Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in CairoOptional Activities
- 2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer
- Sound and Light show
- Day 2
Giza Plateau
Giza Plateau- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids on Giza Plateau
- Visit Khafre's pyramid and remains of funeral temple
- Visit pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids
- Visit Great Sphinx
- Visit Valley Temple of Chephren
- Photo opportunity of three pyramids with Cairo skyline
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinus) Great Sphinx Valley Temple of Chephren - Day 3
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- View treasures of Tutankhamun
- Explore Queen Hetepheres collection
- Visit King Khufu Solar Boat Museum
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 4
Cairo to El Bahariya Oasis
Cairo to El Bahariya Oasis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit museum in Bawiti with local finds
- Visit tomb of Benantui (26th dynasty)
- Visit Amasis chapels
- Visit Temple of Alexander
- Visit English house
- Visit hot springs
- Sunset viewing at salt lake
Landmarks El Bahariya Oasis Tomb of Benantui Temple of Alexander - Day 5
White Desert
White Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Crystal Mountains
- Visit Black Mountains
- Explore White Desert limestone formations
Landmarks Crystal Mountains Black Mountains White Desert - Day 6
Farafra Oasis to Dakhla Oasis
Farafra Oasis to Dakhla Oasis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Farafra Oasis
- Visit picturesque village of El Qasr
- Visit Deir El Hagar
- Visit Roman burial ground of Mozawaka
- Visit painted rock at yellow desert
- View camel rock formation
Landmarks Farafra Oasis El Qasr Village Deir El Hagar Roman Burial Ground of Mozawaka Yellow Desert with Camel Rock - Day 7
Dakhla to Kharga Oasis
Dakhla to Kharga Oasis- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant at the oasis)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hibis in Kharga Oasis
- Visit Christian tombs of Bagawat
- Explore old town of Kharga
- Visit Nadora fortress area
Landmarks Temple of Hibis Bagawat Christian Tombs Nadora Fortress - Day 8
Kharga to Luxor
Kharga to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Dush at Baris Oasis
Landmarks Temple of Dush - Day 9
Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Nile Cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple complex
- Visit Luxor Temple
- View Obelisk of Ramses II
- Board Nile Cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 10
West Bank
West Bank- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings with 3 tombs
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View Colossi of Memnon (colossal statues of Amenhotep III)
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over West Bank
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of King Tutankhamun Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 11
Luxor to Edfu to Kom Ombo
Luxor to Edfu to Kom Ombo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Edfu (dedicated to Horus)
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris)
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 12
Kom Ombo to Aswan
Kom Ombo to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Galabya party dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam in Aswan
- View Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Temple of Philae on Isis Island
- Visit Granite Quarries
- Galabya party dinner on board
Landmarks High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae - Day 13
Aswan to Hurghada
Aswan to Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Aswan airport and flight to Hurghada
- Day 14
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tiran Islands
- Royal Sea Coupe
- Dolphin show
- Hurghada City exploration
- Palace of Royal Jewelery
- Safari
- Day 15
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tiran Islands
- Royal Sea Coupe
- Dolphin show
- Hurghada City exploration
- Palace of Royal Jewelery
- Safari
- Day 16
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tiran Islands
- Royal Sea Coupe
- Dolphin show
- Hurghada City exploration
- Palace of Royal Jewelery
- Safari
- Day 17
Hurghada to Cairo
Hurghada to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 18
Cairo to Alexandria
Cairo to Alexandria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Alexandria)
Included Activities
- Visit Pompey's Pillar
- Explore the Catacombs
- Drive along the Cornish
- Cross Stanley Bridge
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmarks Pompey's Pillar Catacombs of Alexandria Stanley Bridge Qaitbay Citadel Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Day 19
Saqqara and Memphis
Saqqara and Memphis- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Step Pyramid of Zoser
- Visit Imhotep Museum
- Visit tomb of high official
- Visit pyramid of King Titi
- Visit pyramid of King Unas
- Visit Memphis (ancient capital)
- View Statue of Ramses II (16 meters high)
- View alabaster sphinx at Temple of Ptah
Landmarks Step Pyramid of Zoser Imhotep Museum Pyramid of King Titi Pyramid of King Unas Memphis Temple of Ptah - Day 20
Departure from Cairo
Departure from Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
