Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo whenever your flight comes in, and a transfer is included to get you to your hotel. If you land early, there's time to check out the Saladin Citadel or walk through the lively bazaars and grab coffee before meeting up with your CEO and travel group later to get oriented.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour
Landmarks/POIs Saladin Citadel of Cairo - Day 2
Cairo to Aswan
An early flight takes you to Aswan where you can wander the busy market or visit Philae Temple. Later, you'll take a boat ride out to a Nubian village, walk around and spend time with locals, then sit down for traditional dinner cooked in someone's home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner in a local home)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal
Optional Activities
- Aswan market exploration
- Philae Temple Visit
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Nubian Village - Day 3
Aswan to Abu Simbel
You're heading out early this morning to Abu Simbel to tour the famous temples with a guide. Afterward, you'll board your river cruise ship and get settled in for the night as the boat prepares to depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Abu Simbel Visit
- 3-night Nile Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Abu Simbel - Day 4
Nile Cruise to Kom Ombo
Your day on the Nile starts with breakfast on the boat, then you'll visit Kom Ombo Temple where you can see an ancient mummified crocodile that's still on display there. The rest of the afternoon is for relaxing on deck while the desert landscape drifts by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 3-night Nile Cruise
- Kom Ombo Temple Visit
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple - Day 5
Nile Cruise to Luxor
You're spending this day cruising along the Nile, taking in the desert views and watching how people live along the river banks. The boat pulls up near Luxor by evening. Sometimes the schedule switches around and this becomes a free day to explore Luxor on your own instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 3-night Nile Cruise
- Day 6
Luxor
After heading to the West Bank, you'll tour the Temple of Hatshepsut, then bike through a local village with the Funtasia Project and learn about their community work over tea. Next comes the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, lunch with a local family, and a stop at an Alabaster factory to watch craftspeople. Your evening is free to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile)
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Visit
- Funtasia Project Visit
- Lunch with a Local Family
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Funtasia Project Center - Day 7
Luxor
You'll visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor with a guide in the morning and early afternoon. After that, you can spend your free time checking out the bazaar and museums, or if you prefer, there's an optional guided tour of Habu, Ramesseum, and Deir El Medina temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Karnak Temple Visit
- Luxor Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of temples of Habu, Ramesseum, and Deir El Medina
- Bazaar exploration
- Museum visits
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Temple of Habu Ramesseum Deir El Medina - Day 8
Luxor to Alexandria
A morning flight gets you back to Cairo, and on the way to Alexandria you'll stop to see the monasteries of Wadi Natrun. Once you reach Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, the afternoon is yours to walk around this historic city at whatever pace you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Monasteries of Wadi Natrun Visit
Landmarks/POIs Monasteries of Wadi Natrun - Day 9
Alexandria
You're exploring Alexandria, the ancient city founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BC. You'll check out Pompey's Pillar, the catacombs, and the Alexandria Library. In the afternoon, you can do a guided tour of the city or explore on your own, and there's an optional seafood dinner at a seaside restaurant if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pompey's Pillar Visit
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Visit
- Alexandria Library Visit
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour
- Self-guided exploration
- Seafood dinner at seaside restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Pompey's Pillar Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Alexandria Library - Day 10
Alexandria to Cairo
You're heading back to Cairo to spend time at the Egyptian Museum checking out the collection. After grabbing lunch nearby at a restaurant of your choice, you'll walk through Khan el-Khalili, the famous bazaar in historic Cairo. The rest of your evening is free to relax and recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Egyptian Museum
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Visit
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Khan el-Khalili - Day 11
Cairo
A guided tour takes you to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You'll also visit the Papyrus Institute to see their large collection of papyrus documents. The afternoon gives you free time to explore more parts of Cairo on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx Tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Memphis and Sakkara
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramid of Giza Sphinx Papyrus Institute Memphis Saqqara - Day 12
Departure
You're free to leave Cairo whenever you need to, with checkout usually happening mid-morning though luggage storage is there if your flight is later. If you want to stay longer, post-tour accommodations can be arranged for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
