Day 1Welcome to Egypt

Greetings! We cordially welcome you and your family to Egypt and the beginning of your Egypt family holiday. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted and transported to your designated hotel for check-in. The rest of the evening has been kept free for you to indulge in your personal pursuits and relaxation.

Overnight: in Cairo.

 

Day 2Giza Plateau, Sakkara and Djoser’s Step Pyramid

Home to one of the world’s first great civilizations, Egypt is brimming with ancient wonders, and today we will discover some of its most impressive sites.

Our first stop will be at the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Giza Pyramids and iconic Sphinx. Marvel at the incredible architectural feats that even to this day puzzle archaeologists and consider opting for a camel ride to make the experience truly unforgettable.

Leaving the pyramids behind us, we travel on to the necropolis of Saqqara, brimming with sand-strewn temples, ancient tombs, and the site of Djoser’s Step Pyramid. Later this evening, we will make our way to the train station for our overnight journey to Luxor by sleeper train.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3Luxor Arrival and Temple of Luxor Lightshow

Upon arrival in Luxor, we transfer to the hotel for check-in. Considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, will be our base for the next two days.

Today there is free time to kick back and relax, and later in the evening, there will be an optional excursion to the Temple of Luxor that is included in our Luxor Day Tour. Already impressive during daylight, the temple takes on a magical glow after dark as it becomes illuminated by a thousand colored lights (book and pay locally). Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Luxor | Meals: Breakfast.


 

Day 4West Bank and East Bank

Today your guide and driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to start your adventure exploring the West Bank of the Nile, home to the famed Valley of the Kings. This vast and ancient necropolis marks the burial place of pharaohs from the New Kingdom period. The first stop will be at the Colossi of Memnon, a towering pair of statues that are all that remains of the Temple of Amenophis III. Your tour will continue in the Valley of the Kings and on to the Valley of the Queens, the site of the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Crossing back over to the East Bank, we will return to our hotel for some free time before heading to Karnak Temple. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks built on a grand scale. Karnak was the most important place of worship during the height of Theban power.

Later this evening, we will return to Cairo by overnight sleeper train.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5Egyptian Museum

Upon our morning arrival in Cairo, we transfer to the hotel for check-in. After some time to freshen up, we head to the famous Egyptian Museum for a guided tour. Arguably, one of the capital city’s main attractions, this fascinating museum contains the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the stunning gold funerary mark of King Tutankhamun.

The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to do any last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast.

 

Day 6Bid Farewell

Our tour ends after breakfast and hotel checkout. A departure transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travel back home.

Meals: Breakfast.

Inclusion

• Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
• All transfers in(Cairo-Luxor-Cairo) on air-conditioned vehicles & sleeping trains.
• All Accommodations at 5-star hotels with two connected rooms or two rooms next to each other, including breakfast.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo and Luxor, including English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and transfers on air-conditioned vehicles.
• Portage when needed.
• All Service charges and taxes.

 Exclusion

• Entry visa to Egypt.
• Entry fees to any of the pyramid's chambers.
• Entrance fees to the step pyramid at Sakkara.
• Camel ride.
• Entry fees to the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun in Luxor.
• International airfare.
• Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).