Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and meet your tour representative at the airport. They'll handle the visa and immigration paperwork, then drive you to your hotel for the night. It's a good chance to rest up before starting the tour.
- Start point
- Egypt (Cairo)
- Day 2
Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur
Start the morning at the Giza Pyramid Complex to see the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. After that, you'll drive south to Saqqara to check out the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Later, stop at Dahshur to visit the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid before heading back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Giza Pyramid Complex tour including Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
- Great Sphinx viewing
- Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
- Royal Necropolis of Dahshur with Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid
Optional Activities
- Interior exploration of one of the pyramids (additional fee)
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Great Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx Step Pyramid of Djoser Bent Pyramid Red Pyramid - Day 3
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
Spend your morning at the Egyptian Museum walking through over 100 exhibition halls with ancient artifacts and treasures. In the afternoon, head to Old Cairo where you'll see the Citadel of Salah El-Din, Mohammed Ali Mosque, and the Hanging Church. From there, browse through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Egyptian Museum tour including life-sized limestone statue of King Djoser, sycamore statue of Ka-aper, and Meidum Geese painting
- Old Cairo stroll including Citadel of Salah El-Din
- Mohammed Ali Mosque visit
- Hanging Church visit
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar exploration
Optional Activities
- Full-day trip to Alexandria and El Alamein (optional side trip)
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Citadel of Salah El-Din Mohammed Ali Mosque Hanging Church Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
Fly to Aswan in the morning and explore the city. Visit Philae Temple on a small island to see the mythological reliefs carved into the walls. After that, check out the Unfinished Obelisk in the Granite Quarries. Later in the afternoon or evening, take a relaxing felucca sail on the Nile past Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Aswan
- Aswan city tour
- Philae Temple visit with reliefs
- Unfinished Obelisk at Granite Quarries visit
- Egyptian Felucca sail on the Nile
- Elephantine Island sail-by
- Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island visit
Landmarks Philae Temple Unfinished Obelisk Elephantine Island Kitchener Island Botanical Gardens - Day 5
Abu Simbel Day Trip
Drive about three hours to Abu Simbel to explore the twin rock-carved temples, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the towering Colossi and intricate reliefs that show ancient Egyptian scenes and the victories of Ramesses II carved directly into the rock face.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abu Simbel twin temples visit
- Colossi viewing
- Temple reliefs and mythology exploration
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 6
Aswan to Luxor
Travel north along the Nile toward Luxor with stops along the way. First, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which was dedicated to both Sobek and Horus. Continue south to Edfu and see the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Check into your Luxor hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Temple of Kom Ombo visit
- Temple of Horus at Edfu visit
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Horus - Day 7
Luxor West Bank
Spend the day on Luxor's West Bank, the ancient burial grounds for Egypt's royal families. Start at the Valley of the Kings to explore royal tombs, then visit the Valley of Nobles with colorful reliefs. Walk through the village of Deir el-Medina, tour Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, and photograph the Colossi of Memnon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings with three royal tombs exploration
- Valley of Nobles with colorful reliefs
- Deir el-Medina village visit
- Queen Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple
- Colossi of Memnon viewing
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Valley of the Nobles Deir el-Medina Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 8
Luxor at Your Own Pace
This day is yours to spend as you like in Luxor. You can visit the Luxor Museum to see antiquities including items from Tutankhamun's tomb, walk along the Corniche by the river, or take a horse-carriage ride around town. In the evening, there's a sound and light show at Karnak Temple. Alternatively, take a full-day trip to Abydos and Dendera temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day in Luxor
Optional Activities
- Luxor Museum visit with Tutankhamun's tomb treasures
- Corniche stroll
- Horse-carriage ride
- Sound and light show at Karnak Temple in the evening
- Full-day trip to Abydos and Dendera temples
Landmarks Luxor Museum Karnak Temple Abydos Temple Dendera Temple - Day 9
Luxor East Bank & Return to Cairo
Start on Luxor's East Bank with the Karnak Temple Complex, where you'll see the impressive Hypostyle Hall covered with hieroglyphic carvings. Next, head to Luxor Temple, which connects to Karnak by an ancient avenue lined with Sphinx statues. After the tours, fly back to Cairo for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Karnak Temple Complex with Hypostyle Hall
- Luxor Temple visit
- Ancient avenue of Sphinx statues between Karnak and Luxor
- Flight to Cairo
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple - Day 10
Departure from Cairo
You'll have the morning in Cairo to relax or do any last-minute activities on your own. Then head to the airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your Egypt tour.
- End point
- Egypt (Cairo)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute exploration of Cairo
