Day 1Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to the start of your Egyptian Adventure! Arrive at Cairo airport, including onward transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Overnight: in Cairo

 

Day 2Giza Plateau and Camel Ride

This morning we will visit the great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors of the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World were constructed from over a 2.5million limestone blocks, taking more than 20 years to build. We explore this area on foot and then on camelback! Off we ride into the sands, our sturdy ships of the desert beneath us.

Overnight: in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Aswan

Cairo – Aswan. Today we see the treasures of King Tutankhamun and more at the Egyptian Museum.

.In the afternoon, we explore the Saladin Citadel and the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar before taking the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan, including dinner.

Overnight: at the Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

 

Day 4Aswan | Nubian city

This morning we arrive in Aswan and explore the Nubian city on a guided walk of the local market and souq. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverside corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon.

Overnight: in Aswan | Meals: Breakfast

Day 5Abu Simbel

Free morning or optional tour for the morning excursion by flight to Abu Simbel.

The remainder of the afternoon at leisure; maybe relax by the pool, take a stroll along the Nile corniche or explore the ever-lively marketplace.

Overnight: in Aswan | Meals: Breakfast

Day 6Felucca Ride, Local School and Luxor

Aswan – Luxor. This morning we take a Falucca to cruise around and between the islands located on the Nile before stopping at Sehel 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 explore the Luxor day tour, 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.

Overnight: in Luxor | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Day 7Hot Air Balloon, Karnak Temple & Temple of Luxor

This morning you have the option to go hot air ballooning before we visit Karnak Temple.

More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, statuettes, and obelisks. Built on a grand scale, Karnak is probably Egypt’s finest ancient temple.

Free afternoon or wander along Luxor’s historic waterfront. This evening, we travel in horse-drawn carriages to the illuminated Temple of Luxor, where we enjoy a tour in the cool evening air.

Overnight: in Luxor | Meals: Breakfast

Day 8West Bank of the Nile River

Today, we will visit Luxor’s West Bank. The subject of countless documentaries, our destination this morning is the site made famous by the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb – the Valley of the Kings. Other exciting highlights of ancient Egypt include the imposing colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight: in Luxor | Meals: Breakfast

Day 9Head to Hurghada

Luxor – Hurghada. Bidding farewell to Luxor, we travel by road northwest to Hurghada City, a coastal resort town on Egypt’s famous Red Sea coast.

This evening, enjoy dinner at your 4-star hotel located near the beach.

Overnight: in Hurghada | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10Relaxation by the Red Sea

Why not pack your bathing suits, sun lotions, and sunglasses and opt for a boat excursion on the Hurghada? Dropping the anchor at a location renowned for its safe snorkeling and swimming possibilities, you can opt to don a mask, snorkel, and fins for a great view of the colorful shoals of fish in the aquatic wonderland that is the Red Sea.

After a day of swimming, snorkeling, sun tanning, or relaxing, you will have no doubt worked up a healthy appetite – dinner is served up at the hotel.

Overnight: in Hurghada | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11Swimming and Snorkeling

Why not pack your bathing suits, sun lotions, and sunglasses and opt for a boat excursion on the Red Sea? The best activities in Hurghada, dropping the anchor at a location renowned for its safe snorkeling and swimming possibilities, you can opt to do a mask, snorkel, and fins for a great view of the colorful shoals of fish in the aquatic wonderland that is the Red Sea.

After a day of swimming, snorkeling, sun tanning, or relaxing, you will have no doubt worked up a healthy appetite – dinner is served up at the hotel.

Overnight: in Hurghada | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12Cairo Tours

Hurghada – Cairo. Bidding farewell to the beach, we journey by road back to Cairo. Spend the evening at leisure in the capital.

Overnight: in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 13Bid Farewell

The tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

 Inclusion

• Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
• All transfers (Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo) on air-conditioned vehicles, sleeping trains, and Felucca.
• All Accommodations at 5-star hotels with 2 connected rooms or 2 rooms next to each other, including breakfast.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and Aswan, including English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and transfers on air-conditioned vehicles.
• Lunch with village family on Sheil island.
• Luxor – horse-drawn carriage to Luxor Temple.
• Portage when needed.
• All Service charges and taxes

 Exclusion

• Entry visa to Egypt.
• International airfare.
• Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
• Any optional night and day activities are not included as part of the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to the chambers of the pyramids and the Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
• Entrance fees to the step pyramid at Sakkara.
• a camel ride by the pyramids.
• Meals except where indicated.
• Drinks and any personal expenses.