Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Staff will meet you at Cairo airport to handle your visa and get your bags sorted, then drive you to your 5-star hotel near the Pyramids. After you settle in and get your bearings, the rest of the day is open. You can relax at the hotel, take a walk around the area, or just rest up after your flight.
Optional Activities
- Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
- Sound and light show at the pyramids
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza 
- Day 2
Giza - Luxor
An Egyptologist leads you through the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza this morning, and you can go inside one of the pyramids if you want. Lunch is traditional Koshary, then you'll see the Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun's gold treasures and other artifacts. Later this evening, head to the train station for an overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Egyptian Koshary), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Great Pyramids of Giza with Egyptologist
- Sphinx visit
- Optional entry inside one of the pyramids
- Koshary lunch
- Grand Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (GEM) highlights tour
- Overnight sleeper train to Luxor in private twin-berth compartment with dinner
Optional Activities
- GEM re-visit package to explore museum further during free time
- Cairo to Luxor flight upgrade
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - Day 3
Luxor
You arrive in Luxor early and cross the Nile to spend the morning and early afternoon on the West Bank. See the Valley of the Kings, several tombs, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, Valley of the Craftsmen at Deir el-Medina, and the Colossi of Memnon. Head back to your 5-star hotel on the Nile for the afternoon to rest. Later, the Luxor Temple in town is beautifully lit up at night and worth visiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings tour with several pharaonic tombs
- Temple of Queen Hatchepsut visit
- Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Craftsmen) tour
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Luxor Temple evening visit
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatchepsut Deir el-Medina Colossi of Memnon Luxor Temple - Day 4
Luxor
Take it easy this morning after your early start yesterday. After lunch, walk through the massive Karnak temple complex with its 134 towering columns, the huge pylon entrance, and various sacred chapels. If you're interested, there's an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the West Bank that you can book.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Karnak temple complex tour
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over West Bank of Nile at sunrise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex - Day 5
Luxor
Your day is open to relax at the hotel or continue exploring Luxor's history. You could browse local markets, check out museums, take a felucca sailing trip to nearby Banana Island, or arrange more sightseeing through your guide. In the evening, head to the train station for an overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight sleeper train to Cairo in private twin-berth compartment with dinner
Optional Activities
- Rammesseum tour
- Medinat Habu tour
- Valley of the Queens tour
- Luxor Museum tour
- Luxor market shopping and exploration
- Mummification museum visit
- Felucca trip to Banana Island
- Luxor to Cairo flight upgrade
Landmarks Rammesseum Medinat Habu Valley of the Queens Luxor Museum - Day 6
Cairo
You arrive back in Cairo this morning and get transferred to your hotel. Most of your day is free to walk around Cairo on your own or sign up for optional tours. In the late afternoon, join a guided walk through Old Cairo's back streets and historic bazaars. You'll pass through the Bab al-Futuh gateway and wander through areas known for metalwork, spices, pottery, and jewelry before reaching Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Grab mint tea and shisha, pick up souvenirs, and soak in the energy of the markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Old Cairo and Khan-el-Khalili bazaar
- Mint tea and shisha break
Optional Activities
- Cairo city tour (Coptic Cairo, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque)
- Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis half-day tour
- Alexandria full-day trip to colonial Mediterranean city
- Wadi Rayan (Valley of the Whales) World Heritage Site desert trip
- Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
Landmarks Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar Bab al-Futuh Coptic Cairo Citadel of Cairo Mohamed Ali Mosque - Day 7
Cairo
Your morning and early afternoon are free for last-minute sightseeing or shopping before your airport transfer. If you have an evening flight, optional tours are available. You could also think about staying longer and taking a day trip to Alexandria on the coast or to Wadi Rayan's World Heritage Site in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cairo city tour (available if evening flight departure)
- Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis tour (available if evening flight departure)
- Alexandria day trip to colonial Mediterranean city
- Wadi Rayan (Valley of the Whales) World Heritage Site desert trip
- Extra nights in Cairo (5-star) - post-tour
Landmarks Alexandria Wadi Rayan
