Airport Meeting, Pickup, Hotel Transfer, and Check-in

Cairo International Airport - Based on your arrival details, your tour guide will be waiting outside the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name. They will escort you from the airport to your hotel in Cairo, assist with check-in, and arrange tour details, including pickup times from your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax at the hotel or explore the streets of Cairo. Note: Check-in is after 1:00 pm; if you arrive early, you can wait in the lobby.

Exploring Memphis, Saqqara, the Step Pyramid, Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx

Memphis and Saqqara - At 8:00 am, after breakfast, your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to take you to Memphis, the oldest capital in history. You will enjoy a guided tour of the open-air museum of Memphis, founded by King Menes, and see the Statue of Ramses II. Next, visit the Saqqara Necropolis, including the Step Pyramid complex and the Pyramid of King Teti. Then, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Pyramids of Giza - After lunch, experience Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant, then visit the Papyrus Institute for a 30-minute tour about the first paper in history. The highlight of the tour is the Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour with stops at the Great Pyramid, a panoramic view of the three pyramids, and the valley temple and Sphinx. Visit the Oils Salon before returning to your hotel.

Alexandria Day Tour and Travel to Aswan

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - At 7:00 am, check out and head to Alexandria, then return to Giza train station for your sleeper train to Aswan. Explore the Catacombs, showcasing Greek, Roman, and ancient Egyptian art, with three floors and a main tomb featuring carved statues and symbols.

Qaitbay Citadel - After the 11th-century earthquake, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was replaced by the Qaitbay Citadel. During your tour, learn about military monuments and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Giza Train Station for your train to Aswan, departing at 8:15 pm and arriving at 10:00 am.

Aswan Visit and Boarding

Philae Temple - Upon arrival at Aswan Train Station, meet your local tour representative to begin your tour. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then check-in and overnight in Aswan. There is an optional early morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple before disembarking. Enjoy lunch on board, afternoon tea, dinner, and an evening disco party. Note: Entrance fee is not included.

Sailing to Kom Ombo Temple

Temple of Kom Ombo - Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Haroeris. Located on a Nile bend, sacred crocodiles once basked here. Sail to Edfu, home to the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus. After lunch, visit the temple and ancient settlement, known in Roman times as Apollinòpolis. Cross the lock and sail to Luxor, enjoying dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Visiting Luxor

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast on board, cross the Nile to the West Bank to tour the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, with unparalleled preserved monuments. Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens, primarily used for Pharaohs’ burials. Admire the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut before returning to your boat. Enjoy dinner and a final overnight stay on board.

Check-out, Visit Karnak Temple, and Fly Back to Cairo

Temple of Karnak - Visit the East Bank of Luxor to see Karnak Temple, the second most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. Then, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for your last night.

Departure

Cairo International Airport - According to your flight details, your tour leader will meet you in the hotel lobby to transfer you to Cairo Airport.

• All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
• Flight ticket from Luxor to Cairo
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Meet, greet and assist upon arrivals and departures
• Breakfast
• Private transportation
• One night on the sleeper train with breakfast and dinner
• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Cairo with bed and breakfast
• 3 nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
• Sleeper train ticket from Cairo to Aswan
• Private Egyptologist guide

• Tips and gratuities
• Egypt entry visa
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Embark on an 8-day adventure through the ancient realms of Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada. This exceptional tour offers a unique perspective on these historic cities. Begin by exploring Cairo’s ancient pyramids and timeless landmarks, which have stood for millennia. Continue to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, home to numerous royal tombs preserved through the ages, and marvel at the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Conclude your journey in Hurghada with two days of leisure, where you can enjoy swimming in the Red Sea, diving, snorkeling, or simply relaxing at your resort.

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