Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Nile Dinner Cruise
Arrival & Dinner Cruise:
Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a scenic Nile River dinner cruise with a buffet dinner and views of Cairo’s illuminated skyline. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & Memphis
Giza Plateau Tour:
After breakfast, explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the Great Sphinx.
Saqqara & Memphis:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara and the open-air museum at Memphis. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Full-Day Alexandria Excursion from Cairo
Greco-Roman Sights:
After breakfast, depart on a full-day tour to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar.
Lunch & Citadel Tour:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina before returning to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 4: NMEC, Citadel & Khan El-Khalili
NMEC & Lunch:
After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) including the Royal Mummies Hall, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Citadel & Bazaar:
Tour the Citadel of Saladin with the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and wander through the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 5: Flight to Aswan, Sightseeing & Cruise Embarkation
Domestic Flight & Sightseeing:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
Cruise Embarkation:
Check in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch, relax, and savor dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 6: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion
Abu Simbel Excursion:
Early morning road trip excursion to explore the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel.
Sailing & Leisure:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing along the Nile. Enjoy dinner onboard and an overnight stay on the cruise.
Day 7: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Temple Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the symmetrical double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing to Edfu to tour the well-preserved Temple of Horus.
Sailing to Luxor:
Continue sailing toward Luxor with dinner served onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 8: Luxor Highlights & Overland Transfer to Hurghada
West & East Bank Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings (including King Tutankhamun’s tomb), Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple Complex.
Transfer to Hurghada:
Board a private air-conditioned vehicle for your transfer across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check in at your 5-star beach resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 9: Hurghada Red Sea Free Day
Beach & Relaxation:
Enjoy breakfast and spend a full day at leisure swimming, relaxing on the beach, or taking optional water sports and snorkeling boat trips. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 10: Hurghada Leisure Day
Resort Leisure:
Enjoy another full day at leisure in Hurghada to relax, enjoy resort amenities, or explore local Red Sea attractions. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 11: Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Domestic Flight & Transfer:
After breakfast, complete check-out and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 12: Final Departure from Cairo
Departure Transfer:
After breakfast, complete hotel check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your final departure flight.
