Step ashore in the land of pharaohs and prepare for an odyssey unlike any other. Over twelve unforgettable days, you’ll traverse golden deserts, glide along the Nile aboard a charming dahabiya, and stand in awe before millennia-old monuments. Picture yourself wandering the colossal pyramids of Giza at dawn, tracing the footsteps of ancient kings in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, and watching the sun set behind the Temple of Kom Ombo. An expert Egyptologist guide will illuminate hidden stories, from the limestone quarries at Tura to the vibrant streets of Alexandria. Between adventures, unwind in carefully selected 4-star hotels and savor authentic Egyptian cuisine. Every moment is designed to immerse you in history, culture, and warm local hospitality.
Accommodation in 4-star hotels and traditional Nile dahabiya
All domestic flights and comfortable coach transfers
An expert Egyptologist guides throughout the journey
Daily breakfast, select lunch, and dinner
Entrance fees to all sites listed
Sunset felucca ride on the Nile
Panoramic dinner cruise in Aswan
Bottled water and soft drinks
Touch down at Cairo International Airport, where your guide awaits with a chilled beverage. A private transfer escorts you to your hotel in the elegant Zamalek district. Settle into your room and join a twilight orientation stroll along the Nile Corniche, ending with a welcome dinner of mezze and grilled fish at a rooftop terrace overlooking the river.
Rise early for a private sunrise tour of the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. Marvel at how ancient engineers achieved such precision. In the afternoon, delve into Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum, where gold masks and royal chariots tell stories of dynastic splendor. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Today’s journey heads south of Cairo to Saqqara’s Step Pyramid—the world’s oldest colossal stone structure. Wander through tomb reliefs depicting daily life in ancient Egypt. Continue to the open-air museum of Memphis, once the capital of the Old Kingdom. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a nearby village before returning to Cairo for dinner.
After breakfast, board a short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, explore the temples of Karnak and Luxor, where massive columns and obelisks evoke millennia of worship. As dusk falls, stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes that once linked these two great sanctuaries. Tonight, embark on your private dahabiya and set sail northward.
Disembark at the West Bank to enter the Valley of the Kings, where pharaonic tombs lie hidden in desert cliffs. Visit Hatshepsut’s elegant mortuary temple and gaze up at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the dahabiya for lunch as you cruise to Esna, passing riverbank villages and lush farmland.
Wake to the gentle sway of the dahabiya and sail toward Edfu. Tour the remarkable Temple of Horus—one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. After lunch onboard, continue to Kom Ombo, where a unique double temple honors both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon. Overnight on board, with a starlit dinner on deck.
Arrive in Aswan, famed for its relaxed ambiance. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island after the High Dam’s construction. Later, enjoy a sunset felucca ride among the botanical isles of the Nile, sipping tea as the sky turns rose-gold. Dinner ashore features Nubian specialties in a local homestead.
Depart at dawn by private coach for Abu Simbel. Stand before the colossal statues of Ramses II, cut into the mountainside to defy time. Return to Aswan for lunch, then take a short flight back to Cairo. Tonight’s dinner is at a popular local eatery in the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Head north along the Mediterranean coast to Alexandria. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, and stroll the modern Corniche. Pause for seafood dining beside the sea. Before returning to Cairo, visit the impressive Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a contemporary tribute to the ancient Great Library.
Discover Cairo’s spiritual heart today. Walk through Coptic Cairo’s narrow lanes to the Hanging Church and the Greek Church of St. George. Then transition to Islamic Cairo, where the Citadel of Saladin and the Al-Azhar Mosque dominate the skyline. Conclude with mint tea at a historic caravanserai.
Journey southwest to the Fayoum Oasis. Visit the surreal landscapes of Wadi El-Rayan and the ancient ruins of Karanis. Stop in Tunis Village to meet potters crafting traditional ceramics. Enjoy lunch overlooking Lake Qarun before returning to Cairo for a farewell dinner aboard a Nile dinner cruise.
Spend a final morning at leisure—perhaps a last stroll through the hotel gardens or a visit to a local café. After check-out, a private transfer conveys you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
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