Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.

Private transfer to your hotel.

Check-in and overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Saqqara & The Pyramids of Giza

Breakfast at the hotel.

Saqqara – Visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first large-scale stone structure ever built, marking the birth of ancient Egyptian architecture.

The Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx – Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, guardians of the desert for over 4,500 years, and meet the enigmatic Sphinx.

Lunch with panoramic views of the pyramids.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: The Grand Egyptian Museum & The Citadel

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum – The world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing Egypt’s ancient heritage, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to The Citadel of Salah El-Din & The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, an impressive fortress and Ottoman-era masterpiece overlooking Cairo.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples

Early morning departure for Abu Simbel (300 km south of Aswan).
Visit the Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, two colossal monuments carved into solid rock, dedicated to love, divinity, and the might of ancient Egypt.
Lunch in Abu Simbel before returning to Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5: Philae Temple & Dahabiya Embarkation

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Philae Temple, an island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, celebrated for its graceful architecture and peaceful location.

Transfer to embark on your Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Lunch on board while sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Explore Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Continue sailing to Gebel El Silsila.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6: Gebel El Silsila & Edfu

Breakfast on board.

Visit Gebel El Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarries that supplied blocks for Egypt’s great temples, filled with carvings and shrines.

After lunch, visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Dinner and overnight near Esna.

Day 7: Luxor – The Valley of the Kings & Karnak

Breakfast on board.

Disembark in Esna and drive to Luxor.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried in magnificently decorated tombs.

Explore the Temple of Karnak, a monumental complex of columns, obelisks, and sanctuaries built over 2,000 years.

After lunch, drive east to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada.
Check into your hotel and overnight stay.

Days 8–11: Hurghada – Red Sea Relaxation

Spend four full days unwinding by the Red Sea.

Relax on the beaches, swim, or join optional activities such as:

Snorkeling and scuba diving with vibrant coral reefs

Desert safari by quad or Jeep

Boat trip to Giftun Island or Paradise Island

Water sports, spa time, or simply enjoying the resort facilities

Overnight at your Hurghada hotel.

Day 12: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight home.

What’s Included

✔ 4 nights in carefully selected hotels in Cairo, Aswan & Hurghada
✔ 3-night Dahabiya Nile Cruise (private cabin)
✔ All entrance fees to sites as per itinerary
✔ Private air-conditioned transfers
✔ Professional Egyptologist guide
✔ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included

✘ Egypt entry visa
✘ International flights
✘ Drinks during meals
✘ Tips for guides, drivers, and Dahabiya crew
✘ Domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan / Hurghada–Cairo)

Languages Available

Tours are conducted by professional Egyptologists fluent in multiple languages.
Please advise your preferred language when booking.