We couldn’t get you a time machine. But this? This is the next best thing. Over 10 days, you’ll uncover three of our planet’s most renowned ancient civilisations. Zipping through the skies from one historical spot to another - you’ll see the ruins of the Roman empire. The mighty buildings of the Greek world. And of course, the magnificent Pyramids of Giza (all with local guides!). Trust us, your bucket list is gonna love this one.
Locations Visited
Rome, Athens, Cairo
Countries Visited
Italy, Greece, Egypt
Travel Style
Accommodations
9
nights included
Age Requirements
Travel experiences for 18-35 year olds
Itinerary
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Day 1
Rome
Our ancient exploration begins in Rome - once known as the ‘capital of the world’. Meet your fam this evening before we take on the cobblestoned streets to kick off with an Italian feast at a local restaurant. After dinner, ticking off historical sights (and tossing coins) will be on the agenda as we take on Rome with a walking tour.
Accommodation
Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Highlights
Dinner at La Trattoria de Gli Amici MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience
Kick back with your Contiki crew and feast on some yummy Italian cuisine - served at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities.
Tour Rome on Foot
Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Day 2
Rome
Get your gladiator face on! Today’s your chance to tour the one and only - Colosseum & the Roman forum with a local guide. Then check out some more monuments and museums in your free time. Just remember to keep some space in your tummy - you wouldn’t wanna miss out on the chance to make & eat pasta in Rome.
Accommodation
Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Rome
Awe-inspiring museums? Art at every corner? World-famous chapels? We must be in Vatican City. After our tour of all-things-Vatican this morning, Rome’s all yours to explore. Want some local recs for dinner? Your Trip Manager will point you in the right direction.
Accommodation
Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Tour the Vatican City
See this religious state and home to the Pope, IRL. Take a guided tour around Renaissance masterpieces and see the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Day 4
Rome to Athens
Nooo, it’s time to leave Rome already?! We’ll see the city pass us by as we catch the train to the airport this morning. And a short flight later, we’ll have arrived in another historical hotspot - known for its mythology, architecture and well, food.
Welcome to Athens! The city’s yours to explore this evening before we regroup for fresh tzatziki, gyros and plenty of chats at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 5
Athens
Pose like a Greek god in front of the Acropolis today as a local guide will show us around the most iconic (and historic) spots in the city. Later tonight, you can join us for a tour of Athens’ most famous foodie hotspots.
Accommodation
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Explore Athens
A locally guided tour of Athens, including entry to the legendary Acropolis.
Day 6
Athens
Our time travel leads us to an island cruise today. You’ll have the chance to explore the idyllic beaches, traditional towns and legendary monuments of Aegina, Poros and Hydra on a day trip. Deep slumbers are due tonight before we cast off to our final ancient wonder of the trip.
Accommodation
Dorian Inn (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 7
Athens to Cairo
Goodbye Athens, you’ve been nothing but mesmerising. Now it’s time to check out some mummies.
We'll find a city of ornate mosques, sparkling skyscrapers & sprawling avenues of 19th-century faded grandeur awaiting us. Egypt's capital is full of energy, but we'll save the proper exploring for tomorrow. Oh, and dinner’s on us tonight!
Accommodation
A conveniently located hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 8
Cairo
Aaaand now…the moment you have all been waiting for. Time to see the Pyramids of Giza! Get the tissues ready, seeing the iconic Sphinx & pyramids in all their 4,600 year old glory will make for a day that stirs you to the very core.
Accommodation
A conveniently located hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Visit the Egyptian Museum
Check out this Cairo landmark and soak up the history. It’s home to more than 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities.
Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Needs no introduction! Marvel at the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. #bucketlist
Day 9
Cairo
Today, we’ll dedicate some time to discovering Cairo. After a guided tour of the city, you’ll have the option of exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum (one of the world’s largest museums!) with a local guide. Looking for things to do in the evening? How about a cruise on the Nile with a buffet dinner & show?
Accommodation
A conveniently located hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Highlights
Tour Cairo's Hottest Spot
You'll see what modern day Cairo looks like on this coach tour of the city.
Day 10
Cairo
Sorry to break it to you, but we have to come back to the present now. Feast on breakfast and hitch a lift to the airport before saying goodbye to your crew. There’s a new found sense of wonder in the air. And there’s always another destination waiting to be discovered.
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