Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get settled at your hotel. During the afternoon, your tour representative meets up with you for a briefing on what's ahead and a rundown of the city. After that, the rest of your day is open, so you can wander around Athens on your own schedule and get a feel for the place.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Day 2
Athens to Olympia
Today you'll head to the Corinth Canal for photos, then move on to the Theater of Epidaurus and its Archaeological Museum. From there, it's on to Mycenae where you'll see the prehistoric Acropolis, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of Agamemnon. After crossing through central Peloponnese, you'll roll into Olympia by early evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Theater of Epidaurus
- Exploration of Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus
- Visit to prehistoric Acropolis at Mycenae
- Visit to Lions Gate at Mycenae
- Visit to Tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Corinth Canal
Landmarks Corinth Canal Theater of Epidaurus Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus Mycenae Acropolis Lions Gate Tomb of Agamemnon - Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
Start the morning at the ancient Olympic stadium, where the first games took place around 776 BC, followed by the Museum of Olympia. Next, you'll cross the Rion-Antirion Bridge and head toward Delphi. You'll arrive in time for dinner and to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient Olympic stadium
- Visit to Museum of Olympia
Landmarks Ancient Olympic Stadium Museum of Olympia Rion-Antirion Bridge 
- Day 4
Delphi to Kalambaka
After breakfast, you'll spend time exploring Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and what ancient Greeks considered the center of the world. The Delphi Archaeological Museum is on the agenda, where you can see the Bronze Charioteer up close. Later, you'll descend Mount Parnassus and travel across the Thessaly plains, arriving in Kalambaka for dinner and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Delphi UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit to Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Oracle of Delphi exploration
Landmarks Delphi Archaeological Site Delphi Archaeological Museum Mount Parnassus 
- Day 5
Kalambaka to Athens
Early morning takes you to Meteora, another UNESCO World Heritage Site with six active monasteries sitting on top of massive rock formations. You'll make a brief stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of Spartan King Leonidas. By late afternoon, you're back in Athens and heading to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit to Meteora monasteries
- Stop at Thermopylae statue
Landmarks Meteora Thermopylae Statue of King Leonidas - Day 6
Athens
Breakfast comes first, then an English-speaking guide leads you on a panoramic tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center, hitting the Parliament building, Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium. You'll check out the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (entrance fees covered). Later, an evening walking tour takes you through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens Neoclassical Center
- Visit to Acropolis
- Visit to Acropolis Museum
- Evening walking tour of Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Leisurely exploration of Plaka neighborhood
Landmarks Parliament of Greece Tomb of the Unknown Soldier University of Athens National Library of Greece National Academy of Athens Ilion Palace Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Gate Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 7
Athens
This day is yours to do what you want in Athens. If you prefer something organized, there's an optional full-day cruise to three Saronic Gulf islands available. The cruise visits Aegina, Poros, and Hydra with lunch included and live Greek music and dancing onboard.
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise to Aegina, Poros, and Hydra islands
- Carriage ride excursion
- Lunch with traditional Greek music and dance onboard cruise
- Free exploration of Athens
Landmarks Aegina Island Poros Island Hydra Island - Day 8
Athens to Cairo
After breakfast, you'll head to Athens International Airport for your flight to Cairo. Once you land, your English-speaking representative will handle your transfer and get you checked into your hotel. The rest of your day is for relaxing and settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Cairo to Luxor
Following breakfast, your day is flexible. You can explore Cairo freely or join an optional tour covering the Metropolitan Museum of Art, historic Cairo's UNESCO district, the Citadel of Saladin, Khan el Khalili bazaar, the Coptic neighborhood with its Hanging Church, and other historic sites. Later, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, then board your Nile cruise ship for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard cruise ship)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Cairo tour including Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Visit to historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Citadel of Saladin
- Exploration of Khan el Khalili bazaar
- Visit to Hanging Church in Coptic neighborhood
- Visit to Saints Sergius and Wachus Church
- Visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cairo Historic Cairo Citadel of Saladin Khan el Khalili Bazaar Hanging Church Saints Sergius and Wachus Church Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 10
Luxor
Breakfast leads into a guided tour of Luxor and Karnak temples with a walk through the sphinx-lined avenue connecting them. You'll then cross the Nile to explore Thebes' Necropolis and the Valley of the Kings, where 62 pharaonic tombs wait. Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple, the Medinat Habu temple of Ramses III, and the Colossi of Memnon are also on your list. After returning to the ship, you'll sail toward Esna and pass through the Esna Lock heading to Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Luxor
- Visit to Temple of Karnak
- Guided tour of Necropolis of Thebes
- Visit to Valley of the Kings
- Panoramic view of funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Medinat Habu temple
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Temple of Karnak Necropolis of Thebes Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinat Habu Temple Colossi of Memnon Esna Lock - Day 11
Edfu to Kom Ombo
You'll catch the sunrise in Edfu, then have breakfast onboard. A carriage ride takes you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Back on the ship for lunch, and then you sail to Kom Ombo. The temple there honors both Haroeris (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), and you can see an exhibition of mummified crocodiles. Dinner happens onboard as you sail toward Aswan through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience in Edfu
- Carriage ride to Temple of Horus
- Visit to Temple of Horus
- Visit to Temple of Kom Ombo
- Exploration of mummified crocodiles exhibition
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 12
Aswan
You've got a leisurely breakfast and a relaxing morning ahead. Optionally, you can visit Abu Simbel in Nubia on Lake Nasser, where enormous statues of Ramses II mark temples that were moved to protect them from flooding. After lunch onboard, there's a chance to take a felucca (traditional sailboat) on the Nile to Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island with its botanical garden. You'll also see the Aswan Dam and visit the temple of the goddess Isis on Philae Island. Return to the ship for overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca ride on the Nile
- Visit to Elephantine Island
- Visit to Kitchener Island
- Visit to Aswan Dam
- Visit to Philae Temple
Optional Activities
- Full-day visit to temples of Abu Simbel in Nubia
- Visit to Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
- Visit to Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Temple of Ramses II Temple of Nefertari Elephantine Island Kitchener Island Agha Khan Mausoleum Aswan Dam Philae Temple Lake Nasser - Day 13
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast onboard, you'll disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Your team meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Cairo
Following breakfast, an English-speaking guide shows you the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and the Pyramid of Khufu, the only remaining Seven Wonder of the ancient world. You can add an optional trip to Saqqara's Necropolis and King Djoser's funerary complex if you want. The evening offers optional choices: a light show at the Giza Pyramids or a unique dinner show aboard a floating Nile restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to Pyramids of Giza with guide
- Visit to Great Sphinx of Giza
- Visit to Great Pyramid of Giza
- Visit to Pyramid of Khufu
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Necropolis of Saqqara
- Visit to funerary complex of King Djoser
- Visit to Pyramid of Djoser
- Light show on the Giza Pyramids
- Dinner show on floating Nile restaurant
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Khufu Necropolis of Saqqara Pyramid of Djoser 
- Day 15
Cairo Departure
At the scheduled time, you'll transfer to Cairo International Airport for check-in and luggage processing. If you bought tax-free items during the trip, any refunds can be processed before you head out.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport)
