. (B,L) DAY 4, TUE: CAIRO / LUXOR – NILE CRUISE Today you will fly to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. After lunch visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor at the West Bank. (B,L,D) DAY 5, WED: NILE CRUISE This morning visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch. Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D)

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DAY 6, THU: NILE CRUISE In Edfu you will visit the 2000 year old, well preserved Temple of Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo.

After lunch you will visit the Temple of Gods Sobek and Haeroris. Sail to Aswan. (B,L,D) DAY 7, FRI: NILE CRUISE – ASWAN Today visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk. After lunch sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener’s island. (B,L,D) DAY 8, SAT: NILE CRUISE / ASWAN / CAIRO This morning you will be transferred to the airport in Aswan for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is free. (B) DAY 9, SUN: CAIRO / AMMAN Today you will be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Jordan. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Amman. Rest of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 10, MON: AMMAN / JERASH / PETRA Today you will drive north of Amman to Jerash, a beautiful and one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. Enjoy the Roman Army and Chariot Experience show. After lunch in Jerash return to Amman for your Amman city tour. Drive to Petra for overnight. (B,L)

DAY 11, TUE: PETRA / WADI RUM / PETRA This morning visit the amazing, world-famous city of Petra by horse ride. After lunch visit the National Resort of Wadi Rum, the Desert of Art and enjoy the awesome moonlike landscape on a 4x4 Bedouin vehicle. Return to Petra for overnight. (B,L)

Spices from an Egyptian market, Cairo

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Egypt & Jordan

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge All flights within Egypt Roundtrip flights between Cairo and Amman 4-night hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily in Cairo 1 full day of sightseeing tour in Cairo including the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, including lunch 4-night Nile Cruise with all meals included.

Accommodations in outside, air-conditioned cabin.

All meals and shore excursions included.

1-night hotel accommodations in Amman 2-night hotel accommodations in Petra 1-night hotel accommodations in Dead Sea Breakfast daily in Amman, Petra and Dead Sea 3 full days of sightseeing, as per itinerary, including entrance fees and 3 lunches.

The service of an English speaking guide during the tours All transfers as per itinerary with English speaking escort Baggage handling Hotel taxes and service charges Assistance at the airports by Homeric Tours representative 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Egypt & Jordan departs every Saturday with Egypt Air from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

A horse carriage in a gorge, Siq canyon, Petra

Greco-Roman ruins in Jerash

DAY 12, WED: KERAK / MADABA / MT. NEBO / DEAD SEA After breakfast drive to Kerak to visit the 12th century Crusaders Castle, then continue to Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics. After lunch drive to Mt. Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, and enjoy spectacular views of the Holy Land. Continue to Dead Sea. Visit Bethany, the Baptism site of Christ by John the Baptist. (B,L) DAY 13, THU: AMMAN / CAIRO Today you will be met and transferred to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Heliopolis for overnight. (B) DAY 14, FRI: CAI / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

CAIRO: MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS NILE CRUISE: RADAMIS II AMMAN: MARRIOTT PETRA: MARRIOTT DEAD SEA: MARRIOTT CAIRO: MERIDIEN HELIOPOLIS 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 $4165 APR 1-APR 30 4235 MAY 1-MAY 31 3895 JUN 1-JUN 15 4195 JUN 16-JUL 31 4365 AUG 1-AUG 31 4005 SEP 1-SEP 30 3895 OCT 1-OCT 31 4375 NOV 1-DEC 12 4315 DEC 13-DEC 24 4845 DEC 25-DEC 31 4315 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-MAR 31 4315 SINGLE SUPPL 929-1189 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $750 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $140, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

Holiday supplement of $630 per person twin occupancy and $870 single occupancy applies for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4.

DEDUCTIONS FOR NOT TAKING THE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE): JAN 1-MAY 31 & SEP 1-DEC 12 & DEC 25-Mar 31: $400 per person JUN 1-JUN 15: $700 per person JUN16-JUL 31 & DEC 13-DEC 24: $850 per person AUG 1-31: $500 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Kids cruise FREE on Louis Cruises

16 Days from $3615* Includes Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 4-Day Greek Island Cruise, 3 Nights Cairo & 5-Day Nile Cruise

The Sphinx and Pyramids at sunset, Cairo

Temple of Zeus, Athens

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2, SUN: ATHENS Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 4-day cruise. Arrive in Mykonos known for the hundreds of chapels that dot the island and the many sandy beaches. Here you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops and enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the sunset over the blue Aegean Sea. (B,L,D) DAY 4, TUE: KUSADASI / PATMOS Arrive in Kusadasi and take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Arrive in Patmos, the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The optional excursion will take you to the Monastery and Cave. (B,L,D) DAY 5, WED: RHODES Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of the city of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena.

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DAY 6, THU: HERAKLION / SANTORINI Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D) DAY 7, FRI: PIRAEUS / ATHENS Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel.

Day at leisure for shopping or additional sightseeing.

(B) DAY 8, SAT: ATHENS After breakfast at your hotel, board your motor coach for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, and more.

Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 9, SUN: ATHENS / CAIRO Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Santorini

DAY 10, MON: CAIRO After breakfast enjoy your full day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Great Pyramid, the Pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren, the mighty Sphinx, protector of the Pharaohs and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight you will attend the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. (B,L) DAY 11, TUE: CAIRO / LUXOR / NILE CRUISE Today you will fly to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. Visit the valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Dinner on board. (B,L,D)

Temple of Kom Ombo

DAY 12, WED: NILE CRUISE This morning visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch. Sail to Esna. (B,L,D) DAY 13, THU: NILE CRUISE After breakfast sail to Edfu, where you will visit the 2000 year old, well preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo. (B,L,D) DAY 14, FRI: NILE CRUISE This morning visit Kom Ombo Temple and sail to Aswan. After lunch visit the High Dam, the Old Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. (B,L,D) DAY 15, SAT: NILE CRUISE / ASWAN / CAIRO Disembark after breakfast and visit the Botanical Gardens by Felucca. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) DAY 16, SUN: CAIRO / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

The sequence of the Nile cruise itinerary may vary slightly depending on the cruise ship.

Movenpick Radamis II and Sonesta Sun Goddess sail on Tuesdays from Luxor.

Due to closing of Esna Lock in June and December the sightseeing to Luxor will be operated by motor coach.

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens Breakfast daily in Athens 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey including all meals and entertainment.

Inside cabin, two lower beds.

Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis 3 nights hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily in Cairo One full day sightseeing in Cairo including lunch.

Sound & Light show at the Pyramids 5-day/4-night Nile Cruise. Accommodations in outside air-conditioned cabins. All meals and shore excursions included All transfers as per itinerary Hotel taxes and service charges Porterage of one suitcase per person Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at our Athens hotel 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Egypt & Greece departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S. cities are available upon request.

ATHENS: CAIRO: NILE CRUISE:

PARK RAMSES HILTON RAMSES II

INTERCONTINENTAL CONRAD CAIRO SONESTA SUN GODDESS

MAR 7,14,21,28 $3615 $3815 APR 4,11,18 3885 4085 APR 25 3805 4035 MAY 2,9 3865 4115 MAY 16,23,30 4235 4485 JUN 6,13,20,27 4235 4485 JUL 4,11,18,25 4205 4335 AUG 1,8,15,22,29 4015 4145 SEP 5,12,19 3865 4115 SEP 26 4005 4215 OCT 3,10,17 4005 4215 OCT 24 3925 4135 OCT 31, NOV 7 3885 4085 SINGLE RATE: 4809-5399 5109-5899 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

A supplement of $320 will apply to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $190, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin updates available upon request for the Greek Island cruise.

Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26MAR 31: $780, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $930, MAY 15AUG 30: $1160.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Extensions - Egypt

Extension # 3 3 NIGHTS • SHARM EL SHEIKH (Red Sea Resort) TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

Airfare Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Sharm El Sheikh Breakfast daily Arrival and departure transfers Hotel taxes and service charges

DATES & PRICES HOTELS

St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai

Extension # 1 1 NIGHT • ST. CATHERINE MONASTERY TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Airfare Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo including fuel surcharge • 1-night hotel accommodation in St. Catherine • Breakfast and dinner • Tour of the Monastery of St. Catherine* • Escorted round trip transfers from Sharm El Sheikh • Hotel taxes and service charges

JAN ‘09-APR ‘09 MAY ‘09-SEP ‘09 OCT ‘09-MAR ‘10 SINGLE SUPPL

MARRIOTT BEACH (Mountain Side) (Sea Front) $575 $635 575 635 595 665 165 215

SHERATON SHARM $605 605 625 185

FOUR SEASONS RESORT (Superior Room) $1035 1105 1085 405-505

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $20 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Holiday supplement of $199 per person twin occupancy and $299 single occupancy applies for stays between Dec 24-Jan 04.

Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $85 in addition to the single supplement.

Supplement of $90 per person will apply if transatlantic flights are not operated by Egypt Air.

DATES & PRICES HOTELS: JAN ‘09-MAR ‘10 SINGLE SUPPL

NEW MORGAN LAND or DANIELLA $585 92

WADI EL RAHA VILLAGE $625 110

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $20 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $190 in addition to the single supplement.

Holiday supplement of $115 per person applies for stays between Dec 24-Jan 4.

Add to the above tour prices $90 per person for round trip flights between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh if transatlantic flights are not issued by Homeric Tours. *The Monastery is closed every Friday and Sunday and on certain Holidays.

Extension # 4 3 NIGHTS • HURGHADA (Red Sea Resort)

Extension # 2 2 NIGHTS • ALEXANDRIA

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

2-night hotel accommodations in Alexandria Breakfast daily 1 full day classical sightseeing of Alexandria Round trip transfers by private car from Cairo Hotel taxes and service charges

JAN 1’ 09-APR ’09 MAY ’09-SEP ’09 OCT ’09-MAR ’10 SINGLE SUPPL

SHERATON MONTAZAH $515 685 535 119-159

FOUR SEASONS (Sea View Room) $675 895 715 286-325

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $185 in addition to the single supplement.

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Airfare Cairo / Hurghada / Cairo including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Harghada Breakfast daily Arrival and departure transfers Hotel taxes and service charges

DATES & PRICES HOTELS

DATES & PRICES HOTEL

Coral colony in the Red Sea

MOVENPICK EL GOUNA/ HURGHADA MARRIOTT/ OBEROI SAHL HASHEESH HILTON PLAZA INTERCONTINENTAL HURGHADA (Deluxe Suites) JAN ’09-SEP ‘09 $545 $565 $1055 OCT ’09-MAR ’10 565 595 1115 SINGLE SUPPL 165 195 489-819 Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $20 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Holiday supplement of $220 per person twin occupancy and $415 single occupancy, applies for stays between Dec 24-Jan 4.

Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $85 in addition to the single supplement.

Supplement of $92 per person will apply if transatlantic flights are not operated by Egypt Air.

All extensions are based on Egypt Air as a transatlantic carrier. When any oher airline is used, air supplements will apply.

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Extensions - Jordan Extend your stay to include a visit to Jordan

Petra

Extension # 5 - Jordan 4 NIGHTS • AMMAN & PETRA

Extension # 6 - Jordan 5 NIGHTS • AMMAN & PETRA

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

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Airfare Cairo / Amman / Cairo including fuel surcharge 1-night hotel accommodations in Amman 2-night hotel accommodation in Petra 1-night accommodation in Cairo with breakfast Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel in Amman and Petra Sightseeing tour of the Baptism Site, Madaba and Mount Nebo Sightseeing tour of Petra Sightseeing tour of Wadi Rum Desert All transfers, Hotel taxes and service charges Porterage of one suitcase per person

DATES & PRICES AMMAN: PETRA: CAIRO: 2009 DEPARTURES JAN 11-FEB 12 FEB 13-JUN 12 JUN 13-SEP 10 SEP 11-DEC 31 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 1-FEB 12 FEB 13-MAR 31 SINGLE SUPPL

FANAR PALACE/ DAYS INN PANORAMA LE MERIDIEN HELIOPOLIS

FOUR SEASONS MARRIOTT (Deluxe Room) MARRIOTT MOVENPICK INTERCONTINENTAL HELIOPOLIS

$1165 1185 1165 1185

$1375 1465 1375 1465

$1565 1635 1565 1635

1205 1225 369-429

1465 1525 489-589

1635 1705 669-729

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement of $389 applies to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $120 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENTS: Marriott hotels, add $125 per person for New Year’s Eve. Movenpick hotel, add $105 per person for Christmas’ Eve and $215 per person for New Year’s Eve. Optional private sightseeing tour of the city of Amman is available at $180 per person, minimum 2 persons.

Airfare Cairo/Amman/Cairo including fuel surcharge 1-night hotel accommodations in Amman 1-night hotel accommodations in Dead Sea 2-night hotel accommodations in Petra 1-night accommodation in Cairo with breakfast Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotels in Amman, Dead Sea & Petra Sightseeing tour of the Baptism Site, Madaba and Mount Nebo Sightseeing tour of Petra Horse ride in Petra All transfers, Hotel taxes and service charges Porterage of one suitcase per person

DATES & PRICES AMMAN: PETRA: CAIRO: 2009 DEPARTURES JAN 11-FEB 12 FEB 13-JUN 12 JUN 13-SEP 10 SEP 11-DEC 31 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 1-JAN 10 JAN 11-FEB 12 FEB 13-MAR 31 SINGLE SUPPL

FANAR PALACE/ DAYS INN PANORAMA LE MERIDIEN HELIOPOLIS

FOUR SEASONS MARRIOTT (Deluxe Room) MARRIOTT MOVENPICK INTERCONTINENTAL HELIOPOLIS

$1335 1395 1335 1395

$1605 1755 1605 1755

$1815 1975 1815 1975

1395 1395 1455 239-319

1755 1675 1825 669-779

1975 1895 2055 565-775

Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement of $480 applies to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $120 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENTS: Marriott hotels, add $125 per person for New Year’s Eve dinner.

Movenpick hotel, add $105 per person for Christmas’ Eve and $215 per person for New Year’s Eve. Optional private sightseeing tour of the city of Amman is available at $180 per person, minimum 2 persons.

All extensions are based on Egypt Air as a transatlantic carrier. When any oher airline is used, air supplements will apply.

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HOTELS IN EGYPT CAIRO

CAIRO

SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL

INTERCONTINENTAL PYRAMIDS PARK

All 840 rooms and suites are air-conditioned and have balconies overlooking the city of the panoramic Nile.

Choices of many cuisine at the five restaurants.

Entertainment: cocktail lounge, bar, casino, nightclub.

For the sports-minded, the hotel offers gymnasium, sauna, massage, fitness programs.

Located close to the region’s most amazing sights. You can reach the Great Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and the Zoo at Giza in minutes. A little farther but also worthwhile is Khan el-Khalili, Egypt’s oldest market (bazaar). The hotel’s Wellness Club features gym, aerobics studio, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and jet showers. Swedish and Reflexology massages and other treatments are also offered.

CAIRO

LUXOR SOFITEL OLD WINTER PALACE

CONRAD INTERNATIONAL

The magnificent hotel is located on the banks of the Nile in the heart of a tropical garden close to the Temple of Luxor and a 15 min drive to the airport. Each room is different, with high ceilings, beautiful fixtures and all the modern amenities and comforts. Along the hall, one will see boxed exhibitions of old clothing and other turn of the century artifacts.

The 24-story Conrad International Hotel soars impressively above the Nile, affording spectacular views of the river from all of its 617 guest rooms and suites. No comfort is spared when it comes to inroom amenities. Dining and entertainment options abound. Casino.

LUXOR

CAIRO

SONESTA ST. GEORGE

MARRIOTT

Five-star grandeur on the banks of the Nile. The 224 room Sonesta St. George Hotel redefines magnificence in contemporary style. All rooms and suites feature AC, TV, radio, hair dryer, safety deposit box, minibar.

Hotel accommodations include swimming pool, eight restaurants, two bars, sports and fitness center and shopping arcade.

The location just couldn’t be better – a tranquil setting amid beautiful lush gardens on an island on the Nile. With dramatically modern twin towers flanking a former royal palace, the hotel offers a magical blend of traditional elegance and contemporary facilites.

ASWAN

CAIRO

MOVENPICK ELEPHANTINE ISLAND

LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS

Consisting of 224 rooms, villas and duplex suites, situated on Elephantine Island, a quick ferry ride from the city of Aswan. The temples on Philae Island, at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Kalabasha are easily accessible by car or bus. This sought-after retreat boasts its famous health spa, swimming pool, tennis court, 2 restaurants, bar and night club. All rooms are airconditioned and lead out to their own private balcony.

Conveniently located, only twenty minutes from Cairo’s city center, with unparalleled views of the majestic Pyramids of Giza. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens, providing a respite of greenery amidst golden sands. Choices of restaurants and cuisines, a Royal Club floor, a magnificent swimming pool and spa amenities.

CRUISE SHIPS ON THE NILE MOVENPICK ROYAL LOTUS This deluxe ship has five decks and 62 large guest cabins. Cruising the Nile on Royal Lotus you will experience comfort, elegance and impeccable service.

MOVENPICK RADAMIS II Deluxe vessel with 70 deluxe cabins plus 6 suites all offering panoramic views of the Nile. Enjoy dining and recreation on board while you will have the pleasure of indulging yourself in ancient Egypt.

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St. George I

Sun Goddess

Moon Goddess

SONESTA NILE CRUISES Sonesta St. George I is the newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet with 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites. Noted as one of the most elegant ships, St. George I offers a full-service spa and fitness center.

Sonesta Sun Goddess is an elegant Nile sruise ship featuring cabins with broad panoramic views and all modern conveniences. Deluxe amenities on this ship are delivered with uncompromising personal service.

A variety of special services and facilities are available on the Sonesta Moon Goddess, known as one of the best Nile cruise ships.

Jordan Deserts of stone that annihilate the sense of distance and canyons that plunge down into bottomless abysses; immaculate structures decorated with arabesques and crusaders' castles; ghost towns perched on inaccessible rocks, and rugged mountains where ancient Bible stories become a reality.

Jordan is one of the oldest countries in the world; a land where geology and history of mankind have left important, and in some respects still mysterious traces. Petra, the “rose-red city half as old as time� is already world-famous, but around Petra there is a whole country waiting to be discovered; from the ruins of Roman Decapolis to the blue waters of Aqaba, the last outpost of the country before the coral reefs of the Red Sea; from the unreal depression of the Dead Sea to the surreal rocks of Wadi Rum, where the saga of Lawrence of Arabia unfolded. Come with us and discover the ancient and modern Jordan.

Jordan is ready to welcome you and we are ready to proudly guide you through its incredible past and its amazing present.

Above photo: The Treasury, Petra

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Jordanian Wonders

8 Days from $2375* Including Airfare 4 Nights Amman, 2 Nights Petra OR 3 Nights Amman, 2 Nights Petra, 1 Night Wadi Rum TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 4-night hotel accommodations in Amman OR 3 nights Amman and 1 night Wadi Rum • 2-night hotel accommodations in Petra • Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotels • Sightseeing tours visiting the city of Amman, Bethany, Dead Sea, Jerash, Um Qeis, Ajloun, Madaba, Mt.Nebo, Kerak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, by air-conditioned vehicle • All tours as per itinerary with an English speaking guide and entrance fees • Horse ride in Petra • 4 X 4 ride in Wadi Rum • Welcome drink at the hotels • Bottled water per person during the tours • All transfers and baggage handling • 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Jordanian Wonders departs every Saturday & Sunday with Royal Jordanian from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

AMMAN:

Wadi Rum, Jordan

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Amman.

DAY 2, AMMAN Arrival in Amman. A Homeric tours representative will meet you and assist in your transfer to your hotel. (D) DAY 3, AMMAN / BETHANY / DEAD SEA/AMMAN After breakfast begin your visit of the ancient and modern city of Amman, originally built on seven hills. Discover the Citadel situated on one of the highest hills and have a splendid view of the old city; Temple of Hercules, Omayyad Palace, Byzantine Church and the Archaeological Museum. Drive to Bethany, the baptism site of Jesus Christ and continue to Dead Sea before returning to the hotel in Amman. (B,D) DAY 4, AMMAN / JERASH / UM QAIS/ AJLOUN / AMMAN After breakfast, drive north of Amman to Jerash, a beautiful and one of the best preserved GrecoRoman cities in the world. Continue to Um Qais, to visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and drive to Ajloun to visit the 12th century castle, a very important Arab castle in the battle against the Crusaders. (B,D) 46

DAY 5, MT NEBO / MADABA / KERAK / PETRA After breakfast drive to Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, with its spectacular view of the Holy Land. Visit Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics and continue to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle dating back to the 12th century AD. Proceed to the ancient city of Petra. (B,D) DAY 6, PETRA After breakfast visit the fascinating city of Petra, “The Rose City”, which was built by the Nabateans 2000 years ago, who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury from the desert rock’s sandstone in its natural hues of rose and gold. (B,D) DAY 7, PETRA / WADI RUM / AMMAN After breakfast drive to the Natural Resort of Wadi Rum desert, also known as “The Valley of the Moon” for its awesome moonlike landscape.

Bedouin 4 X 4 vehicles will be ready at the Camp to start a 2 hour drive in the desert.

Return to Amman for overnight OR you may choose to spend the night at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. (B,D) DAY 8, AMMAN / USA After breakfast transfer to Amman Airport for your return flight home. (B)

FANAR PALACE/ DAYS INN PANORAMA JABAL RUM CAMP

MARRIOTT FOUR SEASONS PETRA: MARRIOTT MOVENPICK WADI RUM: JABAL RUM CAMP JABAL RUM CAMP 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 11-FEB 7 $2375 $2765 $3375 FEB 8-APR 30 2385 2885 3455 MAY 1-31 2835 3325 3895 JUN 1-12 3025 3525 4085 JUN 13-JUL 31 3005 3405 4005 AUG 1-31 2815 3215 3815 SEP 1-5 2385 2765 3375 SEP 6-OCT 24 2435 2935 3505 OCT 25-DEC 13 2575 3135 3765 DEC 14-24 2975 3525 4155 DEC 25-31 2575 3135 3765 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-9 2575 3135 3765 JAN 10-FEB 6 2565 2995 3675 FEB 7-MAR 31 2575 3135 3765 SINGLE SUPPL 275-345 595-765 975-1175 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement of $635 applies to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENTS: Marriott Hotels: Add $125 per person for New Year’s Eve dinner.

Movenpick Hotel: Add $105 per person for Christmas’ Eve and $215 per person for New Year’s Eve. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN 11-APR 30, SEP 1-DEC 13 & DEC 25-MAR 31’10: $980 per person MAY 1-31, AUG 1-31 & DEC 14 -24: $1380 per person JUN 1-JUL 31: $1530 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Jordanian Delight 9 Days from $2465* Including Airfare 3 Nights Amman, 2 Nights Dead Sea, 2 Nights Petra

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Amman 2-night hotel accommodations in Dead Sea 2-night hotel accommodations in Petra Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotels Sightseeing tours visiting the city of Amman, Jerash, Um Qeis, Ajloun, Madaba, Mt.Nebo, Kerak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea, by air-conditioned vehicle Horse ride in Petra All tours as per itinerary with an English speaking guide and entrance fees 4 X 4 ride in Wadi Rum Welcome drink at the hotels Bottled water per person during the tours Hotel taxes and service charges All transfers and baggage handling 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Jordanian Delight departs Saturdays with Royal Jordanian from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Salt crystals on the rocks of the Dead Sea

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Amman.

DAY 2, SUN: AMMAN Arrival in Amman. A Homeric tours representative will meet you and assist in your transfer to the hotel. (D) DAY 3, MON: AMMAN After breakfast begin your visit of the ancient and modern city of Amman, originally built on seven hills. Discover the Citadel situated on one of the highest hills and have a splendid view of the old city; Temple of Hercules, Omayyad Palace, Byzantine Church and the Archaeological Museum. (B,D) DAY 4, TUE: AMMAN / JERASH / UM QAIS / AJLOUN / DEAD SEA After breakfast, drive north of Amman to Jerash, a beautiful and one of the best preserved GrecoRoman city in the world. Continue to Um Qais, to visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and on to Ajloun to visit the 12th century castle, a very important Arab castle in the battle against the Crusaders. Drive to Dead Sea for dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 5, WED: DEAD SEA Day at leisure to indulge yourself at a SPA center, or to float in the Dead Sea, which is the highlight of every visitor’s trip to Jordan. (B,D)

DAY 6, THU: MT NEBO / MADABA / KERAK / PETRA After breakfast visit Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, with its spectacular view of the Holy Land, continue to Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics. Drive to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle dating back to the 12th century AD and proceed to the ancient city of Petra for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 7, FRI: PETRA After breakfast visit the fascinating city of Petra, “The Rose City”, which was built by the Nabateans 2000 years ago, who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury from the desert rock’s sandstone in its natural hues of rose and gold. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 8, SAT: PETRA / WADI RUM / AQABA / AMMAN After breakfast drive to the Natural Resort of Wadi Rum desert, also known as “The Valley of the Moon” for its awesome moonlike landscape.

Bedouin 4 X 4 vehicles will be ready at the Camp to start a 2 hour drive in the desert. Then drive to Aqaba, Jordan’s Red Sea resort city for a free afternoon. Later head back to Amman for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 9, SUN: AMMAN / USA After breakfast transfer to Amman Airport for the return flight home. (B)

AMMAN:

FANAR PALACE/ DAYS INN

DEAD SEA:

DEAD SEA SPA MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

MARRIOTT

FOUR SEASONS KEMPINSKI

PETRA: PANORAMA MARRIOTT MOVENPICK 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 10-FEB 7 $2465 $2925 $3385 FEB 8-APR 30 2515 3115 3565 MAY 1-31 2955 3555 4005 JUN 1- 12 3145 3745 4195 JUN 13-JUL 31 3105 3555 4025 AUG 1-31 2915 3365 3835 SEP 1-5 2465 2925 3385 SEP 6-OCT 24 2565 3165 3615 OCT 25-DEC 13 2715 3385 3885 DEC 14-24 3105 3775 4275 DEC 25-31 2715 3385 3885 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-10 2715 3385 3885 JAN 11-FEB 6 2615 3125 3645 FEB 7-MAR 31 2665 3335 3835 SINGLE SUPPL 339-399 699-959 1005-1245 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement of $635 applies to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENTS: Marriott Hotels: Add $125 per person for New Year’s Eve dinner.

Movenpick Hotel: Add $105 per person for Christmas Eve and $215 per person for New Year’s Eve. Kempinski Hotel: Add $26 per person, per night for stays between March 20-31 and April 9-May 10. Three (3) night minimum stay is required between December 28-January 2 and mandatory New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Prices on request.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN 11-APR 30 & SEP 1-DEC 13 & DEC 25-MAR 31’10: $980 per person MAY 1-31, AUG 1-31 & DEC 14-24: $1380 per person JUN 1-JUL 31: $1530 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

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11 Days from $2815* Including Airfare 3 Nights Amman, 2 Nights Petra, 1 Night Wadi Rum, 1 Night Aqaba, 2 Nights Dead Sea TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge.

3-night hotel accommodations in Amman 2-night hotel accommodations in Petra 1-night camp accommodation in Wadi Rum 1-night hotel accommodation in Aqaba 2-night hotel accommodations in Dead Sea Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotels Sightseeing tours visiting the city of Amman, Jerash, Um Qeis, Ajloun, Madaba, Mt.Nebo, Kerak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Mamaluk Fork, by air-conditioned vehicle All tours as per itinerary with an English speaking guide and entrance fees Horse ride in Petra 4 X 4 ride in Wadi Rum Welcome drink at the hotels Bottled water per person during the tours All transfers and baggage handling 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES Aqaba

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Amman.

DAY 2, SUN: AMMAN Upon arrival in Amman, a Homeric Tours representative will meet you and assist in your transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (D) DAY 3, MON: AMMAN After breakfast begin your tour. Visit the ancient and modern city of Amman, originally built on seven hills, discover the Citadel situated on one of the highest hills and have a splendid view of the old city. Continue your visit to Temple of Hercules, Omayyad Palace, Byzantine Church and the Archaeological Museum. (B,D) DAY 4, TUE: AMMAN / JERASH / UM QAIS / AJLOUN / AMMAN After breakfast, drive north of Amman to Jerash, a beautiful and one of the best preserved GrecoRoman city in the world. Continue to Um Qais, to visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and on to Ajloun to visit the 12th century castle, a very important Arab castle in the battle against the Crusaders. (B,D) DAY 5, WED: MADABA / MT NEBO / KERAK / PETRA After breakfast depart south to visit Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine mosaics.

Continue to Mount Nebo, the alleged burial site of Moses, with its spectacular view of the Holy Land. Continue to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle dating back to the 12th century AD. Proceed to the ancient city of Petra for dinner and overnight. (B,D) 48

Prices include fuel surcharges

Discovery of Jordan departs every Saturday with Royal Jordanian from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York.

DAY 6, THU: PETRA After breakfast visit the fascinating city of Petra, “The Rose City”, which was built by the Nabateans 2000 years ago, who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury from the desert rock’s sandstone in its natural hues of rose and gold. (B,D) DAY 7, FRI: PETRA / WADI RUM After breakfast drive to the Natural Resort of Wadi Rum desert, also known as “The Valley of the Moon” for its awesome moonlike landscape.

Upon arrival you will be driven by Bedouin 4X4 to the great mountain of Al Khazali where you can discover clues of ancient civilizations existed in many of these carved inscriptions. Overnight at a Camp in Wadi Rum. (B,D) DAY 8, SAT: WADI RUM / AQABA After breakfast drive to Aqaba in the Red Sea to visit the city with the old castles and to discover the well-preserved coral reef under the water of the Gulf of Aqaba. (B,D) DAY 9, SUN: AQABA / DEAD SEA After breakfast drive to Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth, to visit Bethany, the Baptism site of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist, one of the most recent significant archaeological and religious discoveries. (B,D) DAY 10, MON: DEAD SEA Day at leisure to indulge yourself at a SPA center, or to float in the Dead Sea, which is the highlight of every visitor’s trip to Jordan. (B,D) DAY 11, TUE: DEAD SEA / AMMAN / USA After breakfast transfer to Amman Airport for your return flight home. (B)

AMMAN:

FANAR PALACE/ DAYS INN MARRIOTT FOUR SEASONS PETRA: PANORAMA MARRIOTT MOVENPICK RESORT WADI RUM: JABAL RUM CAMP JABAL RUM CAMP JABAL RUM CAMP AQABA: DAYS INN MOVENPICK RESORT KEMPINSKI DEAD SEA: DEAD SEA SPA JORDAN VALLEY MARRIOTT KEMPINSKI 2009 DEPARTURES: JAN 10-FEB 7 $2815 $3365 $3845 FEB 8-APR 30 2875 3575 4055 MAY 1-31 3325 4025 4505 JUN 1-12 3515 4215 4695 JUN 13-JUL 31 3455 4005 4475 AUG 1-31 3255 3815 4285 SEP 1-5 2815 3365 3845 SEP 6-OCT 24 2925 3625 4115 OCT 25-DEC 13 3125 3895 4435 DEC 14-24 3515 4295 4835 DEC 25-31 3125 3895 4435 2010 DEPARTURES: JAN 1-9 3125 3895 4435 JAN 10-FEB 6 3055 3665 4195 FEB 7-MAR 31 3125 3895 4435 SINGLE SUPPL 499-585 799-1099 1115-1389

*Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement of $840 applies to one passenger traveling alone, in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees of up to $100, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Business class upgrades are available upon request.

HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENTS: Marriott Hotels: Add $125 per person for New Year’s Eve dinner.

Movenpick Hotel: Add $105 per person for Christmas Eve and $215 per person for New Year’s Eve. Kempinski Hotel: Add $26 per person, per night for stays between March 20-31 and April 9-May 10. Three (3) night minimum stay is required between December 28-January 2 and mandatory New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Prices on request.

WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: JAN 11-APR 30 & SEP 1-DEC 13 & DEC 25-MAR 31’10: $980 per person MAY 1-31, AUG 01-31 & DEC 14-24: $1380 per person JUN 1-JUL 31: $1530 per person AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com

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Extensions - Israel & Egypt Extend your stay to include a visit to Israel and Egypt Extension # 1 - Israel 3 NIGHTS • THE HOLYLAND

Extension # 2 - Israel 5 NIGHTS • ISRAEL & THE HOLYLAND

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

• • • • •

Airfare Amman / Tel Aviv / Amman including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Jerusalem Breakfast daily at the hotel 1 full day sightseeing tour by motor coach of Old and New Jerusalem 1 full day sightseeing tour by motor coach to Massada and Dead Sea* OR Nazareth / Tiberias OR Caesarea, Acre and Rosh Hanikra.

• Transfers, hotel taxes and service charges • Porterage of one suitcase per person

* The tour to Massada and Dead Sea can be interchanged, depending on the day, with the tour to Nazareth / Tiberias or with the tour to Caesarea, Acre and Rosh Hanikra.

DATES & PRICES JERUSALEM: HARMONY MORIAH CLASSIC DAN PANORAMA 2009 DEPARTURES JAN 4-APR 7 $1025 $1075 $1155 APR 8-18 1195 1285 1365 APR 19-27 1025 1115 1155 APR 28-MAY 2 1105 1235 1155 MAY 3-AUG 31 1025 1115 1155 SEP 1-30 1025 1075 1155 OCT 1-NOV 30 1025 1115 1155 DEC 1-31 1015 1075 1115 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 1-FEB 28 1015 1075 1115 SINGLE SUPPL 265-459 285-309 298-378 Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $210 in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $60 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Above tours may not operate on certain days and may be substituted with other tours.

Holiday Supplements, prices per person: Harmony Hotel: May 28-31 & Dec 20-Jan 3: $90, Oct 1-11: $175 Moriah Classic: May 28-31 & Oct 1-11: $115, Dec 20-Jan 3: $155 Dan Panorama: Oct 1-11: $275, Dec 20-Jan 3: $45 Additional nights in Jerusalem are available upon request.

* The tour to Masada and Dead Sea can be interchanged, depending on the day, with the tour to Nazareth / Tiberias.

DATES & PRICES JERUSALEM:

MORIAH CLASSIC/ HARMONY METROPOLITAN

DAN PANORAMA

TEL AVIV: DAN PANORAMA 2009 DEPARTURES JAN 3-FEB 28 $1345 $1455 MAR 1-31 1365 1545 APR 1-MAY 31 1405 1545 JUN 1-AUG 31 1405 1585 SEP 1-30 1365 1545 OCT 1-NOV 30 1405 1545 DEC 1-31 1365 1455 2010 DEPARTURES JAN 1-FEB 28 1365 1455 SINGLE SUPPL 379-409 569-695 Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $340 in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $60 in local airport taxes and fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Above tours may not operate on certain days and may be substituted with other tours.

Holiday Supplements, prices per person: Harmony Hotel: Apr 8-18, Apr 28-May 2, May 28-31 & Oct 1-11: $170, Dec 20-Jan 3: $59 Moriah Classic: Apr 8-18, Apr 28-May 2, May 28-31 & Oct 1-11: $170.00, Dec 20-Jan 3: $207 Dan Panorama: Apr 7-17 & Oct 1-11: $155.00, Dec 20-Jan 3: $89 Due to flight frequency between Amman and Tel Aviv, passengers booked on Jordanian Wonders must depart from USA on Sunday.

CAIRO:

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

• • • • •

Airfare Amman / Tel Aviv / Amman including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Jerusalem 2-night hotel accommodations in Tel Aviv Breakfast daily at the hotels 1 full day of sightseeing tour of the New and Old City of Jerusalem 1 full day of sightseeing tour of Massada and Dead Sea* 1 full day of sightseeing tour of Ceasarea, Acre and Rosh Hanikra Transfers, hotel taxes and service charges Porterage of one suitcase per person

DATES & PRICES

Extension # 3 - Egypt 4 NIGHTS • CAIRO • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

Airfare Amman/ Cairo / Amman including fuel surcharge 3-night hotel accommodations in Cairo Breakfast daily in Cairo 1-night hotel accommodation in Amman with breakfast 1 full day of sightseeing tour in Cairo, including the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids and Sphinx, included all entrance fees and lunch The service of an English-speaking guide during the tour Transfers hotel taxes and service charges Baggage handling 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

INTERCONTINENTAL PYRAMIDS PARK

CAIRO MARRIOTT & OMAR KHAYYAM CASINO/ CONRAD CAIRO/ FOUR SEASONS SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL MARRIOTT FOUR SEASONS

AMMAN: MARRIOTT 2009 DEPARTURES JAN-APR $1045 $1145 $1995 MAY-SEP 995 1105 1915 OCT-DEC 1115 1195 2025 2010 DEPARTURES JAN-MAR 1115 1195 2025 SINGLE SUPPL 529-575 599-625 1269-1289 Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy. Minimum 2 passengers are required for this tour. Supplement for one passenger traveling alone $180 in addition to the single supplement.

Air-inclusive prices do not include local airport taxes and fee up to $70 and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Additional nights in Cairo are available upon request.

Holiday supplements for stays in Egypt between Dec 24-Jan 4: All hotels excluding Four Seasons: $125 per person on twin occupancy and $205 single occupancy.

Four Seasons: $250 per person on twin occupancy and $380 single occupancy.

Marriott hotel in Amman: $125 per person for New Year’s Eve dinner.

All extensions are based on Royal Jordanian Airlines as a transatlantic carrier. When any oher airline is used, air supplements will apply.

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Morocco Morocco is a dream vacation offering an abundance of sights, sounds and delights – from cosmopolitan Casablanca to exotic Ouarzazate, from the coastal city of Agadir to Atlas mountains gorges, from famous Kasbahs to the sand dunes of the Sahara desert and enchanting cities like Fez and Marrakech, you will marvel at the diversity and beauty of this exciting country.

Following you will find Homeric Tours’ popular escorted packages and independent stays covering the best Morocco has to offer.

Above photo: Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech

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Imperial Cities

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9 Days from $1845* Including Airfare Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, Marrakech TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 2- night hotel accommodation in Casablanca • 1-night hotel accommodation in Rabat • 2-night hotel accommodation in Fez • 2-night hotel accommodation in Marrakech • Breakfast and lunch OR dinner daily throughout the tour • Fantasia Show with dinner in Marrakech • 6-day tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco by air-conditioned motor coach or deluxe Minibus • Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees • The service of an English speaking guide during the tour • All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort • Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person • Hotel room taxes and service charges • 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline Main street in Rabat

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Casablanca. Full service on board.

DAY 2, SAT: CASABLANCA Morning arrival in Casablanca. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (D)

• USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee DAY 6, WED: FEZ / BENI MELLAL / MARRAKECH After breakfast depart for Marrakech with visits to Immouzer du Kandar, Ifrane and Beni Mellal. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B,D)

DAY 3, SUN: CASABLANCA / RABAT After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour of Casablanca. Visit Central market, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, Anfa area and outside Hassan II Mosque. After lunch drive to Rabat for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 7, THU: MARRAKECH After breakfast depart for full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Visit the Menara Garden, Saadien tombs, Bahia Palace and koutoubia. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit of the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters. Dinner with Fantasia show Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, MON: RABAT / MEKNES / FEZ After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Rabat.

Drive through Volubilis and Meknes and visits Moulay Idriss, Arrive in Fez for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 8, FRI: MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA Breakfast at the hotel, morning is at leisure. Afternoon departure to Casablanca.

Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (B,D)

DAY 5, TUE: FEZ After breakfast depart for a full-day sightseeing tour of Fez. Visit the old medina, Attarine, Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss and Karaouine mosque.

After lunch visit of the new Fez known as Fez Jdid. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

DAY 9, SAT: CASABLANCA / USA After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Imperial Cities departs Friday from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York with Royal Air Maroc.

Departures from other U.S cities available upon request.

CASABLANCA: RABAT: FEZ: MARRAKECH:

BARCELO CASABLANCA LE MERIDIEN ROYAL MANSOUR GOLDEN TULIP FARAH GOLDEN TULIP FARAH ZALAGH PARC PALACE JNAN PALACE ATLAS ASNI ATLAS MEDINA & SPA DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 16,23,30, FEB 6,13 $1845 $2085 $2105 $2505 FEB 20,27 1895 2155 2155 2585 MAR 6,13,20,27 1945 2205 2165 2605 APR 3,10,17,24, MAY 1,8,15,22 2035 2295 2275 2695 MAY 29, JUN 5,12 1935 2175 2185 2595 JUN 19,26, JUL 3,10 2175 2415 2435 2835 JULY 17,24,31, AUG 7,14 2225 2485 2485 2915 AUG 21,28 2175 2415 2435 2835 SEP 4,11 1935 2175 2185 2595 SEP 18,25, OCT 2,9,16,23,30 1985 2245 2245 2675 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $78 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited.

At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Moroccan Jewels 9 Days from $2205* Including Airfare 2 Nights Casablanca, 2 Nights Marrakech & 3 Nights Agadir

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Round-trip airfare including fuel surcharge • 2-night hotel accommodations in Casablanca • 2-night hotel accommodations in Marrakech • 3-night hotel accommodations in Agadir • Breakfast daily throughout the tour • Private half day tour of Casablanca • Full day tour of Marrakech including lunch • Marrakech by Night: Fantasia Show with dinner • All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort • Transportation between Marrakech and Agadir • Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person • Hotel taxes and service charges • 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

Entrance to Kasbah in Agadir

DATES & PRICES DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Casablanca.

Full service on board.

DAY 2, SUN: CASABLANCA Arrival in Casablanca. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: CASABLANCA This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Casablanca. Visit Central Market, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, Anfa area and outside Hassan II Mosque. Overnight in Casablanca. (B) DAY 4, TUE: CASABLANCA / MARRAKECH After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Marrakech. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 5, WED: MARRAKECH Today you will have a full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Visit the Menara Garden, Saadien 52

tombs, Bahia Palace and koutoubia. Lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon visit of the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters. Enjoy dinner with Fantasia show. Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L,D) DAY 6, THU: MARRAKECH / AGADIR Morning at leisure to discover this fascinating city on your own. In the afternoon transfer to Agadir for overnight. (B) DAY 7, FRI: AGADIR Full day at leisure to enjoy the beach or to discover this coastal city on your own. (B) DAY 8, SAT: AGADIR Enjoy the spa at your hotel, relax by the beach or choose an optional tour. See page 56. (B) DAY 9, SUN: AGADIR / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home via Casablanca. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges

Moroccan Jewels departs Saturdays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.

Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities available upon request.

CASABLANCA:

IDOU ANFA

ROYAL MANSOUR

MARRAKECH:

ATLAS ASNI

ATLAS MEDINA & SPA

AGADIR:

BEACH CLUB

PALAIS DES ROSES RESORT

DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 11-FEB 14 $2205 $2885 $2375 $3275 FEB 15-MAR 31 2265 2945 2445 3265 APR 1-24 2405 3085 2695 3645 APR 25-JUN12 2325 3005 2535 3455 JUN 13-JUL 18 2505 3175 2705 3605 JUL 19-AUG 31 2575 3245 2835 3705 SEP 1-OCT 31 2315 2985 2535 3455 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $85 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

Marrakech Delight

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8 Days from $1895* Including Airfare 6 Nights Marrakech TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge • 6 nights hotel accommodations in Marrakech • Breakfast daily and 2 lunches • Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees • Full day tour of the city Marrakech including lunch • Excursion to plateau Kik at the Atlas Mountains including lunch • Choice of one of the following tours: a) Full day tour of Essaouira on day 5 OR full day tour of Ouarzazate on day 7. Lunch is included in both tours* • Marrakech by Night: Fantasia Show including dinner • The service of an English speaking guide during the tour • All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort • Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person

Menara, Marrakech

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, SAT: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Marrakech via Casablanca. Full service on board.

DAY 2, SUN: MARRAKECH: Arrival in Marrakech. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3, MON: MARRAKECH After breakfast depart for a full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Visit Menara Garden, Saadien tombs, Bahia Palace and koutoubia. Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon visit of the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters.

Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L) DAY 4, TUE : MARRAKECH Spend your day at leisure. In the evening enjoy a Fantasia dinner and show at a Moroccan Restaurant.

Overnight in Marrakech. (B,D) DAY 5, WED: MARRAKECH If you have chosen tour (a), depart after breakfast for the tour to Essaouira, a charming little fishermen’s town on the Atlantic coast. Seafood lunch is included at a restaurant by the beach. Return to Marrakech late afternoon. (B,L) If you have chosen the tour to Ouarzazate on day 7, today you have a full free day to discover more of this fascinating city on your own. (B)

If you wish to join the Essaouira tour there will be a supplement of $70 per person.

• Hotel room taxes and service charges

DAY 6, THU: MARRAKECH After breakfast, start your adventure by land Rover to the desert track road to Kik Plateau on the lake of Lalla Takarkoust at the Atlas Mountains. Lunch at local restaurant under nomadic tent. Return to Marrakech via the Ouirgane valley. Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L)

• USTOA $1 Million Consumer protection guarantee

DAY 7, FRI: MARRAKECH If you have chosen tour (b), depart after breakfast for the tour to Ouarzazate. The various landscapes dotted with Berbere Villages are superb. Visit of the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhadou, and the Kasbahs of Tifoultout and Taourirt. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Return to Marrakech late afternoon. (B,L) If you have chosen the tour to Essaouira on day 5, today you have a full free day to discover more of this fascinating city on your own. (B) If you wish to join the Ouarzazate tour there will be a supplement of $70 per person.

DAY 8, SAT: MARRAKECH / USA You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home via Casablanca. Arrival same day. (B)

• 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Marrakech Delight departs Saturdays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.

Airfares are based on departure from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities available upon request.

ATLAS ASNI

HIVERNAGE HOTEL & SPA

DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 17-31 1895 2165 2295 2945 FEB 7-28 1915 2205 2295 2945 MAR 7-28 2005 2335 2445 3065 APR 4-JUN 6 2095 2425 2535 3155 JUN 13-JUL 25 2225 2495 2625 3275 AUG 1-29 2335 2665 2625 3275 SEP 5-26 1965 2235 2535 3155 OCT 3-31 2095 2435 2535 3155 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $90 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Big South & Kasbahs by 4x4

Escorted

9 Days from $2235* Including Airfare Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Boumalen Dades TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate

See Morocco by an air-conditioned 4x4 - a great way to view the beautiful and famous Atlas Mountains and Morocco's unbelievable landscapes. Spend a night in the Sahara under a nomadic tent, trek a mountain range, visit the many famous Kasbahs, see the gorges of the Atlas Mountains, watch the sunrise and sunset over the sand dunes of the Sahara and much more!

Truly unique and unforgettable experience!

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, FRI: NEW YORK Depart USA for an overnight flight to Marrakech via Casablanca.

DAY 2, SAT: MARRAKECH Arrival in Marrakech. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Diner and overnight at the hotel. (D) DAY 3,SUN: MARRAKECH After breakfast depart for a sightseeing tour of Marrakech. Visit Menara Garden, Saadien Tombs, Bahia Palace and Koutoubia. After lunch -today lunch will be offered instead of dinner- at the hotel visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handcraft quarters.

Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L) Optional Fantasia Show with dinner $75pp DAYS 4, MON: MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA After breakfast, departure by Land Rover to Ouarzazate via Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ouarzazate for a short visit. Continue to Zagora via the Anti Atlas Mountains, Berbere villages and palm groves along the Daraa River. Dinner and overnight in Zagora. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE: ZAGORA / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA After breakfast take an excursion to Tamegroute to visit its famous library and the sand dunes of Tinfou. Depart for Erfoud via Tansikht, 54

pre-saharian desert Nkob and the Berbere village Tazzarine. Continue to Merzouga via Erfoud, Alnif village and Rissani. Dinner and overnight in Erfoud.

Choice of overnight at the hotel room or at the nomadic tent. (B,D) DAY 6, WED: MERZOUGA / ARFOUD / DADES Early morning excursion to see the sunrise over the sand dunes of Merzouga. Return to the hotel for breakfast before departing for Tinghir Oasis via Erfoud .Visit Todra Gorges and stop at the canyons for a short hike. Continue to Boumalen via the road of thousand Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight in Dades (B,D) DAY 7, THU: DADES / OUARZAZATE After breakfast, depart to Kalaa M’gouna. via the valley of Dades. Continue to the village of Sekoura following the feet of Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight (B,D) DAY 8, FRI: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH After breakfast, short visit of Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Taourirt and Ait Benhaddou.

Continue to Kasbah Talouet crossing 2 river beds and climbing the Atlas Mountains. Continue to Marrakech for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

(B,D) DAY 9, SAT: MARRAKECH / USA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home via Casablanca. Same day arrival in New York. (B)

• Roundtrip airfare New York/JFK on Royal Air Maroc including fuel surcharge • 3-night hotel accommodations in Marrakech • 1-night hotel accommodations in Zagora • 1-night hotel accommodations in Merzouga • 1-night hotel accommodations in Tinghir • 1-night hotel accommodations in Ourzazate • 2 meals daily throughout the tour • 6-day tour of Big South and Kasbahs by air-conditioned 4x4 • Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees • The service of an English speaking guide during the tour • All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort • Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person • All hotel room taxes and service charges.

• 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Big South & Kasbahs by 4X4 departs Fridays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.

Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities available upon request.

MARRAKECH: ZAGORA: MERZOUGA: DADES: OUARZAZATE:

ATLAS ASNI PALAIS ASMAA AUBERGE TOMBOUCTOU XALUCA DADES RIAD TICHKA SALAM

ATLAS MEDINA & SPA PALAIS ASMAA AUBERGE TOMBOUCTOU XALUCA DADES BERBERE PALACE

DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 16,23,30 $2235 $2505 $2475 $2775 FEB 6,13 2235 2505 2475 2775 FEB 20,27 2265 2545 2495 2825 MAR 6,13,20,27 2315 2615 2525 2855 APR 3,10,17,24 2315 2615 2525 2855 MAY 1,8,15,22,29 2315 2615 2525 2855 JUN 5 2405 2705 2615 2945 JUN 12,19,26 2515 2775 2805 3105 JUL 3,10 2515 2775 2805 3105 JUL 17,24,31 2595 2875 2825 3155 AUG 7,14,21,28 2595 2875 2825 3155 SEP 4,11,18,25 2375 2675 2585 2915 OCT 2,9,16,23,30 2375 2675 2585 2915 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $90 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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Discovery of Morocco

Escorted

12 Days from $2335* Including Airfare Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Meknes, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

Essaouira

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, FRI: USA Depart USA for an overnight flight to Casablanca.

Full service on board DAY 2, SAT: CASABLANCA Arrival in Casablanca. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

(D) DAY 3, SUN: CASABLANCA / RABAT After breakfast depart for a morning sightseeing tour of Casablanca. Visit Central Market, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, Anfa area and outside Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon drive to Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom. Tour of the city. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 4, MON: RABAT / MEKNES / FEZ After breakfast, depart for Meknes and Volubilis.

Continue to Fez with visit of Moulay Idriss. Dinner and overnight in Fez. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE: FEZ After breakfast depart for a full day tour of Fez. Visit the Old Medina, Attarine, Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, Moulay Idriss and Karaouine Mosque. In the afternoon visit the new Fez, Fez Jdid. Dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, WED: FEZ / MIDELT / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA Departure to Erfoud via Atlas mountains. Drive through Ifran and Azrou with a stop in Midelt.

Depart for Erfoud via Errachidia and Ziz Valley.

Continue by 4x4 to Merzouga for dinner and overnight. Choice of overnight at the hotel room or at the nomadic tent. (B,D)

DAY 7, THU: MERZOUGA / RISSANI / TINGHIR / OUARZAZATE Early morning excursion to see the sunrise over the sands dunes of Merzouga. Afterbreakfast continue to Ouarzazate. Visit the Rissani Kasbah, Tinghir, Toudgha canyons and Dades valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate. (B,D)

• Roundtrip airfare on Royal Air Maroc including fuel surcharge • 2-night hotel accommodations in Casablanca • 1-night hotel accommodations in Rabat • 2-night hotel accommodations in Fez • 1-night hotel accommodations in Merzouga • 1-night hotel accommodations in Ourzazate • 2-night hotel accommodations in Marrakech • 1-night hotel accommodations in Essaouira • Breakfast and lunch OR dinner daily throughout the tour • Sightseeing as per itinerary included entrance fees • The service of an English speaking guide during the tour • All transfers as per itinerary with an English speaking escort • Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort • Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person • Hotel taxes and service charges • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

DAY 8, FRI: OUARZAZATE / BENHADDOU / MARRAKECH After breakfast visit Ouarzazate including the Kasbahs of Tiffeltout, Taourirt and Ait Benhaddou.

Continue to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight.

(B,D)

DATES & PRICES

DAY 9, SAT: MARRAKECH After breakfast depart for a full day tour of Marrakech. Visit the Menara Garden, Saadien Tombs, Bahia Palace and Koutoubia. After lunch visit the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and hadcraft quarters.

Overnight in Marrakech. (B,L)

CASABLANCA RABAT FEZ MERZOUGA OUARZAZATE MARRAKECH ESSAOUIRA

Optional Moroccan Dinner with Fantasia Show at $75 pp DAY 10, SUN: MARRAKECH / ESSAOUIRA Late morning depart for Essaouira, the fishermen's city and former Mogador. Optional sea food lunch by the sea. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

(B,D) DAY 11, MON: ESSAOUIRA / SAFI / EL JADIDA / CASABLANCA After breakfast depart for Casablanca. Visit Safi, stop at Oualidia and continue to El Jadida for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca.

(B,D) DAY 12, TUE: CASABLANCA / USA Your will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges

Discovery of Morocco departs on select Fridays from USA with Royal Air Maroc.

Airfares are based on departures from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities available upon request.

KENZI BASMA HOTEL GOLDEN TULIP FARAH MENZEH ZALAGH I AUBERGE TOMBOUCTOU RIAD TICHKA SALAM ATLAS ASNI LES ILES

MERIDIEN ROYAL MANSOUR GOLDEN TULIP FARAH JNAN PALACE AUBERGE TOMBOUCTOU BERBERE PALACE ATLAS MEDINA & SPA ATLAS ESSAOUIRA

DBL SGL DBL SGL MAR 13 $2355 $2685 $2745 $3345 APR 10 2445 2775 2905 3495 MAY 1 2335 2655 2765 3335 MAY 15 2445 2775 2905 3495 MAY 22 2335 2655 2765 3335 JUN 12, 26 2575 2895 3005 3575 JUL 10 2575 2895 3145 3745 JUL 24 2635 2975 3145 3745 AUG 7 2575 2895 3145 3745 SEP 25 2395 2725 2835 3425 OCT 16 2395 2725 2905 3495 *Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $78 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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City Combinations Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca, Fez TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: Daily departures from USA with Royal Air Moroc.

Prices include fuel surcharges Airfares are based on departure from New York.

Departures from other U.S cities are available upon request.

3 NIGHTS CASABLANCA & 3 NIGHTS MARRAKECH

3 NIGHTS MARRAKECH & 3 NIGHTS AGADIR

HOTELS: IDOU ANFA & ATLAS ASNI, 1ST CLASS DBL

HOTELS: ATLAS ASNI & BEACH CLUB, 1ST CLASS DBL SGL

JAN 1-10

SGL

$1985

$2175

$1875

$2285

JAN 11-MAR 31

1835

2115

JAN 11-MAR 31

1905

2355

APR1-JUN 12

1925

2295

APR1-JUN 12

2035

2485

JUN13-AUG 31

2105

2455

JUN13-AUG 31

2235

2655

SEP 1-30

1855

2195

SEP 1-30

1925

2345

OCT 1-31

1875

2225

OCT 1-31

1995

2445

SGL

HOTELS: ATLAS MEDINA & SPA PALAIS DES ROSES, DELUXE DBL

HOTELS: ROYAL MANSOUR - ATLAS MEDINA & SPA, DELUXE DBL JAN 1-10

$2085

$2635

JAN 11-MAR 31

1995

2545

APR1-JUN 12

2185

2775

JUN13-AUG 31

2285

SEP 1-30 OCT 1-31

JAN 1-10

JAN 1-10

$2515

JAN 11-MAR 31

1935

2565

APR1-JUN 12

2275

2845

2785

JUN13-AUG 31

2435

2995

2145

2715

SEP 1-30

2115

2655

2145

2715

OCT 1-31

2115

2655

3 NIGHTS FEZ & 3 NIGHTS MARRAKECH

3 NIGHTS CASABLANCA & 3 NIGHTS FEZ

HOTEL: MENZEH ZALAGH I - ATLAS ASNI, 1ST CLASS DBL SGL

HOTELS: MENZEH ZALAGH I & IDOU ANFA, 1ST CLASS DBL SGL

JAN 1-10

JAN 1-10

$2465

JAN 11-MAR 31

1975

2555

APR1-JUN 12

2065

2645

JUN13-AUG 31

2225

SEP 1-30 OCT 1-31

$1895

$2355

JAN 11-MAR 31

1845

2325

APR1-JUN 12

1935

2415

2755

JUN13-AUG 31

2125

2585

1955

2485

SEP 1-30

1895

2355

2065

2645

OCT 1-31

1935

2415

SGL

HOTELS: ZALAGH PARC PALACE & ROYAL MANSOUR, DELUXE DBL

HOTELS: ZALAGH PARC PALACE ATLAS MEDINA & SPA, DELUXE DBL JAN 1-10

$2085

$2615

JAN 11-MAR 31

1965

2385

APR1-JUN 12

2055

JAN 1-10

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge Two 3-nights hotel accommodations in cities of your choice Breakfast daily at the hotel Round trip Airport /Hotel transfers Transportation between Fez / Marrakech, Marrakech / Agadir and Casablanca / Fez Air transportation between Casablanca / Marrakech Marrakech by Night: Fantasia Show including dinner Moroccan traditional dinner in Fez Assistance upon arrival and departure with an English speaking escort Baggage handling of one piece of luggage per person Hotel taxes and service charges 24hour “Emergency” Hotline USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

SGL

$2015

$1945

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Spices shop in the medina of Fez

Optional Sightseeing Tours Explore the fascinating sites that Morocco has to offer. From Casablanca to Marrakech and Fez to Agadir, take in the sites and sounds of the Imperial Cities.

The following sightseeing tours can be taken with any Independent package.

PRICE PER PERSON (2 persons minimum)

SGL

FROM CASABLANCA: PRIVATE HALF DAY TOUR

$2085

$2785

JAN 11-MAR 31

2025

2705

PRIVATE HALF DAY EL JADIDA WITH LUNCH

2475

APR1-JUN 12

2085

2745

FROM FEZ:

JUN13-AUG 31

2185

2575

JUN13-AUG 31

2355

2885

PRIVATE FULL DAY CITY TOUR WITH LUNCH

SEP 1-30

2055

2475

SEP 1-30

2025

2615

DINNER & SHOW AT THE MEDINA INCLUDING 1DRINK

OCT 1-31

2055

2475

OCT 1-31

2115

3005

FROM MARRAKECH:

*Prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.

Air-inclusive package prices do not include certain government imposed taxes and fees up to $100 including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10.

Hotels featured above may be substituted according to availability.

Prices in this brochure were effective on December 1, 2008 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see www.HomericTours.com.

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75 195 155 60

FULL DAY CITY TOUR (MON,WED, FRI, SAT & SUN) INCLUDING LUNCH

60

FANTASIA DINNER & SHOW INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION

75

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE FISHERMEN TOWN ESSAOUIRA (WED)

65

EXCURSION TO OURIKA VALLEY ON THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING LUNCH (MON & SAT)

55

FROM AGADIR: HALF DAY CITY TOUR EVERY (THU & SUN)

30

FULL DAY TAFROUAT-BERBERE VILLAGE EVERY (THU & SUN )

75

BERBERE EVENING AT THE KASBAH (THU)

55

EXCURSION TO TAROUDANT WITH LUNCH

75

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TIME ZONE: Greece is seven-hours (+7) ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

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CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Euro.

ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 240 volts.

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CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Euro.

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REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AFTER DEPARTURE: Once the tour commences NO REFUND will be made for unused features or voluntary modifications made by the tour participant.

REFUNDS: Applications for refunds must be submitted in writing to HOMERIC TOURS, INC, within 15 days of tour termination.

Processing will take from six to eight weeks from the date HT receives relevant documents. There will be no refunds for unused package tour services or features, including missed transfers due to airline changes and/or missed flights, unused meals, missed sightseeing tours, unused entrance fees and accommodations.

PASSENGER NAME: Passengers are responsible to ensure that the names printed on the invoice exactly match the first and last name written in their passport. Any name change may require airline reservations to be canceled and rebooked. Reservations are subject to availability at the time of rebooking.

Passengers will be required to pay airlines rebooking fee of up to $250 per ticket.

Homeric Tours will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: We will be happy to advise hotels, airlines and cruises lines of any special requests, provided we receive the request at time of booking. However, we cannot guarantee all requests.

FLIGHTS: All flights from New York are operated on scheduled carriers.

AIRLINES: Once issued, tickets may be nonrefundable. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. HT is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets not issued by HT due to schedule or flight changes. Airlines reserve the right to demand immediate issuance of tickets whenever they determine that necessary. In that case, HT will require immediate full payment of the airfare portion and taxes. This situation overrides invoice terms and conditions and payment due dates. If full payment is not received, seats will be cancelled by the airline and may not be available to be rebooked on the same flights or at the same airfare. Any replacement of air arrangements and any additional cost of airfare will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

HOTELS: Hotels accommodations will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to substitute hotels of equal category. All rooms are twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unless an upgrade was requested. Room selection is at the discretion of the hotel. Triple rooms consist of a standard twin bedded room plus a sofa, folding bed or cot for the third person.

BAGGAGE: The less you bring with you, the better; we recommend that you take along one suitcase per person, plus a small overnight bag. On land, due to limited motorcoach capacity, we request that only one bag per person be carried on motorcoaches. If additional baggage is carried (other than overnight bag) a supplementary charge of $2.00 per additional suitcase per “lift” will be levied according to the number of lifts. For those tours that include a domestic flight(s) only one suitcase per person will be allowed.

Additional baggage charges will be applied upon check-in, according to airline tariff. For international flights there will be no additional charges for 2 checked bags per person (unless they exceed the dimensions & weight limit of each particular airline). Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

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PORTERAGE: Porterage of only one suitcase per person is provided in our tours. However you should know that strict security precautions, especially going through Customs inspections, on entry or exit points, demand that you carry your personal piece of luggage for the Customs official. This procedure is seriously enforced and there are no exceptions to the rule. We ask that you bring with you only a small carry on piece and one suitcase.

Both pieces you should be able to carry on your own, where necessary, when the law, for your own protection, demands it. This will only be in Customs and security areas such at ports and airports. Our own people will be there beyond these areas to assist you.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: United States citizens require a valid passport only. It is suggested that ALL participants check with the appropriate Consulates to determine if any visas are required. Those taking one of our Russian, Egypt and/or Turkey tours require a visa and should obtain one prior to departure. Refer to Travel Tips on page 58 for more information.

PRICES IN THIS BROCHURE: All prices quoted in this brochure are based on air fares including fuel surcharge, land/cruise rates and exchange rates in effect at the time of printing and include the cost of Tour Operator planning, operation and mark-up. Prices do NOT include: AIRPORT TAXES, THE SEPTEMBER 11TH SECURITY FEE, PORT TAXES, tips to guides and drivers, laundry charges, room service charges and items of a personal nature. All prices in the brochure are subject to changes without notice prior to departure, due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.

Availability of prices in the brochure is limited, and at the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see our website www.HomericTours.com or call our toll free number at 800-223-5570.

RESPONSIBILITY: HOMERIC TOURS, INC. 17th fl., 55 EAST 59TH ST., NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10022 and/or their cooperating selling agents and/or their suppliers of services offer these tours for sale only on the express understanding that they themselves do not perform or in any way assume liability for the performance of the individual components (transfers, hotels, flights, car, motorcoaches, etc.) of these tours and act only to combine these components into a single unit of sale for the convenience of the general public, and are not responsible therefore, either directly or indirectly, for any loss, accident, or injury which may result from any act, omission, negligence in or responsible for performing or providing these component services. The transportation companies concerned take no responsibility for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not aboard their conveyances. The passage contract issued by the transportation company shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation company and the passenger. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY, CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS, WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUARANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OF HOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE TOUR OPERATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT, SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER. TOUR OPERATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE HOTELS OF SIMILAR CATEGORY IF NECESSARY AND TO ALTER ITINERARIES. Any and all disputes concerning this contract, the brochure,website or your trip shall be resolved solely by the courts of the city of New York, county of Manhattan.

BROCHURE PRINTING DISCLAIMER: The tour operator is not responsible for typographical or printing errors.

HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited.

SUBSTITUTIONS: We reserve the right, in our discretion, to substitute carrier, aircraft, charter flight for scheduled flight, cruise line, entertainment, hosts, entertainers, hotels, restaurants, party & banquet locations, or other accommodations. We also reserve the right for good faith reasons to cancel any scheduled tour. In such event, we cannot take responsibility for your having chosen to purchase a non-refundable airfare.

CRUISES: Cruise cabins are assigned within a general cabin category on run-of-ship basis.

HT cannot guarantee a specific assignment.

Dining room seating will be done by the maitre d’hotel on board. HT will accept requests for dining time preferences.

SHIP SUBSTITUTIONS AND ITINERARY CHANGES: Cruise Lines reserve the right to substitute ships on any cruise, even at the last minute, based on decisions made by their senior management staff. Itinerary changes on any cruise are the sole responsibility of the cruise line and they may be implemented at the last minute based on factors determined by existing weather or traffic conditions. Homeric Tours as the Tour Operator cannot take any responsibility for ship substitutions or itinerary changes decided by a cruise line.

HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PASSENGERS: Tour participants who require any form of assistance must be accompanied by a helper who is capable of and totally responsible for providing such assistance. Because of space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on motorcoaches. Please note that some of our tours require a lot of walking and moving around.

TIPPING: On land, tips are not included in any of the tour packages and are left at the discretion of each participant. While cruising, passengers wishing to express their appreciation should give their gratuities to the Chief Steward at the end of the cruise which in turn are distributed to the service personnel in accordance with established practice. Recommendations from the cruise lines are $10-$12 per person per day.

TOUR DOCUMENTS: Final documents are mailed, provided we have full payment and a signed contract, two weeks prior to departure date. One set of documents will be mailed per reservation. Documents may be sent to additional addresses for a $20 fee per address.

Should final payment be received fewer than 60 days prior to departure, a $17 overnight mail fee will be applied to your invoice. This amount must be paid in full before documents can be released.

AIR CONDITIONING: Please be advised that foreign air conditioning systems in public places, hotel and motorcoaches are not up to USA standards.

ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit or full payment shall be deemed as consent by the passenger to the above conditions.

WHEN AND HOW TO BOOK: Make your reservations as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made through your local travel agent or by calling: HOMERIC TOURS, INC. 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Tel: (212) 753-1100 (800) 223-5570 Fax: (212) 753-0319 VALIDITY: JAN ‘09 TO MAR ‘10

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