Italy & Egypt in 16 days - Eternal Cities, Pyramids & Nile Cruise - Superior 3N Cruise
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Overview
Highlights
- Aswan
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
- Nile River
- Florence
- Rome
- Venice
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Trip includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Venice, Rome - Cairo, Cairo - US.
- Internal flights: Cairo - Aswan, Luxor - Cairo.*
- Domestic high-speed train in standard class: Venice Mestre - Florence - Rome.
- 12 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels and 3 nights on board the Nile Cruise. **
- 12 breakfasts and Full-Board on the Nile Cruise.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as indicated in the itinerary.
- Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary. ***
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Active tour with a comprehensive schedule of activities. ****
- 3-night Nile Cruise.
- Guided walking tours in Florence and Venice.
- Guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in Rome.
Itinerary
Pack your bags and head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to Venice.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Arrive in the romantic city of Venice, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Built across more than 100 small islands, Venice is a pleasure to explore on foot as you get lost in the labyrinthine streets, stumbling across hidden cafes and...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on a guided walking tour through Venice, through the fascinating streets and across the canals; a crossroads of culture where East meets West. Admire the Basilica and Piazza of San Marco next to Gothic-style Doge's Palace, the Ca...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, make your own way to the train station to catch the Frecciarossa high-speed train to Florence. Arrive in Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance, and self-transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure to explore the city and keep enjoying the Italian cuisine in this gourmet paradise. Overnight stay in Florence.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today head to the Historic Centre of Florence for a guided walking tour of Florence and discover the hidden secrets of the Tuscan capital. Start discovering Piazza Repubblica, one of the fanciest of the city, before heading to Loggia del Mercat...
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at your leisure to enjoy your last day in the city. Florence's historical centre is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so why not take a stroll on your own to discover its hidden treasures. Overnight stay in Florence. * Optional ...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, make your own way to Florence Santa Maria Novella station to catch train to Roma Termini station. Arrive in Rome, the Italian capital, and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, the remainder of the day is...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, three of the main archaeological sites of the Eternal City. Learn about the history of this empire, from its birth to the gladiatorial fights in the Colosseum, and a...
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day at your leisure in Rome. Perhaps visit the Vatican, trace the footsteps of the greats in the ancient streets of the old city or simply indulge in some delicious Italian ice-cream. However you choose to spend your d...
Breakfast at the hotel.* Leave Italy behind as you transfer to the airport to catch a flight to the Egyptian capital of Cairo! Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in, the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the si...
Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the Egyptian capital today with a tour of Cairo's most emblematic sights. Begin at the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyramids and le...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aswan, situated on the Nile River and known for its great importance to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Upon arrival, head to the river to enjoy a cruise on a traditional felucca boat to s...
Full-board on board. If you're an early riser, you have the chance to enjoy an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, home to many rock-carved temples.* Today, navigate northwards towards Kom Ombo. Upon arrival explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and see the ama...
Full-board on board. Dock in Edfu today to enjoy a ride in a traditional Egyptian carriage to arrive at the Temple of Edfu in style! Spend some time exploring the temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god of Horus. It's one of the best-preserved monuments in the country a...
Breakfast on board. Continue your discovery of the ancient city of Thebes today as you head to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of Tutankhamon was discovered, revealing the riches of the ancient pharaohs. It is here that the most powerful and influ...
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off early in the morning to visit the Karnak Temple Complex, home to a vast array of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other ancient buildings. Explore the ruins as you soak up the unique atmosphere and let your imagination run wild as ...
Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to bring your adventure through Italy and Egypt to a close. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.** * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel bre...
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