Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Ancient Wonders of the World: Rome, Athens, Cairo Tour

Ratings of Zicasso's Service
Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Egypt, Greece, Italy

Places Visited

Rome, Athens, Cairo, Luxor

Suggested Duration

16 Days

From elaborate tombs to the Colosseum, iconic pyramids to the Acropolis, this 15-day tour compares the great ancient civilizations, stepping back through 5,000 years of wonder and enchantment. Connecting the original memoirs to antiquity, you spend three days in Rome, another three in ancient Athens, and then five days exploring the remarkable memories left by the Egyptian dynasties. With private guides and direct flights, it's the ultimate journey through ancient history.

Customizable Itinerary

Expand All

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the astonishing highlights of the ancient world on a 15-day luxury tour, combining the wonders of Rome, Athens, and Egypt with private guides
  • Stand beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza then head further back in time by visiting the pyramids at Saqqara
  • Uncover the secrets behind the tombs at the Valley of the Kings, every hieroglyphic-laden wall and vault another tale of Egypt's 18th dynasty
  • Journey through ancient Rome and feast your eyes on the city's world-famous monuments
  • Marvel at the temples in Luxor and Athens, admiring how the ancient Greeks and Egyptians had much more in common than most people realize.
  • Unravel the beauty of the old Christian world with a day amongst the artwork of the Vatican, and an afternoon amongst the 5th-century stone churches of Coptic Cairo
  • Relax and reenergize in the middle of all the sightseeing with a boat cruise to remote Greek islands close to Athens
  • Observe the contemporary side of the old cities, with walks down 14th-century cobbled lanes and markets that have hardly changed since the 17th century
  • Intimately unravel the subtle connections in design, admiring how ancient Thebes, Athens, and Rome influenced each other
  • Hot air balloon above Luxor, see the Sphinx at sunset, gaze up at the Sistine Chapel, take in the complexity of the Ancient Agora of Athens, and take your own postcard photos of the world's odes to antiquity

Detailed Description

The cradles of the ancient world have always looked impressive on photos. The Pyramids of Giza glistening at sunrise, extravagant temples rising above Athens, the Colosseum seemingly untouched since its last gladiatorial contest. These are the famous postcards, the snapshots of civilizations that date back many thousands of years. But they only become real when all your senses are lost in their atmosphere, when complex hidden details combine with the expression of scale. Magical and mystical, these world wonders invite you into a bygone era, encouraging you to breathe in the ambiance and architecture of their time. Photos can't do justice to the grandeur, nor can they evoke the enormity of the monuments. But with private tours, you hear your own footsteps cross the stone, inspect the fabulous details filling every structure, and truly discover the cradles of the ancient world.

This handcrafted luxury tour combines four famous destinations in 15 days. It's not a whistle-stop itinerary, but rather a focused tour that celebrates the odes to antiquity. Direct flights connect the destinations and private tours ensure you can unravel the stories that accompany the sights. Select five-star hotels continue the immersion; you'll gaze over the Great Pyramids of Giza from your room, find yourself mere footsteps away from the Agora, and be within the cobblestone heart of ancient Rome.

You'll step back in time, starting around 2,000 years ago in Rome. Spend a day uncovering the evocative monuments, from columns to obelisks to the Colosseum. Then enjoy a day amongst the artwork of the Vatican, where the Sistine Chapel showcases why monuments must be experienced, rather than merely seen with the eyes. Fly to Athens, and you'll have ample time to explore the magnificent monuments from ancient Greece. Breaking up the sightseeing, A day is spent cruising around two islands outside Athens, a time to takes things slow and reflect on the empires you've just seen.

The final five days are spent in Egypt. After landing in Cairo, a private guide takes you to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, a great place to familiarize yourself with the stories and treasures from the dynasties. You get to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, then take in the 4,700-year-old pyramid at Saqqara. An afternoon in Coptic Cairo complements the discovery and provides further evidence of how the ancient civilizations had huge influences on one another. Land in Luxor and spend the afternoon amongst the Valley of the Kings, before wandering through the astonishing temples and avenues of Luxor's East Bank. For a final impression of scale, you enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight above Luxor West Bank on the final day, before departing ancient Thebes and flying home via Cairo. 

Starting Price

$5,307 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.9 stars based on 7110 reviews.

Egypt Travel Review: Nile River Cruise, Giza Pyramids, Hot-Air...
"Zicasso's travel agency took everything I wanted to do,...

Reviewed By Nicholas J.

Egypt Luxury Vacation Review: Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, Giza,...
"Zicasso's travel partner made our dreams come true on an...

Reviewed By Anna M.

Egypt Luxury Travel Review: Cairo, Luxor, Hot-Air Balloon...
"The travel agency founder put together a wonderful itinerary...

Reviewed By ghazaleh B.

Egypt Luxury Tour Review: Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, Giza...
"I couldn't be happier with the time I had in Egypt. Our...

Reviewed By Linda G.

Egypt Luxury Travel Review: Cairo, Luxor, Hot-Air Balloon...
"Zicasso’s staff took care of every detail from the time...

Reviewed By Malti P.

Egypt Luxury Travel Review: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Pyramids,...
"Our trip to Egypt was truly a wonderful experience. Zicasso’s...

Reviewed By Loretta S.

Your Dream Vacation

in 3 simple steps

  1. 1

    Describe your dream trip

  2. 2

    Get matched with top travel specialists

  3. 3

    Book the trip

Free service - no credit card required