Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Quick felucca ride on the Nile
- Explore the markets
- Visit the Christian Coptic sector
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Mosque of Mohammed Ali Coptic Cairo 
- Day 2
Giza - Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Giza's pyramids and the Sphinx
- Travel by overnight sleeper train to Aswan
Optional Activities
- Go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (additional charge)
- Explore the Egyptian Museum
- Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu Egyptian Museum National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 
- Day 3
Aswan
Optional Activities
- Visit the unfinished obelisk
- Explore the High Dam
- Browse the Nubian Bazaar
- Visit the Nubian Museum
- Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Stop at the waterfront promenade for mint tea
Landmarks Unfinished Obelisk Aswan High Dam Nubian Bazaar Nubian Museum Temple of Isis Philae Island 
- Day 4
Aswan
Optional Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel and the Great Temple with four statues of Ramses
- Sailboat ride on a traditional felucca around the islands
- Visit botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island
- Relax and enjoy the Nile
- Shopping in the vibrant bazaar
Landmarks Abu Simbel Great Temple of Abu Simbel Kitchener's Island 
- Day 5
Nubian Homestay
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board the felucca), Dinner (Dinner at the Nubian homestay)
Included Activities
- Morning sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca
- Walk through surrounding countryside and agriculture fields
- Experience traditional Nubian homestay
Optional Activities
- Help cook dinner in the kitchen
- Play football in the courtyard with local children
Landmarks Nile River - Day 6
Nile River Felucca Overnight
- Meals
- Breakfast (Provided by sailing crew), Lunch (Provided by sailing crew), Dinner (Provided by sailing crew)
Included Activities
- Day sailing on traditional felucca on the Nile
- Overnight stay on felucca under the stars
Landmarks Nile River - Day 7
Luxor
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple
- Visit Animal Care in Egypt (Intrepid Foundation Partner)
Optional Activities
- Shop in the bazaar (open until quite late)
- Soak up the atmosphere of a local teahouse
Landmarks Karnak Temple Avenue of Sphinxes Great Temple of Amun 
- Day 8
Luxor
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings with entrance to 3 royal tombs
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Hurghada
Landmarks Red Sea Sinai Peninsula 
- Day 10
Hurghada
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious feast of kofta, salads, fish and rice with soft drinks, tea and coffee provided throughout the day)
Included Activities
- Red Sea snorkeling adventure on motor yacht in the Red Sea Marine Park with 3 snorkeling locations
- Snorkeling gear provided
Landmarks Red Sea Marine Park Red Sea - Day 11
Hurghada to Cairo
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Optional Activities
- Explore the gold market
- Visit Perfume Street
- Browse the spice market
- Shop in the cloth market
Landmarks Khan el-Khalili Al-Azhar - Day 12
Cairo to Alexandria
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Alexandria
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the corniche
Landmarks Alexandria Corniche 
- Day 13
Alexandria
Included Activities
- Visit El Alamein War Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit memorials from Greece, South Africa, Australia and Italy
- Pay respects at the war cemetery
- Enjoy fresh fish at local seafood restaurants
Landmarks El Alamein War Museum El Alamein War Cemetery - Day 14
Alexandria
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory dinner with your travel crew over kebab, kofta or sheesha)
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ash Shuqqafa catacombs
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Visit El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
Landmarks Kom Ash Shuqqafa Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque Citadel of Qaitbay - Day 15
Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast
