Day 01: VIP Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your dedicated tour manager will meet you and assist with arrival procedures. You will be transferred via an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel. Enjoy a smooth check-in and an itinerary briefing to confirm pickup times for your upcoming adventures.
• Meals: Welcome Drink
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 02: The Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
Meet your personal Egyptologist guide after breakfast and head to the Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, and marvel at the majestic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a high-quality local restaurant before touring the Egyptian Museum to witness the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Conclude your day exploring Coptic Cairo's Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by a stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaar.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 03: Coastal Drive to Alamein & Siwa Oasis
Leave Cairo behind and drive to the Mediterranean coast (approx. 3 hours) to visit Alamein. Explore the site of the famous WWII battle, the military museum, and the cemetery. Continue past the beautiful bay of Marsa Matrouh and journey deep into the desert to the tranquil Siwa Oasis (approx. 6 hours).
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Overnight: Siwa Oasis
Day 04: Ancient Ruins & Natural Springs of Siwa Oasis
Explore the fascinating ruins of the Old City of Siwa (Shali). Visit the Alexander Temple at Aghurmi Village and the Amun Ra Temple at Um Ubeyda. Relax at Cleopatra’s Spring and explore the Siwa House Museum. Later, discover the impressive tombs inside the Mountain of the Dead (Gabal El Maouta) and the Dakrour Mountains. End your afternoon enjoying a stunning sunset view at Fitnas Island.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Siwa Oasis
Day 05: 4x4 Desert Journey to Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, embark on an exciting 6-hour off-road journey via a 4x4 vehicle through the dramatic desert landscapes to Bahariya Oasis. A fresh lunch will be served en route.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Bahariya Oasis
Day 06: Bahariya Antiquities & The Spectacular White Desert
Tour the English House ruins, the Museum of Golden Mummies, the Tombs of the Nobles, and the Temple of Ain Meffetla. After lunch, drive toward the surreal White Desert. Pass through the striking Black Desert and the Valley of El Haize. Stop to admire the quartz formations at Crystal Mountain and the rocky Valley of Agabat. Enjoy a magical night camping under the stars in the White Desert.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: White Desert (Camping)
Day 07: Farafra Hot Springs & Historic Dakhla Oasis
Drive to Farafra Oasis to relax in the Bir Setah hot springs and visit the unique mud-brick museum by local artist Badr. Continue a 3-hour drive to Dakhla Oasis. Visit the serene Roman temple of Deir El Hagar, the Roman burial ground of Mezzawaqqa, and the enchanting Islamic Village of Al Qasr with its Ayubid mosque ruins.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Dakhla Oasis (Oasis Style Hut)
Day 08: Roman Fortresses & Temples of Kharga Oasis
Travel to Kharga Oasis to explore Qasr El Labkha, an ancient Roman fortress on the historic caravan route. Visit the oasis' ethnic museum, view the Roman Temples of Hibis and Nadura, and explore the beautifully muraled early Christian cemetery at Bagawat. Conclude your sightseeing at the Temple of Dush, dedicated to Isis and Serapis.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Kharga Oasis (Camping)
Day 09: Desert to the Nile Valley (Luxor)
Enjoy breakfast before transferring via an air-conditioned vehicle out of the desert to the magnificent city of Luxor (approx. 6 hours driving). Check into your premium hotel and spend the evening relaxing by the Nile.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Luxor
Day 10: 5-Star Nile Cruise Embarkation & East Bank Temples
After breakfast, transfer to board your luxury 5-star Egypt Nile Cruise liner. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, explore the massive Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully preserved Luxor Temple.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Cruise (Luxor)
Day 11: West Bank Valley of the Kings & Sailing to Edfu
Discover the legendary West Bank. Descend into the spectacular tombs of the Valley of the Kings, explore the stunning terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as you begin sailing toward Edfu, enjoying a leisurely dinner as the scenery glides by.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Cruise (Edfu)
Day 12: Horus Temple, Kom Ombo & Sailing to Aswan
Visit the remarkably well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu. Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon-headed god). Enjoy lunch onboard as you continue your picturesque journey south to Aswan.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Cruise (Aswan)
Day 13: Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
Tour the modern engineering feat of the Aswan High Dam and the massive Unfinished Obelisk still resting in the ancient stone quarries. Take a scenic boat ride to the beautiful island Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Spend your final evening onboard enjoying a farewell dinner.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Cruise (Aswan)
Day 14: Disembarkation & Flight to Cairo
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarking. Transfer to the Aswan airport for a short domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for your final night in Egypt.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 15: Final Departure via Cairo International Airport
Savor breakfast at your hotel before your tour representative transfers you to the airport, assisting you through all final departure formalities for your journey home.
• Meals: Breakfast