Day 1: Arrival at Cairo International Airport – Welcome to Egypt
Receive a warm welcome with our signature "Meet and Greet" service at Cairo International Airport. Our airport representative will assist you through all arrival procedures and customs before escorting you to your luxury Cairo hotel via a private, deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a smooth check-in, review your custom Egypt travel itinerary, and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink.
• Overnight: Cairo
• Meals: Welcome Drink
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Ancient Saqqara Complex
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a guided tour of the iconic Giza Plateau. Stand before the legendary Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, alongside the mysterious Great Sphinx. Enjoy an authentic lunch at a highly-rated local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Saqqara Complex to see the historic Djoser Step Pyramid—the oldest monumental stone structure in the world—and visit Memphis, the historic ancient capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
• Overnight: Cairo
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Egyptian Museum Treasures, Historic Citadel & Sleeper Train to Aswan
Discover the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo, featuring the priceless gold treasures of the child King Tutankhamun. After a delicious lunch, tour the iconic Saladin Citadel and the majestic Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Walk through history in Coptic Cairo to visit the famous Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue before shopping at Khan El Khalili, the city's historic vibrant bazaar. In the evening, transfer to Giza station to board a deluxe sleeper train to Aswan.
• Overnight: Onboard Sleeper Train (Private Compartment)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Arrival in Aswan – Optional Abu Simbel Temples Excursion
Arrive at Aswan station and transfer to your premium hotel. Enjoy a free day at leisure or choose our highly recommended optional excursion to the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. Carved directly into the mountainside by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, these towering sun temples stand as a magnificent monument to the king and his beautiful queen, Nefertari.
• Overnight: Aswan
• Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Embarking the Luxury Nile River Cruise – Aswan Highlights
After hotel breakfast, transfer to embark on your 5-star superior Nile River cruise before enjoying lunch onboard. Spend the afternoon exploring Aswan's engineering marvels and archaeological sites, including the world-famous Aswan High Dam, the beautiful island-bound Philae Temple (devoted to the goddess Isis), and the massive Unfinished Obelisk situated in the ancient granite quarries.
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Sailing the Nile – Twin Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail along the beautiful Nile River toward Kom Ombo. Following breakfast, tour the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, symmetrically shared by the dual deities Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haeroris (the falcon god). Return to the ship and cruise to Edfu to enjoy lunch before taking a traditional horse-drawn carriage to visit the exceptionally preserved Horus Temple at Edfu. Savor afternoon tea on deck as you sail toward the Esna Lock.
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Luxor West Bank Exploration – Valley of the Kings
Sail into the historic city of Luxor. Following an onboard breakfast, journey across to the West Bank to explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal final resting place for 62 great Pharaohs. Continue to the architectural masterpiece of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari and view the giant Colossi of Memnon statues.
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Luxor
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ancient Luxor & Karnak Temples – Scenic Transfer to Hurghada Resort
Disembark your luxury Nile cruise after breakfast. Explore the East Bank's magnificent archaeological wonders: the colossal Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious site ever built—and the grand Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic 3.5-hour private transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the gorgeous Red Sea resort town of Hurghada.
• Overnight: Hurghada Beach Resort
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Days 9 & 10: Free Leisure Days at the Hurghada Red Sea Resort
Enjoy two full days of pure relaxation along the turquoise shores of the Red Sea. Opt for exciting aquatic excursions, including premium scuba diving and snorkeling tours through vibrant coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life. Alternatively, participate in windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, or simply unwind on the resort's private sandy beach.
• Overnight: Hurghada Beach Resort
• Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Return to Cairo via Premium First-Class Coach
Savor breakfast at your resort before boarding a premium, first-class air-conditioned coach for a comfortable 6-hour journey back to Cairo. Upon arrival in the capital, our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Spend your final evening enjoying shopping or leisure activities at your own pace.
• Overnight: Cairo
• Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Final Cairo Departure Flight
Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel, followed by free time for last-minute souvenir shopping. Check out and transfer via private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your final international departure flight.
• Meals: Breakfast