Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo
- Your Egyptian adventure begins when you arrive at Cairo International Airport.
- Meet your team and transfer to your 4-star hotel in central Cairo, where you can settle in and relax before your exciting journey through Egypt begins.
- Start Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Not Included.
Day 2: Saqqara & Dahshur
- Step into the heart of ancient Egyptian history with a visit to Saqqara, home to the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Pyramid of Teti.
- After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Dahshur to discover the remarkable Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid before returning to your Cairo hotel.
- Highlights:
-Saqqara Necropolis Complex.
-The Step Pyramid of Djoser.
-The Pyramid of Teti.
-The Bent Pyramid.
-The Red Pyramid at Dahshur Necropolis. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
- Today, discover Egypt’s most iconic landmarks at the Giza Plateau.
- See the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Chefren and Mykerinus, the legendary Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
- Later, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and its extraordinary collection spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history.
- Highlights:
-The Great Pyramid of Khufu.
-The Pyramid of Chefren.
-The Pyramid of Mykerinus.
-The Great Sphinx.
-The Valley Temple.
-The Grand Egyptian Museum. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Cairo to Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Fly from Cairo to Luxor and board your 5star Nile cruise.
- Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, the granite statues of Ramses II and ancient obelisks.
- Later, visit Luxor Temple and admire its impressive columns and colossal statues.
- Highlights:
-Karnak Temple Complex – Great Hypostyle Hall.
-The courtyard and granite statues of Ramses II at Karnak.
-The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III.
-Luxor Temple. - Optional Activities:
-Luxor city tour by horse carriage.
-Karnak Sound and Light Show. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
- Explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor, beginning with the Valley of the Kings and its ancient tombs carved into the hillside.
- Continue to the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to your cruise and sailing toward Edfu, with dinner served on board.
- Highlights:
-The Valley of the Kings.
-The Colossi of Memnon.
-The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
-Sail to Edfu. - Optional Activity:
-Sunrise hot air balloon excursion over the ancient lands of Luxor. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo
- Discover two of Egypt’s fascinating riverside temples today.
- Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique temple dedicated to Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
- In the evening, enjoy an Egyptian Night Party on board with traditional music and Galabeya gowns.
- Highlights:
-The Temple of Horus at Edfu.
-Kom Ombo Temple.
-Egyptian Night Party on board. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam
- Arrive in Aswan and visit the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, which was relocated in the 1960s to protect it from flooding.
- Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an impressive engineering project built between 1960 and 1970 for hydroelectric power.
- Highlights:
-Philae Temple.
-Aswan High Dam. - Optional Activity:
-Late afternoon tour to a Nubian Village. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Aswan to Cairo
- Disembark from your Nile cruise and prepare for your flight back to Cairo.
- An optional earlymorning excursion takes you to the Great Temples of Abu Simbel, the remarkable sanctuaries of Ramses II and Nefertari that were relocated in 1968 to protect them from the waters of Lake Nasser.
- Afterwards, fly from Aswan to Cairo and check into your hotel.
- Optional Activity:
-Early morning tour to the Great Temples of Abu Simbel. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 9: Alexandria
- Travel from Cairo to Alexandria, the ancient port city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
- Explore the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, visit Pompey’s Pillar and discover the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, known for its impressive granite façade featuring more than 120 scripts. Return to Cairo in the evening.
- Highlights:
-The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
-Pompey’s Pillar.
-The Bibliotheca Alexandrina. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 10: Cairo Departure
- Enjoy your final breakfast at your Cairo hotel before checking out.
- You’ll then be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your Egyptian adventure to an end.
- Meals: Breakfast.
- End Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt
