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Ancient Wonders: Rome Athens Cairo

Experience
Tour
Destination
Italy
Duration
10 days
Ages
18 to 35
Operated by
Contiki

$3,074

Overview

We couldn’t get you a time machine. But this? This is the next best thing. Over 10 days, you’ll uncover three of our planet’s most renowned ancient civilisations. Zipping through the skies from one historical spot to another - you’ll see the ruins of the Roman empire. The mighty buildings of the Greek world. And of course, the magnificent Pyramids of Giza (all with local guides!). Trust us, your bucket list is gonna love this one.

Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

Cairo: What's tipping culture like in Egypt? Tipping’s a big deal in Egypt - it's part of the culture and helps support locals (especially those working in tourism). During your trip, you’ll be expected to tip people like hotel staff, local guides, porters, and restaurant crews. To keep it simple (and avoid the awkward maths), your Trip Manager will organise a tipping kitty. They'll let you know the suggested amount upon arrival in Egypt, and collect it in USD or Egyptian Pounds to cover group service tips along the way. Heads-up: this doesn’t include a tip for your Trip Manager.

Included Experience

  • Rome:  Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.
  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
  • Rome: Wander through the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire's political heart, while our Local Guide peels back the layers of history & reconstructs the past. From the assassinations at the Forum to the bloody battles in the Colosseum, learn how the roots of Western culture started here.
  • Athens: A locally guided tour of Athens, including entry to the legendary Acropolis.
  • Cairo: Check out this Cairo landmark and soak up the history. It’s home to more than 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities.
  • Cairo: Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist

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Itinerary Teaser

Our ancient exploration begins in Rome - once known as the ‘capital of the world’. Meet your fam this afternoon before we kick off our trip with an Italian feast at a local restaurant (that also provides jobs for people with disabilities!) After dinner, ticking off historical sights (and tossing coins) will be on the agenda as we take on Rome's cobblestoned streets with a walking tour.

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Day 1

Rome

Our ancient exploration begins in Rome - once known as the ‘capital of the world’. Meet your fam this afternoon before we kick off our trip with an Italian...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Day 6

Athens

Our time travel leads us to an island cruise today. You’ll have the chance to explore the traditional town and legendary monuments of Aegina on a day trip. This...

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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...

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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...

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Day 9

Cairo

This morning you'll have the chance to join an optional tour of Old Cairo, the city's magnificent historical hotspot - think Salah El Din Citadel, the Alabaster mosque and...

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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...

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