Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and connect with your professional guide who handles visa processing and gives you a rundown of the city. A private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to your hotel for check-in, then you have the rest of the day to settle in and relax at the property.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport)
- Day 2
Cairo
Start with a typical Egyptian breakfast, then head out with an official English-speaking guide to explore Cairo's key sites. You'll see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Pyramid of Khufu. Later in the evening, you can catch the Giza Pyramids light show or book a dinner show on a floating Nile restaurant if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast with typical Egyptian food)
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to Pyramids of Giza with English-speaking guide
- Visit Great Sphinx of Giza
- Visit Great Pyramid of Giza
- Visit Pyramid of Khufu
- Visit Kefren Temple
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Necropolis of Saqqara with funerary complex of King Djoser and Pyramid of Djoser
- Giza Pyramids light show
- Dinner show at floating restaurant on the Nile
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Khufu Necropolis of Saqqara Pyramid of Djoser 
- Day 3
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Cairo with your guide. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities comes first, where you'll see Tutankhamun's artifacts and mummies. After lunch, you'll check out the Coptic neighborhood including the Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then you'll visit the Citadel of Saladin and walk through Jan El Jalili bazaar before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Satisfying lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Museum of Egyptian Antiquities with entrance fee included
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Explore Jan El Jalili bazaar
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka and Anafiotika
Landmarks Museum of Egyptian Antiquities Hanging Church Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Citadel of Saladin Jan El Jalili Bazaar Historic Cairo 
- Day 4
Cairo to Istanbul
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo International Airport for check-in and any tax refund processing. Your flight heads to Istanbul, and when you arrive, an English-speaking assistant meets you with details about your itinerary and an overview of the city. You'll transfer to your hotel for check-in, then have time to relax or start exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Istanbul
You'll start after breakfast with an English-speaking guide for a full-day Istanbul tour. The itinerary covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, plus the Grand Bazaar with its thousands of shops. Lunch at a central restaurant is included along with all necessary tickets. Later, you can explore the old city at your own pace and head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at central city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full-day Istanbul city tour with English-speaking guide
- Visit Hagia Sophia with entrance fee included
- Visit Blue Mosque with entrance fee included
- Visit Topkapi Palace with entrance fee included
- Explore Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at central city restaurant
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar - Day 6
Istanbul
Start early at the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) with your English-speaking guide. This 17th century bazaar has spices, nuts, dried fruits, cheeses, and flowers. Then you'll head to the port for a Bosphorus sailing that shows where Asia and Europe meet at Istanbul's Golden Horn. Options include Turkish lunch, exploring the Asian side, visiting Camlica Hill for views, or touring Beylerbeyi summer palace before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with English-speaking guide)
Included Activities
- Full-day visit of Bosphorus and Asian part with English-speaking guide
- Visit Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar)
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish lunch at local restaurant
- Explore Asian side of Istanbul
- Visit Camlica Hill
- Visit Beylerbeyi summer palace
- Optional evening activities
Landmarks Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) Bosphorus Golden Horn Camlica Hill Beylerbeyi Summer Palace - Day 7
Istanbul to Athens
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival, an English-speaking assistant meets you and takes you to your hotel in a private vehicle. You'll complete check-in with assistance, then have the rest of the day to relax or begin exploring this historic European capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Athens
You'll have breakfast, then take a panoramic tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center with an English-speaking guide. The tour covers the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Gate of Hadrian, and Panathenaic Stadium. You'll experience the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with entrance fees included. Later, go back to your hotel or walk through Plaka on your own. In the evening, join a walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to Athens Neoclassical Center with English-speaking guide
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Gate of Hadrian
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Visit Acropolis Museum with entrance fee included
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Landmarks Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gate of Hadrian Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 9
Athens
You have a free day to explore Athens at your own pace, or you can book an optional full-day cruise to three islands in the Saronic Gulf: Aegina (known for pistachios), Poros (with scenic views), and Hydra (the greenest island with stone homes and no cars). The cruise includes port transfers, lunch with traditional Greek music and dancing, then returns you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise to Saronic Gulf islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra) with port transfers
- Lunch with traditional Greek music and dance on cruise ship
Landmarks Aegina Island Poros Island Hydra Island - Day 10
Athens
After breakfast, you have another free day in Athens to explore on your own. Check out the attractions and museums, walk through the historic city center, or if you want to venture further, consider a day trip to the Peloponnese peninsula or visit Delphi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip or multi-day exploration of Peloponnese peninsula
- Day trip to Delphi UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Day 11
Athens
You'll have breakfast on board at Marina Zeas port around 9:00 AM, then transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board at the port)
