Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
- Start point
- Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza Governorate 12411, Egypt (Pyramid Park Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cairo El Borg), Hotel (Novotel Cairo El Borg (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Khan el Khalili medieval market
- Walk along Nile promenade
- Dinner with tour group
Landmarks Nile River Khan el Khalili 
- Day 2
Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cairo El Borg), Hotel (Novotel Cairo El Borg (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Giza pyramid complex including sphinx and Granite Temple
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza
- View golden treasures of Tutankhamun
Optional Activities
- Lunch at one of the museum restaurants
Landmarks Giza pyramid complex Great Sphinx of Giza Granite Temple Grand Egyptian Museum (Giza) Khan el Khalili 
- Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner delivered to your cabin during overnight train journey), Breakfast (Breakfast delivered to your cabin during overnight train journey)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train: Cairo to Aswan (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser (optional morning activity)
- Trip to Islamic Cairo with Citadel visit (optional afternoon activity)
- Entry to medieval mosques of Cairo (optional)
Optional Activities
- Visit Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Trip to Islamic Cairo to visit the Citadel
- Entry to one or more medieval mosques of Cairo
- Purchase snacks before boarding the overnight train
Landmarks Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser Citadel of Cairo Islamic Cairo 
- Day 4
Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Obelisk Nile Hotel), Hotel (Obelisk Nile Hotel Aswan (or similar))
Included Activities
- Excursion to Philae Temple by motorboat
- Visit relocated Philae Temple with carved pylons
Optional Activities
- Tour of Aswan High Dam
- Visit unfinished obelisk
- Motorboat journey to traditional Nubian village for home-cooked dinner
Landmarks Philae Temple Aswan High Dam Nubian bazaar - Day 5
Aswan to Luxor (aboard cruise)
- Meals
- Lunch (Served onboard after boarding), Dinner (Served onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel rock-hewn temple (optional but described as included experience)
Optional Activities
- Early morning trip to Abu Simbel by bus
- Explore Aswan's busy market
- Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
Landmarks Abu Simbel Old Cataract Hotel - Day 6
Aswan to Edfu (aboard cruise)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Activities
- Morning felucca boat sail around Aswan islands
- Visit Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Aswan Botanical Gardens 
- Day 7
Edfu to Luxor (aboard cruise)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Nile river cruise to Luxor
- Sound and light show at Karnak Temple (available as evening option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Edfu (access by horse-drawn calesh)
- Explore Luxor souks
- Sound and light show at Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Visit Luxor Mummification Museum
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Karnak Temple Luxor Museum Luxor Mummification Museum 
- Day 8
Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel), Hotel (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Amun at Karnak
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor, Valley of the Kings and temples
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Visit Luxor Mummification Museum
Landmarks Temple of Amun at Karnak Valley of the Kings Luxor Museum Luxor Mummification Museum 
- Day 9
Luxor (West Bank)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local family home featuring okra stew, koshari (made with rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas) and tagen (tomato-based dish) served with freshly baked bread)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel), Hotel (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Entrance to three royal tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Habu Temple
- Home-cooked lunch at local family home
Optional Activities
- Supplement to visit Tutankhamun's tomb
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tutankhamun's Tomb Temple of Hatshepsut Habu Temple (Medinet Habu) - Day 10
Luxor to Hurghada
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa (or similar))
Landmarks Eastern Desert Red Sea - Day 11
Hurghada
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day snorkelling boat trip to Red Sea reef spots
Landmarks Red Sea - Day 12
Hurghada
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hotel spa treatment
- Browse local markets in Hurghada town
- Sip mint tea at seaside café
- Day 13
Hurghada
- End point
- Villages road - Safaga - Red Sea, Red Sea Governorate 11432, Egypt (Lotus Bay Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
