Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Optional Activities
- Nile Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show - Evening cruise on the Nile with sumptuous dinner and traditional folklore dancing and Tanoura shows (available at additional cost; book in advance)
- Day 2
Cairo - Giza - Saqqara
Cairo - Giza - Saqqara- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a hand-picked local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Giza Plateau - Visit the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx with private Egyptologist guide
- Guided tour of Saqqara - Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and view noble tombs and mastabas within the necropolis with private Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Great Sphinx Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Step Pyramid of Djoser 
- Day 3
Cairo - Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Cairo - Islamic & Coptic Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a renowned local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Islamic Cairo - Visit Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, and Al-Refai Mosque with private Egyptologist guide
- Guided tour of Coptic Cairo - Visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue with private Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin Mosque of Muhammad Ali Khan El Khalili Bazaar Mosque of Ibn Tulun Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan Al-Refai Mosque The Hanging Church Church of St. Sergius Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 4
Cairo to Alexandria
Cairo to Alexandria- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo), Lunch (Lunch at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Explore the modern rebirth of the ancient Great Library
- Guided tour of Roman Amphitheatre of Kom El-Dikka
- Photo stop at Citadel of Qaitbay - 15th-century fortress built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria
Optional Activities
- View of Pompey's Pillar
Landmarks Bibliotheca Alexandrina Roman Amphitheatre of Kom El-Dikka Pompey's Pillar Citadel of Qaitbay 
- Day 5
Cairo - Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Cairo - Islamic & Coptic Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Islamic Cairo mosques - Visit Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, and Al-Refai Mosque
- Guided tour of Coptic Cairo - Visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks Mosque of Ibn Tulun Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan Al-Refai Mosque The Hanging Church Church of St. Sergius Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 6
Cairo to Hurghada
Cairo to Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo), Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort), Snack (Snacks and soft drinks included)
- Accommodation
- Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Hurghada)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Cairo to Hurghada
Optional Activities
- Orange Bay & Snorkeling Cruise - Sail on a luxury yacht with stops for swimming and snorkeling at vibrant coral reefs, followed by relaxation on the white sands of Orange Bay Island
- Scuba Diving Safari - Discover the Red Sea's underwater gardens, suitable for both beginners with introductory dive and certified divers
- Desert Safari by Quad Bike - Quad bike ride through the mountains, visit a traditional Bedouin village, enjoy a camel ride, and witness a breathtaking desert sunset
- Dolphin House & Giftun Island - Boat trip to locations known for spinner dolphin encounters in their natural habitat, combined with world-class snorkeling
- Luxury Submarine Tour - Explore the marine life without getting wet on a semi-submarine with panoramic underwater windows
- Day 7
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your all-inclusive resort), Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort), Snack (Snacks and soft drinks included)
- Accommodation
- Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Hurghada)
Optional Activities
- Giftun Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Watch - Full-day luxury cruise to the Giftun Island National Park with snorkeling at prime sites, chance to swim with dolphins, island relaxation on white sandy beaches, and open buffet lunch with refreshments on board
- Day 8
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your all-inclusive resort), Lunch (Lunch at resort), Dinner (Dinner at resort), Snack (Snacks and soft drinks included)
- Accommodation
- Resort (A 5-star, All-inclusive Beach Resort in Hurghada)
Optional Activities
- Sunset Desert Safari & Bedouin Experience - Evening excursion with hotel pickup and drop-off in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser, scenic desert drive 35 km into the Eastern Desert, visit to traditional Bedouin village, camel trek across golden sands, spectacular sunset and stargazing, and authentic barbecue dinner with mineral water and soft drinks
- Day 9
Hurghada to Luxor
Hurghada to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your resort in Hurghada), Lunch (Lunch at the hotel or a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected 4-star hotel in Luxor)
Optional Activities
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show - 60-minute walking tour through illuminated temple grounds with dramatic light production projected onto temples, obelisks, and sacred lake, recounting the history of Thebes, with seated finale along the Great Sacred Lake
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex 
- Day 10
Luxor - West Bank
Luxor - West Bank- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor), Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings - Guided descent into intricately decorated tombs of the pharaohs with entry to 3 tombs included
- Temple of Hatshepsut - Guided tour of the stunning multi-level mortuary temple carved into the cliff face
- Colossi of Memnon - View of the two massive stone statues
- Egyptian Folkloric Show - Evening entertainment on board the cruise
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over the West Bank - Pre-dawn flight at sunrise for a bird's-eye view of the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Nile (weather-dependent; non-refundable if cancelled for weather reasons)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 11
Luxor - East Bank to Edfu
Luxor - East Bank to Edfu- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board the cruise), Lunch (Lunch on board during sailing to Edfu), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex - Explore the largest religious building ever constructed, including the Great Hypostyle Hall with forest of 134 massive columns
- Guided tour of Luxor Temple - Visit the beautifully preserved temple located in the heart of the modern city
- Egyptian Folkloric Show - Evening entertainment on board the cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple - Day 12
Edfu - Kom Ombo
Edfu - Kom Ombo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Horus in Edfu - Visit the most complete ancient temple in Egypt with massive pylons and intricate hieroglyphics intact
- Guided tour of Temple of Kom Ombo - Explore the unique double temple dedicated to gods Sobek and Haroeris
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 13
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (A 5-star Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aswan High Dam - Learn about this pivotal 20th-century engineering project
- Motorboat journey to Temple of Philae - Scenic boat ride to Agilkia Island
- Guided tour of Temple of Philae - Explore the stunning temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Visit to Unfinished Obelisk - Discover ancient stone-cutting techniques in the granite quarries
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Temple of Philae Unfinished Obelisk 
- Day 14
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board and check-out)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (A well-selected Apartment Hotel or 4-star hotel in Cairo or Giza)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for included domestic flight to Cairo
- Airport transfer to Cairo hotel upon arrival
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temples Tour - Full-day excursion with very early start and breakfast box, scenic drive approximately 3 hours to Abu Simbel, guided visit to the Great Temple of Ramses II with four 20-meter tall colossi and Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari, learn how UNESCO team saved the temples by relocating them in the 1960s, return drive approximately 3 hours, transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo
Landmarks Temple of Ramses II Temple of Hathor - Day 15
Cairo
Cairo- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
