Day 01: Arrival in Cairo – Heart of Egypt Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in the vibrant capital of Egypt.
• Overnight: Cairo.
Day 02: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Saqqara Explore the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Stand in awe of the Great Sphinx before heading to the Necropolis of Saqqara. Here, you will see the prototype of all pyramids—Zhoser’s Step Pyramid. In the evening, transfer to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
• Overnight: Sleeper Train.
Day 03: Arrival in Luxor – The World’s Largest Open-Air Museum Arrive in Luxor, the site of ancient Thebes. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a day of leisure or explore the local markets.
• Optional: Visit the Luxor Temple at night to see it magically illuminated.
• Overnight: Luxor.
Day 04: Luxor West Bank & Karnak Temple Complex Begin your day with an optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride. Then, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, explore the Karnak Temple, a massive complex of sanctuaries and obelisks. In the evening, board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
• Overnight: Sleeper Train.
Day 05: The Egyptian Museum & King Tutankhamun’s Treasures Arrive back in Cairo and check into your hotel. Visit the Egyptian Museum, housing the world’s most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities, including the solid gold mask of King Tutankhamun. The afternoon is free for shopping or personal exploration.
• Overnight: Cairo.
Day 06: Final Departure from Cairo After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in Cairo before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.