Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival & Transfer:
Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in and leisure. 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 ancient capital of Memphis. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: 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 4: Alexandria Day Tour & Overnight Stay
Greco-Roman Sightseeing:
After breakfast, depart on a scenic drive to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Lunch & Hotel Check-in:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Check in at your Alexandria hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Return to Cairo & Overnight Sleeper Train to Aswan
Return to Cairo:
After breakfast, complete check-out and transfer back to Cairo with lunch included along the way.
Sleeper Train to Aswan:
Transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train bound for Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on the sleeper train.
Day 6: Arrival in Aswan, Sightseeing & Cruise Embarkation
Aswan Sightseeing:
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your guide and visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.
Cruise Embarkation:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 7: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Temple Sightseeing:
After breakfast onboard, 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 a Galabia party and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 8: Luxor West Bank Tour
West Bank Sightseeing:
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Leisure Onboard:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch, relaxation, and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 9: Luxor East Bank Tour & Transfer to Hurghada
East Bank Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Transfer to Hurghada:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a private transfer across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 10: Hurghada Red Sea Free Day
Beach & Leisure:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the entire day at leisure on the beach in Hurghada. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 11: Hurghada Red Sea Free Day
Beach & Leisure:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend another full day relaxing by the Red Sea or enjoying optional water sports. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 12: Hurghada Red Sea Free Day
Beach & Leisure:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at leisure enjoying resort amenities and coastal views. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 13: Hurghada Free Day & Flight to Cairo
Domestic Flight & Transfer:
Enjoy breakfast and a free morning in Hurghada. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 14: 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.
