Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Start point
- Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza Governorate 12411, Egypt (Pyramid Park Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Novotel Cairo El Borg)
Optional Activities
- Visit Khan el Khalili medieval market
- Walk along the Nile promenade
- Dinner with tour group
Landmarks Nile River Khan el Khalili - Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Novotel Cairo El Borg)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Giza pyramids, Sphinx, and Granite Temple complex
- Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with 12 galleries including Tutankhamun treasures
Optional Activities
- Lunch at museum restaurants
- Visit Khan el Khalili medieval market
- Hotel pool swim
- Rooftop terrace relaxation
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Great Sphinx of Giza Granite Temple Grand Egyptian Museum Khan el Khalili - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan- Meals
- Dinner (Delivered to cabin by train carriage steward), Breakfast (Delivered to cabin by train carriage steward)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train: Cairo to Aswan)
Included Activities
- Overnight train journey with first-class sleeper compartments
- Dinner and breakfast delivery to train cabin
Optional Activities
- Visit to Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Visit to Islamic Cairo and the Citadel
- Visit to medieval mosques of Cairo
Landmarks Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser Citadel of Saladin - Day 4
Aswan
Aswan- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Obelisk Nile Hotel Aswan)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Philae Temple by motorboat
Optional Activities
- Visit to Aswan High Dam and unfinished obelisk
- Motorboat journey to traditional Nubian village for home-cooked dinner with local family
- Explore Nubian bazaar
Landmarks Philae Temple Aswan High Dam - Day 5
Aswan to aboard cruise boat
Aswan to aboard cruise boat- Meals
- Lunch (Onboard cruise), Dinner (Onboard cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)
Included Activities
- Boarding Nile River cruise for 3 nights
- Dinner onboard cruise
Optional Activities
- Early morning bus trip to Abu Simbel rock-hewn temple
- Afternoon exploration of Aswan market
- Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
Landmarks Abu Simbel Old Cataract Hotel - Day 6
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Aswan towards Kom Ombo
- Visit to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek
Optional Activities
- Traditional felucca boat sailing around Aswan islands
- Visit to Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Aswan Botanical Gardens Kom Ombo Temple - Day 7
Edfu to Luxor
Edfu to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)
Included Activities
- Cruise continuation to Luxor
Optional Activities
- Visit to Temple of Edfu (by horse-drawn caleches)
- Evening sound and light show at Karnak Temple
- Visit to Luxor Museum
- Visit to Luxor Mummification Museum
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Karnak Temple Luxor Museum Luxor Mummification Museum - Day 8
Luxor
Luxor- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Amun at Karnak
Optional Activities
- Visit to Luxor Museum
- Visit to Luxor Mummification Museum
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor, Valley of the Kings, and Temples of Antiquities on West Bank
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Museum Luxor Mummification Museum Valley of the Kings - Day 9
Luxor - West Bank
Luxor - West Bank- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local family home on West Bank with traditional dishes including okra stew, koshari (rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas), and tagen (tomato-based dish) served with freshly baked bread)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Valley of the Kings (three tomb entrances included)
- Visit to Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit to Habu Temple complex
- Home-cooked lunch at local family home with traditional dishes
Optional Activities
- Supplement payment for additional tomb visit (Tutankhamun's tomb)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Habu Temple Temple of Amun at Habu - Day 10
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to Hurghada- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Waterfront stroll
- Sea swimming
Landmarks Red Sea - Day 11
Hurghada
Hurghada- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Full-day snorkelling boat trip to Hurghada reef spots (typically six to eight hours)
Landmarks Red Sea - Day 12
Hurghada
Hurghada- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely breakfast by the sea
- Spa treatment
- Red Sea swimming
- Browse local markets in Hurghada town
- Mint tea at seaside café
Landmarks Red Sea - Day 13
Hurghada
Hurghada- End point
- Villages road - Safaga - Red Sea, Red Sea Governorate 11432, Egypt (Lotus Bay Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Further town exploration before departure
