Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
CairoOptional Activities
- Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Explore local markets
- Visit Christian Coptic sector
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Mosque of Mohammed Ali National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- Go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (at an additional charge)
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum Great Pyramid of Khufu - Day 3
Aswan
AswanOptional Activities
- Visit unfinished obelisk
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Nubian Bazaar
- Visit Nubian Museum
- Visit Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Stop at waterfront promenade for mint tea
Landmarks Unfinished Obelisk Aswan High Dam Nubian Bazaar Nubian Museum Temple of Isis - Day 4
Aswan
AswanOptional Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel
- Traditional felucca boat ride around islands
- Visit botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island
- Shopping in bazaar
- Relax along the Nile
Landmarks Abu Simbel Kitchener's Island - Day 5
Nubian Homestay
Nubian Homestay- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board the felucca), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Egyptian felucca cruise along the Nile
- Walk through countryside and agriculture fields
- Lunch on felucca
Optional Activities
- Help cook dinner in kitchen
- Play football with kids
- Day 6
Nile Felucca
Nile Felucca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Felucca overnight sailing on the Nile
- All onboard meals provided by sailing crew
- Day 7
Luxor
LuxorIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple
- Visit to Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) - Intrepid Foundation partner
Optional Activities
- Shop in bazaar
- Visit local teahouse
Landmarks Karnak Temple Avenue of Sphinxes Great Temple of Amun - Day 8
Luxor
LuxorIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Valley of the Kings
- Entrance to 3 royal tombs
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to HurghadaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Hurghada
Landmarks Hurghada Marina - Day 10
Hurghada
HurghadaOptional Activities
- Explore Hurghada Marina
- Relax on local beaches
- Red Sea snorkeling adventure at Red Sea Marine Park (includes motor yacht, snorkeling at three locations, lunch with kofta/salads/fish, tea and coffee)
Landmarks Red Sea Marine Park - Day 11
Hurghada to Cairo
Hurghada to CairoOptional Activities
- Visit Khan al-Khalili bazaar with leader
- Explore gold market
- Explore Perfume Street
- Explore spice market
- Explore cloth market
Landmarks Khan al-Khalili Bazaar - Day 12
Cairo to Alexandria
Cairo to AlexandriaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk with leader in Alexandria
Optional Activities
- Dine at fresh seafood restaurants
Landmarks Alexandria Corniche - Day 13
Alexandria
AlexandriaOptional Activities
- Visit El Alamein War Museum
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Visit El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque
- Visit Citadel of Qaitbay
Landmarks El Alamein War Museum Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque Citadel of Qaitbay - Day 14
Alexandria to Cairo
Alexandria to CairoIncluded Activities
- Visit Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs
Optional Activities
- Dinner with travel group (kebab, kofta or sheesha)
Landmarks Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs - Day 15
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast












