After breakfast, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide before traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which officially opened on November 1, 2025 and is dedicated to presenting the history and civilization of ancient Egypt.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Explore this remarkable museum, which presents Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman Period (approximately 30 BC–AD 641). Its extensive collection includes monumental statues, royal treasures, and artifacts illustrating thousands of years of Egyptian history.

Visit the Main Galleries, which trace the development of Egyptian civilization across different historical periods, from prehistory through the Greco-Roman era.

Continue to the Tutankhamun Galleries, featuring more than 5,000 artifacts discovered in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty, approximately 1332–1323 BC. Admire his famous golden burial mask and other treasures that reveal the craftsmanship, royal traditions, and burial practices of the New Kingdom.

After completing your museum visit, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Following lunch, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax.

Helpful Hint: The museum involves considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Keep your personal belongings secure while exploring the galleries.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby before traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo, one of the city’s most historically significant districts, where Egypt’s Christian and Jewish heritage reflects centuries of religious and cultural history.

Hanging Church

Begin your visit at the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church), one of Egypt’s most famous historic Coptic churches. Dating to the early Christian period, the church was built above the remains of a Roman fortress gateway and is renowned for its distinctive elevated structure, beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and important role in Egypt’s Coptic Christian heritage.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga)

Continue to the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), one of Cairo’s oldest Coptic churches. Traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt, the church is particularly known for its historic crypt, which is linked to this religious tradition. Explore the church’s interior and learn about its significance in Egypt’s early Christian history.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo’s most important Jewish heritage sites. The present structure largely reflects 19th-century renovations, although the site has a much older history. The synagogue is especially famous for its connection to the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of Jewish manuscripts that provides valuable insights into medieval religious, social, and commercial life.

After completing your Old Cairo visits, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Saladin Citadel

Following lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval fortress founded by Salah Al-Din (Saladin) around 1176 AD to strengthen Cairo’s defenses. Built on a prominent hill, the Citadel offers impressive panoramic views across the historic city and contains several important monuments reflecting different periods of Egyptian history.

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Within the Citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a magnificent 19th-century mosque commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha and constructed between 1830 and 1848. Inspired by Ottoman architecture, the mosque is known for its grand central dome, elegant minarets, spacious interior, and commanding position overlooking Cairo.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Conclude the day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s historic marketplace, which developed during the 14th century. Wander through its atmospheric lanes lined with traditional shops selling handicrafts, jewelry, spices, souvenirs, and other local products. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and discover the traditional character of one of Cairo’s most famous shopping districts.

After exploring the bazaar, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo, where you can relax after a full day of cultural sightseeing.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili involve walking through historic streets and over uneven surfaces. Complimentary bottled water will be provided throughout the sightseeing day. Modest clothing is recommended when visiting religious sites.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile waterfront, where you will board a motorboat to Philae Island.

Philae Temple

Visit the Philae Temple Complex, one of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable ancient monuments, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. The main structures date largely to the Ptolemaic Period (approximately 332–30 BC), with some additions from later periods. Explore the temple’s monumental columns, courtyards, and beautifully decorated reliefs while learning about the worship of Isis in ancient Egypt.

Originally located on Philae Island, the temple complex was relocated to nearby Agilkia Island during a UNESCO-led rescue campaign in the late 1970s and early 1980s to protect it from rising water levels following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

After your visit, return by motorboat to the mainland and continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects. Completed in 1970, the dam regulates the flow of the Nile, generates hydroelectric power, and created the vast Lake Nasser. During your visit, learn about its importance to Egypt’s water management, agriculture, and electricity production.

Embarkation on Your Nile Cruise

Following your sightseeing program, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the cruise dock to board your Nile Cruise. Complete the embarkation procedures, receive assistance with your luggage, and settle into your cabin.

Lunch will be served onboard, giving you time to relax after your flight and sightseeing. Enjoy the cruise facilities and the views of the Nile as you settle in.

In the evening, dinner will be served onboard, marking the beginning of your Nile Cruise experience.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, flight documents, and essential personal belongings easily accessible during the airport transfer and cruise embarkation. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for your Aswan sightseeing.

After breakfast onboard, your Nile Cruise will sail north toward Kom Ombo, offering scenic views of the Nile’s fertile riverbanks, traditional villages, and surrounding landscapes.

Kom Ombo Temple

Upon arrival, you will disembark with your private Egyptologist guide to visit the Kom Ombo Temple, a remarkable temple built during the Ptolemaic Period, mainly between approximately 180 and 47 BC. Uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder—the temple features a distinctive symmetrical design, with separate sanctuaries dedicated to each god.

Explore its courtyards, impressive columns, detailed reliefs, and inscriptions while learning about ancient Egyptian religious practices and the significance of the two deities. Enjoy the temple’s beautiful riverside setting before returning to the cruise.

After your visit, reboard the Nile Cruise and continue sailing north toward Edfu.

Lunch will be served onboard around midday as you relax and enjoy the scenery along the Nile.

Edfu Temple

Upon arrival in Edfu, disembark with your guide to visit the Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Built mainly between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Period, the temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.

Admire its monumental entrance pylons, towering columns, richly decorated walls, and detailed inscriptions depicting religious ceremonies and ancient Egyptian myths. Your guide will explain the temple’s historical significance and its role in the worship of Horus.

After completing your visit, return to the cruise and reboard the ship to continue sailing north toward Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard in the evening, followed by time to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your Nile Cruise.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the temple visits. Keep your cabin key and essential belongings with you whenever you disembark.

Breakfast will be served onboard while your Nile Cruise remains docked in Luxor. After breakfast, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s East Bank to explore two of ancient Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes.

Karnak Temple Complex

Begin your visit at the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Its development spanned approximately 2,000 years, beginning around 2000 BC and continuing into the Ptolemaic Period. Dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the chief deity of ancient Thebes, Karnak features monumental gateways, expansive courtyards, towering columns, and intricately carved reliefs.

Explore the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, famous for its enormous columns decorated with hieroglyphs and religious scenes. As you walk through the complex, your guide will explain how successive pharaohs expanded the sanctuary and contributed to its extraordinary architecture.

Luxor Temple

Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Luxor Temple, a magnificent ancient temple built mainly during the New Kingdom. Its principal construction took place under Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC, with significant additions made by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC.

Associated with royal renewal ceremonies and the religious traditions of ancient Thebes, Luxor Temple is renowned for its monumental entrance, imposing statues, elegant colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs. The temple was historically connected to Karnak by the approximately 2.7-kilometer Avenue of Sphinxes, which played an important role in religious processions.

After completing your East Bank visits, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise.

Lunch will be served onboard, followed by leisure time to relax, enjoy the cruise facilities, and admire the views of the Nile while the ship remains docked in Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard in the evening, followed by a relaxing night on the cruise.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and drinking water. Both temple complexes involve considerable outdoor walking, so take your time exploring their extensive grounds.

After breakfast onboard, you will complete your Nile Cruise disembarkation and meet your private Egyptologist guide before beginning your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable royal monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis of ancient Thebes. Used primarily between approximately 1550 and 1070 BC, during the New Kingdom, the valley served as the burial place of numerous pharaohs.

Hidden among the desert cliffs, its royal tombs feature colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and scenes illustrating ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Explore selected tombs included in your admission ticket while your guide explains the burial traditions and religious symbolism preserved within these remarkable chambers.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a magnificent mortuary temple built during the 18th Dynasty in the 15th century BC. Dedicated to one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female rulers, the temple is dramatically positioned against towering limestone cliffs.

Admire its distinctive terraces, elegant colonnades, and beautifully decorated reliefs depicting religious ceremonies and important events from Hatshepsut’s reign. Its harmonious design makes it one of the most distinctive architectural monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.

Colossi of Memnon

Next, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, dating to approximately 1350 BC. Originally positioned at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple, these monumental figures have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for more than three millennia. Take time to admire their impressive scale and capture photographs before continuing your journey.

After completing your West Bank visits, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Flight to Cairo

Following lunch, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet your representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax after your sightseeing and flight.

Helpful Hint: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are highly recommended, especially for the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Keep your flight documents and essential belongings easily accessible for your airport transfer.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and begin your journey to Siwa Oasis by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Travel west through Egypt’s vast Western Desert, enjoying the changing scenery as you leave the capital behind and head toward one of the country’s most distinctive and remote oases. Siwa is renowned for its lush palm groves, natural springs, salt lakes, and unique local traditions, offering a peaceful retreat far from the bustle of Egypt’s major cities.

Upon arrival in Siwa Oasis, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in and have time to settle in and relax after the journey.

The remainder of the day will be at leisure, allowing you to unwind or enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the oasis at your own pace before beginning your Siwa explorations.

Helpful Hint: The journey to Siwa is long, so wear comfortable clothing and keep drinking water, snacks, and personal essentials easily accessible during the transfer.

After breakfast, you will meet your guide and begin exploring Siwa Oasis by private air-conditioned vehicle, discovering its distinctive architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, and traditional local culture.

Old Town of Shali

Begin your visit at the historic Old Town of Shali, the traditional heart of Siwa. Built largely from kershef, a local building material made from salt, mud, and clay, this historic settlement is known for its distinctive ruins, winding lanes, and elevated views across the oasis. As you explore, learn about the traditional building techniques and the community that once lived within its walls.

Siwa Salt Lakes

Continue to the Siwa Salt Lakes, one of the oasis’s most distinctive natural attractions. The turquoise waters, bright salt formations, and surrounding desert scenery create a striking landscape for photography. Enjoy the peaceful setting and discover how the salt lakes contribute to Siwa’s unique natural environment.

Around midday, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch featuring the flavors and hospitality of the Siwan community.

Natural Hot Spring

After lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to one of Siwa’s natural hot springs. Enjoy a relaxing break in the naturally warm waters while surrounded by the tranquil oasis landscape. This is an opportunity to unwind and experience another aspect of Siwa’s natural beauty.

Taziry Eco-Village

Proceed by private air-conditioned vehicle to Taziry Eco-Village, an environmentally focused retreat inspired by traditional Siwan architecture and the surrounding desert environment. Enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and discover a different side of Siwa’s lifestyle, where local architectural traditions and a connection with nature shape the experience.

After completing your visits, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Siwa Oasis. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure, giving you time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Helpful Hint: Bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, a hat, sunscreen, and a change of clothes, especially if you plan to enter the salt lakes or hot spring. Follow local guidance regarding safe swimming and access to natural water areas.

fter breakfast, you will meet your guide and begin exploring Siwa Oasis by private air-conditioned vehicle, discovering its ancient landmarks, natural springs, and spectacular desert scenery.

Mountain of the Dead

Begin your visit at the Mountain of the Dead, an ancient necropolis situated on a limestone hill overlooking Siwa Oasis. The site contains numerous rock-cut tombs dating mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (approximately 332 BC–AD 395). Explore the tombs accessible during your visit and admire their surviving colorful decorations and inscriptions, which offer insights into the burial traditions and beliefs of Siwa’s ancient inhabitants.

Temple of the Oracle of Amun

Continue to the Temple of the Oracle of Amun, one of Siwa’s most famous historical landmarks. Dating to the 6th century BC, the temple became renowned throughout the ancient world for its oracle dedicated to Amun. It is particularly associated with Alexander the Great, who visited Siwa in 331 BC to consult the oracle during his campaign in Egypt.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Around midday, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch and experience the traditional flavors of Siwan cuisine.

Cleopatra’s Spring

After lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cleopatra’s Spring, one of Siwa’s best-known natural attractions. Surrounded by palm trees and lush oasis vegetation, this natural spring offers a relaxing place to appreciate Siwa’s distinctive landscape. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and, if conditions permit, take a refreshing dip in the spring.

Great Sand Sea

Continue toward the Great Sand Sea, an immense desert region extending west of Siwa and renowned for its sweeping golden dunes and dramatic natural scenery. Enjoy the vast desert landscape and the peaceful atmosphere of Egypt’s Western Desert while taking memorable photographs of the surrounding dunes.

Traditional Siwa Old Market

Conclude your sightseeing at the traditional Siwa Old Market, where you can browse local shops selling handmade crafts, dates, olive products, spices, and other traditional Siwan goods. This is an excellent opportunity to discover local craftsmanship and purchase distinctive souvenirs reflecting the oasis’s cultural heritage.

After completing your sightseeing program, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Siwa Oasis. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure, allowing you to relax after a full day of exploration.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and drinking water. A light jacket is useful for cooler desert evenings. If you plan to enter Cleopatra’s Spring, bring swimwear and a change of clothes.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and begin your journey back to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Enjoy the scenic drive through Egypt’s Western Desert as you travel from the peaceful surroundings of Siwa Oasis back toward the capital.

Upon arrival in Cairo, continue to your hotel for check-in and some time to settle in after the long journey.

The remainder of the day is free at leisure, allowing you to relax at the hotel or explore Cairo independently at your own pace.

Helpful Hint: The journey from Siwa to Cairo is long, so keep comfortable clothing, snacks, drinking water, and personal essentials easily accessible during the drive.

After breakfast, enjoy another free day at leisure in Cairo. Take the opportunity to relax at your hotel, explore the city independently, do some last-minute shopping, or simply enjoy some time at your own pace before your departure.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, travel documents, and luggage arrangements organized today to ensure a smooth departure the following day.

After breakfast, enjoy another free day at leisure in Cairo before your departure. Take the opportunity to relax at your hotel, do some last-minute shopping, or spend the day exploring the city independently at your own pace.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, travel documents, and essential belongings organized today, and prepare your luggage in advance for a smooth departure.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out.

At the scheduled time, meet our representative and transfer to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided with departure procedures before boarding your international flight home.