Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your private representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and takes you to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is open for settling in and resting from travel. Later, your Egyptologist guide stops by for a quick orientation covering what you'll see in Cairo, Giza, and along the Nile over the coming days.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Cairo International Airport )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Regency, or similar)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel
- Evening stroll around the hotel area
- Day 2
Saqqara
Following breakfast, you'll head out to Giza with your Egyptologist guide to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, plus the Great Sphinx. From there, you drive to Saqqara to walk through the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and check out the detailed tomb carvings. After lunch at a local restaurant, you transfer to the train station and board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan with your own cabin and dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cairo comfort hotel), Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner onboard overnight sleeper train)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Sleeper Train )
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos
- Visit the Great Sphinx
- Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser
- View intricate tomb carvings
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Overnight sleeper train to Aswan with private cabin and dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Entry to the Sun Boat Museum
- Entry to the chamber of the Great Pyramid
- Camel ride
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Pyramid of Chephren Great Pyramid of Mykerinos Great Sphinx Step Pyramid of King Djoser 
- Day 3
Aswan
You arrive in Aswan and meet your guide, then check out the High Dam, which created Lake Nasser through modern engineering. A short boat trip takes you to Philae Temple dedicated to Isis on its own island. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you visit the Nubian Museum to learn about Nubian heritage and traditions. Later, you board your Nile cruise ship and have dinner while watching the sunset from the river.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local lunch), Dinner (Dinner on Nile cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (May Fair Nile Cruise or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit the High Dam
- Boat ride to Philae Temple
- Visit Philae Temple
- Local lunch
- Visit the Nubian Museum
- Dinner on Nile cruise
Landmarks High Dam Philae Temple Nubian Museum 
- Day 4
Kom Ombo
After breakfast on the cruise, you return to Philae Temple in early morning light for more photos and time to explore. Back on the cruise, you visit the Nubian Museum again to dig deeper into Nubian culture and art. Lunch happens on board as you sail north toward Kom Ombo. In the late afternoon, you explore Kom Ombo Temple, which honors both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon. Dinner is back on the cruise where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on Nile cruise), Lunch (Lunch on Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on Nile cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (May Fair Nile Cruise or Similar)
Included Activities
- Second visit to Philae Temple
- Visit Nubian Museum
- Lunch on Nile cruise
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Dinner on Nile cruise
Landmarks Philae Temple Nubian Museum Kom Ombo Temple - Day 5
Luxor
After breakfast on the Nile, you sail toward Luxor while your guide gives you an inspiring tour of the East Bank. You'll start at Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world's largest religious sites, then move on to Luxor Temple with its big statues and detailed carvings. Your guide shares the temples' history with plenty of time for photos and reflection. You return to the cruise for dinner and can relax on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on Nile cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (May Fair Nile Cruise or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Dinner on Nile cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple 
- Day 6
Hurghada
Breakfast on the cruise, then you explore the West Bank where Egypt's pharaohs rested. Your guide takes you through the beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. You also see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural gem set against desert cliffs, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. After checking out, you drive by private vehicle across scenic desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea. You'll settle into your hotel and have a free evening by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on Nile cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Aquaviva Hurghada or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Breakfast on Nile cruise
- Transfer to Hurghada
Optional Activities
- Entry to the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
- Entry to the Royal Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 7
Hurghada
You wake to Red Sea sounds and have a relaxing breakfast at your hotel. Today focuses on the clear waters and marine life. You'll join a scuba diving or snorkeling trip (your choice) with professional instructors to see colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. Fresh seafood lunch is typically served on the boat. Back at your hotel by late afternoon, you can relax by the beach or pool with a free evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on board the excursion boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Aquaviva Hurghada)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scuba diving or snorkeling excursion (choice of activity)
- Fresh seafood lunch on excursion boat
Landmarks Red Sea Coral Reefs 
- Day 8
Hurghada to Cairo
A leisurely breakfast with Red Sea views starts your day. The morning is yours to swim, lounge on the beach, or use the pool at your own pace. After checking out, you transfer to Hurghada Airport for a short domestic flight to Cairo. A private representative meets you on arrival and gets you to your Cairo hotel for check-in. Your evening is free to have a relaxed dinner or take a gentle walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Cairo Airport or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Hurghada Airport
- Domestic flight to Cairo
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Short boat trip
- Seaside café visit
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Day 9
Cairo
You have a final breakfast at your hotel and reflect on your 9-day trip. Depending on when your flight leaves, you'll have time for last-minute shopping or a relaxing walk. Your private representative helps with checkout and makes sure your transfer to Cairo International Airport goes smoothly, handling luggage and departure details so you're all set for your international flight home.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Cairo International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Relaxing stroll near hotel
