- 06 Nights / 07 Days
7-Day Athens & Cairo Ancient Civilizations Tour
- Athens
- Cairo
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- 08 Nights / 09 Days
9-Day Athens, Cairo & Alexandria Mediterranean Journey
- Athens
- Cairo
- Alexandria
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- 09 Nights / 10 Days
10-Day Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Cairo Tour
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Santorini
- Cairo
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- 10 Nights / 11 Days
11-Day Athens & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey
- Athens
- Cairo
- Aswan
- Luxor
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- 13 Nights / 14 Days
14-Day Greek Islands & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Santorini
- Cairo
- Aswan
- Luxor
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Greece & Egypt Tours combine two of the world's most influential ancient civilizations in one professionally coordinated journey. Explore the Acropolis and historic neighborhoods of Athens, add the Greek Islands on selected itineraries, then continue to Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, and, on longer journeys, Luxor, Aswan, and a Nile Cruise.
Our combined Greece and Egypt itineraries range from 7 to 14 days, allowing travelers to choose between a compact Athens and Cairo journey, a Greek Islands and Egypt combination, or a more comprehensive vacation featuring a multi-night Nile Cruise. Packages include carefully selected accommodation, local guides during sightseeing, transfers, transportation, and flights or ferry connections where specified in the individual itinerary.
Greece & Egypt Tours at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7–14 Days |
| Countries | Greece • Egypt |
| Tour Types | Private • Small Group • Customized |
| Top Highlights | Athens • Cairo • Giza Pyramids |
| Longer Tours | Santorini • Mykonos • Luxor • Aswan • Nile Cruise |
| Best Time | March–May • September–November |
Why Combine Greece & Egypt?
Greece and Egypt offer two distinctly different travel experiences within a relatively compact regional journey. Greece brings Classical archaeology, Mediterranean cities, whitewashed island villages, and Aegean scenery, while Egypt introduces the monumental architecture of the pharaohs, the Pyramids of Giza, royal tombs, temples, and the landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Athens and Cairo are connected by regional flights, making the combination practical for travelers who want to experience both destinations without arranging two separate vacations. Shorter tours concentrate on the two capitals, while longer itineraries can incorporate Greek island stays and a Nile Cruise.
What Will You Experience in Each Country?
Greece
Most journeys begin in Athens, where guided sightseeing introduces the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the historic center of the Greek capital.
Selected itineraries continue to Santorini and Mykonos, adding a completely different dimension to the journey with Cycladic villages, Aegean landscapes, beaches, and island life. This makes it possible to combine archaeology and Mediterranean relaxation before continuing to Egypt.
Egypt
The Egypt portion begins in Cairo, home to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, major museums, and some of the country's most important ancient sites.
Longer journeys continue south to Luxor and Aswan, either by a combination of flights and road transportation or as part of a Nile Cruise. Depending on the selected itinerary, sightseeing can include Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple.
Choosing the Right Greece & Egypt Itinerary
| Duration | Journey Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | Athens & Cairo | Compact ancient civilizations tour |
| 9 Days | Athens, Cairo & Alexandria | History & Mediterranean cities |
| 10 Days | Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Cairo | Greek Islands & Pyramids |
| 11 Days | Athens & Egypt Nile Cruise | Greece plus deeper Egypt exploration |
| 14 Days | Greek Islands & Egypt Nile Cruise | Most comprehensive combination |
The 7-day Athens & Cairo Ancient Civilizations Tour is the most focused option, connecting the two capitals and their major historical landmarks without adding island stays or a longer Egyptian circuit.
The 9-day Mediterranean Journey adds Alexandria, making it particularly suitable for travelers interested in the historical connections between Greece, Egypt, and the wider Mediterranean world.
Choose the 10-day Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Cairo Tour if the Greek Islands are a priority but you still want to experience Cairo and the Pyramids.
The 11-day Athens & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey takes a different approach, spending less time on the Greek Islands and allowing more of the itinerary for Egypt and the Nile Valley.
For travelers who want both experiences, the 14-day Greek Islands & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey combines Athens and the islands with Cairo and a more extensive exploration of Egypt.
How Do You Travel Between Greece & Egypt?
The international portion of the journey is normally arranged by air between Athens and Cairo, while transportation within each country depends on the itinerary.
In Greece, selected tours use ferries or domestic flights to connect Athens with the islands. In Egypt, longer programs may include domestic flights, private transfers, and a Nile Cruise between Upper Egypt destinations.
Transfers and connections are coordinated according to the selected package, allowing the Greece and Egypt portions to operate as one continuous itinerary.
Best Time to Travel
March to May and September to November generally provide the best balance for travelers visiting both Greece and Egypt. These periods offer comfortable conditions for archaeological sightseeing in Athens and Egypt while also working well for many Greek island itineraries.
June through August is particularly attractive for travelers prioritizing Santorini and Mykonos, although temperatures are considerably higher at archaeological sites in Egypt. Winter can be an excellent period for Egypt, while Greek island schedules and tourism services are more limited outside the main travel season.
Find the Right Greece & Egypt Tour
Choose your tour according to how you want to divide your time between the two countries. The 7-day Athens & Cairo Ancient Civilizations Tour provides the shortest introduction, while the 9-day Athens, Cairo & Alexandria Mediterranean Journey adds another historically important Egyptian city.
For travelers who consider the Greek Islands essential, the 10-day Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Cairo Tour combines the Cyclades with Egypt's capital and the Pyramids.
If experiencing the Nile is more important than spending several nights on the islands, choose the 11-day Athens & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey. For the broadest experience, the 14-day Greek Islands & Egypt Nile Cruise Journey combines Athens, the Greek Islands, Cairo, and the Nile within one extended itinerary.
Travelers looking for a larger regional journey can also explore our Turkey, Greece & Egypt Tours, Greece Tours, and Egypt Tours.
Greece and Egypt Tours FAQs
Learn more about the destinations and packages we offer.
In Greece: Acropolis with the Parthenon in Athens, caldera views at Oia in Santorini, a caldera boat cruise, and the Akrotiri Bronze Age excavation. In Egypt: Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum with the complete Tutankhamun collection, Karnak Temple in Luxor, Valley of the Kings, and a 3 to 4-day Nile cruise to Aswan.
Ten days covers Athens, Santorini, Cairo, and a Nile cruise without feeling rushed. Twelve days adds Mykonos or Abu Simbel. Fourteen days is recommended for first-time visitors who want 2 to 3 days in each main location.
Ten-day Small group tours cost approximately 2,100 to 2,900 USD per person. Twelve to fourteen-day packages cost 2,700 to 4,000 USD per person. Contact us for a current quote.
Yes. The international flight from Athens to Cairo is included. Your flight from your home country to Athens and the return from Cairo are not included.
Greece (Schengen) requires no visa for US, UK, Canadian, and Australian citizens for stays under 90 days. Egypt requires a visa; e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg for approximately 25 USD, or visa on arrival at Cairo airport
On packages of 10 days or more that cover the Luxor and Aswan section, yes. The standard Nile cruise runs 3 to 4 days from Luxor to Aswan with full board, Egyptologist guide, and shore excursion entrance fees.
Yes. Greek law requires licensed guides at all archaeological sites. A licensed archaeologist guide leads the Acropolis visit, typically 2 to 3 hours covering the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike.
Yes. All Egypt portions use licensed Egyptologist guides who hold degrees in Egyptology or archaeology. Licensed guides are required by Egyptian law at all major archaeological sites.
Yes. Mykonos, Crete, or Rhodes can be added after Santorini on private tours. Island extensions require 12 to 14 days minimum to include meaningful time in Egypt. All ferry and internal flight connections are arranged and included.
Yes. Turkey, Greece, and Egypt combined tour adds Istanbul and Cappadocia before the Greece portion, running 16 to 19 days total.
