Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Cairo
You'll fly into Cairo and check into your hotel, then meet the group at a welcome dinner. This gives you a chance to get oriented and meet your fellow travelers before the adventure really kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Day 2
Saqqara - Giza
Start at the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, an ancient necropolis that shows some of Egypt's earliest monumental architecture. After grabbing lunch, you'll head to Giza to see the Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx. The contrast between these sites really shows how Egyptian building evolved over centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Step Pyramid at Saqqara (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit pyramids of Giza
- See the Sphinx at Giza
Landmarks Step Pyramid of Djoser Pyramid of Khufu Sphinx 
- Day 3
Alexandria - Cairo
Travel to Alexandria, the historic Mediterranean port city on the coast. You'll walk through the catacombs and amphitheater, then visit the Citadel fortress and the Library. It's a full day of exploring, and you'll head back to Cairo by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alexandria catacombs
- Visit amphitheater in Alexandria
- Visit Citadel in Alexandria
- Visit Library in Alexandria
Landmarks Catacombs of Alexandria Alexandria Amphitheater Citadel of Alexandria Bibliotheca Alexandrina 
- Day 4
Cairo
Spend the day in Cairo checking out the Egyptian Museum with its collection of ancient artifacts. From there, walk to the Alabaster Mosque and Saladin Citadel in the Islamic Old City, then wander through Khan al-Khalili bazaar where you can browse shops and soak in the atmosphere. The group has dinner together to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Saladin Citadel
- Explore Khan al-Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Alabaster Mosque Citadel of Saladin Khan al-Khalili Bazaar - Day 5
Cairo to Aswan
Fly to Aswan and visit the Aswan Dam, a significant engineering project from the 1960s. Check out the unfinished obelisk at the old quarry to see what happened when ancient stonecutting went wrong. Later, take a boat to Agilkia Island to see the Temple of Philae, which was relocated to save it from flooding.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan Dam
- View unfinished obelisk at Aswan quarry
- Boat trip to Agilkia Island
- Visit Temple of Philae (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Aswan Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae 
- Day 6
Aswan
You have the morning to yourself, so rest up or explore Aswan on your own. There's an optional trip to Abu Simbel if you want to see Ramses II's colossal rock temples (you can book this locally). In the afternoon, sail around Elephantine Island on a traditional felucca, catching the breeze as you glide across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional felucca sailing tour around Elephantine Island
Optional Activities
- Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel rock temple complex (bookable on-site with tour guide)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Elephantine Island - Day 7
Aswan to Luxor
Travel toward Luxor with stops along the way. First, you'll stop at Kom Ombo to see the double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Then continue to Edfu for the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's well-preserved temples. Once you reach Luxor, visit the Luxor Temple in the evening light.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit double temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo
- Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Evening visit to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Horus Luxor Temple 
- Day 8
Valley of the Kings - Karnak
Start early in the Valley of the Kings, where you'll see the burial chambers of pharaohs with their hieroglyphs and colorful paintings still visible. Visit Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple and the Memnon Colossi. Later, walk through the Karnak temple complex, then stroll along the Corniche back in Luxor as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View Memnon Colossi
- Visit Karnak temple complex
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple Complex - Day 9
Luxor to Frankfurt
Head to Luxor Airport and fly back to Frankfurt, ending your time in Egypt. You'll have seen temples, monuments, and cities that span thousands of years of history.
