Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your tour starts when you land at Cairo airport. A representative meets you to help with customs and paperwork, then drives you to your hotel. Your guide will give you a briefing about what's coming up over the next couple weeks before you settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Airport pick up on the first day)
- Day 2
Giza - Saqqara - Aswan
After breakfast, head out to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau, which takes up most of your morning. From there, you'll go to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid and walk through some of the ancient Pharaonic tombs. Later in the evening, an air-conditioned bus takes you to Aswan, traveling overnight so you arrive fresh in the morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau
- Visit Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- Visit ancient Pharaonic tombs at Saqqara
Optional Activities
- Flight upgrade from Cairo to Aswan (available instead of overnight bus)
- Sleeper train upgrade from Cairo to Aswan (available instead of overnight bus)
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids Sphinx Step Pyramid 
- Day 3
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan and get transferred to your hotel. Then you head out to see Philae Temple, which sits on an island and requires a small motorboat to reach. After exploring the temple, you board your 5-star Nile cruise and stay overnight on the water.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Philae Temple
- Boat transfer to Philae Temple via small motor boat
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple 
- Day 4
Aswan to Luxor (Nile Cruise)
This morning and afternoon you'll sail down the Nile, relaxing on deck and watching the rural villages and landscapes pass by. You'll stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo, which has matching twin entrances and overlooks the river. Then the cruise continues toward Luxor, and you stay another night on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nile sailing and relaxation on deck
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Optional Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel - the Sun Temple of Ramses the Great at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt's borders
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Kom Ombo Abu Simbel 
- Day 5
Luxor (East Bank)
After breakfast, you explore the East Bank starting with Karnak Temple, one of Egypt's most significant Pharaonic sites. Then you head to Luxor Temple where you'll walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes leading to the entrance. You'll stay another night on your 5-star cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Karnak Temple
- Tour of Luxor Temple
- Visit Avenue of Sphinxes
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Avenue of Sphinxes 
- Day 6
Luxor (West Bank) to Hurghada
After breakfast, you cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt's richest archaeological areas. Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut, built for Egypt's only female pharaoh. Before lunch you'll see the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, an air-conditioned bus takes you to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, where you check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor (available before visiting Valley of the Kings)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 7
Hurghada (Free Day)
This day is yours to do what you want. Snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving are all available if you're interested in the water. The town has various restaurants and shops to explore. Or if you'd rather, just stay by the pool or beach and relax. You'll stay another night in Hurghada.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Scuba diving
- Day 8
Hurghada to Cairo
You transfer back to Cairo and spend the day exploring the city. Start at the Egyptian Museum where you can see the treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. Later, walk through Khan El Khalili, the old bazaar in Cairo, with its winding alleyways full of shops selling souvenirs and traditional coffee. You'll stay the night at your Cairo hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Egyptian Museum and King Tutankhamun's tomb treasures
- Visit Khan El Khalili (old Cairo Bazaar)
Optional Activities
- Dinner cruise in Cairo with open buffet, 2-hour Nile cruise, and folkloric show featuring Belly dancing and Sufi Dancing
- Sound & Light show at the Pyramids
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili - Day 9
Cairo Departure
After breakfast, you head to the airport for your flight home. You'll leave with memories from the pyramids, temples, Nile cruise, and Red Sea resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
