Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo Airport where a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Later at 6:00 PM, your tour leader gives a briefing covering what's ahead for the coming days.
- Start point
- طريق المطار, 11, El Nozha, Cairo, Egypt (Passport control office at the airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
- Day 2
Saqqara and Giza
After breakfast at 9:00 AM, your guide heads to Saqqara first to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Then you'll move on to Giza where you can see the three Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure along with the Sphinx. Once back at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser
- Guided tour to Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, Menkaure)
- Guided tour to the Sphinx
Landmarks Step Pyramid of Zoser Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre) Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) Great Sphinx of Giza - Day 3
Philae Temple and Obelisk
You'll fly to Aswan in the morning and transfer to your Nile dahabiya sailing vessel. After lunch, you visit Philae Temple and check out the unfinished Obelisk nearby. Dinner happens onboard where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Dahabiya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Philae Temple
- Guided tour to the unfinished Obelisk
Landmarks Philae Temple Unfinished Obelisk - Day 4
Sailing towards Luxor
Early morning brings a trip to Abu Simbel to see the two massive temples of Ramses II. You'll return to your dahabiya and then start sailing toward Luxor. The rest of your day is free to relax on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Dahabiya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 5
Sailing to Kom Ombo
Sleep in if you like as the dahabiya sails toward Kom Ombo. During the sail, you can watch water buffalo wading in shallow waters and spot birds along the river. Later you'll visit the Greco-Roman temple at Kom Ombo before spending another night onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Dahabiya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Greco-Roman temple at Kom Ombo
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple - Day 6
Karnak and Luxor Temples
The boat continues its relaxed sail to Gabal El Silslah and the Speos of Hoermoheb. At dinner, you can eat in front of the illuminated temple or on the boat's upper deck where music plays. By evening, you reach Luxor to tour Karnak and Luxor temples, then settle in onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in front of illuminated temple or on upper deck of boat with music)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Nile Dahabiya)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Gabal El Silslah and Speos of Hoermoheb
- Guided tour to Karnak Temple
- Guided tour to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Gabal El Silslah Speos of Hoermoheb Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 7
Valley of the Kings - Hurghada
After breakfast, you cross to Luxor's west bank to see the Valley of the Kings, Madinet Habu, and Hatshepsut Temple. Following lunch, you drive to Hurghada and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gravity Aqua Park resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Valley of the Kings
- Guided tour to Madinet Habu
- Guided tour to Hatshepsut Temple
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Madinet Habu Temple of Hatshepsut - Days 8 - 9
Hurghada
You have two full free days in Hurghada to spend however you like. Try snorkeling, swimming, or scuba diving if those interest you, or just relax by the water and soak up the sun. You'll stay at your hotel both nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gravity Aqua Park resort)
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Scuba diving
- Day 10
Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
An early morning drive takes you back to Cairo. You'll tour the Egyptian Museum to see treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, then head to the Hanging Church in Coptic Old Cairo. After that, you visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali at the Citadel of Saladin, then finish at Khan El Khalili bazaar where alleys are filled with shops and coffee houses. You'll stay overnight in Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun artifacts
- Guided tour to Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
- Guided tour to Mosque of Mohamed Ali at Citadel of Saladin
- Visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa) Mosque of Mohamed Ali Citadel of Saladin Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Day 11
Cairo
This day is completely free in Cairo to do whatever you want. You'll stay at your hotel overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
- Day 12
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end where it started in Cairo. A representative transfers you to the airport so you can head home with all your memories and experiences.
- End point
- Airport Road, Cairo, Illinois 62914, United States (Departure hall)
- Meals
- Breakfast
