Rome, Cairo, and Alexandria 8 days

Upon your arrival in Rome, the Eternal City, our private transfer service will be waiting to greet you and take you comfortably to your accommodation.

As we journey through the city, you will begin to sense the immense legacy of this ancient capital, a living museum of the Western world where every corner holds a story and every monument whispers centuries of history.

The rest of the day is yours to relax, recover from your journey, or start discovering the magic of Rome at your own rhythm.

Greca Tip: For a truly Roman atmosphere, visit the Trastevere district at sunset. Stroll through its cobblestone alleys, discover hidden piazzas, and settle in at a cozy osteria to savor a traditional carbonara or amatriciana. And to end your evening sweetly, indulge in an artisanal gelato while admiring the city bathed in golden light.

After enjoying a delightful breakfast, you'll have the entire day to explore Rome at your own pace. With countless options at your fingertips, you can choose to wander around on foot, visit magnificent monuments, indulge in shopping, or savor the local cuisine, which offers a wide array of pasta, vegetable, meat, and fish dishes.

Rome holds a special place as the epicenter of the Catholic religion and boasts the highest concentration of historical and architectural treasures in the world. In 1980, Rome, along with the extraterritorial properties of the Holy See within the city and the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, was rightfully inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Greca Tip: If you wish, you can opt to visit the Colosseum, either in the morning or the afternoon. Simply select your preference during Step 1 of the reservation process.

In the morning you will enjoy a delicious breakfast and then have the rest of the day free to appreciate and delight in the beauty of this wonderful city.

Don't miss out on the must-see landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Forum, as well as taking a stroll through the vibrant Roman squares adorned with captivating fountains.

In the evening, you can enjoy a dinner of your choice and unwind with a rejuvenating night's sleep at your hotel.

Greca Tip: For a memorable dining experience in Rome, we recommend exploring the Trastevere neighborhood and trying one of the charming trattorias. Indulge in a delectable Italian seafood dish paired with a glass of their house white wine.

After enjoying breakfast, you will be transferred to the Rome airport at the designated time for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, a friendly member of our English-speaking team will be waiting for you at the exit.

This guide will provide you with assistance during the visa process, offer detailed information about your trip, and address any queries or concerns you may have. Additionally, he will provide a brief introduction to the city and its daily life.

The transfer to your hotel will be arranged in one of our private air-conditioned vehicles. Upon reaching the hotel, your assistant will assist you with the check-in process.

The remainder of the day will be yours to relax and start enjoying the amenities offered by the hotel.

Greca Tip: Learn everything you need to know about this incredible country before your arrival, from our specialists: All about Egypt.

After enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast featuring traditional regional products, we will begin our journey through the most iconic landmarks of the largest metropolis on the African continent.

Accompanied by our official English-speaking guide, we will start with the majestic Pyramids of Giza, where the only surviving wonder of the ancient world still stands: the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

This extraordinary funerary complex is guarded by the legendary Sphinx, bearing the head of Pharaoh Khafre and the body of a lion. We will admire it both from the panoramic esplanade and from up close. 

As an optional experience, we may include lunch and an excursion to the Saqqara necropolis, home to the extraordinary Step Pyramid of Djoser—the first monumental stone structure built in Egypt. This impressive site was conceived as a city for the king’s eternal life.

To end the day in style, you may choose to witness the Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show or enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile—both optional and available upon request with your travel assistant.

Greca Tip: Beyond its famous pyramid, Saqqara also shelters richly decorated mastabas and tombs of nobles and high priests—hidden gems of ancient Egyptian art and history.

In the morning, after a delicious breakfast, we will continue our adventure with a full-day visit to Cairo.

Our morning will begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in the heart of the city. Countless invaluable artefacts are showcased there. Among them, we will find the treasures of Tutankhamun, sarcophagi, mummies, and sculptures of unimaginable beauty.

Next, we'll enjoy lunch. With renewed spirits, we'll personally explore the Coptic quarter, with its melting pot of religions. Highlights include the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in the country.

Following that, we'll head to historic Cairo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the 10th century, it has been the area of the Caliphs and their mosques. The Saladin Citadel stands out there, a walled citadel.

Before returning to the hotel, we'll visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar. At this point, we'll have free time to test our bargaining skills.

To conclude, we'll return to the hotel to enjoy its amenities and rest.

Greca Tip: At the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, don't forget to spend time with its most famous pieces, including the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb, which include his famous golden funerary mask, as well as numerous statues, sarcophagi, papyri, and everyday objects from other Egyptian pharaohs and dignitaries.

After a tasty breakfast at your hotel, you will have a full-day excursion to the city of Alexandria. You will leave in an air-conditioned coach that will take you to Alexandria, the second most important city in Egypt, and which honors its founder, Alexander the Great.

Upon arrival, you will visit the Qaitbay castle with your official English-speaking guide, a 15th-century fortress located in the port and which, in the past, housed the famous lighthouse of Alexandria, whose ruins are still preserved.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the catacombs of Kom el Shogafa, an important archaeological site from the 1st century that consists of three underground levels that house more than 300 mummies and funerary divinities as well as various Greco-Roman motifs.

Around noon you will have lunch in a restaurant in the area and then begin a visit to the current Library of Alexandria. A construction that commemorates, in its functions, the Ancient Library of Alexandria known to all and renowned for being the seed of knowledge and even one of the first research institutes in the world, you will also visit the annex museum.

In the afternoon you will visit the immense Montazah Park, an extension of 46 hectares full of gardens, roundabouts, pine forests, pavilions, and its great palace, the former summer residence of King Farouk.

After the visit, you will have some free time and then return to your hotel in Cairo where you will stay.

Greca Tip: If you have time, take a walk along the Malecon de Alejandría and enjoy the beautiful view and the sea breeze.

In the morning, we will enjoy a tasty breakfast, and then, at the indicated time, begin the transfer to Cairo Airport.

One of our vehicles will accompany you to Cairo International Airport to check in your luggage and, if necessary, process any tax refund on "tax-free" products you have purchased.

Without a doubt and after spending some fantastic days with Greca, we will hope to see him soon to forge new and emotional moments that will never leave his memory.

Have a good trip! Or, as you will say: "Rihlat Jayida!"

Greca Tip: If you feel that your stay in Egypt has yet to reveal all its secrets, you can add nights in the most fantastic cities of this country.