Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo International Airport where a Black Camel Tours representative will be waiting to meet you. They'll handle the airport formalities and then arrange your private transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Once you check in, you'll get an orientation about the city and what's coming up over the next few days.
- Start point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (We will pick you up from anywhere Cairo , 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Apartment (Apartment )
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to a 5-star hotel in Cairo, including lunch and dinner
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll head out to see the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then you'll spend time at the Egyptian Museum looking through its collection of ancient artifacts. From there, you'll walk through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar before heading to the train station in the evening for your overnight journey to Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx tour including Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, Giza Plateau, workers' village, and ancient tombs
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Egyptian Museum visit featuring over 120,000 artifacts including Tutankhamun's treasures, royal mummies, and ancient coins
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar exploration
Optional Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Aswan with 1-night hotel stay
- Sleeper train upgrade for comfort
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx Egyptian Museum Khan el-Khalili Bazaar 
- Day 3
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan and transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise. The day includes visits to Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. If you're interested, there's an option to spend the afternoon in a Nubian village to get a real sense of local culture and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Philae Temple visit featuring the Temple of Isis with Byzantine and Roman architecture
- Unfinished Obelisk observation
- Aswan High Dam visit
Optional Activities
- Nubian village visit for authentic cultural experiences
Landmarks Philae Temple Unfinished Obelisk Aswan High Dam 
- Day 4
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
There's an optional morning trip to Abu Simbel Temples where you can see the massive temples built for Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Your cruise then heads north to Kom Ombo, where you'll explore a dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, including a mummified crocodile museum. By evening, you'll continue sailing toward Edfu City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kom Ombo Temple & Crocodile Museum visit featuring the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus with mummified crocodiles on display
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temples visit to see the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari carved into sandstone cliffs
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 5
Edfu - Luxor
You'll take a horse carriage to the Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus), which is really well preserved. After that, you sail to Luxor. In the afternoon, you'll check out the Karnak Temple Complex with its various temples, chapels, and obelisks, then visit Luxor Temple located right in the middle of modern Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus) visit via horse carriage
- Karnak Temple Complex exploration featuring temples, chapels, and obelisks
- Luxor Temple visit
Landmarks Edfu Temple Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple 
- Day 6
Luxor
If you want to go for it, there's a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank with views across the landscape. Later, you'll explore the West Bank itself, visiting the Valley of the Kings where 63 Pharaohs were buried, the Temple of Hatshepsut built against the cliffs, and the Colossi of Memnon statues. You'll take a train or flight back to Cairo that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings tour
- Temple of Hatshepsut visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank for panoramic views of the Nile, temples, and Valley of the Kings
- Flight from Luxor to Cairo with hotel stay
- Sleeper train available
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 7
Cairo
You'll spend time at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) where you can see the Royal Mummies Hall and learn about Egypt's history from prehistoric times through today. Then you'll visit Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. After that comes the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which give you nice views across the city. Your evening transfer to Cairo International Airport gets you ready for departure.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (We will drop off Anywhere in Cairo, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) visit featuring the Royal Mummies Hall and Egypt's history from prehistoric times to modern day
- Hanging Church visit
- Ben Ezra Synagogue visit
- Cairo Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali visit for panoramic city views and architectural marvels
Landmarks National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Cairo Citadel Mosque of Muhammad Ali 
