Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll land in Cairo and our team handles your transfer to the hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is free to recover from your journey and get comfortable.
- Start point
- Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Cairo guided tour
- Day Trip to Alexandria
- Day 2
Cairo
Head out early for a guided tour of Egypt's most iconic sites. You'll see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara where you can walk through the ancient necropolis with its sand-covered tombs and Djoser's step pyramid. Later, stop at a government-supervised Papyrus Museum to finish out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Exploration of Saqqara necropolis including Djoser's step pyramid
- Visit to government-supervised Papyrus Museum
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Saqqara Djoser's Step Pyramid 
- Day 3
Cairo
Start your morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which holds relics and artifacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. You'll see King Tutankhamun's famous golden funerary mask. After lunch, head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and check out the Royal Mummies' Hall with its well-preserved pharaonic remains. That evening, you'll board the night train to Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza
- Visit to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Royal Mummies' Hall
- Night train transfer to Aswan
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Day 4
Aswan
You arrive in Aswan and check into your hotel. Later, take a boat trip to Agilika Island to see the Temples of Philae, which were dedicated to the goddess Isis. Before evening, stop at a perfume oil shop in Aswan. Then you're free to wander the souqs, shop, or relax however you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Agilika Island
- Guided tour of Temples of Philae
- Visit to perfume oil emporium
Landmarks Temples of Philae Agilika Island 
- Day 5
Aswan to Felucca
Early risers can join an optional excursion to the Temple of Abu Simbel, a massive rock-carved temple with four giant statues of King Ramses II standing guard. In the afternoon, set sail on a felucca for a two-night journey downstream on the Nile, stopping at villages and islands along the way. A 5-star Nile cruise upgrade is available if you'd prefer that instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca sailing journey on River Nile (2 nights)
Optional Activities
- Early morning excursion to Temple of Abu Simbel
- Upgrade to 5-star Nile Cruise
Landmarks Temple of Abu Simbel - Day 6
Nile River Felucca
Spend a relaxed day sailing along the Nile with scenic river views. You'll have time to swim and relax on deck under the sun. In the afternoon, the boat anchors near Kom Ombo and you'll use a motorboat to reach the temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. After exploring, you'll return to the felucca for a peaceful night on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely sailing on the Nile River
- Swimming in the Nile
- Motorboat transfer to Kom Ombo Temple
- Guided exploration of Kom Ombo Temple
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 7
Kom Ombo to Luxor
This morning you'll leave the felucca and head to Luxor, a city with 4,000 years of history and home to the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak. Later in the evening, visit the Temple of Luxor to see its impressive courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Luxor including courtyard and granite statues of Ramses the Great
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Valley of the Kings Temple of Karnak 
- Day 8
Luxor
Travel to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings. You'll see the Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenophis III's temple, and walk through the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and its nearby tombs. After grabbing lunch, continue to the Temple of Karnak with its intricate stone papyrus columns. The evening is yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Bank exploration
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and neighboring tombs
- Guided tour of Temple of Karnak
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple of Karnak 
- Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Leave Luxor and travel east to Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera. You'll have the next three days to relax on the beaches and enjoy the coastal scenery of this popular resort destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Red Sea Riviera 
- Days 10 - 11
Hurghada
You have two full days of freedom in Hurghada to unwind or explore as you choose. There's an optional day trip available to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkeling. The area offers water activities like sailboarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. You can also check out offshore reefs, windsurfing spots, shopping at the ancient Roman quarry Mons Porphyritis, and nightlife options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkeling
- Sailboarding
- Yachting
- Deep-sea fishing
- SCUBA diving
- Snorkeling
- Visit to Mons Porphyritis (ancient Roman quarry)
- Windsurfing
Landmarks Giftun Island Mons Porphyritis - Day 12
Hurghada to Cairo
You'll head back to Cairo in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to unwind or independently see the capital. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar, which is a great place to pick up final souvenirs before you leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Khan el Khalili - Day 13
Departure from Cairo
Start with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel to wrap up your Egyptian trip. Then you'll relax while we arrange your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
