Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo Arrival
You'll land at Cairo airport and go through immigration and baggage collection with assistance. A private air-conditioned car picks you up and takes you to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
- Day 2
Giza and Saqqara
Breakfast happens at 8 AM, then you'll check out and leave your luggage at the hotel. By 10 AM you're heading to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, plus the Great Sphinx up close. After that, you'll drive to Saqqara to check out the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first pyramid ever built. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant, and you'll have free time before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinus
- Close-up view of the Great Sphinx
- Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Pyramid of Chephren Pyramid of Mykerinus Great Sphinx Step Pyramid of Djoser - Day 3
Cairo City Tour to Aswan
Following breakfast, you'll start exploring Cairo's history at the Egyptian Museum to see pharaonic treasures. Next comes the Citadel, which controlled Egypt for about 700 years, then the Old Coptic areas with the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the afternoon, you're transferred to Cairo Central Station to board the train heading to Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit the Hanging Church
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Cairo Citadel Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 4
Aswan Arrival and Sightseeing
You'll arrive in Aswan where staff help you through arrival procedures. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. You'll spend the night at your Aswan hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit the High Dam
- Visit the Granite Quarries
- Visit the Temple of Philae
Landmarks High Dam Granite Quarries Temple of Philae - Day 5
Aswan to Nile Felucca Sailing
Breakfast comes first, then you're sailing on a felucca around Kitchener's Island and Elephantine Island. Afternoon brings check-in to your felucca, and you'll start sailing toward Luxor with lunch served on the boat. You'll sail on to Kom Ombo and moor on a sandy island for the night with dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the felucca), Dinner (Dinner on the felucca)
Included Activities
- Felucca sail around Kitchener's Island and Elephantine Island
- Sail toward Kom Ombo
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel excursion by plane
- Abu Simbel excursion by road
Landmarks Kitchener's Island Elephantine Island - Day 6
Nile Felucca Sailing to Kom Ombo
After breakfast, continue sailing toward Kom Ombo. You'll stop for lunch and have time to swim in the Nile. The sailing continues, and you'll reach Kom Ombo by sunset. Dinner and overnight stay are on the felucca.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Continue sailing to Kom Ombo
- Swimming opportunity in the Nile
Landmarks Kom Ombo - Day 7
Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor
Breakfast happens before you check out of the felucca and visit Kom Ombo Temple, which honors the crocodile god. Then you'll join a convoy heading to Luxor, stopping at the Temple of Horus in Edfu along the way. By afternoon you're checking into your Luxor hotel, then driving to see the Karnak and Luxor Temples dedicated to Amun-Ra. You'll stay the night in Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Temple of Horus Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 8
Luxor West Bank to Cairo Train
After breakfast, you're exploring West Bank sites including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board an overnight train returning to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Valley of the Queens
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 9
Cairo to Bahariya Oasis
You'll arrive in Cairo and head straight out by private car toward Bahariya Oasis. Once you get there, transfer to the campsite for your overnight stay.
Landmarks Bahariya Oasis - Day 10
White Desert Safari
After an early breakfast, you're starting your desert safari through spectacular sand dunes and past the Black Mountains on the way to the White Desert, one of Egypt's most beautiful areas. You'll set up camp for the night, and lunch and dinner are both provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert safari through sand dunes
- Visit Black Mountains
- White Desert camp experience
Landmarks White Desert Black Mountains - Day 11
Black Desert to Cairo
Following breakfast, you'll visit the Black Desert, then drive back to Cairo by private car. After you arrive, check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Black Desert
Landmarks Black Desert - Day 12
Cairo Departure
You'll have breakfast and say goodbye to Egypt as your tour ends. A car takes you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
