Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kove Hotel by The Pyramids or similar)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Cairo by Night Tour ($65 USD) - available for arrivals before 5:00 PM - includes stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar at twilight, authentic Egyptian street food sampling, traditional Sufi dance performance at Wekalet El Ghoury (subject to availability), and illuminated Islamic-era landmarks
- Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Koshary at a celebrated local restaurant - traditional Egyptian dish, suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, contains gluten)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kove Hotel by The Pyramids or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salah El Din Citadel
- Guided tour of Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Guided tour of Hanging Church
- Guided tour of Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Mineral water during tour
Optional Activities
- Romantic Dinner Felucca ($65 USD per person)
Landmarks Salah El Din Citadel Mohamed Ali Mosque Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue 
- Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Served onboard the train)
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Sleeper Train)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pyramids and Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) tour
- Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan
- All day logistics
Optional Activities
- Papyrus institute visit to see ancient writing techniques and shop for souvenirs
- Flight upgrade option available - swap train for flight plus extra night in Cairo (book 7+ days ahead)
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 4
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (On board the train), Lunch (On board the cruise), Dinner (On board the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Blue Shadow 4 or Similar 5* Standard Full-board Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Philae Temple
- All day logistics
- Motorboat to Philae Temple
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village Culture tour ($45 USD per person) - immerse in vibrant traditions, colorful homes, and warm hospitality of the Nubian people
Landmarks Philae Temple 
- Day 5
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Aswan to Kom Ombo- Meals
- Breakfast (On board), Lunch (On board), Dinner (Chef-prepared Egyptian specialties on board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Blue Shadow 4 or Similar 5* Standard Full-board Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Sobek Temple guided tour
- All day logistics
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Private Tour ($110 USD per person) - includes entrance tickets, early morning 5:00 AM departure, 3-hour scenic drive, exploration of Ramses II's monumental rock-cut temples (UNESCO masterpiece moved to save from Lake Nasser), return onboard by approximately 2:00 PM
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Temple of Sobek and Haroeris 
- Day 6
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Blue Shadow 4 or Similar 5* Standard Full-board Nile Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Guided tour to Karnak Temple
- Guided tour to Luxor Temple
- Scenic sail along the Nile
- All day logistics
- Mineral water during tour
Optional Activities
- Sunset Nile tour with traditional sailing boat (Felucca) ($25 USD per person)
- Luxor Vibes Extension ($120 USD per person) - one extra night with horse-carriage tour through vibrant local neighbourhoods, traditional Egyptian hospitality, local culinary specialties at handpicked eatery, optional hot air balloon flight over West Bank at sunrise ($120 USD per person), comprehensive West Bank tour including Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Temple of Horus Esna Lock Karnak Temple Luxor Temple 
- Day 7
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Egyptian lunch), Dinner (In Hurghada)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Well-rated 4-5 All-inclusive resort.)
Included Activities
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Valley of the Kings exploration with access to 3 tombs
- Temple of Hatshepsut tour
- Business class bus ticket from Luxor to Hurghada
- Pickup from Hurghada bus station to resort
- Complimentary bottled water during tour
Optional Activities
- Hot-air balloon ($120 USD per person) - sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor with panoramic views of ancient landscape (not available for children under 6 years of age)
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 
- Days 8 - 9
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Well-rated 4-5 All-inclusive resort.)
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling boat trip ($60 USD per person)
- Desert Adventure & Super Safari Tour ($60 USD per person)
- Day 10
Hurghada to Cairo
Hurghada to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Hurghada bus station
- Bus ticket from Hurghada to Cairo
- Pickup from Cairo bus station to preferred location
