Day 1:

Mar 01 – Arrival at Cairo:

• Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, our esteemed guests are welcomed with our exclusive “meet and greet” service. Following this warm reception, we arrange seamless transportation to your designated hotel for check-in, ensuring a smooth start to their Egyptian tour.

• Meals: no meals

Day 2:

Mar 02 – Cairo Tour (Exploring the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum)

• Our day begins with a visit to the only remaining monument of the ancient world’s Seven Wonders, the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu. We’ll then explore the Pyramids of Khafra and Menkaura, followed by the well-preserved Valley Temple of Khafra and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.

• After exploring these incredible structures, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant. Then, we will proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world. This impressive new building showcases 100,000 artifacts from various periods of Egypt’s illustrious past, including 20,000 items that will be on public display for the first time, featuring the complete collection of King Tutankhamun.

• We will end the day with a welcome dinner at Mena House.

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3:

Mar 03 – Luxor, East Bank Nile Cruise Excursion:

• In the early morning, we’ll depart from Cairo International Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll board your luxurious Nile Cruise, where you’ll spend the next four nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan.

• After enjoying lunch onboard, you’ll begin your exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Your first stop will be the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed in Ancient Egypt. Next, you’ll be transferred to visit the impressive Luxor Temple.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Lunch.

Day 4:

Mar 04 – Luxor West Bank Tour, Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride 

• As the sun rises over Luxor, you have the option to embark on an exciting hot air balloon ride. Afterward, breakfast will be served aboard the Nile Cruise. Your day begins with a visit to the necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, where you’ll explore the famed Valley of the Kings, including the unique tombs of Rameses V and VI, and the grand Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

• The final stop will be at the Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of Amenhotep III’s temple on the west bank of Thebes. After your tour, return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the Nile by night.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5:

Mar 05 – Edfu, Kom Ombo, Sail to Aswan

• In the early morning, we will set sail toward Edfu to explore the magnificent Temple of Edfu, followed by a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo. Afterward, we will continue our journey, sailing overnight to Aswan.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6:

Mar 06 – Aswan City Tour and Nubian Villages

• tart your day with breakfast before heading out to explore the famous Aswan High Dam and the enchanting Philae Temple. Then, enjoy a serene felucca ride along the Nile, circling the lush Botanical Garden.

• Next, visit the Nubian villages of Siou and Koti on Elephantine Island. These charming communities are filled with narrow pathways, vibrant gardens, and brightly painted homes. As you wander through the villages, you’ll hear a mix of Arabic and Nubian language. Between the colorful houses, locals offer souvenirs, henna tattoos, mint tea, and the chance to take photos with domesticated crocodiles.

• Return to the Nile Cruise for an overnight stay. In the evening, you may opt to attend the captivating Sound and Light show.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7:

Mar 07 – Aswan, Optional Abu Simbel Excursion, Travel to Cairo (Friday)

• After breakfast, check out and head to Aswan airport for your return flight to Cairo. Alternatively, you can opt for the Optional Abu Simbel Tour to explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II.

• In the evening, enjoy a traditional Egyptian family dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8:

Mar 08 – Memphis, Sakkara, and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC):

• On the Spiritual Cairo tour, we will explore some of Cairo’s earliest religious landmarks. Our journey begins with a visit to the El Muallaqa Church, which dates back to the late 4th and early 5th centuries. This basilica, known as the “Hanging Church,” is so named because of its location atop the southern gate of the ancient Fortress of Babylon. After being destroyed in a 9th-century earthquake, the church was rebuilt in the 11th century and served as the center of the Coptic Christian Church in Egypt until the 14th century.

• Next, we’ll stop at the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was constructed between the 6th and 9th centuries AD. It houses a Jewish Heritage Library with documents discovered in 1896 that detail Jewish life under Arab rule and the relationships between various Jewish communities.

• After enjoying lunch at the local restaurant Abu Shakra, we’ll head to Memphis, a city founded around 3,100 BC by King Menes, the ruler who unified Upper and Lower Egypt. Initially, Memphis was likely a fortress, allowing Menes to control the vital trade routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. By the Third Dynasty, the site had grown into a significant city, as evidenced by the structures found at Saqqara.

• We’ll then visit the Sakkara site, a key part of the necropolis of Memphis. This ancient burial ground is where many kings of Egypt’s 1st and 2nd Dynasties were laid to rest. The site has yielded several major discoveries, including the tomb of a prime minister, a queen’s pyramid, and the burial site of a dynasty-founding king’s son. Each discovery offers unique insights into Egypt’s rich history.

• Our tour will also include a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), Egypt’s first authentic museum dedicated to its long history. Here, you’ll find 50,000 artifacts spanning from the earliest civilizations to modern times.

• Lastly Enjoy your final private Group departure dinner at Oberoi restaurant

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.

Day 9:

Mar 09 – Departure 

• Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast 

• Meals: Breakfast