Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Cairo - Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids

   • Arrival in Cairo: Pick up from Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest.

   • Morning: After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum, located in Tahrir Square, which houses over 300,000 artifacts from Egypt's ancient civilization, including the famous treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

   • Afternoon: Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, two of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Learn about the history of these ancient wonders, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest and oldest of the three pyramids.

   • Evening: Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Cairo to Alexandria

   • Morning: After breakfast, depart Cairo for a day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city.

   • First Stop: Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique site with three underground levels displaying a blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles.

   • Next Stop: Visit Pompey's Pillar, a massive Roman column, and hear the story behind its name from your Egyptologist guide.

   • Afternoon: Head to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

   • Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch with options like fish, chicken, or vegetarian dishes.

   • Final Stop: View the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the new Library of Alexandria, from the outside.

   • Evening: Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Cairo to Aswan

   • Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

   • Arrival in Aswan: Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile River and provides electricity to much of Egypt.

   • Next Stop: Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive obelisk that was abandoned due to cracks but gives insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

   • Afternoon: Embark on a Felucca boat ride on the Nile, where you’ll enjoy the scenic beauty of Aswan.

   Optional Tour: Visit a Nubian Village, a traditional village with colorful houses and beautiful views of the Nile.

   • Evening: Check in to your Nile cruise for an overnight stay and enjoy buffet dinner.

4. Day 4: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

   • Morning: Optional visit to Abu Simbel Temples (extra cost), built by Pharaoh Ramses II and famous for its precise astronomical design. The temples align perfectly with the sun on two specific days of the year.

   • Afternoon: Continue your cruise to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the falcon god).

   • Evening: Continue cruising towards Edfu and enjoy dinner on board.

5. Day 5: Edfu - Luxor

   • Morning: Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt, built to honor the god Horus. It features magnificent carvings depicting Horus’ battles with the evil god Seth.

   • Afternoon: Cruise towards Luxor, stopping at the Esna Lock to pass through the famous sluice gates.

   • Evening: Arrive in Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt. Visit the Luxor Temple, a magnificent temple dedicated to the god Amun, before heading back to your cruise for the night.

6. Day 6: Luxor - Hurghada

   • Morning: Disembark from your cruise and explore Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in Egypt, famous for its massive pillars and vast courtyards. Also visit the Alabaster Factory, where you’ll see local artisans create beautiful alabaster products.

   • Afternoon: Transfer by road to Hurghada, a coastal city on the Red Sea, known for its beautiful beaches and marine life.

   • Evening: Check in to your hotel in Hurghada and enjoy a buffet dinner at your hotel. You can also book an optional desert safari tour to explore the life of the Bedouins.

7. Day 7: Hurghada - The Red Sea

   • Morning: Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Hurghada. Relax by the beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea, or take part in an optional snorkeling or diving tour to explore the vibrant coral reefs.

   Optional Tour: Take a boat trip to the Red Sea, where you can snorkel or swim, enjoy the tropical fish and visit a sandbar.

   • Evening: Return to your hotel for a farewell dinner and overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Hurghada to Cairo (Domestic Flight)

   • Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.

   • Arrival in Cairo: Check-in to your hotel and spend the night there.

   Optional Evening Activity: You can choose to attend the Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show.

9. Day 9: Cairo – Final Departure

   • Morning: After breakfast, visit the Citadel of Saladin.

   • Explore the famous ancient castle built in 1176 to resist Crusaders.

   • Visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque within the Citadel, a magnificent structure with Turkish architectural style, built between 1830 and 1848.

   • The mosque is famous for its large dome, twin spires, and being one of Cairo's iconic symbols.

   • The Citadel has a rich history, including being a prison and a military site during the British and Egyptian conflict in 1946.

   • Sultan Hassan Mosque is located near the Citadel and offers stunning views of Cairo.

   • Papyrus Art & History: Visit an ancient Egyptian papyrus art workshop and learn about the traditional process of making papyrus paper. The papyrus plant was used by ancient Egyptians to write important texts, including the "Book of the Dead."

   • Golden Eagle Visit: Explore the Egyptian essence, which refers to the natural fragrances derived from the trees and flowers in Egypt. This ancient culture has been passed down through generations, influencing religious and secular life in Egypt. Visit the essence laboratories and learn about the meticulous process of creating perfumes and balms.

   • Afternoon/Evening: After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

   Tour Duration: 8 hours