Overview

Discover the very best of Egypt on this unforgettable 12-day private journey, combining the country's most iconic ancient monuments with authentic cultural experiences and the relaxing beauty of the Red Sea. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, the historic streets of Old Cairo, and the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. Cruise the legendary Nile between Aswan and Luxor, visiting Egypt's most spectacular temples before ending your adventure at an all-inclusive beach resort in Hurghada.

Day 1 – Welcome to Cairo

• VIP Meet & Assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
• Private transfer to your hotel.
• Check-in and overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 – Cairo Highlights

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum with your professional Egyptologist guide.
• Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
• Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3 – Old & Islamic Cairo

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Coptic Cairo, including its historic churches.
• Traditional Egyptian lunch.
• Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
• Walk through Al Muizz Street, one of Cairo's oldest Islamic streets.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 – Saqqara & Hidden Cairo

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Saqqara Archaeological Site.
• Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
• Visit the Pyramid of Unas.
• Explore the Serapeum of Saqqara.
• Visit the recently discovered tombs.
• Discover the latest archaeological excavations.
• Lunch at Al Azhar Park.
• Visit Bab Zuweila and the eastern gate of medieval Cairo.
• Explore traditional handicraft workshops.
• Visit the historic Zainab Khaton House.
• Walk through Darb Al Ahmar and experience authentic local Egyptian life.
• Return to your hotel.

Day 5 – Abu Simbel by Flight

• Early breakfast and hotel check-out.
• Flight to Abu Simbel via Aswan.
• Explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
• Flight back to Aswan.
• Lunch at the famous Al Dokka Nubian Restaurant.
• Transfer to your hotel in Aswan.
• Free evening at leisure.

Day 6 – Aswan & Nile Cruise

• Breakfast and hotel check-out.
• Visit Philae Temple by motorboat.
• Visit the High Dam.
• Explore a traditional Nubian Village.
• Check-in aboard your Nile Cruise.
• Lunch on board.
• Sunset felucca ride on the Nile.
• Visit Aswan Market.
• Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7 – Kom Ombo & Edfu

• Breakfast on board.
• Sail to Kom Ombo.
• Visit the Temple of Sobek.
• Continue sailing to Edfu.
• Visit the Temple of Horus.
• Lunch and dinner on board.
• Evening entertainment.
• Overnight on board while sailing to Luxor.

Day 8 – Discover Luxor

• Breakfast on board.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings.
• Visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Visit Medinet Habu Temple.
• Lunch at the famous Marsam Restaurant.
• Return to the cruise.
• Evening visit to Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
• Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 9 – Karnak Temple & Hurghada

• Breakfast and cruise check-out.
• Explore Karnak Temple.
• Private transfer to Hurghada.
• Check in at your all-inclusive beach resort.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 10 – Relax in Hurghada

• Breakfast at the resort.
• Free day to enjoy the beach, swimming pools, and optional water activities.
• Dinner and evening entertainment.
• Overnight at the resort.

Day 11 – Red Sea Adventure

• Breakfast.
• Full-day snorkeling boat trip.
• Swimming, snorkeling, and optional diving.
• Lunch served on board.
• Return to the resort.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 12 – Departure

• Breakfast.
• Hotel check-out.
• Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your departure flight.