Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo - Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza including the Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Visit to the Sphinx
- Exploration of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramses II
- Visit to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu Sphinx Memphis Colossal statue of Ramses II Step Pyramid of Djoser - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Cairo to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Colossi of Memnon
- Exploration of the Valley of the Kings
- Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Medinat Habu temple complex
- Walking tour of Luxor Temple at night
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Luxor's markets for souvenirs, spices, and local handicrafts
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinat Habu Luxor Temple - Day 4
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex including the Great Hypostyle Hall
- Nile River cruise from Luxor to Edfu including passage through the Esna lock
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank at sunrise - available at extra cost
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Great Hypostyle Hall - Day 5
Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan
Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Temple of Edfu
- Nile River cruise from Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan
- Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo and viewing of mummified crocodiles
Optional Activities
- Relaxation activities on the cruise ship sundeck with plunge pool and refreshments
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 6
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon visit to the temple complex of Philae
- Visit to the Aswan High Dam
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel overland excursion - depart before dawn to witness sunrise illuminate the temples - available at extra cost
- Traditional felucca sailboat ride on the Nile (note: not available if Abu Simbel excursion is chosen)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Philae Aswan High Dam - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Aswan to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with expert Egyptologist guide
- Explore Tutankhamun's treasures including golden mask
Optional Activities
- GEM re-visit package for additional exploration during free time
- Cairo city tour
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar exploration tour
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Khan el-Khalili - Day 8
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Alexandria day trip - available at extra cost
- Extra day in Cairo (5-star) - post-tour - available at extra cost
- Red Sea extension - available at extra cost
- Wadi Rayan and Valley of the Whales World Heritage Site day trip - available at extra cost
