Day 1

Arrival, Hotel Check-In and Dinner cruise

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with the immigration and customs procedures. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo, where you will check in and relax for the rest of the day. In the evening, you will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile with live entertainment. You will see the lights and landmarks of Cairo from the water, and watch a traditional belly dance and tanoura show. You will also savor a delicious buffet dinner with a variety of dishes.

Day 2

Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, GEM, Saqqara Pyramids, and Memphis

After breakfast, you will start your tour by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will see the three main pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, as well as the smaller pyramids of the queens and the nobles. You will also see the Sphinx, the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. You will have the opportunity to enter one of the pyramids or ride a camel around the plateau (optional). Next, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is the largest and most modern museum in Egypt. You will see the treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his golden mask, coffin, and chariot. You will also see the mummies of the pharaohs, the animal mummies, and the statues of the gods and goddesses. After lunch, you will visit Saqqara, the vast necropolis of the ancient capital of Memphis. You will see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first pyramid ever built in Egypt. You will also see the Pyramid of Teti, the Mastaba of Ti, and the Serapeum, where the sacred bulls were buried. You will then visit Memphis, the oldest and most important city in the history of Egypt. You will see the colossal statue of King Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx, and the open-air museum that displays the artifacts and monuments of the ancient city. You will then return to your hotel and have the evening at your leisure.

Day 3

Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Old Cairo

After breakfast, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. You will see the treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his golden mask, coffin, and chariot. You will also see the mummies of the pharaohs, the animal mummies, and the statues of the gods and goddesses. After lunch, you will visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval fortress that overlooks the city of Cairo. You will see the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, which is the most prominent landmark of the citadel. You will also see the Military Museum, the Police Museum, and the panoramic view of the city. Next, you will visit Old Cairo, which is the oldest part of the city and the site of many historical and religious buildings. You will see the Hanging Church, the oldest Christian church in Egypt. You will also see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish temple in Egypt. You will also see the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, the oldest Islamic mosque in Egypt. You will then return to your hotel and have the evening at your leisure.

Day 4

Alexandria Day Trip

After breakfast, you will drive to Alexandria, which is about 3 hours away from Cairo. Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt and the pearl of the Mediterranean. It was founded by Alexander the Great and was the center of culture and learning in the ancient world. You will visit the Qaitbay Citadel, which is a 15th-century fortress that was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will see the impressive architecture, the naval museum, and the view of the harbor. Next, you will visit the Serapeum, which is a temple dedicated to the god Serapis, a syncretic deity that combined the attributes of the Egyptian and Greek gods. You will visit the Serapeum, which is a temple dedicated to the god Serapis, a syncretic deity that combined the attributes of the Egyptian and Greek gods. You will see the Pompey’s Pillar, which is a 25-meter-high granite column that stands in the middle of the temple. You will also see the sphinxes, the statues, and the underground galleries. After lunch, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which are the largest and most important Roman burial site in Egypt. You will see the tombs, the sarcophagi, the reliefs, and the paintings that reflect the fusion of the Egyptian and Roman art and culture. You will then return to your hotel in Cairo and have the evening at your leisure.

Day 5

Luxor Marvels

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and drive to Luxor, which is about 5 hours away from Alexandria. Luxor is the ancient city of Thebes and the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom. You will visit the West Bank and the East Bank of the Nile, where you will see some of the most impressive monuments in Egypt. On the West Bank, you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs and nobles were buried in rock-cut tombs. You will see the colorful paintings and hieroglyphs that depict the journey of the deceased to the afterlife. You will also have the chance to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. You will also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is a unique terraced temple built by the only female pharaoh in Egypt. You will also see the Colossi of Memnon, which are two giant statues of King Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple. On the East Bank, you will visit the Karnak Temple, which is the largest religious complex in the world. You will see the avenue of sphinxes, the great hypostyle hall, the obelisks, the sacred lake, and the various temples dedicated to different gods. You will also visit the Luxor Temple, which is a beautiful temple that was connected to the Karnak Temple by a long avenue of sphinxes. You will see the statues of Ramses II, the court of Amenhotep III, and the mosque of Abu al-Haggag. You will then check in to your hotel in Luxor and have the evening at your leisure.

Day 6

Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, and Transfer to Aswan

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and drive to Aswan, which is about 4 hours away from Luxor. On the way, you will stop at two important sites along the Nile. You will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. You will see the two symmetrical sanctuaries, halls, and courts, as well as the mummified crocodiles and the Nilometer. You will then visit the Temple of Edfu, which is the best-preserved temple in Egypt. It is dedicated to the god Horus and his wife Hathor. You will see the impressive entrance pylon, the hypostyle hall, the sanctuary, and the sacred boat. You will then continue to Aswan and check in to your hotel.

Day 7

Aswan's Marvels and Leisure

After breakfast, you will start your tour of Aswan, which is the southernmost city in Egypt and the gateway to Africa. You will visit the High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to control the flooding of the Nile and generate hydroelectric power. You will also see the Unfinished Obelisk, which is the largest obelisk ever carved but was abandoned due to a crack in the granite. You will also visit the Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and was relocated to an island after the construction of the dam.

Day 8

Abu Simbel and More of Aswan

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Abu Simbel, which is about 3 hours away from Aswan. You will visit the two magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, which were built by King Ramses II and his wife Nefertari in the 13th century BC. The temples are carved into the rock and face the Lake Nasser. They are famous for their colossal statues of the king and the queen, as well as their intricate reliefs and paintings. The temples were also relocated to a higher ground to save them from the rising water of the dam. You will then drive back to Aswan and have the evening at your leisure.


Day 9
Transfer to Hurghada

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and drive to Hurghada, which is about 6 hours away from Aswan. Hurghada is a popular resort town on the Red Sea coast, where you can enjoy the sunny beaches and the crystal-clear water. You will check in to your hotel in Hurghada and have the rest of the day at your leisure. You can also join an optional tour to see the Dolphin Show or the Aquarium.

Day 10

Hurghada

After breakfast, you will experience a Bedouin safari trip in the desert, where you will see the natural beauty and the local culture of the region. You will ride a camel, visit a Bedouin village, and learn about their lifestyle and traditions. You will also enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner and watch some folkloric dances and music.

Day 11

Hurghada

After breakfast, you will enjoy a boat trip on the Red Sea, where you will see the amazing coral reefs and the colorful fish. You will have the chance to snorkel and swim in the clear water, and see the marine life up close. You will also visit an island, where you can relax on the sandy beach or play some water sports.

Day 12

Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight home. You will say goodbye to Egypt and take with you the memories of a lifetime.
 

Included

 Accommodation: 5 nights in a well-appointed Cairo hotel, 1 night in a Luxor hotel, 3 nights in an Aswan hotel, and 2 nights in a Hurghada hotel.
 Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
 Services of a professional English Egyptologist guide.
 Guided tours and entrance fees to all mentioned attractions.
 Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
 Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
 Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
 Domestic flights between Cairo, Hurghada, and Luxor.

Excluded

 International flights.
 Visa fees.
 Tipping.
 Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.