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

Pyramids of Giza

Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom approximately 4,500 years ago. Discover the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, and learn 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 significance in ancient Egyptian culture 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 presents 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, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Railway Station. Board your sleeper train to Aswan and settle into your private sleeping compartment for the journey south through Egypt.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and keep essential belongings accessible for the train journey.

Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your local representative and Egyptologist guide. Begin exploring this beautiful southern Egyptian city, renowned for its Nile scenery, ancient monuments, and important role in Egypt’s history.

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 the temple’s 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 following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Aswan High Dam

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects. Completed in 1970, the dam was built to help control the Nile’s annual flooding, support irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

Enjoy views of Lake Nasser and learn how the dam transformed water management and agricultural development in Egypt.

Nile Cruise Embarkation

After your sightseeing, 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 and preparing for the sailing journey ahead.

Helpful Hint: Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes for your Aswan sightseeing. Keep your camera ready for the beautiful views around Philae Temple and the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Visits: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Nile cruise embarkation

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

Kom Ombo Temple

Explore Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive riverside temple built mainly during the Ptolemaic Period, approximately 180–47 BC. The temple is unusual because it is dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with fertility and the Nile, and Horus the Elder.

Walk through its remaining halls and admire the carved reliefs, ceremonial spaces, and architectural features that reflect its unique dual dedication. Your guide will explain the religious significance of the temple and its connection to ancient Egyptian medicine and worship.

Edfu Temple

Continue your exploration at the magnificent 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, it is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

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

Return to your Nile cruise after the sightseeing excursions and continue enjoying the river scenery as the journey proceeds toward Luxor.

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

After breakfast onboard, continue your journey toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, which became one of Egypt’s most important religious and political centers during the New Kingdom.

Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank, traveling between the sites by private air-conditioned vehicle as required.

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 the complex evolved through successive dynasties and became a major center of religious ceremonies.

Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of modern Luxor. Much of the temple was built under Amenhotep III during the 14th century BC, with significant additions made by Ramesses II during the 13th century BC.

Explore its monumental entrance, colossal statues, elegant columns, and beautifully carved reliefs. Learn about the annual Opet Festival and the ancient processional route connecting Luxor Temple with Karnak.

Return to your Nile cruise after the visits and enjoy your meals onboard as you relax following a day of exploring ancient Thebes.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water, a hat, and sunscreen. The temple complexes involve considerable walking, particularly during warmer weather.

After breakfast onboard, disembark from your Nile cruise and meet your Egyptologist guide before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank.

Valley of the Kings

Begin your visit at 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 other 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, creating one of Luxor’s most distinctive architectural settings.

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 monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.

After completing your sightseeing, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the VIP bus station in Luxor. Board your VIP bus for the journey back to Cairo.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. Keep your passport and essential belongings accessible during your bus journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, as listed in the itinerary Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure, according to your flight schedule.

We hope your journey through Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor has left you with unforgettable memories of the pyramids, ancient temples, royal tombs, and timeless beauty of the Nile. Thank you for choosing Magic Egypt Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt.

Helpful Hint: Confirm your international flight time and allow sufficient time for airport check-in and security procedures. Keep your passport and flight documents easily accessible.

Meals: Breakfast, as specified in the itinerary Transfer: Private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport