Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo International Airport or Sphinx Airport where someone holding a sign with your name will be waiting. Your Egypt Tours USA representative will drive you to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After checking in, your tour manager goes over the itinerary and confirms what times you'll be picked up for the tours ahead.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, El Nozha, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo Airport or Spinx Airport)
- Day 2
Giza - Cairo
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll meet your personal guide for a full day on Giza Plateau. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre's pyramid, and the smaller pyramids of Menkaure are all on the agenda, along with the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. After that you head to the Egyptian Museum to see King Tutankhamun's golden treasures and thousands of pharaonic artifacts. Your day wraps up exploring Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) on Giza Plateau
- Visit Khafre's pyramid and Menkaure's pyramid with smaller pyramids
- Visit Great Sphinx
- Visit Valley Temple of Chefren
- Photo opportunity of three pyramids with Cairo skyline
- Visit Egyptian Museum with King Tutankhamun's golden treasures and pharaonic artifacts
- Explore Khan El Khalili bazaar
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx of Giza Valley Temple of Chefren Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili 
- Day 3
Cairo
Your representative picks you up for an excursion to the Grand Egyptian Museum. You'll see the Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses II statue, multiple statues of King Senusert, the Grand Staircase, Ptolemaic royal pieces, the Victory Column of King Merenptah, royal regalia, and the Grand Atrium. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum with Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses II statue, statues of King Senusert, Grand Staircase, Ptolemaic royal pieces, Victory Column of King Merenptah, and royal regalia
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 4
Cairo to Alexandria
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to head to Alexandria. You'll visit Montazah Palace and Gardens, a sprawling 317-acre property with trees and flowers. Then it's on to Pompey's Pillar, built to honor Emperor Diocletian, and the three-level Roman Catacombs. You'll drive along the Corniche to see the modern waterfront, visit the Qaitbay Citadel built on the ancient lighthouse site, and end at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Montazah Palace and Gardens
- Visit Pompey's Pillar
- Visit Catacombs (three-level Roman cemetery)
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Bibliotheca Alexandrina (drive-by opportunity)
Landmarks Montazah Palace and Gardens Pompey's Pillar Catacombs of Alexandria Qaitbay Citadel Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Day 5
Alexandria
You have the entire day to yourself in Alexandria. Explore the city at your own pace, check out local shops, spend time by the Mediterranean, or simply relax at your hotel. It's your choice how to fill the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Alexandria to Cairo
Breakfast happens at your hotel, then you transfer back to Cairo by air-conditioned car. Once settled at your hotel, the evening brings a luxury Nile River dinner cruise. At 6:30pm you're picked up and board a nice boat for Egyptian food, belly dancers, whirling Dervish performers, and live music, all while enjoying views of illuminated Cairo from the top deck. After the cruise you return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on Nile River Dinner Cruise)
Included Activities
- Nile River Dinner Cruise with Egyptian food, belly dancers, Tannoura dancers, and live band
Landmarks Nile River - Day 7
Cairo - Saqqara - Memphis - Dahshur
Your guide picks you up after breakfast to explore ancient Egypt's major sites. You'll see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure from the 3rd Dynasty, plus the Imhotep Museum and tombs of Kings Titi and Unas. From there you travel to Memphis, the ancient capital, to see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Next is Dahshur, about 40km south, where the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of King Snefru await. Lunch at a local restaurant happens before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara
- Visit Imhotep Museum
- Visit tomb of King Titi
- Visit pyramid of King Unas
- Visit Memphis (ancient capital with Statue of Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx)
- Visit Red Pyramid at Dahshur
- Visit Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
Landmarks Step Pyramid of Zoser Imhotep Museum Pyramid of King Titi Pyramid of King Unas Memphis Statue of Ramses II Alabaster Sphinx Red Pyramid Bent Pyramid - Day 8
Cairo
After breakfast, your guide picks you up to explore Cairo's religious and historical sites. You'll visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din for city views, see the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque built in the early 19th century in Turkish style, and head to Old Cairo to check out the Hanging Church from the 5th century, Abu Sirga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour ends at Amr Ibn El-aas Mosque, Egypt's first mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Citadel of Salah El-Din with panoramic views of Cairo
- Visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Abu Sirga Church
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Visit Amr Ibn El-aas Mosque (first mosque built in Egypt)
Landmarks Citadel of Salah El-Din Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church Abu Sirga Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Amr Ibn El-aas Mosque - Day 9
Cairo to Aswan
After breakfast you're transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Once you arrive and check in at your hotel, the afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour activities available
- Day 10
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Your guide takes you to Abu Simbel after breakfast to see the temples built by Ramses II. These two temples are major achievements of ancient Egypt from the New Kingdom. The Great Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to four universal gods and Ramses II himself, while the Temple of Queen Nefertari honors his wife. UNESCO and the Egyptian government relocated these temples to protect them from flooding. You're back at your hotel in Aswan by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Great Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II
- Visit Temple of Queen Nefertari
Landmarks Great Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II Temple of Queen Nefertari - Day 11
Aswan
After breakfast at your hotel, you board your 5-star Nile cruise before lunch. Following lunch, you begin your Aswan tour at the High Dam, an engineering feat built from 1960 to 1970 that changed Egypt's economy and culture. Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut. Then you sail by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, to Philae Temple on the island of Agilkia. You visit the Temple of Isis with its monuments built across multiple dynasties. Dinner happens on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Sail by felucca to Philae Temple
- Visit Temple of Isis at Philae
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple Temple of Isis - Day 12
Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor
You sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy afternoon tea there. The Temple of Kom Ombo, built around 180 BC, has a double dedication to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. From there sailing continues to Edfu where dinner is on board. You explore the Temple of Edfu, the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Later you sail to Luxor for afternoon tea, dinner on board, and a Galabya party where you can wear traditional Egyptian clothing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship with Galabya party)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Visit Temple of Edfu (dedicated to Horus)
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Edfu - Day 13
Luxor - West Bank
After breakfast on board, you cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, which saw burials from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. You'll visit 3 tombs including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 as the first royal tomb found largely intact. Then you see the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a three-level temple built for the female pharaoh. The Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing for 3,400 years, are next. Lunch is on board and the afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship), Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings (3 tombs including Tomb of King Tutankhamun)
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62) Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 14
Luxor to Cairo
After breakfast on board, you have the option to take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Then your Luxor tour starts with Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built and the most impressive archaeological site in Egypt, spread across 247 acres with three main temples and smaller ones throughout. You visit Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II, then see the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. The temple honored gods Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, and later hosted a Christian church and mosque. After your tour you transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple with Obelisk of Ramses II
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Obelisk of Ramses II 
- Day 15
Cairo
Your final morning includes breakfast at your hotel with time to relax or do last-minute shopping. In the late morning or early afternoon, you're transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo Airport or Spinx Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
