Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and connect with your guide and group. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is yours to either wander through Cairo's lively streets on your own or join the optional group dinner cruise along the Nile if you'd like to meet everyone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
- Day 2
Cairo
Start with breakfast, then head out to see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx up close, learning how these structures have stood for 4,600 years. Afterward, you'll walk through the Egyptian Museum of Cairo to take in over 120,000 ancient pieces and relics before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
- Sightseeing of Sphinx
- Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Landmarks Giza Pyramids Sphinx Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
You'll fly to Aswan this morning and begin a city tour with your local guide. Check out the Unfinished Obelisk to understand ancient building techniques, then take a boat to Philae Temple on the island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Get settled at your hotel, and if you're interested, join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotel)
Included Activities
- Aswan City tour
- Sightseeing of Philae Temple
- Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan
Optional Activities
- Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Landmarks Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple - Day 4
Aswan
An early 4:45 AM departure is available for the optional Abu Simbel trip to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, you'll board a traditional felucca sailboat for a 2-night cruise heading south down the Nile. The afternoon gives you time to explore Aswan and the Nile's banks at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 5
Nile River Cruise
Spend your day sailing down the Nile surrounded by beautiful scenery and watching local fishermen work. You can swim in the river, play volleyball with local kids, and enjoy a meal on the riverbanks as the sun sets with a cold drink in hand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local feast on the riverbanks)
Included Activities
- Sailing on the Felucca
- Day 6
Edfu - Luxor
You'll leave the felucca and board a coach heading toward Kom Ombo, stopping to see the temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Continue to Edfu for one of Egypt's largest and best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus. Arriving in Luxor by late afternoon, you'll visit Luxor Temple that evening and explore the Karnak Temple Complex with an Egyptologist guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
- Sightseeing of Kom Ombo Temple
- Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
- Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Complex - Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
Begin early with an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor if you want to see the landscape from above. Your guide will then take you to the Valley of the Kings, the 'City of the Dead', where you'll explore royal tombs carved into desert rocks. You'll also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before heading to the airport for your evening flight back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon - Day 8
Cairo to Dahab
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm El-Sheikh, then continue to Dahab on the Red Sea. Bring your swimsuit because you'll have the chance to swim, snorkel, dive, and sunbathe, which is the perfect wind-down after your week of cultural activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
- Day 9
Dahab
Start your Dahab experience with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole, where you can snorkel from shore and swim with colorful fish among coral reefs. Dahab is well-known as a great diving destination in the region. After you return, you can try camel trekking or take on water sports if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Blue Hole - 42 USD
- Scuba Diving - EUR 45
Landmarks Blue Hole - Day 10
Dahab
Another day to relax in the sun and cool off in the sea. If you'd rather explore, the local bazaars and markets are good for picking up souvenirs and practicing your bargaining skills. An optional mountain dinner is available in the evening if you want to do something different.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Mountain Dinner - 34 USD
- Scuba Diving - EUR 45
- Day 11
Dahab to Mt. Sinai
You have a free day by the sea with optional water sports available if you feel like staying active. Enjoy your last full day along the Red Sea under the Egyptian sun. At 10:30 PM, you'll depart for St. Catherine and begin your climb up Mt. Sinai to catch the sunrise that turns the surrounding peaks gold.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mt Sinai Trek
Landmarks Mt. Sinai - Day 12
Mt. Sinai to Dahab
After the early morning hike, you'll visit St. Catherine Monastery, then drive back to Dahab. You'll have free time to rest and recover. If you want more action, you can work on your waterskiing or wakeboarding skills and ride the waves to cool down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of St. Catherine Monastery
Landmarks St. Catherine Monastery - Day 13
Dahab
This day is completely open for you to spend as you like. Soak up the sun, swim in the sea, or take photos of this charming Egyptian coastal town. You can relax at your own pace or try optional activities like quad biking if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dahab Paradise Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Quad Biking - 29 USD
- Day 14
Dahab to Cairo
Check out of your Dahab hotel and take a transfer to Sharm Airport. You'll fly back to Cairo, where your tour comes to an end at Cairo Airport. Time to start planning your next trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
