Best of Egypt and Rome

Upon landing in Egypt, proceed with customs & immigration procedures. Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast at your Hotel, join your guide for a full day of sightseeing tour of The Great Pyramids & Sphinx + Valley Temple of Khafre followed by Sakkara. The Pyramids of Giza complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains in one piece.
The pyramids are named after the Pharaohs who built them; Khufu is the tallest, followed by Khafre and Menkaure, which is the one located in the front. The Pyramids are not decorated inside, and there are no treasures or mummies. You can visit them inside by purchasing a separate ticket. Although it is safe to tour the pyramids inside, you must be relatively fit since you go through steep stairways and low passages; some people also find it claustrophobic. The tour continues to Khafre’s Valley temple and the Great Sphinx. This famous monument carved out of limestone has the facial features of a man but the body of a lion. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the archeological site of Sakkara. This vast necropolis is known for the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. The Sakkara Pyramid is considered the oldest pyramid in Egypt.

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist you with transferring to your Nile River Cruise. Later, join your guide for a tour of the famous Karnak & Luxor Temples.
One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. The Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs, including the boy Prince Tutankhamun. Your tour includes a visit to one of the Tombs. None of the Tombs contain any treasures or mummies, but their chambers are decorated with hieroglyphs that recount the history of Ancient Egypt. For the Tomb of Tutankhamun, you must purchase a separate ticket subject to the open tomb. Your tour continues with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt. On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tonnes each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo. Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

After Breakfast, on board, depart with your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the High Dam & Temple of Philae. Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
Many archeological sites were submerged after its construction; some, like Abu Simbel and Philae, were rescued and relocated. Continue to the Temple of Philae. The original Temple was submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was painstakingly disassembled and relocated to Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture. In the afternoon, there is a Felucca ride. A Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

Breakfast on board. Optional: Add an early morning tour to Abu Simbel. This UNESCO World Heritage site was rescued after being submerged under water by the construction of the Aswan Dam and rebuilt above the new shoreline. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel: - Transfer to Cairo's airport for your flight to Rome.
- Upon arrival, transfer to your Rome hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel: You will be transferred to meet your private guide for your Ancient Rome tour, (Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill).
Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome. Enjoy skip the line access through the arches of the Colosseum.
Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors and discover a marvel of ancient roman architecture and engineering. Then visit the Palatine Hill, the most famous of Rome's seven hills and the ruins of the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city of Rome. At the end of the tour, continue exploring the city at your own pace and return to your hotel independently. 3-hrs. Licensed guide / skip the line Colosseum entrance tickets.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a day a leisure to explore the city at your own pace. Alternative you can add an optional tour such as a private Vatican Museums tour.