Overview

Today, embark on a guided tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, where you'll explore the treasures of King Tutankhamun, ancient mummies, and more. Continue your journey at the Royal Mummies' Room in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. After the tour, return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax with your family by the pool.
Overnight - Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Today, we journey to the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau, the sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at the grandeur of the largest of the three great pyramids, Cheops, constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks over a span of more than 20 years. Our exploration of this historic area is on foot, with the option to venture inside one of the great pyramids. The afternoon offers free time to relax by the hotel pool with your family or independently explore Cairo before boarding the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Overnight - Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we arrive in Aswan and embark on a boat trip to Agilika Island, where we explore the exquisite Philae Temple. Afterward, we make a brief stop at a perfume oil emporium. The remainder of the day is yours to independently explore or unwind by the hotel pool. With a picturesque setting along the Nile, take a delightful walk along the riverfront corniche to admire the numerous boats. In the evening, we'll visit the Aswan market, immersing ourselves in the aromas of herbs and spices traded by local merchants.
Overnight - Aswan
Meals: Breakfast

Embark on a traditional felucca sailing adventure to explore Elephantine Island. Engage in a guided walk, discovering significant archaeological sites, followed by lunch aboard the felucca. The afternoon is yours to enjoy in Aswan as you wish. You may opt to participate in our optional excursion to the Nubian Museum, housing over 3,000 artifacts and scale models spanning ancient Egyptian history, from the Pharaohs to the Romans.
Overnight - Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, we cross the Nile on a motorboat to the west bank, where a camel ride awaits, taking us across the desert to the 7th-century Monastery of St. Simeon. After exploring this historic site, we bid farewell to Aswan and journey to Luxor, making a stop along the way to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The northern half of this temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, while the southern half was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The perfect symmetry of the two halves may give you a sense of seeing double as we explore.
Overnight - Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, we explore Luxor's renowned West Bank, housing the famed Valley of the Kings, the impressive colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossal Colossi of Memnon. Witness how the ancient Egyptians thwarted tomb robbers with elaborate catacombs, once adorned with treasures, ensuring a grand passage for the pharaoh to the afterlife. Later, visit the monumental Karnak Temple, a marvel that took approximately 1,500 years to complete. Picture yourself as a pharaoh as you stroll through the Hypostyle Hall and marvel at the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the hotel for your last night in Luxor, where you can enjoy leisure time with your family. Optionally, you may choose to join our evening tour of Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.
Overnight - Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the conclusion of your Egyptian adventure. You will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight.
Meals: Breakfast