Itinerary
- Day 1
International Arrival to Cairo
Your international flight lands at Cairo International Airport where a representative meets you before passport control to handle visa paperwork and luggage. From there, you'll transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo to settle in.
- Day 2
Cairo
Start with the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun's collection and other ancient pieces. Lunch is included during the tour. Back at your hotel by evening to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun's collection
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza The Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo to Alexandria
After breakfast, you'll drive to Alexandria for a full day exploring Greco-Roman ruins. First stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa with its rock-cut tombs and ornamental columns, followed by Pompey's Pillar and the Alexandrina Bibliotheca. Have seafood lunch by the Mediterranean, then return to Cairo in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch by the Mediterranean), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Visit Pompey's Pillar
- Visit Alexandrina Bibliotheca
- Seafood lunch by the Mediterranean
Landmarks/POIs Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Pompey's Pillar Alexandrina Bibliotheca - Day 4
Cairo to Luxor
Fly south to Luxor where you'll board your 5-star Nile cruise. Your representative handles arrival formalities. Visit the Karnak Temple Complex with its towering columns and colossal statues. That evening, the Sound and Light Show at Karnak uses dramatic lighting and music to bring the ancient structures to life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Sound and Light Show at Karnak
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex - Day 5
Luxor
Before sunrise, float over Luxor in a hot air balloon watching golden light hit the Nile Valley and ancient temples. After breakfast, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut built into the cliffs, then spend the rest of the day exploring the Valley of the Kings, entering decorated royal tombs and viewing hieroglyphs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Valley of the Kings
Optional Activities
- Enter tomb of Tutankhamun (optional entry)
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 6
Nile Cruise: Edfu to Kom Ombo
The cruise sails to Edfu where you'll see the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples dedicated to the falcon-headed god. Continue south to Kom Ombo to check out the unusual double temple honoring both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, plus a crocodile mummy museum. Evening on the cruise with dinner and Nile views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Crocodile mummy museum at Kom Ombo
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 7
Nile Cruise to Aswan
You arrive in Aswan and start with the High Dam, a modern engineering project that brought electricity and irrigation to the region. Next, see the Unfinished Obelisk still attached to bedrock to understand ancient carving techniques. Then take a motorboat to the Temple of Philae on an island dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Temple of Philae
Landmarks/POIs High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae - Day 8
Aswan to Abu Simbel to Cairo
Early morning drive or flight to Abu Simbel to see two massive temples carved by Ramses II directly into the mountain. The main temple honors Ramses while the smaller one was built for his queen Nefertari. Both are famous for their size and perfect sun alignment. After, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples (Ramses II temple and Nefertari temple)
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel temples - Day 9
Cairo
This day is flexible and yours to shape. Relax poolside or book a spa treatment at your hotel. You can choose optional tours like the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, the Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, or Al Fayoum Oasis depending on your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum or National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Guided walking tour through Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Day trip to Saqqara & Dahshur to explore Egypt's oldest pyramids
- Relaxing getaway to Al Fayoum Oasis with lakes, waterfalls, and desert scenery
- Visit to Nubian Village
- Dinner at a floating restaurant on the Nile
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili Bazaar Saqqara Dahshur Al Fayoum Oasis - Day 10
Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure. The return international flight isn't included, but the tour operator can help arrange it or discuss extensions to places like Jordan, Morocco, Turkey, or Dubai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
