Travel Detail

Arrival at the airport in Athens. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Athens. The rest of your day/evening is free to relax or start your exploration of the historic city of Athens.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure to continue your exploration of Athens. Athens is one of those cities that you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, it is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. (Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, pick-up for a guided tour of Athens and its famous Acropolis. Discover the ancient citadel of the Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, where remains of great historic significance can be found, the most famous being the Parthenon. From the Hill of the Muses, where the citadel sits, enjoy great views over Greece's capital. You will also visit the New Acropolis Museum, where more than 4,000 objects from the Greek Bronze Age to Byzantine Greece are exhibited. (Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, greeting in the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the port of Athens to embark on a high-speed ferry toward Paros.  Arrival at the port of Paros. Greeting by our local representatives and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure to explore the charming city of Parikia, the capital and the main port of Paros. (Breakfast)

All breakfasts at the hotel. 2 days to explore the gorgeous island of Paros at leisure. You can also book optional excursions ($) directly at your hotel. (Breakfasts)

With its historical heritage dating back almost 7,000 years, its cultural and architectural wonders such as the Panagia Katapoliani (a Byzantine church built in the 6th century), its fine sand beaches with crystal clear waters and its picturesque villages consisting of white walled houses and narrow streets full of flowers, Paros has everything to seduce travelers.

After breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the port of Paros to embark on a ferry toward Santorini. Arrival at the port. Greeting by our local representatives and transfer to your hotel. Take advantage of your afternoon and evening at leisure to discover the infinite charm and beauty of this island. (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your day to explore the majestic island of Santorini at leisure. You can also book optional excursions ($) directly at your hotel. Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of the sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as to the location of the lost city of Atlantis. On the other side of the island, black-sand beaches slide toward the sea. Venture on this island to appreciate a little corner of paradise where, after watching an unforgettable sunset, you will most likely want to stay forever.  (Breakfast)

After breakfast at the hotel, greeting in the lobby and transfer to the port of Santorini to embark on a high-speed ferry toward Athens.  Arrival at the port of Athens. Greeting by our local representatives and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Enjoy the rest of your day to explore the friendly areas of Plaka and Monastiraki and enjoy a glass of wine on a rooftop with views of the Acropolis. (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel. Greeting in the lobby by our local representatives and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

Arrival at the airport in Cairo, a bustling metropolis that seamlessly blends ancient history with modern life. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast - Dinner)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will discover the world-famous pyramids of Giza. On the Giza Plateau just outside of Cairo, you will be impressed by the Pyramid of Cheops, the largest of the three pyramids, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Enjoy some free time to wander around this amazing site, take pictures, and visit the interior chambers ($) of the Great Pyramid of Giza. You will then discover the Sphinx of Giza, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, who is watching over the pyramids before heading for lunch at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, you will visit the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Early transfer to the airport in Cairo for your flight to Aswan (Breakfast box offered by the hotel).

Arrival in Aswan and transfer to the port to check in on your Nile ship. Following lunch on board, you will visit the Aswan High Dam which provides electricity to the whole country. Your visit continues with a small boat ride to reach the beautiful Philae Temple, located on a small island, and dedicated to the goddess Isis.

You will then take the road to see the unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk. You will return to the ship and relax on the ship ‘sundeck. Dinner overnight stay on board, docked on the Nile's edge. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Breakfast on board. This morning, you have the opportunity to discover the most impressive temple of Egypt: Abu Simbel ($) or simply relax on the ship. Lunch on board while the ship is sailing toward Kom Ombo, where you will visit a temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. You will discover a Nilometer on site and a small museum displaying mummified crocodiles.Return to the ship and navigation to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Optional excursion ($) to Abu Simbel:

Around 3:30 AM, you will be transferred by bus to Abu Simbel, located 280 km away (Breakfast bags given). Upon arrival, you will visit two magnificent temples, surrounded by a lake, built by the pharaoh Ramses II. The 100-foot-high Great Temple is one of the most breathtaking temples of Egypt with the 4 statues of Ramses II. You will have approx. two hours to wander these historic and sacred sites before making your way back to the ship for lunch.

After breakfast on board, you will visit the temple dedicated to Horus, in Edfu, which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. It was built between 237 and 57 BC. You will go back to the ship to have lunch on board. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Nile while you are cruising toward Esna and Luxor. Around 5PM, you will reach the Unesco World Heritage Site of Luxor to watch the sunset on this stunning ancient temple dedicated to the god Amun. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight on board. Dinner and overnight on board. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Breakfast on board. In the early morning, you can get the chance to fly on a hot air balloon (Approximately 135 USD, payable on-site to your guide.) before heading to the famous Valley of the Kings with the group. Located on the west bank of the Nile, the Valley of the Kings is a burial ground that houses the tombs of many pharaohs. You will visit 3 beautiful tombs with your guide and have the opportunity to visit the famous tomb of Tutankhamun (Approximately 15 USD). You will also stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep. 

You will then take the direction of the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, dubbed the “Sublime of the Sublimes” where you will learn about one of the only Queen who reigned in Egypt. Return to the ship where you will enjoy a lunch. End of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Luxor, located along the banks of the Nile River, is often referred to as the “world’s greatest open-air museum,” and is renowned for its rich history and pharaonic heritage. After breakfast on board, you will disembark from the ship and will visit the famous temple of Karnak, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in the world. It is renowned for its grandiose columns, massive pylons, and intricate hieroglyphics, providing a glimpse into the religious and architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Your visit continues to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Luxor, a stunning ancient temple dedicated to the god Amun. After the visits, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Luxor. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport in Luxor for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival at the airport in Cairo, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to relax at the hotel or continue the exploration of the city. Dinner and overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast-Dinner)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)