Start the day with breakfast at your hotel in Cairo before meeting your Egyptologist guide.

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau and begin your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the monumental tombs of Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Enjoy close exterior views while learning about the pyramids’ historical significance and their role in ancient Egyptian royal burial traditions.

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument with the body of a lion and the head of a king, traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. From the Sphinx Viewing Area, enjoy close exterior views and panoramic photo opportunities across the Giza Plateau.

Proceed to the Valley Temple of Khafre, an important part of the king’s pyramid complex. Built from massive limestone blocks, the temple was associated with purification and funerary rituals and remains one of the best-preserved structures within the Giza necropolis.

After completing your Giza visits, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Following lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), dedicated to the civilization of ancient Egypt. Explore its extensive modern galleries showcasing monumental statues, royal treasures, and artifacts spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history, including the Tutankhamun Galleries.

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

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and keep sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you during the outdoor Giza visits.

After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide before traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo, one of the city’s most historically significant districts.

Begin your visit at the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church), one of Egypt’s oldest and most important Coptic churches. Built above the remains of an earlier Roman fortress structure, the church is known for its distinctive suspended appearance, wooden interior, and historic religious icons.

Continue to the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), one of Cairo’s oldest Coptic churches. The church is traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt and is particularly notable for its historic underground crypt.

Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo’s historic Jewish religious sites. The present structure dates largely to the 19th century and is closely associated with the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, an important collection of historical Jewish manuscripts.

After completing your Old Cairo visits, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Following lunch, continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), located in historic Fustat. The museum presents Egyptian civilization across different historical periods and is particularly known for its Royal Mummies Hall, where visitors can see the preserved remains of several ancient Egyptian kings and queens.

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

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and keep your camera and personal belongings secure while exploring the historic sites and museum galleries.

After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval fortress established by Salah Al-Din (Saladin) in the 12th century to strengthen Cairo’s defenses. Built on a prominent hill, the Citadel offers impressive panoramic views across the city and contains several important historic monuments.

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

After completing your Citadel visit, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Following lunch, continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s historic market district. Wander through its narrow lanes lined with traditional shops offering handicrafts, jewelry, spices, souvenirs, and Egyptian goods while experiencing the lively atmosphere of historic Cairo.

After spending time exploring the bazaar, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle back to your hotel.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, especially for the Citadel and the narrow lanes of Khan El Khalili, and keep some free space in your luggage for souvenirs.

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

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will meet your Egyptologist guide and travel to the Nile waterfront, where you will board a motorboat to Philae Island.

Philae Temple

Set on an island surrounded by the Nile, the Philae Temple complex was dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis and is one of Upper Egypt’s most important ancient monuments. Explore its elegant temples, monumental columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs before returning by motorboat to the mainland.

Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects. The dam transformed the management of the Nile and created the vast Lake Nasser, significantly changing the landscape around Aswan.

Following the sightseeing program, continue to the Nile Cruise dock for embarkation.

Board your Nile Cruise, complete the check-in formalities, and settle into your cabin. Porterage assistance will be available during embarkation.

Lunch will be served onboard, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the cruise facilities.

Dinner will be served onboard during the evening as you begin your Nile journey.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, personal essentials, sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes easily accessible during today's flight, transfers, and sightseeing.

After breakfast, you will enjoy a relaxing morning onboard the Nile Cruise as the ship sails along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.

Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, you will disembark with your Egyptologist guide to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique Ptolemaic temple built directly beside the Nile. The temple is dedicated to two ancient deities, Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, and its unusual symmetrical design reflects this dual dedication. Explore the temple’s courtyards, columns, reliefs, and riverside setting before returning to the cruise.

After completing the visit, you will reboard the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu.

Lunch will be served onboard while the cruise continues its journey along the Nile.

Upon arrival in Edfu, you will disembark with your guide to visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, the temple is renowned for its monumental entrance, towering columns, detailed reliefs, and well-preserved inscriptions.

After completing the visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard during the evening as you relax and enjoy the continuation of your Nile journey.

Helpful Hint: Keep a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes with you during today's shore excursions.

After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s East Bank.

Begin your visit at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt. Developed over many centuries and dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the chief deity of ancient Thebes, the complex is famous for its monumental pylons, vast courtyards, towering columns, and richly decorated temple areas.

Continue to Luxor Temple, a magnificent New Kingdom temple located in the heart of modern Luxor. Closely connected with the royal and religious traditions of ancient Thebes, the temple features monumental statues, grand courtyards, elegant colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs.

After completing your visits, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Cruise for lunch onboard.

Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, relaxing onboard and enjoying the cruise facilities while the ship remains docked in Luxor.

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

Helpful Hint: Morning sightseeing provides more comfortable temperatures for exploring Luxor’s outdoor archaeological sites.

Following breakfast onboard, you will complete the Nile Cruise disembarkation and meet your Egyptologist guide.

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank, where you will explore some of the most important monuments of ancient Thebes.

Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Carved into the desert cliffs, the valley contains richly decorated royal tombs featuring colorful scenes, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and depictions connected with ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an impressive 18th-Dynasty monument built against the dramatic limestone cliffs. Its broad terraces, colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs make it one of Luxor’s most distinctive ancient monuments.

Conclude your sightseeing at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Originally positioned at the entrance of his vast mortuary temple, the statues remain among the most recognizable monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.

After completing the visits, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Luxor for check-in.

The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Helpful Hint: Keep comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you during today’s West Bank sightseeing.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport.

Board your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

The remainder of the day will be free at leisure, giving you time to relax after your flight or enjoy some free time in Cairo.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, flight documents, and essential personal belongings easily accessible during today's airport transfers.

fter breakfast, you will depart Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel west toward Bahariya Oasis, passing through the changing landscapes of Egypt’s Western Desert.

Upon arrival in Bahariya, enjoy lunch before beginning your desert exploration.

Continue to the Black Desert, a striking landscape characterized by dark volcanic rocks and hills scattered across the golden desert, creating a dramatic contrast of colors.

Proceed to Crystal Mountain, a natural geological formation known for its quartz-rich rocks and sparkling crystal deposits. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique geology of the Western Desert.

Continue through Agabat Valley, a spectacular desert landscape surrounded by dramatic sandstone formations and towering rock outcrops. The changing shapes and colors of the formations create an impressive setting for photography.

Finally, reach the White Desert, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. The area is famous for its bright white chalk formations, sculpted by wind erosion into unusual shapes that create a surreal desert scenery.

After completing the sightseeing program, continue to your desert camp, where you will settle into your accommodation and enjoy the atmosphere of the Western Desert.

Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by an authentic overnight desert camping experience beneath the desert sky.

Helpful Hint: Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a warm layer for the evening, as desert temperatures can drop after sunset.

After breakfast at the camp, you will continue your exploration of Bahariya Oasis.

Begin with a visit to the Hot Spring, one of the natural features of Bahariya where naturally warm water emerges from underground sources. It offers a relaxing stop surrounded by the oasis landscape.

Continue to the Salt Lake, a scenic natural feature characterized by its saline waters and striking contrast with the surrounding desert. The lake provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate the unique landscapes of Bahariya Oasis.

Next, visit the Golden Mummies Hall, one of the oasis’s most important archaeological attractions. The site is associated with the discovery of numerous Greco-Roman period mummies, many of which were richly decorated, offering insight into the burial traditions practiced in Bahariya during this period.

After completing the visits, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for check-in and the remainder of the day at leisure.

Helpful Hint: Keep comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and water with you during today's oasis visits.

After breakfast, you will have a full day at leisure in Cairo, with no scheduled sightseeing activities.

Spend the day relaxing at your hotel, enjoying the available facilities, or exploring Cairo independently at your own pace. You may also use the free time for shopping, visiting local cafés, or simply unwinding after your desert adventure.

The remainder of the day will be completely free for you to enjoy as you wish.

Helpful Hint: If you plan to explore independently, keep your passport, personal belongings, and hotel contact details safely with you.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo before completing your check-out.

At the scheduled time, you will meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will assist you with the departure procedures before you board your international flight home.

We hope you leave Egypt with unforgettable memories of its ancient monuments, timeless culture, and the beauty of the Nile.