Arrival and Islamic Cairo

Islamic Cairo - Welcome to Cairo! The tour begins with a warm greeting from the representative who will assist with immigration and customs procedures. Once luggage is collected, a deluxe vehicle will transport guests to their Cairo hotel.

Optional Tour: Explore Islamic Cairo to visit the magnificent mosques and schools constructed during the Middle Ages.

Pyramids » Sphinx » Sakkara » Memphis

Pyramids of Giza - After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day tour. The morning includes a drive to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, renowned as the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt and the ancient world. These colossal stone structures were erected approximately 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau near the Nile.

Step Pyramid of Djoser - Following lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to Sakkara to witness the first pyramid ever built, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see remarkable mastabas, including the largest one, the mastaba of Mereruka. Additionally, marvel at the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti.

Mit Rahina Museum - After exploring Sakkara, the journey proceeds to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. The museum here is dominated by the Colossus of Ramses II. After this incredible journey through Egypt’s pharaonic history, guests will be driven back to their hotel.

Cairo Museum » Citadel of Saladin » Coptic Cairo » Khan El-Khalili

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Following breakfast at the hotel, embark on another full-day tour, starting with a morning visit to the Egyptian Museum. Admire the treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask, and view the mummies of some ancient pharaohs (optional). Explore the numerous rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts await.

Cairo Citadel - After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Citadel of Saladin, a fortress constructed between 1176 and 1183 AD to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. It was later rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is a “must-see.”

Coptic Cairo - From the Citadel, embark on a tour of Cairo’s famous churches, including the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, both built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon, possibly Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where it is believed the Holy Family sought refuge in a cave, with the church erected to commemorate this event. This area is a renowned pilgrimage destination.

Khan Al-Khalili - Before returning to the hotel, there is an opportunity to visit Cairo’s oldest market, Khan El-Khalili, established in 1382 by Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in the heart of the Fatimid City. It is one of Cairo’s most significant shopping areas and represents the market tradition that established Cairo as a major trade center.

At the end of this exciting day, guests will be taken to Ramses railway station to board the train departing at 20:25, as Cairo fades into the distance.

Kings Valley » Memnon Colossi » Hatshepsut » Karnak » Luxor Temples

Valley of the Kings - At 08:15 am, arrive at Luxor station. Transfer to the hotel and begin a full-day tour with a visit to the West Bank of Luxor, exploring the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1080 BC).

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh who ruled Egypt for nearly 22 years (1490 – 1468 BC). The temple is one of Egypt’s most striking monuments.

Colossi of Memnon - Enjoy a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which once marked the entrance to the funerary temple of Amenhotep III.

Temple of Karnak - After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the magnificent Karnak Temples, the largest religious temple complex in Egypt, dedicated to the Theban triad: Amun-Re, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.

Luxor Temple - Explore the Luxor Temple, a masterpiece of the 18th Dynasty, built by King Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Then, guests will be driven to Luxor railway station to catch the train at 21:30, with dinner served as the famous city fades into the distance.

Optional Tour to Alexandria

Alexandria National Museum - The day begins with breakfast on the sleeper train, followed by a drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria. The visit to this beautiful city, originally founded by Alexander the Great, includes a tour of the Catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where early Christians were buried, the Roman Amphitheatre, a staple of ancient Roman towns, the Alexandria National Museum, housed in a former palace with nearly 2,000 artifacts telling the city’s story, including recent discoveries from the sunken city, and finally, a visit to the Montazah Gardens, a private park where world leaders often meet, featuring 150 acres of trees, palms, and flowers overlooking numerous bays and beaches.

Lunch is provided at a local restaurant during this exciting tour, and at the end of the day, guests will enjoy a fulfilling drive back to Cairo.

Final Departure

Museum of Islamic Arts - The final day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out. Guests will then be transferred to the airport for their final departure.

Optional Tour: Visit the Museum of Islamic Arts in Cairo.

• Egyptologist guide, fluent in English (other languages available)
• Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• 3 nights at Cairo hotel with breakfast
• All itinerary-based transfers
• All applicable fees and taxes
• 2 nights on a sleeper train with breakfast and dinner

• International air fares
• Entry Visa
• Tipping and personal expenses

Explore the magnificence of the Pyramids and the enchanting ancient artifacts at the Cairo Museum. Journey from Cairo to Luxor to tour the remarkable monuments surrounding the city. Experience the grandeur of Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. Delight in a felucca sail on the Nile before returning to Cairo.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.