Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with group featuring traditional Egyptian dishes including fatta and kushari)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome dinner with group
- Introduction to Egyptian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore Cairo streets
- Find local eateries for snacks
- Relax at hotel pool
- Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tour Pyramids of Giza
- Tour the Sphinx
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- Leader-guided tour through Egyptian dynastic history
- Self-guided exploration of museum collections
Optional Activities
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (for additional charge)
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum 

- Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Nubian food with local Nubian family in their home)
Included Activities
- Morning flight to Aswan
- Visit Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Boat ride to Nubian village
- Village walk and exploration
- Dinner with local Nubian family in their home
Landmarks Temple of Isis Philae Island - Day 4
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Nile riverboat accommodation
- Sunset felucca sailing boat experience with drinks
- Optional morning exploration of Aswan
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel temple complex tour (includes transfer, guide and entry) - USD110 by car or USD596 by flight
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 5
Aswan to Edfu
Aswan to Edfu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning on riverboat
- Afternoon sailing and relaxation on deck
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Leader-guided tour of temple history and discoveries
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 6
Edfu to Luxor
Edfu to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing to Luxor via Esna Locks
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) NGO partner
- Optional independent exploration of Edfu temple
Optional Activities
- Independent venture into Edfu town
Landmarks Karnak Temple - Day 7
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Valley of the Kings
- Entry to three tombs of choice in Valley of the Kings
- Entry to Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Leader-guided tour of pharaonic history and tomb discoveries
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamun Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 8
Luxor to Cairo
Luxor to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family featuring traditional dishes)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cairo
- Visit Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Explore El Moez Street UNESCO World Heritage site
- Stop at historic Cairo coffeeshop for Arabic coffee or mint tea
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP340
- Urban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - Free
- Urban Adventures Downtown Cairo Tour - USD39
- The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) - EGP550
Landmarks Khan al-Khalili Bazaar El Moez Street - Day 9
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private airport transfer (if arranged)









