Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival to Egypt

   • Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative, who will assist you through customs formalities. 
   • After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you to your Cairo hotel in our deluxe vehicle, where you will meet your guide, who will revise the tour plan with you.

2. Day 2: Cairo (Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis)

   • A full-day tour follows breakfast at the hotel; you will be taken to the Pyramids of Giza. Giza Pyramid Complex dated to the 4th dynasty century 2580 to 2560 BC and holds one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 
   • Head to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu: the finest example of eminence, it is one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world, built in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 blocks of limestone, making it older than 4500 years old and the Mycerinus & Chephren Pyramids.
   • Drive to the panorama area, take memorable photos of the three Pyramids together, continue visiting Mycerinus & Chephren pyramids, from where we will ride the camels to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
   • You will be taken from the second pyramid of Chephren to the Great Sphinx by Camels as pharaohs were in the past. Finally, we will visit the Papyrus institute to learn how papyrus was made in ancient times, followed by shopping in the papyrus museum, perfume factory and Jewellery shop.  
   • See the Step Pyramid of Saqqara: It’s also called the Step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser; due to King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six layers, It’s height was about 197 feet (60 meters). 
   • Explore the Memphis Open-air Museum: Memphis city is an ancient Egyptian city. It was the first capital of ancient Egypt during the old Kingdom and home to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, and Saqqara.
   • You will be driven back to your hotel, rest and get ready for your tour to Alexandria.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3. Day 3: Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

   • A new day onboard starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven to see the Catacombs, Pompei's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, New Library of Alexandria & Montazah Gardens. 
   • Your visit includes:
     • The Catacombs of Kom Alshaqafa: The Catacombs of Alexandria are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt that has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic and ancient Egyptian decorative art and elements that were all common during this period in Alexandria.
     • The Pompei's Pillar: It's a column that stands on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria. Pompey Pillar is a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
     • Qaitbay Citadel was built during the 14th century by (Sultan Ashraf Qaitbay) to defend Alexandria from "The Ottomans "attacks. You'll enjoy the Sea views, beautiful restaurants, and unique touristic items while visiting it.
     • Library of Alexandria: Alexandria Library is the most ancient library of classical antiquity. In it, you can find a copy of every book published all over the World. It's not just a building. It's a complex where all arts, philosophy, ancient history come together.
     • The Montazah Gardens: The 19th-century Montazah palace is off-limits, but the surrounding lush gardens are prime strolling territory. There's an attractive sandy cove with a semiprivate beach well suited for kids (although it's not particularly clean) and an eccentric Victorian-style bridge running out to a small island of pylons. 
   • You will be driven back to your hotel to rest and prepare for the next day.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

4. Day 4: From Cairo to Aswan

   • A new day starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven to catch your flight to Aswan, where your guide will take you to see the High Dam, the Temples of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk.
   • Your visit includes:
     • The Temple of Philae: Philae Temple, built to honour many gods like Isis and Hathor, contains many stories about Osiris and Horus. Also, in 1960, UNESCO relocated the entire complex to the" Island of Agilkia" to escape the dangers of the Nile floods.
     • The High Dam: Aswan High Dam was built between 1960 and 1970 across the Nile and had a positive effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. 
     • The Unfinished Obelisk: The Unfinished Obelisk is a giant Obelisk ever built by order by Queen Hatshepsut, as its height is 42 m and weighs 1.200 tons.
     • Check in, for your Nile cruise, have lunch and visit The Nubian village and the Botanical Island.
     • The Nubian Village: Discover the colourful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, traveling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat, you'll meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently.
     • The Botanical Island: Kitchener's Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India, and parts of Africa.
   • At the end of this fantastic day, you will return to your Nile Cruise to have dinner overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

5. Day 5: Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo

   • In the morning, enjoy your breakfast on the Cruise, then you join your tour guide to the enchanting "Abu Simbel Temple", which is known to be a true piece of art. In 1200 BC, Pharaoh Ramesses II the second and his wife, Queen Nefertari, the two temples were carved out of the mountainside. All the carvings, artwork, wall paintings, statues are exquisite and tell incredible stories about Ramses victories at the battle of Kadesh and honour many gods like Ra, Amon, and Ptah.
   • We will transfer you back to Aswan to rejoin your Cruise and start sailing to Kom Ombo while lunch is being served on board. Your visit includes:
     • The Great Temple: The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt's southern border, is among the most awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt. It was cut into the living rock by King Ramses II (the Great) of the Nineteenth Dynasty, around 1264 BC. The temple is most well-known for the four imposing, seated colossal statues that dominate its façade. One of these collapsed because of an ancient earthquake, and its fragments can still be seen on the ground.
     • The smaller temple: Another rock-cut temple to the north, known as the Small Temple, is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Ramses II's Great Royal Wife, Queen Nefertari. On the façade of the Small Temple, her colossi are the same size as those of her husband, a scarce example of such display.
     • The temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo.
   • Enjoy sunbathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once ashore, you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After this great visit, you will return to the Cruise to serve your dinner as it sails majestically towards Edfu. The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC, and some additions were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
   • After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

6. Day 6 : Nile Cruise: Sailing (Edfu, Esna, and Luxor)

   • You can enjoy an early breakfast. Once the boat is moored, you will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After you see this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while the cruise boat crosses Esna, locks to the city of Esna, and continues sailing to Luxor. Edfu temple was dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its walls are imposing with their inscriptions and pictures showing Horus's revenge on Seth, the brother of his father, Osiris. It is the best-preserved and most complete Egypt temple and the second largest after Karnak.
   • After you visit this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna, you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. 
   • Once through the locks, the boat continues on its course towards Luxor; once the ship is moored, you will visit the Temple of Luxor. 
   • Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.
   • The temple of Luxor: The Temple of Luxor is the center of the most important festivals and one of the best temples you will visit. It's one of the most important and famous ancient Egyptian temples, located in Luxor, about 700 km from Cairo. It's an important tourist destination for its monuments and typical weather, making it an excellent destination for tourists worldwide.
   • After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner. After dinner, you can go out or rest on the cruise.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

7. Day 7: Luxor Day Tour

   • Your last breakfast on board is followed by checking out, and then you will be driven to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, The Colossi of Memnon, Karnak temples. 
   • Your visit includes: 
     • The Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is where most of the essential ancient pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. It is considered a sacred place, and it holds inside some souls of great Ancient Egyptians. Here, we will visit five tombs (3 tombs by default ticket + Tut Ankh Amun and Ramses VI)
     • The Temple of Hatshepsut: The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is a true example of the advanced level of classical architecture. The ancient Egyptians reached it as it was built on three levels and is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. 
     • The Colossi of Memnon: Colossi of Memnon is two twin massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep, the third made from blocks of quartzite that were moved 700 km from Cairo to Luxor.
   • Lunch will be served in a local restaurant before continuing your day tour to visit the most significant temple in Egypt, Karnak Temples.
   • Head to the complex of Karnak Temples: Temple of Karnak is the largest and oldest house of worship ever built by man in history on 147 acres of land and was enlarged over the generations by many Pharaohs who desired to honour the gods. 
   • After the excellent day tour finishes, you will be driven to your hotel in Luxor to check-in and stay overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8. Day 08: Abydos and Dendera Temples Optional

   • After breakfast, you will check out and be picked up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites.
   • First, visit the Temples of Abydos, the ancient Egyptian God believed (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by King Ramses II, known as the temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city, about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government and 135 km from Luxor. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. 
   • Then, continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera, which is situated north of Luxor. It is located about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) southeast of Dendera, Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The area was used as the sixth Nome of Upper Egypt, south of Abydos. The whole complex covers some 40,000 square meters and is surrounded by a hefty mudbrick enclosed wall. Dendera was inhabited in prehistory, a functional oasis on the banks of the Nile. It seems that pharaoh Pepi I (ca. 2250 BC) was built on this site, and evidence exists of a temple in the Eighteenth Dynasty (ca 1500 BC). The earliest extant building in the compound today is the Mammisi raised by Nectanebo II – the last of the native pharaohs (360–343 BC).
   • After the excellent day tour finishes, you will be driven to your hotel in Luxor to check in and stay overnight.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

9. Day 09 : Hurghada Day Tour

   • Check out your hotel in Luxor after breakfast, then transfer to Hurghada by private air-conditioned car. 
   • Day at leisure in Hurghada, enjoy swimming, snorkelling, diving, and different water sports, as well as optional tours available on request, 

   Overnight in Hurghada.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

10. Day 10 : Hurghada Day Tour

    • Enjoy your first breakfast in Hurghada.
    • Enjoy sunbathing on the beach, and in the afternoon, you will enjoy your first excursion in Hurghada adventures.
    • Quad bike Safari: Then you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada to the quad bike station for a test drive and then drive 35 km to the Bedouin village for a tour to learn about their life and traditions.
    • Ride a camel and witness the amazing sunset view with barbeque dinner, mineral water, and soft drinks included.
    • Then, you will enjoy the oriental show and folkloric songs, watching stars by night while driving back from Bedouin village to your hotel in Hurghada. The tour starts between 13:00 and 15:00 but not usually, and it is subject to change according to the supplier schedule and timings. (Quad bike for every person). 
    • In the end, you will return back to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

11. Day 11 Hurghada: (Grand Aquarium Excursion) Optional

    • A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sports activities that Hurghada has to offer.
    • In the afternoon, we will visit and explore the marine realm of Hurghada Grand Aquarium, home to more than 1,200 marine animals of over 1,000 species, across 22 different exhibits, each one as fascinating as the next. It's an experience you won't forget.
    • The Grand Aquarium in Hurghada Optional: Hurghada Aquarium is an aquarium located in Hurghada. In January 2015, it contained nearly 1 million gallons in tank space. It is home to over 1200 individual animals and 100 species. It is easily one of the continent's largest aquariums and Egypt's most prominent and nearly the largest in the Arab world. It contains 24 separate exhibits, including a shark tunnel, rainforest and "Whale Valley", based on fossils found in the Western Desert. The facility is also home to a Bedouin life exhibit and an animal zoo. The Aquarium's notable specimens include nurse sharks, stingrays, green sea turtles, shovelnose guitarfish and eagle rays.
    • In the end, you will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

12. Day 12 Hurghada: (Giftoun Island Snorkelling) Optional

    • A new day starts with breakfast, and then your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada for a fantastic snorkelling trip with relaxation on the desert island on the beautiful Red Sea.
    • Do snorkelling in different spots, which are full of corals, and magnificent colourful fish, with an open buffet lunch aboard the cruise.
    • Return to the jetty and then transfer to your hotel in Hurghada.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13. Day 13 : (Egyptian Museum – Cairo Churches – Saladin Citadel & Khan El Khalili)

    • You will enjoy your delicious breakfast at your hotel, then explore all the majestic attractions of Cairo, such as Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Old Cairo, which pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites.
    • Your visit includes:
      • The Egyptian Museum: where you can see a rare collection of artifacts that date back to 5000 years, and over 250,000 genuine monuments are presented. The Egyptian Museum also contains the most important artifacts that reflect the splendour of ancient Egyptian civilization.
      • Coptic Churches in Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, two churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures. The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims.
      • The Citadel of Cairo: The citadel of Saladin contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras. It was just a fortified castle used to defend the city and many mosques and other purposes in the citadel for 800 years.
      • Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel. It's divided into two parts: the eastern section is the prayer house, and the western side is the open courtyard. Each unit has two opposite doors, one facing the south and the other facing the north.
      • Khan El Khalili: One of the beautiful places in Cairo and the oldest market in the Middle East, it's a medieval-style mall, it has the finest silverware that you will find only in Khan El Khalili, leather and copper products, some people attend the Khan to buy clothes and accessories that show in historical works such as swords, copper helmets, and belts.
    • At the end of this exciting day, you will be driven back to your hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

14. Day 14: Day of Leisure in Cairo

    • Have breakfast at the hotel. 
    • Enjoy a free day in Cairo. The day will be yours to live the adventure you desire in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast 

15. Day 15: Departure

    • Have breakfast at the hotel. 
    • Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

    Meals: Breakfast