Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
A representative meets you at Cairo airport with a Booking 2 Egypt sign. From there, an air-conditioned car takes you to your hotel where you'll spend the night.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Arrival, 06:00 - 06:00)
- Day 2
Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, head to the Egyptian Museum to walk through 5,000 years of art and artifacts, including the Tutankhamen treasures. Later in the day, check out the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then see the Sphinx up close. By evening, transfer to the train station for an overnight sleeper train to Luxor with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on the train)
Included Activities
- Egyptian Museum of Antiquities visit
- Great Pyramids visit (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus)
- Sphinx close-up viewing
- Overnight sleeper train to Luxor
Optional Activities
- Domestic flight upgrade to Luxor (recommended alternative to sleeper train - includes extra night in 5-star hotel)
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Chephren Pyramid of Mykerinus Great Sphinx of Giza 
- Day 3
Luxor West Bank and East Bank
Following breakfast on the train and getting settled at your hotel, start exploring the West Bank. Walk through the Valley of the Kings to see various Dynasty tombs, then visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari and see the Colossi of Memnon. Later, move to the East Bank to check out Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple with its 134 gigantic columns and ancient monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the train)
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Temple of Deir El Bahari visit
- Colossi of Memnon viewing
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
- Luxor Temple visit
- Karnak Temple complex visit
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Deir El Bahari Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Complex 
- Day 4
Luxor East Bank
After breakfast, there's an option for a hot air balloon ride drifting over the Valley of Kings and surrounding mountains (optional). The main tour visits Luxor Temple's courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great, then heads to Karnak Temple to see the 134 columns, obelisks, and various ancient structures. Return to your Luxor hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Luxor Temple visit
- Karnak Temple complex visit including Avenue of Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, Temple of Amon, Sacred Lake
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Mountain of the Nobles
Landmarks Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Complex - Day 5
Luxor to Sharm El-Sheikh
Following breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Sharm El-Sheikh. Upon arrival, an air-conditioned car takes you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Sharm El-Sheikh (Free Day)
This is a free day in Sharm El-Sheikh with your time to relax. If interested, an optional excursion departs at 10:30 pm for a 3-hour drive to St. Catherine city, where you'll climb Moses' Mountain starting at 2:00 am and descending at 7:00 am, visit St. Catherine Monastery, and then head to Dahab for lunch and beach time before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Moses' Mountain climbing excursion with St. Catherine Monastery visit and lunch in Dahab
Landmarks Mount Sinai Saint Catherine's Monastery Dahab 
- Day 7
Sharm El-Sheikh (Free Day)
Another free day in Sharm El-Sheikh. Optionally, take a full-day tour to Ras Mohamed departing at 9:00 am. You'll drive across paved roads and rough terrain, climb to the Shark Observatory for views of the Aqaba and Suez Gulfs, then spend time at the main beach enjoying the coral reef and clear waters before heading back to Sharm El-Sheikh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Tour to Ras Mohamed by car (departure 9:00 am, approximately 30 km paved road and approximately 5 km rough road)
Landmarks Ras Mohamed National Park - Day 8
Sharm El-Sheikh to Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, head to your hotel. Optional full-day tours include Saqqara's Step Pyramids and ancient tombs, Memphis with the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx, or Old Cairo's historic churches and synagogues. An evening dinner cruise with entertainment is also available (optional). Stay overnight in Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Tour to Saqqara including Step Pyramids of Zoser, Pyramids of Unas and Oser-Kaf, tombs of Mereruka and Ti, Memphis visit with Colossal Statue of Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx, Old Cairo tour with Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Dinner Cruise including transportation, dinner, Belly Dancer performance, and Tanura Show
Landmarks Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser Pyramid of Unas Memphis Church of Abu Sergah Church of St. Barbara Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 9
Departure from Cairo
Following breakfast at your hotel, a representative transfers you to the airport and helps with your departure formalities.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Departure, 06:00 - 06:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
