Day 01: Arrival in Cairo – Luxury Airport Transfer
Touchdown at Cairo International Airport. Our dedicated representative will meet you at the terminal, assist you seamlessly through customs, and arrange a smooth transfer via a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your premium Cairo hotel.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 02: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Historic Treasures – Overnight Sleeper Train
Start your day with a guided exploration of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, housing the world's most valuable collection of pharaonic art, including the glittering treasures of King Tutankhamun. Next, marvel at the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus) and stand face-to-face with the monumental Great Sphinx. In the evening, transfer to the station for an authentic overnight sleeper train down to Aswan.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner on board the train
• Overnight: Sleeper Train (Upgrade to domestic flight available)
Day 03: Aswan Sightseeing – Embarkation on 5-Star Nile Cruise
Arrive in scenic Aswan and transfer with your expert guide to explore the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, overlooking Lake Nasser. Take a beautiful boat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the floating Philae Temple Complex, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Check into your deluxe Nile cruise ship and enjoy lunch on deck.
• Optional: Authentic afternoon excursion to a local Nubian Village.
• Overnight: Aswan (On Board Cruise)
Day 04: Sailing the Nile – Discovering the Temple of Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sets sail along the historical waters of the Nile. Arrive at Kom Ombo and tour the unique, symmetrical twin temple dedicated concurrently to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. Savor dinner on deck as the ship cuts through the river landscape.
• Overnight: Kom Ombo (On Board Cruise)
Day 05: The Temple of Horus at Edfu & Lock Crossing to Luxor
Disembark for a traditional carriage ride to the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete pharaonic structure left in Egypt. Return to the ship to watch the mechanics of crossing the famous Esna Lock. Sail onward to Luxor while enjoying a vibrant Galabya costume party on board.
• Overnight: Luxor (On Board Cruise)
Day 06: Luxor West Bank Necropolis – Private Transfer to Hurghada
• Optional: An early morning sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride floating over the Valley of the Kings.
After breakfast, cross the Nile to uncover the wonders of the West Bank. Descend into the hidden tombs of the Valley of the Kings, visit the magnificent terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stand before the giant Colossi of Memnon. You can also opt to explore the East Bank's colossal Karnak and Luxor Temples. Later, relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive to the Red Sea coastal paradise of Hurghada.
• Overnight: Hurghada
Day 07: Hurghada Resort Free Day – Optional Sahara Desert Safari
Enjoy a blissful free day soaking up the sun on the resort beaches.
• Optional: Embark on a thrilling 4x4 Jeep safari into the Eastern Egyptian Desert. Tour a traditional Bedouin village, ride camels over the dunes, and watch the sunset over a live barbecue dinner under the desert stars.
• Overnight: Hurghada
Day 08: Red Sea Relaxation – Optional Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip
Spend the day at your leisure at your resort or choose our premium marine excursion.
• Optional: Take a luxury cruise out to the protected waters of Giftun Island National Park. Enjoy an open buffet lunch on board, swim alongside wild dolphins, and snorkel over vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful tropical fish.
• Overnight: Hurghada
Day 09: Hurghada to Cairo – Scenic Return Journey
Savor breakfast at the hotel before boarding a comfortable, modern sharing coach for your return trip back up to the capital city of Cairo. Check back into your premium hotel and relax for the evening.
• Optional: A magical evening attending the Sound & Light Show right at the base of the Pyramids.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 10: Free Day in Cairo – Optional Saqqara & Coptic Cairo Tour
Enjoy a free day in the capital for souvenir shopping or independent exploring.
• Optional: Tour the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (the world's oldest stone pyramid structural evolution). Follow this with an immersive journey through Old Coptic Cairo, exploring the historical Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Final Airport Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel. Our professional airport representative will transfer you safely to Cairo International Airport, ensuring you clear customs and final departure formalities quickly and comfortably for your flight home.