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: Flight to Aswan, Sightseeing & Cruise Check-in
Domestic Flight & Sightseeing:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and take a boat ride to Philae Temple dedicated to Isis.
Cruise Embarkation:
Check in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch, relax, and savor dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 4: Abu Simbel Excursion & Kom Ombo Temple
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion:
Early morning road trip excursion to explore the colossal rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II.
Sailing & Kom Ombo:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo. Tour the double temple of Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing toward Edfu with dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock
Edfu Temple Visit:
After breakfast, enjoy a horse and carriage ride to visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Sailing to Luxor:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Luxor via the Esna Lock. Dinner and evening entertainment onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Sightseeing & Transfer to Hurghada
Hot Air Balloon & Sightseeing:
Early morning hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, and Luxor Temple.
Transfer to Hurghada:
Take a private overland transfer across the desert to Hurghada (approx. 4 hours). Check in at your resort hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Hurghada Leisure Day & Optional Bedouin Safari
Red Sea Relaxation:
Enjoy breakfast and a full day at leisure on the beach in Hurghada.
Optional Activity:
Optional afternoon desert safari to a Bedouin village with camel riding and BBQ dinner (available at an extra charge). Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 8: Hurghada Leisure Day & Optional Snorkeling Excursion
Beach & Sea Activities:
Enjoy breakfast and spend the day relaxing by the sea.
Optional Activity:
Optional snorkeling boat trip to Giftun Island with water sports and lunch onboard (available at an extra charge). Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 9: Hurghada Full Free Day
Red Sea Leisure:
Enjoy breakfast and spend a relaxing full day at leisure exploring Hurghada’s beaches or resort amenities. Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 10: Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Domestic Flight & Transfer:
After breakfast, complete check-out and 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 11: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan El-Khalili & Final Departure
Cairo Sightseeing Tour:
After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Saladin’s Citadel with the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
Airport Transfer:
Enjoy lunch during the tour before transferring directly to Cairo International Airport for your final departure flight.
