Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted before being transferred to your luxury hotel overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Enjoy time to relax after your journey, followed by a memorable welcome dinner with breathtaking pyramid views.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel.
- Meals: Dinner.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum – Fly to Luxor
- Begin the day with a guided visit to the Giza Plateau, exploring:
– The Great Pyramid of Khufu (with entrance inside).
– The Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
– The iconic Great Sphinx.
- Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world’s most important collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
- Later, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3: Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Today you explore two of Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes:
– Karnak Temple, the largest religious structure ever built, with its massive Hypostyle Hall
– Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved and dramatically positioned along the Nile
- The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy Luxor at your own pace.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4: West Bank of Luxor & Nile Cruise Embarkation
- Early morning optional hot-air balloon ride over Luxor (weather permitting).
- Then cross to the West Bank to visit:
– The Colossi of Memnon.
– The Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
– The Valley of the Queens.
- After sightseeing, transfer to your luxury Nile cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, and settle into your cabin as the cruise begins.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Nobles’ Tombs & Medinet Habu
- Continue exploring the Theban Necropolis with visits to:
– The Tombs of the Nobles, offering colorful scenes of daily ancient life.
– Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III.
– The Howard Carter House, former home of the discoverer of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Return to the cruise for relaxation and sailing.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Disembark to visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore the unique double temple dedicated to:
– Sobek, the crocodile god.
– Horus the Elder.
- Enjoy sunset sailing along the Nile.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Philae Temple & Felucca Sailing
- Arrive in Aswan and visit the enchanting Philae Temple, beautifully located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Later, enjoy a peaceful felucca sail on the Nile, offering panoramic views of Aswan’s granite islands and desert landscapes.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Abu Simbel Excursion
- Early departure for a guided excursion to Abu Simbel, where you’ll discover the awe-inspiring twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated stone by stone to save them from flooding.
- Return to Aswan after the visit.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9: Fly to Cairo – Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili
- Fly back to Cairo and explore the historic heart of the city, including:
– Old Islamic Cairo.
– Coptic Cairo landmarks.
– Time to wander through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar. - Transfer to your downtown luxury hotel for your final night.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 10: Departure from Cairo
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward departure, marking the end of an unforgettable Egyptian journey.
- Meals: Breakfast
