Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport and get transferred to your hotel, then have the afternoon and evening to settle in at your own pace. At 7pm there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet the rest of your group and your guide.
- Day 2
Giza and Saqqara
Head out to the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and the Sphinx. You'll check out Cheops (Khufu), the largest of the three great pyramids built from over 2.5 million limestone blocks. After that, drive to Saqqara to walk through the tombs and temples, including Zoser's step pyramid that was designed by the pharaoh's chief architect Imhotep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau
- Visit to Cheops (Khufu) pyramid
- Explore tombs and temples at Saqqara
- Visit to Zoser's step pyramid
Landmarks/POIs Giza Plateau Great Sphinx of Giza Khufu Pyramid (Cheops) Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
This morning you'll tour the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, a 490,000 sq.m complex with treasures from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history, plus items from King Tutankhamun. Then head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see mummies and other ancient artifacts. Later in the day you'll fly south to Aswan and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza
- Visit to Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- View mummies of Yuya and Thuyu
Landmarks/POIs Grand Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum - Day 4
Abu Simbel - Nile Cruiser
Take a short boat trip in the morning to Agilika Island to visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Back in Aswan, you can stop at a perfume oil shop, then check in to your Nile Cruiser for the next three nights. You'll have free time to wander the colorful souks or relax. At midnight, board a coach for about 4 hours to reach Abu Simbel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Agilika Island
- Visit to Philae Temple
- Visit to perfume oil emporium
- Overnight coach journey to Abu Simbel
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Aswan souks and markets
Landmarks/POIs Agilika Island Philae Temple - Day 5
Aswan - Nile Cruiser
You'll arrive at Abu Simbel and see the Sun Festival of King Ramses II at sunrise, when sunlight fills the inner sanctum of the Great Temple (this happens twice yearly). Explore the Great Temple with its four colossal statues of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor with statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Later return to Aswan, and your cruiser heads to Kom Ombo. You'll visit the temple dedicated to Sobek before returning to the cruiser for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Abu Simbel at sunrise for the Sun Festival of King Ramses II
- Visit to Great Temple of Abu Simbel
- Visit to Temple of Hathor at Abu Simbel
- Cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo
- Visit to Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Great Temple of Abu Simbel Temple of Hathor Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 6
Nile Cruiser to Luxor
Spend the day cruising the Nile to Luxor, swimming in the pool and relaxing on deck. You'll arrive in Luxor this afternoon, home of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak. The rest of the day is free to check out this 4,000-year-old city before your final night on the cruiser.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise the River Nile to Luxor
Landmarks/POIs Luxor - Day 7
Luxor
Disembark this morning and check into your 5-star Luxor hotel. The day is yours to relax and explore the city at your own pace. Tonight there's an optional visit available to the Temple of Luxor, which is lit up by hundreds of lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Temple of Luxor, stunningly illuminated at night
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Luxor - Day 8
Luxor
Explore the West Bank of the Nile and Valley of the Kings this morning. You'll see the stone remains of the Colossi of Memnon, check out the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs. After lunch, visit the Temple of Karnak, a religious complex with massive stone papyrus columns. The evening is free for you to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Explore Valley of the Kings
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Explore surrounding tombs
- Visit to Temple of Karnak
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Karnak - Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Head east from Luxor to Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera. You'll have 3 days ahead to enjoy the beach and resort life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Hurghada - Days 10 - 11
Hurghada
You've got free time over the next couple of days to explore Hurghada independently or just relax on the beach. There's an optional snorkeling trip available on day 10, but otherwise it's up to you. Hurghada has excellent water sports including windsurfing, yachting, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. You'll find shops and nightlife, plus the ancient Roman quarry Mons Porphyritis and the windy Port Safarga just outside town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling (available on day 10)
- Windsurfing
- Yachting
- Deep-sea fishing
- SCUBA diving
- Shopping for souvenirs and gear
- Explore nightlife options
Landmarks/POIs Hurghada - Day 12
Hurghada to Cairo
Drive back to Cairo this morning and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free, or you can join an optional visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar to browse and bargain for authentic Egyptian souvenirs like tobacco pipes, pharaonic items, belly dancing costumes, spices, and carpets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Khan el Khalili Bazaar - Day 13
Cairo
Check out of your hotel and get an included transfer to the airport for your departure.
