Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our dedicated hospitality representative will greet you immediately past customs. Enjoy a smooth, air-conditioned private transfer directly to your premium Cairo hotel. Relax and settle in for an overnight stay in the vibrant capital city.
Day 2: Iconic Wonders – The Egyptian Museum & The Great Pyramids of Giza
Start your morning with a rich breakfast before heading out to explore the legendary Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Houses over 250,000 authentic antiquities, the museum showcases a magnificent 5,000-year-old collection, including the golden treasures and jewelry of King Tutankhamun.
In the afternoon, travel to the Giza Plateau to behold the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Get an up-close look at the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the massive limestone funerary monument featuring the body of a lion and the face of King Chephren. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Coastal Antiquity – Historic Highlights of Alexandria
After an early breakfast, take a scenic drive out to the historic Mediterranean coast. Your guided tour begins at the legendary Library of Alexandria, the modern architectural marvel housing millions of books, featuring an open courtyard adorned with statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.
Continue your exploration at the Roman Amphitheater, displaying intriguing sunken monuments recovered directly from the Mediterranean's East Harbor. Visit the historic Church of St. Mark—the oldest church in Africa—before walking through Alexandria's bustling old downtown market streets, filled with traditional baroque, Italian, and French architectures. Discover the storied El Nabi Daniel Mosque and the beautifully ornate Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Cap off your day with a stop outside the iconic Citadel of Qaitbay, built upon the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, followed by a peaceful stroll through the royal gardens of Montaza Palace. Spend the night at your hotel in Alexandria.
Day 4: Medieval Cairo – The Citadel & Historic Coptic Quarter
Enjoy breakfast before transferring comfortably back to Cairo via a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, visit the grand Citadel of Salah El Din and the breathtaking Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Next, venture into Old Cairo to experience its profound interfaith heritage with guided visits to the historic Hanging Church, the ancient Abu Serga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Return to your hotel for an overnight rest in Cairo.
Day 5: The Theban Triad – Valley of the Kings & Luxor’s Grand Temples
Savor an early breakfast before transferring to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Step onto the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Necropolis of Thebes, entering the world-famous Valley of the Kings to see the meticulously painted tombs of ancient pharaohs. Stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon and the spectacular mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
Cross back over to the East Bank to witness the sprawling Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Conclude your day walking down the avenue of sphinxes at the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Check in and overnight at your Luxor hotel.
Day 6: Journey to Aswan – Scenic Train & The Philae Island Temple
Optional: Experience an unforgettable early-morning Hot Air Balloon flight drifting peacefully over the Valley of the Kings.
After breakfast, board a comfortable train bound for Aswan. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you on a beautiful motorboat ride to the Island of Agilkia to visit the breathtaking Temple of Philae. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this marvelous structure was completely salvaged and reconstructed after the construction of Lake Nasser. Conclude your tour with a panoramic look over the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam. Overnight stay at your hotel in Aswan.
Day 7: Fly to Paradise – Aswan to Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight out to the coastal paradise of Sharm El Sheikh (via Cairo). Upon landing, check into your luxury Red Sea resort. Enjoy the evening at your leisure along the coast. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 8: Red Sea Leisure – Free Day or Optional Ras Mohamed Boat Trip
Indulge in a relaxing breakfast at your resort. Enjoy a free day to lounge on the beach or opt for an unforgettable boat excursion to Ras Mohamed National Park. Renowned as one of the world's premier diving and snorkeling sites, Ras Mohamed features incredible marine biodiversity, colorful coral reefs, and views out across the Gulf of Aqaba. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 9: Return to the Capital – Sakkara Step Pyramid & Memphis
After breakfast, catch your domestic flight back to Cairo. Head straight out to the fascinating archaeological site of Sakkara to view the historic Step Pyramid of Djoser—the world's earliest proper stone pyramid. Continue down to Memphis, the ancient capital city of the Old Kingdom, to view the colossal, fallen statue of King Ramses II and the beautiful Alabaster Sphinx.
Optional: Conclude your trip with a classic Nile River Dinner Cruise, featuring a traditional buffet meal paired with live Tanura and folk dance performances.
Check into your hotel for your final overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 10: Final Departure from Cairo
Savor your final breakfast at the hotel. Your private transfer vehicle will arrive to escort you comfortably to Cairo International Airport, where our staff will assist you through customs and check-in for your flight back home.
