Day 1

Day 1: Welcome

Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo international Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs’ formalities at ease. Then move to your Cairo hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza

Countless people around the world have the Giza pyramids at the top of their list of things to accomplish. Your dream will come true through our Egypt travel pack. Pay attention while your tour guide discusses the Pharaohs, gods, goddesses, mythology, and mummification in Egypt. Your own Egyptologist guide will be more than delighted to respond to all of your inquiries and outline the history and mystique surrounding the pyramids. Find out more about the mummification process. You'll have plenty of time to do various tasks, like entering the chambers and touring the sun boat museum. Visit the Valley Temple and the Sphinx by following your guide's directions. You will return to the hotel after eating lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Day 3

Day 3: Egyptian museum & old Cairo

You'll have a fascinating Cairo day tours to the Egyptian museum. The world's most renowned and extensive art collection will enthral you. The greatest attractions among the exhibitions are the treasures discovered in king Tut Ankh Amun's tomb. You will first see the royal mummy room after your private live guide has explained the highlights and given you a chance to spend some private time alone exploring more of the museum. The mummies of famous kings and queens from ancient Egypt are kept in this room. Investigate the Mohamed Ali mosque and Salah el-Din Citadel. After this excursion, take an engaging tour of Khan El Khalili, Cairo's largest and oldest market. When you and your guide are relaxing and enjoying a beverage at EL FISHAWY (1710), Cairo's oldest coffee shop, you will feel the warmth and hospitality of the inhabitants. Although the market used to be the ideal location for shopping and purchasing genuine Egyptian goods, it is now difficult to do so; however, your guide will be able to advise you on what to do there. For a unique experience, ask your guide about how to bargain in the market. Overnight training takes place.

Day 4

Day 4: Head to Aswan

Once you arrive at the Aswan station, you will have free to explore Aswan’s busy and exotic bazaar.

Day 5

Day 5: Fly to Abu Simble

A free day: optional tour by bus or flight to Abu Simbel.

 

Day 6

Day 6: Nile cruise

This morning we take a motor boat to try Egypy Nile cruise tours around and between the islands located on the Nile, before stopping at Soheil island where we visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes there is even a local football game in action. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. The 4000-year-old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, is our base for the next three days

Day 7

Day 7: Karnak and Luxor temples

After having your breakfast on the cruise, visit the Karnak temple and Luxor temple. Karnak is not a mere temple; it is a complex of temples. The walls, columns, pylons and murals relate the glorious history of the Egyptian Pharaohs. With your private guide, you will be provided with full information of this great place of worship of the cult of Ra. In the evening, tour the Luxor temple that was once connected to the Karnak through the Ram- headed sphinxes Avenue. It is a great and impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods. Each period with its rulers put their touch and additions inside the temple.

Day 8

Day 8: West Bank of Luxor

On the West side of the Nile, The Valley of the Kings, and the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut and the colossi of Memnon are located. Start your Luxor day tours with the kings’ valley; your guide will explain the most important stories of the place with his recommendation of the best tombs to visit. Next, explore the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut. Your guide will explain the history of the temple before giving you free time to explore the temple yourself and spend some time taking pictures of the highlights. Finally, stop at the colossi of Memnon. Then on returning to the east bank, you will visit Karnak temple. Board the train back to Cairo.


 

Day 9

Day 9: Free day

Free day in Cairo for optional excursion

 

Day 10

Day 10: Departure

Our rep will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

 

INCLUDED

• Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
• Accommodation in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor at 5-star hotel, including breakfast.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan including English-speaking Egyptologist guides, all entrance fees, and transfers.
• Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan; Luxor-Cairo) & Seating Train (Aswan-Luxor).
• Aswan – boating on the Nile and visit to a Nubian island.
• Luxor – horse-drawn carriage to Luxor Temple.
• Portage when needed.
• All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

• International Airfare.
• Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
• Meals except where indicated
• Drinks and any personal expenses.
• Entry visa to Egypt.
• Camel ride around the pyramids area.
• Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids; the “Royal Mummies Room” at the Egyptian Museum; the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings.
• Optional night activities not included as part of the itinerary.