Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Touch down at Cairo International Airport. Our dedicated travel representative will greet you before clearing customs and escort you via a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Over night luxury stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Historic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & The Egyptian Museum
Savor breakfast before launching a full-day guided tour of Cairo's most iconic antiquities. Explore the ancient world's crown jewel: the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus) alongside the legendary Sphinx. Afterward, browse over 250,000 authentic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, including the dazzling gold treasures of Tutankhamun. Evening transfer to the railway station for your overnight sleeper train to Luxor (dinner served on board), or enjoy an optional domestic flight upgrade.
Day 3: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Ancient Necropolis
Arrive in Luxor, transfer to your premium hotel, and begin an immersive tour of the Necropolis of Thebes on the West Bank of the Nile. Descend into the brilliantly preserved tombs of the Valley of the Kings, stand before the colossal sitting statues of the Colossi of Memnon, and marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor East Bank – Majestic Karnak & Luxor Temples
Following breakfast, choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the ancient mountain valleys. Later, tour the magnificent East Bank of the Nile. Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes to explore Karnak Temple—the largest religious complex ever constructed, featuring the massive 134-column Hypostyle Hall. Conclude your day at the elegant Luxor Temple to view the giant granite statues of Ramses the Great. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 5: Flight to Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea Resort
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to the world-renowned coastal paradise of Sharm El Sheikh. Check into your seaside resort and spend the evening enjoying premium Red Sea hospitality. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 6: Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day or Optional St. Catherine’s Monastery Trek
Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure on the beach. Alternatively, join an optional midnight excursion to St. Catherine, where you can climb Mount Moses to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise before touring the historic, UNESCO-listed St. Catherine's Monastery, followed by lunch in Dahab. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day or Optional Ras Mohamed Coral Reef Cruise
Relax by the resort pool or opt for a full-day guided excursion to Ras Mohamed National Park. Journey to "The Shark" observatory for sweeping panoramic views of the Aqaba and Suez Gulfs, then snorkel or swim amongst some of the most vibrant coral reefs and marine life in the world. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 8: Return Flight to Cairo & Hidden Gems of Old Cairo
Fly back to Cairo and check into your hotel. Spend your day at leisure or choose an optional historical tour to Sakkara's Step Pyramid of Djoser and the ancient capital of Memphis. Follow this with an exploration of Old Coptic Cairo, visiting the historic Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Optional evening dinner cruise with live traditional Tanura and belly dancing entertainment. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 9: Cairo International Airport – Final Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will provide a private vehicle transfer to Cairo International Airport and assist you through checkout formalities for your return flight home.