Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo & Welcome to Egypt
- Your Egyptian adventure begins the moment you arrive in Cairo.
- Meet your representative at Cairo International Airport and enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel, where you can check in and relax as you prepare for the incredible journey ahead.
- Start Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Not included.
Day 2: Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara
- Begin your journey through ancient Egypt with the legendary treasures of Giza.
- Stand before the Great Pyramids, get a close-up view of the Sphinx, and explore the Valley Temple before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue to Saqqara to discover the iconic Step Pyramid and one of Egypt’s earliest monumental stone structures.
- Highlights:
– The Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos.
-The Valley Temple.
-The Sphinx.
-The Step Pyramid at Saqqara. - Optional Activities:
-Half-day tour to the city of Memphis. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel & Coptic Cairo
- Discover the remarkable layers of Cairo’s history, from the priceless treasures of the Egyptian Museum to the impressive Citadel of Saladin.
- Continue into historic Coptic Cairo to explore its celebrated churches and synagogue, before ending the day with an overnight sleeping train journey toward Luxor.
- Highlights:
-The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
-The Tutankhamen collection
-The Citadel of Saladin
-The Church of Abu-Sergah
-St. Barbara Church
-The Hanging Church
-Ben Ezra Synagogue
Accommodation: Overnight sleeping train to Luxor. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Discover Luxor Temples & Begin Your Nile Cruise
- Arrive in Luxor aboard the overnight sleeper train and begin an unforgettable Nile adventure as you board your 5-star cruise and set sail through the heart of ancient Egypt.
- After lunch, explore the magnificent East Bank, where the vast Karnak Temple and the beautiful Luxor Temple showcase the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.
- Highlights:
-Karnak Temple.
-Luxor Temple. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Sail to Edfu
- Explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor and step into the world of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings.
- Admire the monumental Colossi of Memnon and the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to the cruise and sailing through the Nile toward Edfu.
- Highlights:
-The Valley of the Kings.
-The Colossi of Memnon.
-The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
-Sail toward Esna.
-Cross the Esna Lock.
-Sail to Edfu. - Optional Activity:
-Hot air balloon experience at an additional cost. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Explore Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo & Aswan
- Set out early to discover the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu, traveling by horse carriage or bus with your guide.
- Return to the cruise for breakfast, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris before sailing onward to Aswan.
- Highlights:
-Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus) by horse carriage or bus with guide.
-Kom Ombo Temple.
-The double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. - Optional Activities:
-Galabia party. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Visit the Magnificent Abu Simbel Temples
- Rise early for an unforgettable journey to Abu Simbel.
- Travel approximately 350 km by shared air-conditioned bus to explore the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel, then return to your Nile cruise around noon for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay on board.
- Highlights:
-Abu Simbel Temple. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Aswan Sightseeing & Overnight Sleeper Train to Cairo
- After breakfast, discover three of Aswan’s remarkable highlights before leaving the Nile cruise. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Island, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before boarding your overnight sleeping train back to Cairo.
- Included Activities:
-The Aswan High Dam.
-The Unfinished Obelisk.
-Philae Island. - Accommodation: Overnight sleeping train to Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 9: Arrive Back in Cairo & Enjoy Free Time
- Arrive back in Cairo in the morning and meet your representative at Giza Railways Station.
- Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed day at your own pace, giving you time to rest and recharge after your overnight journey.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 10: Discover Islamic Cairo, Ibn Tulun & Sultan Hassan
- Continue your exploration of Cairo with a fascinating journey through its Islamic heritage.
- Visit the historic Ibn-Tulun Mosque, renowned for its distinctive architecture, followed by the magnificent Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, one of the city’s most impressive Mamluk-era landmarks.
- Highlights:
– Ibn-Tulun Mosque.
-The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. - Optional Activities:
-Moaz Street and Al-Azhar Park tour. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 11: Departure from Cairo & End of Your Egypt Adventure
- Your unforgettable Egyptian journey comes to an end.
- After breakfast, meet your representative in the hotel lobby and enjoy a comfortable private transfer to Cairo International Airport, taking with you memories of the pyramids, temples, Nile cruise, and timeless wonders of Egypt.
- Meals: Breakfast.
- End Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt.
