Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your representative meets you at Cairo airport and handles the arrival process. After that, you're transferred to your hotel where your guide walks through what to expect during the tour. Settle into your room for your first night in Egypt.
- Start point
- Cairo, Egypt (cairo airport, 07:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
- Day 2
Cairo
Following breakfast, head out to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza Plateau. From there, travel to Sakkara to check out the Step Pyramid, Egypt's first completed pyramid, along with ancient Pharaonic tombs. You'll return to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza Plateau
- Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara
- Tour ancient Pharaonic tombs at Sakkara
Landmarks Great Pyramids Sphinx Giza Plateau Step Pyramid Sakkara - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Early morning you're driven to Cairo airport for your flight south to Aswan. Once you land, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel in a Nubian village. Later in the day, you'll take a small motor boat out to Philae Temple on its island location. Stay overnight in Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Artika Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Aswan
- Visit Philae Temple by small motor boat
Landmarks Philae Temple - Day 4
Aswan
Board a boat heading to Soheil Island, a significant location for the Nubian community, where you can walk through temple ruins. Continue sailing to Elephantine Island for some free time exploring. After that, return to the Nubian village and have lunch with a local family at their home. The afternoon is yours to relax, and in the evening there's a traditional Nubian cultural performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Nubian house with Nubian family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Artika Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Soheil Island
- Explore ancient temple ruins on Soheil Island
- Sail to Elephantine Island
- Free walk around Elephantine Island
- Lunch at a Nubian house with Nubian family
- Traditional Nubian cultural party
Landmarks Soheil Island Elephantine Island - Day 5
Aswan
After breakfast, see Kalabsha Temple, the largest Egyptian Nubian temple that was moved to New Kalabsha in 1970. Then spend time at the Nubian Museum, which contains 3,000 artifacts from Lake Nasser across different historical periods. The rest of your day is open for whatever you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Artika Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kalabsha Temple
- Tour the Nubian Museum
Landmarks Kalabsha Temple Nubian Museum - Day 6
Aswan
You'll head out early to Abu Simbel to see the two massive temples built by Ramses II. The drive back to Aswan takes several hours, leaving your afternoon and evening free to spend however you prefer in the Nubian village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Artika Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit the two massive temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Early morning transfer gets you to Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, start with the Egyptian Museum to see King Tutankhamun's treasures. Then walk through Khan El Khalili, the old bazaar with its winding alleys, shops, and coffee spots. You'll stay overnight in Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jaz Pyramids resort)
Included Activities
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Tour the Egyptian Museum and view King Tutankhamun's tomb treasures
- Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili - Day 8
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. You'll depart with memories of your time exploring Egypt's historic sites and Nubian culture.
- End point
- Cairo, Egypt (cairo airport, 07:55 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
