Tour Highlights

• VIP Meet & Assist on arrival at all Egyptian airports.
• Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – the world’s most anticipated archaeological museum.
• Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the last standing wonder of the ancient world.
• Discover the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first large-scale stone structure in human history.
• Walk through Coptic Cairo with its ancient churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Uncover the treasures of Islamic Cairo and shop in Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• Day excursion to Alexandria: the legendary city founded by Alexander the Great, home to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel.
• Luxury Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and Valley of the Kings.
• Relax in the Red Sea paradise of Hurghada with beaches, coral reefs, and desert safaris.

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Cairo

   Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by our professional representative who will assist with immigration, luggage, and customs. Transfer by private vehicle to your chosen luxury hotel (Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Fairmont Nile City, or Four Seasons Nile Plaza). Evening at leisure to rest after your journey. Overnight in Cairo.

   Cairo luxury hotel
2. Day 2

   Cairo: The Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

   After breakfast, begin your exploration at the Giza Plateau, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, and admire the neighboring pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Just below, the mighty Great Sphinx—a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a king—has guarded the plateau for nearly 4,500 years. Continue to the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), housing more than 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s history, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

   Cairo luxury hotelBreakfast · Lunch
3. Day 3

   Cairo: Saqqara, Old Cairo & Islamic Cairo

   Journey south to Saqqara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis, to see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by the genius architect Imhotep. This revolutionary structure, built around 2700 BC, is considered the world’s first monumental stone building. Explore additional tombs and mastabas decorated with vivid daily-life scenes. In the afternoon, explore Coptic Cairo, where Christianity thrived in its earliest centuries. Visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Church), built atop the Roman fortress of Babylon, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, linked by tradition to the story of baby Moses. Continue to Islamic Cairo, where medieval mosques and caravanserais line El Moez Street. End with a stroll through the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Overnight in Cairo.

   Cairo luxury hotelBreakfast · Lunch
4. Day 4

   Alexandria Excursion

   Drive (approx. 3 hrs) to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique blend of Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and Roman art carved deep underground. See the Roman Amphitheatre, once used for performances and political debates. Continue to the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern revival of the legendary Library of Alexandria. Finally, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Cairo. Overnight.

   Cairo luxury hotelBreakfast · Lunch
5. Day 5

   Fly to Aswan / Nile Cruise Embarkation

   Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet & assist and embark on your luxury Nile Cruise (Mövenpick Royal Lily, Sonesta St. George, or Historia Luxury Nile Cruise). In the afternoon, visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel of the 20th century that controls the Nile’s floods and created Lake Nasser. Continue to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island after the construction of the dam. End the day with a relaxing felucca sail around Elephantine Island. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

   Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
6. Day 6

   Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

   Sail north to Kom Ombo, where the riverside temple is uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed protector. The site also houses a small Crocodile Mummy Museum. Continue sailing to Edfuand visit the Temple of Horus, the most complete temple in Egypt, where beautifully carved walls depict the epic battle between Horus and Seth. Overnight on board.

   Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
7. Day 7

   Luxor West Bank / Drive to Hurghada

   After breakfast, Tour West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in elaborately decorated tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun (optional entry). Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking terraced structure built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, statues that have stood watch for 3,400 years. After the tour, Overnight on board in Luxor.

   Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
8. Day 8

   Luxor East Bank

   Check out the cruise , the ancient city of Thebes. Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built, with its breathtaking Hypostyle Hall of 134 colossal columns. Continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful monument illuminated at sunset, once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. drive across the Eastern Desert to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada (approx. 4 hrs). Check in to your beach resort. Dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

   Hurghada ResortBreakfast · Dinner
9. Day 9

   Hurghada: Leisure on the Red Sea

   Spend the day relaxing by the turquoise waters of the Red Sea or join optional excursions. Choose from snorkeling and diving trips to colorful coral reefs, a desert safari by jeep or quad bike, or a glass-bottom boat ride. Dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

   Hurghada ResortBreakfast · Dinner
10. Day 10

    Hurghada: Relaxation & Optional Activities

    Another full day at leisure to enjoy resort facilities or explore more of Hurghada. Optional boat excursion to Giftun Island, known for its crystal-clear waters and marine life. Dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

    Hurghada ResortBreakfast · Dinner
11. Day 11

    Hurghada: Leisure

    Final day to unwind on the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or enjoy water sports. Dinner and overnight in Hurghada.

    Hurghada ResortBreakfast · Dinner
12. Day 12

    Hurghada / Flight to Cairo – Departure

    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Assistance with onward international departure.

    Inclusions

    - Meet & Assist services at all airports.
    - 4 nights in Cairo (luxury hotels with breakfast).
    - 1-day excursion to Alexandria.
    - 3 nights Nile Cruise (full board).
    - 3 nights in Hurghada (half-board or all-inclusive).
    - Domestic flights: Cairo → Aswan, Hurghada → Cairo.
    - All private transfers in A/C vehicles.
    - All sightseeing with licensed Egyptologist guide.
    - Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
    - Felucca ride in Aswan.

    Exclusions

    - International flights.
    - Egypt entry visa.
    - Optional tours (Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, Giftun Island, diving, etc.).
    - Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.).
    - Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.

    Breakfast