Board your International flight to Cairo; we offer departures from most major cities in Canada and the USA.

Upon landing in Egypt, purchase your visa by filling out an application form provided at the airport and submit it with the applicable fee paid in USD cash per person. Once finished you will meet our Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your Hotel the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa. This hotel is located very close to the Grand Pyramids. Air-conditioned vehicle transfer, English speaking Guide. Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Free day at leisure.

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival transfer to the Port and Embark your Cruise. Nile River Cruise, MS Semiramis. The Ship has sixty-six cabins with private bathroom and large panoramic windows. All meals included onboard. Daily offshore excursions included. A Licensed English Speaking Egyptologist guides excursions. Later join your Guide to visit The High Dam, and the Temple of Kom Ombo. Also, enjoy a Felucca ride. - The High Dam: Bordering Egypt and Sudan, this is the world's largest dam, its construction finished in 1970. It changed the life of Egyptian people by providing flood protection, irrigation, and electricity to Egypt. Construction of the dam required the enormous task of relocating many ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile. A project that was only possible by using very advanced engineering and the cooperation of many Countries. Temple of Kom Ombo - overlooking the Nile in the town of the same name located 45 km north of Aswan. Built to honor the crocodile and Falcon Gods Sobek and Horus, dating from 180 BC it has beautifully carved columns, some of them still keep their original brilliant colors. Felucca Ride around Kitchener's Island & Agha Khan Mausoleum. A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. This relaxing boat ride takes you around Elephantine Island (also known as Kitchener Island) home of the Botanical Gardens of Aswan. From the boat admire the beauty of the Aga Khan Mausoleum built for the spiritual leader of the Ismaili's, a Shiite sect.

Arrive in Edfu and after breakfast join your Guide for a visit to Edfu Temple, also known as Horus Temple. Temple of Edfu, Built in the Greco-Roma Era this is the best preserved, and entire Egyptian temple, built to honor Horus, the falcon-headed god. The walls are lined with inscriptions and hieroglyphics depicting the age-old struggle between Horus and Seth. This impressive example of the Ptolemaic architecture is said to have taken 180 years to complete. Overnight on board while sailing to Luxor.

After breakfast on board, enjoy the day's offshore excursions. You will visit: Visit the Nile West Bank to see the famous Necropolis for pharaohs and nobles: The Valley of the Kings most well known for being the place where Tutankhamun's Tomb was discovered. Tutankhamun's treasures are now in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. The Valley of the Kings is a World Heritage site, many of the tombs are closed to the public, and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Queen of Hatshepsut Temple: Dedicated to the first female Pharaoh, set at the head of the valley, this temple is the best example of Egyptian classical style architecture. Built to express the grandeur of the Pharaoh as well as honoring the gods that she would need in the afterlife. After her death, all of her statues were defaced by her son Tuthmosis III. Stop by the Colossi of Memnon: These are all that remains of the largest and most opulent Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep. - Luxor Temple: Parallel to the River Nile, Luxor Temple is a magnificent example of Egyptian temple architecture. Along with Karnak Temple, this was one of the most sacred and important Temples of Ancient Thebes (now Luxor City). This temple was dedicated to Amun Ra, King of Gods and his wife Mut (Goddess of War). Another site worth mentioning is the Mosque of Abu El Hagag which was built on top of the buried ruins of Luxor Temple; after the Temple was uncovered the Mosque was preserved and is still a place of worship until today. - Karnak Temple: Located on the East bank this is the largest temple complex in Egypt Built over a period of 1300 years to honor the god Amun of Thebes, his wife Mut, and Sons. An impressive complex of over 25 Temples full of Sanctuaries, big columns, and Obelisks. At least thirty Pharaohs have been represented here over time. One of the highlights is the Hypostyle Hall with 134 large pillars, indeed an awe-inspiring place. Overnight on board.

Breakfast on board. Disembark. Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Time of transfer and Domestic Flight Tickets will be provided on the first day of your arrival to Cairo. Upon arrival join your Guide for Cairo sightseeing visiting: Continue your tour with a visit to The Cairo Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Dating back to 1902 this fascinating Museum contains the most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities recovered from the Royal Tombs and Pyramids. The highlights are the treasures of Tutankhamen and a Mummy room that displays Royal Mummies. (Mummy room at an extra fee approximately USD 20 paid locally). Visit The Grand Pyramids of The Giza Plateau, tour one of the most Famous sites in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; take your picture while riding a camel. Lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight Cairo.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Our Representative will assist you with transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival at Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your half day Athens morning City Tour. We will begin with a panoramic driving tour of Athens passing by the most important monuments and landmarks of the city. We will marvel the Panathenaic Stadium, pass by the ex-Royal Palace and today the Prime Minister's residence, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Tomb of the unknown soldier, the National Library, the Old Parliament, and Constitution (Syntagma) square to arrive at the Acropolis. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. The remainder of the day at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. Overnight in Athens.

Early breakfast at your Hotel. Transfer to Athens Port for a day cruise to the islands of the Saronic Gulf. Our first port of call will be Hydra. A picturesque little "vehicle free" island, well-known to the international jet-set. Take a donkey ride, and explore the charming town's cobble-stoned streets. Next, we will be visiting the island of Poros with it clock tower facing the Peloponnese. Last will be a visit to Aegina, a weekend retreat island for many Athenians. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride or take an optional visit to the temple of Afea. Before leaving make sure to buy some pistachios, as Aegina is world-famous for its production. During cruising, you will enjoy a buffet lunch on board, and on the way back you will have to opportunity to see and participate in some traditional Greek dances! Return transfer to your hotel.

After our breakfast, we depart towards the Peloponnese. First stop will be at the impressive Corinth Canal and continue to Epidaurus with its theater, famous for its acoustics. Our day continues as we will be arriving in Nafplion for a short stop. Our next visit will be to Mycenae (rich in gold) as Homer mentions, with the Cyclopean walls, and the tomb of Agamemnon with the famous Lion's Gate. In the afternoon, we will be crossing the mountains of the Peloponnese to arrive in Olympia for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Built on the banks of the River Alfios, Olympia is beautiful, green, and placid. We will enjoy a tour through the remains of the Ancient Olympia Complex (home of the original Olympic Games), including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra, and Phidias's Workshop. We continue to the local museum, one of the richest in Greece, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the afternoon, we will start heading north, driving around Patras, over the impressive Rio-Antirio bridge. Continue through Nafpaktos and Itea, arriving in Delphi for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, join your Guide for a tour of Delphi. Delphi used to be the most sacred spot in the world and a pilgrimage centre for many centuries in the antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). We continue to the local museum with the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer. In the afternoon we will be crossing the mountains of central Greece; arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at your Hotel. This morning we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless and have provided a sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. Some monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. The view over the plain is breathtaking. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to Unesco's list of world heritage monuments. After our visit, we will take the road back to Athens. On the way, we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, to admire the statue of Leonidas king of Sparta. Overnight in Athens.

Breakfast and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.