Itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Cairo
Welcome to Egypt land of the history, upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met by our warm and professional airport representatives who will arrange your ground transportation to your hotel.
Day 02: Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Wake up to a delectable breakfast to jet start a day of sight-seeing and exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Step back in time as you tour the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure popularly referred to as the second and third pyramids. Enjoy sumptuous Egyptian cuisine for lunch at one of Cairo’s local restaurants as you continue your tour of the awe-inspiring Cairo Egyptian Museum, famous for the Golden Mask of King Tutankhamun. Return to the hotel for fine dining where you would spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Fort, Catacombs, National Museum and Pompey’s Pillar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking a scenic drive to the city of Alexandria. Visit the world-famous Library of Alexandria, considered to be one of the largest and most noteworthy libraries of its time. Go sightseeing at magnificent Qaitbay Fort famous for the impressive lighthouse that is constructed on the same site. Tour the Catacombs or underground tunnels once used as private tombs dating back to as far as the first century. Enjoy a seafood lunch before visiting the National Museum and Pompey’s Pillar. Then drive back to Cairo where you will spend the night at the Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur
It’s another day of discovery in Egypt visit the open air museum at Memphis and marvel at the massive statues carved out of limestone and granite of Egyptian gods and pharaohs. Then stop by Saqqara famous for its step pyramids and history of building the first pyramids in all of Egypt. While there visit the Pyramids of King Zoser, Titi and others and the many tombs of kings and great officials. Enjoy a mixed grill lunch before visiting the town of Dahshur known for its Bent and Red Pyramids. Then return to the Hotel for the remainder of the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum
The adventure continues with a flight to Luxor where you will discover more of Egypt’s rich history and architecture. Tour the breath taking Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex built by man covering approximately 200 acres with individual temples built for various gods. It is a massive complex of columns, statues, halls, and courts which tell a story of its former grandeur and splendor. Then tour the impressive Luxor Temple dedicated to Amun, built by two Pharaohs Amenophis III and Ramses II. Magnificent in its own right, the temple features enormous gateways, shrines, and sanctuaries. Enjoy an Oriental lunch before stopping by the Luxor Museum showcasing beautiful artifacts dating back as far as the old kingdom. Exhibits include pottery, jewelry, and statues; be sure to view the cow goddess head from King Tutankhamun. Then check into the hotel where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, and Valley of Kings
Wake up to a warm Egyptian breakfast before touring the Colossi of Memnon two huge statues around 17m high that guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Explore Hatshepsut Temple the famous female Pharaoh and the Valley of the Kings which is a massive burial ground for Pharaohs, kings and the elite. Explore the tombs of world famous Pharaohs from the Old Kingdom. Then enjoy lunch and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure, here you will overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Edfu Temple, Kom-Ombo Temple and Felucca sailing
Wake up to the golden sunrise of Luxor as you prepare to drive into Aswan in a special convoy. Visit the Temple of Edfu said to be the best-preserved temple in Egypt and only second to Karnak in its grandeur. Then tour the Temple of Kom-Ombo which is actually two temples built in one. With one side dedicated to the crocodile god and the other to Falcon head god. Then enjoy a Nubian cuisine for lunch before your next adventure on a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sail boat around Kitchener Island and a Nubian Village. Spend the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08: Abu Simble Temples, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
Drive from Aswan to Abu Simble for a day exploration and beauty where you will visit the Abu Simble Temples, first built by Ramses II and later reconstructed by the Egyptian government along with UNESCO in order to preserve it. Then drive back to Aswan for a breath taking experience at the High Dam for a panoramic view from a top the 364ft tall structure. Stop by the Unfinished Obelisk then cap off your day with dinner at the Hotel where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09: Khan El Khalili, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and Dinner Cruise
Say goodbye to Aswan as you fly into Cairo International Airport, go shopping at the Khan El Khalili, a large marketplace or souk in Cairo. Get anything from jewelry, spices, T-Shirts, or souvenirs from local sellers. Enjoy lunch then go sightseeing in Old Cairo discover the Ben Ezra synagogue, the Hanging Church with its unique design and visit the Coptic Museum. Enjoy a special luxury dinner cruise and then spend the night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Departure from Cairo International Airport
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel as you prepare for your return flight home. If you have a late departure let us know as special arrangements can be made for you.
Meals: Breakfast
