Day 1 : Rome
Contiki Alumni and friends**, our ancient exploration begins in Rome - once known as the ‘capital of the world’. Meet your fam this evening before we take on the cobblestoned streets to kick off with an Italian feast at a local restaurant. After dinner, ticking off historical sights (and tossing coins) will be on the agenda as we take on Rome with a walking tour.**Please note this trip is available exclusively to Contiki Past Passengers, or those travelling with a Contiki Past Passenger, aged 35-45.
Accommodation : Hotel Genova (or similar)
Day 2 : Rome
Get your gladiator face on! Today’s your chance to check out this city's monuments and museums in your free time. Just remember to keep some space in your tummy - you wouldn’t wanna miss out on the chance to make & eat pasta in Rome.
Accommodation : Hotel Genova (or similar)
Day 3 : Rome
Today's the day, people. We're taking a guided tour of the one and only - Colosseum & Roman Forum. And after our tour of all-things-epic this morning, Rome’s all yours to explore. Want some local recs for dinner? Your Trip Manager will point you in the right direction.
Accommodation : Hotel Genova (or similar)
Day 4 : Rome to Athens
Nooo, it’s time to leave Rome already?! We’ll see the city pass us by as we catch the train to the airport this morning. And a short flight later, we’ll have arrived in another historical hotspot - known for its mythology, architecture and well, food. Welcome to Athens! The city’s yours to explore this evening before we regroup for fresh tzatziki, gyros and plenty of chats at a local restaurant.
Accommodation : Dorian Inn (or similar)
Day 5 : Athens
Pose like a Greek god in front of the Acropolis today as a local guide will show us around the most iconic (and historic) spots in the city. Later tonight, you can join us for a tour of Athens’ most famous foodie hotspots.
Accommodation : Dorian Inn (or similar)
Day 6 : Athens
Our time travel leads us to an island cruise today. You’ll have the chance to explore the idyllic beach, traditional town and legendary monuments of Aegina on a day trip. Deep slumbers are due tonight before we cast off to our final ancient wonder of the trip.
Accommodation : Dorian Inn (or similar)
Day 7 : Athens to Cairo
Goodbye Athens, you’ve been nothing but mesmerising. Now it’s time to check out some mummies.We'll find a city of ornate mosques, sparkling skyscrapers & sprawling avenues of 19th-century faded grandeur awaiting us. Egypt's capital is full of energy, but we'll save the proper exploring for tomorrow. Oh, and dinner’s on us tonight!
Accommodation : A conveniently located hotel
Day 8 : Cairo
Aaaand now…the moment you have all been waiting for. Time to see the Pyramids of Giza! Get the tissues ready, seeing the iconic Sphinx & pyramids in all their 4,600 year old glory will make for a day that stirs you to the very core.
Accommodation : A conveniently located hotel
Day 9 : Cairo
Today, we’ll dedicate some time to discovering Cairo. After a guided tour of the city, you’ll have the option of exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum (one of the world’s largest museums!) with a local guide. Looking for things to do in the evening? How about a cruise on the Nile with a buffet dinner & show?
Accommodation : A conveniently located hotel
Day 10 : Cairo
Sorry to break it to you, but we have to come back to the present now. Feast on breakfast and hitch a lift to the airport before saying goodbye to your crew. There’s a new found sense of wonder in the air. And there’s always another destination waiting to be discovered.
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