After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau to explore some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments.

Pyramids of Giza

Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom approximately 4,500 years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure while learning about the pharaohs who commissioned these extraordinary structures.

Enjoy time to admire the pyramids, take memorable photographs, and appreciate the remarkable engineering achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone statue featuring a lion’s body and a human head, traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. Learn about its historical significance and admire this iconic guardian of the Giza Plateau.

Valley Temple of Khafre

Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, an important part of the pyramid complex. Constructed from massive limestone blocks with granite elements, the temple was associated with funerary rituals and offers insight into the religious practices of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Around midday, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Plateau. Officially opened on November 1, 2025, the museum houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and archaeological treasures.

Explore its galleries and discover the treasures of Tutankhamun, learning about the young pharaoh’s life, burial, and remarkable funerary collection.

After completing your sightseeing, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and carry drinking water. Keep your camera ready for photographs around the pyramids.

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide and begin exploring Cairo’s historic religious landmarks, Islamic architecture, and traditional markets. Travel between sightseeing areas by private air-conditioned vehicle, with guided walks through the historic districts.

The Hanging Church

Visit the Hanging Church, one of the most famous historic churches in Old Cairo. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is known for its position above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon and its rich Coptic Christian heritage.

Explore its distinctive architecture, wooden screens, religious icons, and historic atmosphere.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Continue to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, an important landmark in Cairo’s Jewish heritage. The site is especially known for the historical documents discovered in its geniza, which provide valuable insight into centuries of social and religious life in Egypt.

Saladin Citadel

Explore the historic Saladin Citadel, founded by Salah al-Din around 1176 AD. Positioned on the Mokattam Hills, the citadel served as an important military stronghold and center of political power in medieval Cairo.

Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo while learning about the citadel’s role in the city’s defense and development.

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Visit the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, constructed between 1830 and 1848. Admire its Ottoman-inspired architecture, grand domes, elegant minarets, and spacious interior while learning about Muhammad Ali Pasha’s influence on Egypt during the 19th century.

Around midday, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Conclude your Cairo sightseeing at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a historic marketplace dating back to the 14th century. Browse traditional handicrafts, jewelry, souvenirs, textiles, and decorative items while experiencing the lively atmosphere of one of Cairo’s most celebrated bazaars.

After your visit, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the VIP bus station and board your scheduled bus to Luxor.

Helpful Hint: Dress modestly when visiting religious sites and wear comfortable walking shoes. Compare prices before purchasing souvenirs and ask permission before photographing local people.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your local representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to begin exploring the historic city of Thebes, one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centers.

Karnak Temple

Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed. Its development continued for approximately 2,000 years, beginning around 2000 BC, with successive pharaohs adding temples, pylons, courtyards, and monuments dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra.

Walk through its monumental entrances and admire the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, renowned for its 134 massive columns decorated with hieroglyphs and reliefs. Your guide will explain how successive rulers contributed to the development of this extraordinary religious center.

After your visit, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile cruise embarkation point. Board your cruise ship, complete the check-in procedures, and settle into your cabin.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while taking in the peaceful Nile scenery.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry drinking water. Keep your camera ready for the monumental columns and architectural details at Karnak.

After breakfast onboard, meet your Egyptologist guide and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable royal tombs and funerary monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground used primarily during the New Kingdom, approximately 1550–1070 BC. Hidden among the desert hills, the necropolis contains the tombs of pharaohs and members of the royal elite, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

Enter selected tombs to admire their colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphs, and religious scenes illustrating ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built during the 18th Dynasty in the 15th century BC. Its three monumental terraces rise dramatically against the limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari.

Explore its courtyards, colonnades, and decorated reliefs while learning about Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most influential female rulers.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, erected around 1350 BC. Standing approximately 18 meters tall, they once guarded the entrance to the pharaoh’s vast mortuary temple and remain among the most recognizable landmarks of Luxor’s West Bank.

Admire the statues and learn about their historical significance within the Theban Necropolis before returning to your cruise ship.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. Some tombs involve steps and uneven surfaces.

Enjoy breakfast onboard as your cruise continues along the Nile, offering beautiful views of green riverbanks, traditional villages, and the surrounding countryside.

Edfu Temple

Explore Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and protection. Built mainly between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Period, the temple is one of the best-preserved in Egypt.

Admire its monumental pylons, detailed wall reliefs, ceremonial halls, and inscriptions depicting religious rituals and the mythological conflict between Horus and Seth.

Kom Ombo Temple

Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive riverside temple built mainly during the Ptolemaic Period, approximately 180–47 BC. Unusually, the complex is dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Explore the remaining halls and carved reliefs while learning about the temple’s dual dedication and its importance in ancient Egyptian religious life.

After your excursions, return to your cruise ship and enjoy the Nile scenery as your journey continues toward Aswan.

Helpful Hint: Keep your camera nearby and wear comfortable walking shoes. Follow your guide’s instructions regarding meeting points and boarding times.

After breakfast onboard, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring Aswan, a historic city known for its beautiful Nile scenery, ancient monuments, and Nubian heritage.

Philae Temple

Visit Philae Temple, a magnificent temple complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Its principal structures date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, beginning in the 4th century BC.

Admire its elegant columns, decorated gateways, courtyards, and detailed reliefs while learning about the worship of Isis and the temple’s importance in ancient Egyptian religion. The complex was relocated to Agilkia Island during an international UNESCO-led rescue project in the late 20th century to protect it from rising water levels.

Aswan High Dam

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. This major engineering project helps regulate the Nile’s annual flooding, supports irrigation, and generates hydroelectric power.

Enjoy views of Lake Nasser and learn about the dam’s importance to modern Egypt.

After your sightseeing, return to your cruise ship and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.

Helpful Hint: Bring comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, a hat, and sunscreen. Keep your camera ready for the views around Philae Temple and Lake Nasser.

After breakfast onboard, disembark from your Nile cruise and meet your representative. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be welcomed by your representative and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Helpful Hint: Keep your flight documents and passport accessible, and confirm your domestic flight departure time with your representative.

After breakfast at your hotel, depart Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle for a full-day excursion to Fayoum, a region known for its lakes, desert landscapes, traditional villages, and remarkable fossil heritage.

Magic Lake

Visit Magic Lake, a scenic lake in the Fayoum desert known for its changing colors and surrounding sand dunes. Enjoy the peaceful natural setting and take photographs of the distinctive landscape.

Tunis Village

Continue to Tunis Village, a charming village overlooking Lake Qarun. The area is known for its pottery workshops, artistic traditions, and distinctive village architecture. Explore the local atmosphere and discover the handmade crafts that have made the village a popular destination for visitors interested in Egyptian arts and culture.

Lake Qarun

Visit Lake Qarun, one of Egypt’s best-known natural lakes. Enjoy views of the water and surrounding landscape while learning about the lake’s importance to the Fayoum region and its local communities.

Wadi El-Hitan – Valley of the Whales

Continue to Wadi El-Hitan, the Valley of the Whales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its fossils of ancient whales dating back approximately 40 million years. The fossils provide important evidence of the evolutionary transition of whales from land-dwelling ancestors to marine mammals.

Explore the desert landscape and learn about the scientific significance of this extraordinary fossil site.

Mudawara Mountain

Conclude your excursion at Mudawara Mountain, a distinctive natural landmark in the Fayoum region. Enjoy the surrounding desert scenery and opportunities for photography before beginning the return journey.

After completing your sightseeing, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle back to your hotel in Cairo.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and carry sufficient drinking water. The desert environment can be hot and exposed, so prepare for outdoor activities.

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your representative, who will assist you with your departure arrangements.

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international flight.

We hope your journey through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Fayoum has left you with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient monuments, the beauty of the Nile, and the country’s remarkable natural landscapes. Thank you for choosing Magic Egypt Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt.

Helpful Hint: We recommend arriving at Cairo International Airport at least three hours before your international flight. Keep your passport, flight details, and travel documents easily accessible.