The ancient world comes to life in Cairo, home to the country’s best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sites. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then fly to Luxor and enjoy the world’s greatest open-air museum, including the tomb of Tutankhamen (King Tut) in the Valley of the Kings. Embark on a Nile Cruise and visit the Temple of Luxor and the beautiful city of Aswan, where the Nile is at its finest, before returning home. An additional day in Abu Simbel, site of Ramses II’s sun temples, is optional.
Language
Arabic
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Average Temp
71° F
Egypt Expedition
Horus, Hathor & Hatshepsut
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – CAIRO, EGYPT
Arrive in Cairo
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House
Day 2 – CAIRO / GIZA
Morning private tour:
- Great Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx
Afternoon private tour:
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Optional Dinner with Egyptian Family OR
Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – CAIRO / OLD CAIRO
Private tour of Old Cairo:
- Fortress of Babylon
- Coptic Churches & Museum
- Hanging Church
- Synagogue of Ben Ezra
Lunch at Le Pacha 1901 OR Dinner at Naguib Mahfous Restaurant
- Muiz Street Walking Tour
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – CAIRO / LUXOR
Morning flight to Luxor
- Private tour of Luxor Museum
Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple
Accommodations: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – LUXOR / NILE CRUISE
Transfer to Nile Cruise Boat
- Temple of Luxor
- Valley of the Kings & Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Boat Manager’s Welcome Reception
Accommodations: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer or Sun Boat IV
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – NILE CRUISE / LUXOR / ESNA / EDFU
- Karnak Temple
- Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum
Accommodations: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer or Sun Boat IV
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – NILE CRUISE / EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASWAN
- Temple of Edfu
- Temple of Kom Ombo
Accommodations: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer or Sun Boat IV
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – NILE CRUISE / ASWAN
- Island of Agilika – Philae Temple
- Felucca Boat ride
- Elephantine Island – Nubian Villages
- Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens
Accommodations: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer or Sun Boat IV
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – ASWAN / CAIRO
Transfer to Aswan Airport – fly to Cairo
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Intercontinental Cairo City Stars
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Extension
Day 9 – ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL / CAIRO
Transfer to Aswan Airport – fly to Abu Simbel
- Great Temple of Ra-Harakhte
- Temple of Hathor
Transfer to Airport – fly to Cairo via Aswan
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Intercontinental Cairo City Stars
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – CAIRO / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $5,900.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, international airfare not included)
Optional Abu Simbel Day Trip starting at $890 per person (two travelers, flights included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
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When to go:
Year-round (best times are from October to April)
What to eat:
Ful (fava bean stew), Tamiya (fava bean fritters), Shawarma (meat on a spit)
What to pack:
Light-weight conservative clothing; light jacket or sweater; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
