Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cairo

   • Arrival to Cairo by evening or night flight. You will be met at the airport, then transfer and check-in at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo

   • Museum
     • A trip to Egypt is not complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The museum has more than 120,000 exhibits dating back to different periods in the history of Ancient Egypt. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and, of course, Tutankhamun's treasures. 
   • Coptic Cairo
     • We will move to the South of the city and visit the Christian part of the city. We will visit all the most important churches in this quarter: Saint Barbara, Saint Sergius and Bacchus and the famous Hanging Church.
     • In the same area, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant.
   • Islamic Cairo
     • We move to the east of Cairo and start walking along the Islamic part from the beautiful gate - the entrance to the Old City. We'll walk along the main street of Islamic Cairo and walk through an old Arab bazaar that seems to exist
     • timeless.
     • Shopkeepers invite to their shelves, surrounded by the aroma of spices, gambling, bustling shopping and lots of valuables for sale in endless alleys.

3. Day 3: Pyramids Sightseeing

   • At 9:00, we start the full-day tour to the pyramids.
   • After 40 minutes of moving to Saqqara, we will see a stepped pyramid that marks an important milestone in the evolution of the pyramids. Djoser's pyramid is considered to be the oldest surviving large stone architectural structure in the world
   • After that, we will take a short drive to Dahshur and visit the curved and pink pyramids in the royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. It will be possible to descend into one of these pyramids
   • We return to Giza to see the great pyramids: Cheops, Chephren and Mikerin. You will also be able to get a close look at the Sphinx, the legendary guard standing
   • outside the huge burial complex.
   • In the evening, we return to the hotel in Cairo.

4. Day 4: Sahara Desert

   • Today, we are starting a 2-day tour to the Sahara Desert. For starters, drive from Cairo at 7 a.m. to a 5-hour oasis
   • Black Desert
     • We will then have lunch upon arrival and start the tour by visiting the following attractions: Black Desert, Black Mountain, Hot Spring, and Crystal Mountain.
     • The Black Desert got its name due to the erosion of rocks that covered it with a layer of black rock dust and stones. Closer to the end of the Black Desert, there are black volcanic hills that long ago spewed out the dark volcanic material called dolerite, which is what black rocks are made of.
   • White Desert
     • Then, we'll go off-road to visit the Agapat region, the Desert Rose, the Sand Dunes, the Old White Desert, and the New White Desert, where we'll watch the sunset.
     • No desert in the world can match the number of unearthly rock formations carved by the wind in the form of huge mushrooms or cobblestones with the White Desert.
   • In the evening - barbecue dinner, camping in the desert.

5. Day 5: Desert Visit

   • After breakfast, we'll continue off the desert to visit:
     • Desert panorama
     • Perforated mountain
     • Sandboarding is waiting for us
     • Caraouine Sand Dunes
     • Sand Valley
     • A magic spring
     • Roman mummy tombs
   • Then lunch in the White Desert. We'll have a little rest, and then we'll return to our campsite through the most beautiful places in the White Desert. In the evening, there is a fire again, lunch and an overnight stay in the white desert. 

6. Day 6: Oasis

   • After breakfast, return to the oasis, have lunch, and then return to Cairo.
   • In the afternoon, fly to the South and check into a hotel.

7. Day 7: Aswan

   • In the morning, we check out of the hotel and drive around Aswan.
   • First, we will visit the monumental temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Then we'll go to the grandiose dam, a marvel of engineering, admire the views of Aswan and take rare photos of its islands on both sides of the Nile.
   • We'll also see small fishing boats and villages filled with great Egyptian culture.
   • At lunch, we'll check into a cruise ship for a 4-day trip to the sights of the Nile.

8. Day 8: Nile Cruise

   • Today is a relaxed day (because the ship has not only full board but also swimming pools). But for an additional fee, an optional trip to Abu Simbel is possible.
   • In the evening, our Nile cruise will begin, and we will enjoy the views of the Nile. At sunset, we will visit the Kom Ombo Temple.
   • Then, we will embark on a night cruise.

9. Day 9: Edfu and Luxor

   • Edfu
     • Early in the morning, we can ride a horse in a carriage to visit the Edfu Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions from the Sacred Drama related to the conflict between Horus and Set.
     • The Temple of Horus differs from other temples in Egypt in the highest degree of preservation and results from 180 years of construction with numerous additions and paintings.
     • Afternoon tea on the way to Luxor.
   • Luxor
     • Arrival in Luxor around 7 p.m. Embark on a Luxor night cruise.
     • Luxor is divided by the Nile River into two areas, commonly referred to as the East and West Banks, and in ancient Egypt, they were thought to symbolize Life and Death.

10. Day 10: Valley of the Kings

    • We leave the ship in the morning after breakfast.
    • Valley of the Kings
      • We will travel through the Valley and explore the tombs of some of the pharaohs.
      • Then we'll go to Queen Hatshepsut's temple. Here you can take some amazing photos.
    • Luxor temples
      • Then, we will visit the majestic Luxor and Karnak temples, where you can see the contribution of each of the pharaohs, usually in the form of statues and their images on the walls. These are undoubtedly the best temples in all of Egypt.

11. Day 11: Hurghada

    • In the morning, we will have a 4-hour transfer directly to the Red Sea, to Hurghada, and check into a hotel.
    • After checking in, we relax on the beach.

12. Day 12: Leisure Day

    • Free time, use the beach or swimming pools.

13. Day 13: Departure

    • Check-out from the hotel and departure from Hurghada.
    • Those interested can extend their stay at sea for a few more days.