Gladiators & Pharaohs

Day 1 Luxor          
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Luxor          
Head out to the beautifully preserved vast temple complex of Karnak and nearby Luxor Temple. Filled with intricate carvings, ancient chapels, and the famous Avenue of the Sphinx, this incredible site will leave you feeling mesmerised by its grandeur and scale.

Day 3 Luxor          
Cross the mighty River Nile to discover the famous Valley of the Kings where the great pharaohs were buried. Continue to the captivating Temple of Hatshepsut with its meticulous wall carvings, and finally the remarkable Colossi of Memnon.

Day 4  Luxor to Cairo      
Take the short flight to Cairo. Spend this afternoon exploring this dynamic city at your leisure.

Day 5 Cairo          
Depart Cairo on a full day tour to the romantic port city of Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, come to learn of Alexandria’s rises and falls during both ancient and modern times. With a private guide visit Alexandria’s archaeological site - the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey Pillar and the Great Library of Alexandria.

Day 6 Cairo          
Today visit the Grand Egyptian Museum*. Guided by an expert Egyptologist, explore the extensive array of Ancient Egyptian artefacts, including the famous Tutankhamun collection and other items never previously displayed.

Day 7 Cairo to Rome
Fly to the Eternal City of Rome. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before heading out and choose to spend the evening dining al fresco.  

Day 8  Rome
Today, join a walking tour and venture into the Vatican City. Step inside the remarkable Sistine chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescoes before heading to the Colosseum. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this magnificent city. Opt to visit the once bustling Forum and Palatine Hill, discover one of the city’s fascinating museums or find a local wine bar in the lively Campo de Fiori area.

Day 9  Rome
This morning, sample some of Rome’s tastiest local cuisine as you explore the vibrant Trastevere market and the city’s oldest bakery on your included food tour. Later, climb the famous Spanish Steps, throw a coin in the vast Trevi Fountain and admire the grand Pantheon. Why not relax with a refreshing Aperol Spritz in a pretty cobbled piazza, or take a stroll through the elegant Villa Borghese Gardens?

Day 10 Rome          
Wander Rome’s enchanting streets one last time and savour a final rich Italian coffee before transferring back to the airport for your flight home.  

*The Grand Egyptian Museum is due to open in late Spring 2024. Should this be delayed you will visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities instead.