Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll land at Cairo airport where the team meets you for visa help and arranges your hotel transfer. After checking in, the afternoon is open for your own plans. If you arrive early enough, consider heading to see the pyramids with a sound and light show, or taking a Nile dinner cruise instead.
Optional Activities
- Sound and light show at the pyramids
- Nile dinner cruise and show
- Day 2
Cairo to Aswan
Start by visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx at Giza, along with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. You can go inside the pyramids if you want (though guides can't accompany you, and Great Pyramid tickets are limited). Then head to the Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide to see the Tutankhamun exhibit. By evening, you'll fly to Aswan and transfer to your hotel overlooking the Nile.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sphinx and pyramids of Giza
- Visit to Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Visit to pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- Egyptian Museum visit with Tutankhamun exhibit
- Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan with transfer
Optional Activities
- Interior exploration of the pyramids
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Sphinx Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Egyptian Museum 
- Day 3
Aswan to Luxor
This morning you can choose an early trip to Abu Simbel to catch sunrise at this UNESCO site, or take leisure time exploring Aswan's Corniche, markets, and the Nubian Museum. Later, board your Nile cruise for lunch while watching the river. The afternoon brings a boat trip to the Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis. There's also an optional camel ride through the desert to St. Simeon's monastery if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Nile cruise boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Nile cruise boat with lunch
- Temple of Philae visit
Optional Activities
- Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel with sunrise
- Leisure exploration of Aswan Corniche
- Nubian Museum visit
- Camel ride to St. Simeon's monastery
Landmarks Abu Simbel Nubian Museum Temple of Philae St. Simeon's monastery - Day 4
Nile River Cruise
Spend the day sailing down the Nile, watching rural Egyptian life pass by along the water. Your first stop is the Kom Ombo Temple, a double sanctuary for the gods Sobek and Horus. Keep sailing to reach the Temple of Horus at Edfu, where you'll stay overnight on the cruise boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nile river sailing
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Temple of Horus at Edfu visit
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Temple of Horus at Edfu 
- Day 5
Edfu to Luxor
You'll tour the well-preserved Temple of Horus with its Coptic carvings and paintings. The cruise continues through the Esna Lock, which connects the river's upper and lower sections. As you approach Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, you'll see it's packed with ancient ruins everywhere. End your day with a walking tour of the illuminated Luxor Temple in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Horus visit
- Esna Lock passage
- Luxor Temple walking tour
Landmarks Temple of Horus Esna Lock Luxor Temple - Day 6
Luxor
There's an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise if you want aerial views of the West Bank. After that, cross the Nile for an early tour of the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut's temples, the Valley of the Artisans (Deir El-Medina), and the Colossi of Memnon. Grab lunch, then spend the afternoon exploring the massive Karnak Temple Complex with its sphinx-lined avenues and towering columns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West Bank tour including Valley of the Kings
- Queen Hatchepsut temple visit
- Valley of the Artisans (Deir El-Medina) visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Karnak Temple Complex visit
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight at sunrise
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatchepsut Valley of the Artisans (Deir El-Medina) Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple Complex - Day 7
Luxor to Hurghada
You'll travel from the Nile Valley to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Check into a 5-star resort with all-inclusive amenities covering meals, soft drinks, and snacks. Relax and take in the Red Sea views from a leisurely atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8
Hurghada
This day is yours to spend however you like in Hurghada. The clear waters and coral reefs are perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. If that's not your thing, try windsurfing, kitesurfing, or quad biking instead. You can also check out Hurghada's old town and marina. A local representative is available to help you plan whatever appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Kitesurfing
- Quad biking
- Explore old town and marina
Landmarks Hurghada Marina - Day 9
Hurghada to Cairo
Head back to Cairo and check into a centrally located hotel. In the late afternoon, take a guided walk through Old Cairo's narrow alleys and bustling bazaars. You'll enter through the Bab al-Futuh gateway and find intricate metalwork, fragrant spices, colorful pottery, and jewelry. Stop for mint tea and shisha, and pick up final souvenirs before the trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Old Cairo bazaars
- Visit to Bab al-Futuh gateway
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Landmarks Bab al-Futuh Old Cairo Bazaars - Day 10
Cairo Departure
Your last day is free until you head to the airport for departure. If your flight is in the afternoon or evening, optional half-day tours are available like exploring Coptic Cairo and the Citadel, or visiting Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis to see the evolution of pyramid building. Extended stays can be arranged if you want more time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
- Half-day tour to Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis
- Day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean
- Excursion to Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan
Landmarks Coptic Cairo Citadel of Cairo Saqqara Dashour Memphis Alexandria Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan
