Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll land at Cairo airport and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are free for you to settle in after traveling. If your flight arrives early, there's an optional backstreets tour that takes you through quieter neighborhoods and hidden spots around the city, mixed in with some of the more well-known sites.
- Start point
- Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Cairo tour - explore lesser-known highlights and hidden gems of the capital
- Day 2
Cairo
Start the day at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops which stood as the tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years. After that, you'll stop at a government-run papyrus shop, then head to Saqqara to walk through the Pyramid of Djoser and the burial grounds around it. You'll return to Cairo by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visit government-supervised papyrus emporium
- Visit Saqqara necropolis and Pyramid of Djoser
Optional Activities
- The Pharaonic Village - approx $45 pp
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Sphinx Pyramid of Djoser Saqqara 
- Day 3
Cairo
Spend the morning at the new Grand Egyptian Museum with its 490,000-square-meter space showing King Tutankhamun's treasures and objects from Egypt and elsewhere, plus virtual reality exhibits. Later, head to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the Royal Mummies' Hall. By evening, board the night train heading to Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum including King Tutankhamun exhibition
- Visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 
- Day 4
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan this afternoon and take a boat trip out to Agilkia Island to see Philae Temple, which was built for the goddess Isis. There's also a stop at a perfume oil shop showing traditional methods from 2700 BC and different essential and fragrant oils. Your evening is free to check out Aswan's markets and souqs on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Agilkia Island
- Visit Philae Temple
- Visit perfume oil emporium
Landmarks Philae Temple Agilkia Island 
- Day 5
Aswan to Felucca Cruise
This morning you can choose an optional trip to Abu Simbel to see King Ramses II's temple with its four large statues. Afterward, board your traditional felucca for a two-night cruise down the Nile River. If you'd rather have more comfort, upgrading to a 5-star Nile cruise is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board traditional felucca for two-night Nile cruise
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple excursion - approx $100 pp by bus
- Abu Simbel Temple excursion - approx $150 pp by private vehicle
- Upgrade to 5-star Nile Cruise (alternative to felucca)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple - Day 6
Felucca Cruise
Spend the day relaxing on the felucca with chances to sunbathe and swim as it moves toward Kom Ombo. You'll tour the temple there, which has a unique symmetrical design and honors both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. From there, the felucca continues downstream along the Nile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Activities
- Edfu Temple excursion - approx $25 pp
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple - Day 7
Luxor
Early morning you'll leave the felucca and drive to Luxor. The rest of your day is open for exploring the city at your own pace. There's an optional evening tour of Luxor Temple available when it's lit up with hundreds of lights for a nice nighttime experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Luxor Temple evening visit with illumination - approx $25 pp
Landmarks Luxor Temple 
- Day 8
Luxor
Spend the morning in the Valley of the Kings looking at the decorated tombs of important pharaohs. Then visit Queen Hatshepsut's temple and see the Colossi of Memnon statues, which were built to honor King Amenhotep III. In the afternoon, walk through Karnak Temple with its Avenue of Sphinxes and the tall Hypostyle Hall. Later that evening, catch the night train heading back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Karnak Temple and Avenue of Sphinxes
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon excursion - approx $120 pp
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple Avenue of Sphinxes Hypostyle Hall 
- Day 9
Cairo
You'll arrive back in Cairo this morning. The day is all yours to wander around the capital however you'd like. Check out the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar or go see the Citadel of Saladin. If you'd prefer a guided experience, there's an optional Cairo city tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cairo city tour - approx $45 pp
Landmarks Khan el Khalili Citadel of Saladin - Day 10
Cairo
Your Egyptian trip ends with a free transfer to Cairo airport for your flight. If you're interested in staying longer, you can add a few extra days for a beach break at the Red Sea to do more exploring.
- End point
- Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach break extension at the Red Sea
