Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll land at Cairo International Airport where your guide meets you. After heading to your hotel and getting settled in, you can either rest up from the flight or take some time to wander around the nearby area on your own.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Anywhere in downtown Cairo)
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby area at leisure
- Day 2
Cairo
Following breakfast, you'll head out to the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, along with the Valley Temple nearby. Lunch comes at a local spot, then you'll move on to the Egyptian Museum where thousands of ancient artifacts are on display, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. You'll have dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure at the Giza Plateau
- Explore the Sphinx and nearby Valley Temple
- Visit the Egyptian Museum to see ancient artifacts including treasures of King Tutankhamun
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx of Giza Valley Temple Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you'll browse through Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and to see local culture firsthand. The Citadel of Saladin comes next, an old fortress that gives great views across Cairo, and inside you'll find the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Following lunch, you'll spend time in Coptic Cairo checking out the Hanging Church, St. Sergius and Bacchus Church, and the Ben-Ezra Synagogue before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and local culture
- Visit the Citadel of Saladin with views of Cairo
- Explore the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Explore Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, St. Sergius and Bacchus Church, and Ben-Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks Khan El Khalili Bazaar Citadel of Saladin Mosque of Muhammad Ali Hanging Church St. Sergius and Bacchus Church Ben-Ezra Synagogue - Day 4
Alexandria
You'll leave early for a day trip to Alexandria. Start with the Citadel of Qaitbay, a historic fortress overlooking the Mediterranean, then move through Montaza Palace Gardens. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina cultural center is next, followed by the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the National Museum of Alexandria. You'll walk along the Corniche, check out the Old Town and Souk El Attarine, see the Roman Amphitheatre, and relax at Stanley Bridge. If you want to shop, San Stefano Grand Plaza is available, and you can catch the sunset at one of the local beaches before heading back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay
- Explore Montaza Palace Gardens
- Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Visit the National Museum of Alexandria
- Stroll along the Corniche
- Explore the Old Town and Souk El Attarine
- Visit the Roman Amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Relax at Stanley Bridge
- Shop at San Stefano Grand Plaza
- Enjoy seafood at a local waterfront restaurant
- Enjoy sunset at Alexandria's beaches such as Maamoura Beach
Landmarks Citadel of Qaitbay Montaza Palace Bibliotheca Alexandrina Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa National Museum of Alexandria Corniche of Alexandria Souk El Attarine Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria Stanley Bridge San Stefano Grand Plaza - Day 5
Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, you'll explore the illuminated Luxor Temple in the evening. Dinner happens at your hotel or a nearby restaurant, with an overnight stay in Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple in the evening with illumination
Landmarks Luxor Temple - Day 6
Luxor
You'll spend the day on Luxor's West Bank after breakfast. The Valley of the Kings lets you explore several royal tombs, and then you'll see the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most impressive temples. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll check out the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded a pharaoh's mortuary temple, before getting back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore several royal tombs
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Explore the Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 7
Luxor to Aswan
Following breakfast, you'll visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt with impressive columns and monuments to explore. Lunch takes place in Luxor, and then you'll check out and head to Aswan by private vehicle. After checking in to your Aswan hotel, you'll have dinner either at the hotel or at a local restaurant with an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt with impressive columns and monuments
Landmarks Karnak Temple 
- Day 8
Aswan
After breakfast, you'll visit the High Dam, an important engineering achievement. You'll have a traditional lunch and then return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit the High Dam
Landmarks High Dam - Day 9
Aswan
Following breakfast, you'll visit Philae Temple and then head to the Nubian Village to learn about Nubian culture and local traditions. You'll have dinner on an island before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner on an island)
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple
- Explore the Nubian Village to learn about Nubian culture and traditions
Landmarks Philae Temple Nubian Village - Day 10
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast, you'll check out from your Aswan hotel and fly back to Cairo. From there, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Drop off will be back in Cairo)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
