Best of Egypt and Rome

Included Tour Highlights

Join a full-day guided tour of the Grand Pyramids of Cairo & the Sphinx. Followed by the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), lunch is included.
Next, take a flight to Luxor and embark on a 4-night modern, comfortable Nile River cruise, complete with all meals and off-shore excursions guided by an Egyptologist.
Tour the famous Karnak and Luxor Temples, and explore the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamen's tomb, followed by Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple.
Tour the island Temple of Philae and other sites like the Colossi of Memnon, the Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples.
There is also a camel ride and a Galabeya cruise party.
.Once in Rome, take a Private guided Ancient Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour with skip the line entrance tickets.

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Itinerary

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

You need a valid Canadian or American Passport to enter Egypt; it must be valid for six to eight months from your exact return date, and have blank pages.
A tourist visa is also required. American and Canadian passport holders can purchase it upon arrival.

For information on entry requirements for passport holders of different nationalities, please get in touch with your local Egyptian Consulate.

Upon landing in Egypt, proceed with customs & immigration procedures.

Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

No Meals

Cairo Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Egypt Picture

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for a full-day tour of the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
The Giza Pyramids are the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
The pyramids are named for the Pharaohs who built them: Khufu (the tallest), Khafre, and Menkaure (at the front).

The pyramids' interiors are undecorated and contain no treasures or mummies. Visiting inside requires a separate ticket and reasonable fitness, as access involves steep stairs and narrow passages that may be claustrophobic for some.
Continue to Khafre’s Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument with a human face and a lion’s body.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
See the complete contents of King Tutankhamun’s tomb - on display together for the first time since their discovery by Howard Carter - including the gold mask, throne, and chariots. The modern museum also offers panoramic views of the pyramids, linking Egypt’s past and present in one site.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

Breakfast & lunch at a local restaurant

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist you with transferring to your Nile River Cruise.

Later, join your guide for a tour of the famous Karnak & Luxor Temples.
One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple.

The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

The Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs, including the boy Prince Tutankhamun.

Continue with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt.

On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tons each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise, Egypt Picture

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo.

Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples.

The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner

After Breakfast, on board, depart with your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the High Dam & Temple of Philae.

Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
Many archeological sites were submerged after its construction; some, like Abu Simbel and Philae, were rescued and relocated.

Continue to the Temple of Philae. The original Temple was submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was painstakingly disassembled and relocated to Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture.

In the afternoon, there is a Felucca ride. A Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner

Breakfast on board.

Optional: Add an early morning tour to Abu Simbel. This UNESCO World Heritage site was rescued after being submerged under water by the construction of the Aswan Dam and rebuilt above the new shoreline.

Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel:

- Transfer to Cairo's airport for your flight to Rome.
- Upon arrival, transfer to your Rome hotel.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Breakfast

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo, Italy Picture

After breakfast at your hotel:

You will be transferred to meet your private guide for your Ancient Rome tour, (Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill).
Take a journey through time and discover Ancient Rome. Enjoy skip the line access through the arches of the Colosseum.
Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors and discover a marvel of ancient roman architecture and engineering. Then visit the Palatine Hill, the most famous of Rome's seven hills and the ruins of the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city of Rome.

At the end of the tour, continue exploring the city at your own pace and return to your hotel independently.

3-hrs. Licensed guide / skip the line Colosseum entrance tickets.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a day a leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Alternative you can add an optional tour such as a private Vatican Museums tour.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel:

Transfer to Rome's airport for your return flight.

Breakfast included. Tour Ends.

What's included

Flights & Transfers

International & domestic flights.
Hassle-Free Travel: all transfer services are included, pick-up and drop-off from the airport, hotels, & port.
Plus, enjoy peace of mind with tourist sites entrance fees and taxes covered.

Accommodations

Three nights Cairo Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort.
Four nights MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise.
Three nights Rome Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo.

Meals

Breakfast daily.
Cairo sightseeing with lunch included.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily aboard the Nile River Cruise.

Not included:

American and Canadian passport holders only: Tourist Visa fee on arrival at Cairo airport USD 30 Per Person. The fee to be paid in exact cash per person.
Airline advance seat selection.
No drinks are included.
Customary tips to drivers, guides, cruise/hotel staff, etc.

Departure Cities & Prices (CAD)

Toronto

$6299

FLIGHTS: Price Includes International & domestic Flights.
DATES AVAILABLE: Tour available year-round weekly Friday departures.

Price per person in double room. Single extra 1799 CAD. Surcharge applies for Easter, Summer & Christmas departures.

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I have only good things to say about the Cairo accommodations and the entire cruise was crazy amazing!...

Yowza

Things went seamlessly for us. Both guides were enthusiastic, highly responsive, knowledgeable and mindful of physical limitations. A special shout out to Ibrahim who made sure we had a good time and quick to accommodate our unique interests and needs. He is a gem. I have only good things to say about the Cairo accommodations and the entire cruise was crazy amazing! The well-chosen historical sites, scenery and cultural insights were presented well. The ship, food/drink, upgraded suite, service and crew were FANTASTIC. It has made being home both a chore and disappointing.
- Yowza

We highly recommend this trip with Platinum Holidays and I will not hesitate to book future trips with them...

Donald

This was an incredible, amazing trip! We booked a 17-day Egypt & Nile River Cruise, March 2026. This is the 1st time using Platinum Holidays and I'm glad we did. Our trip advisor, Junior did great job organizing all the details. We had flight cancellations going to Egypt but the airlines and Junior had us back on track and on board the m/s Saray cruise ship without missing any sites. This was a 17 day trip with 15 days cruising the Nile river from Aswan to Cairo. We were 5 people, expecting to be in a larger group but and surprised to find only ourselves with a private guide, Kareem (an Egyptologist & so passionate about Egypt's history) with us throughout the journey. The daily tours of the historical, cultural sites with Kareem were wonderful, informative, right-paced and without incident. Kareem was extremely knowledgeable and was able to show, explain extra details and take more time with us as we were a small group. The itinerary, the greeting agents at airports, the ship's staff, ship's accommodations/food/service, our guide, drivers, tours and schedule were top-notch & professional. Platinum Holidays and Junior has indeed put together a super trip of a lifetime. This trip was envisioned for a long time and we're so happy we booked with Platinum. We highly recommend this trip with Platinum Holidays and I will not hesitate to book future trips with them.
- Donald

Thank you Deodene, for arranging our wonderful trip to Egypt. All our arrengments went smoothly, and the...

Wendy

Egypt tour - February, 2026 - Thank you, Deodene, for arranging our wonderful trip to Egypt. All your arrangements went smoothly, and the tours, transportation and accommodations were first class. We had a different local guide for each location, and they were all courteous, knowledgeable (and on time). The Nile cruise cabins were very roomy, more like great hotel rooms than ship cabins.There were a lot of great food choices at the buffets at all the meals on the cruise, and the staff and chefs were very accommodating to any special requests. We had two stops most days and the different tombs were amazing. The extras included in our tour were fun, like the camel rides at Giza and the evening sail on the felucca sailing boats. We were very lucky with the mild temperatures, and no insects at this time of year. Thanks again for help in arranging this trip.
- Wendy

The Nile River Cruise was excellent with good service and attentive staff that made it memorable for us. Great meals and different cuisine offered each night.

All were great but the best was Sahar in Cairo who created such a strong connection between our group and the history of Egypt it brought my wife to joyful tears.

At the airport, outside the airport and at the hotel there were always someone every step of the way in Egypt. Our days were filled with excitement and travels.

Deodene, our trip advisor did an awesome job. She answered emails quickly and everything went according to plan. All the hotels and lodging were fantastic.

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