Look out your airplane window and see if you can spot the Great Pyramids of Giza because today you will be arriving in Cairo! 

When you arrive to Cairo International Airport, a tour representative will greet you once disembarking from the airplane to help you with your visa and through passport control. You will then be transferred to the hotel in Giza that offers spectacular views of the pyramids from the rooftop. You can take the rest of the day to relax, freshen up and recover from that long flight. Later in the evening you can see the Pyramids Sound and Light Show from the rooftop of your hotel. Directly afterwards we will have a quick group meeting so we can introduce ourselves and talk about what we will do the next day.

After a good night’s sleep wake up and go to the rooftop for an amazing breakfast overlooking the pyramids.

Today you will be exploring the diverse capital of Egypt. You will begin your journey by taking a small bus with A/C to Saqqara, home to the first pyramid ever built by the Egyptians…the Step Pyramid of Djoser. The Step Pyramid of Djoser is the oldest pyramid in Egypt, built 4,700 years ago by the legendary architect Imhotep. You will also visit the elaborately decorated Tomb of Mereruka, the Pyramid of Teti which boasts one of the oldest pyramid texts ever discovered. Wrap up your sightseeing in Saqqara with a visit to Imhotep Museum before heading to the Giza Plateau.

Once you arrive to the Giza Plateau you will first visit a panoramic viewpoint to take in the most amazing picturesque view overlooking the Great Pyramids. So make sure you bring your camera because this is a view you never want to forget. Next, you will get to explore all three of the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. During your entire visit you will be accompanied by an Egyptology expert who will lead you through the interior of Khufu. He will vividly describe it’s history, construction, and mythology. Last but not least you will then visit the Great Sphinx Temble and get amazing photos.

Afterwards, you will have the rest of the day to enjoy exploring Giza. Grab a bite to eat from the many restaurants in town or explore a perfume shop. If you’re tired and would like to rest, the hotel is only a 3 minute walk from the gate of the Pyramids.

During sunet you will have the option to ride camel back or by ATV through the Giza Plateau to experience the beautufl sunset over the Pyramids

The ATV/camel ride duration: 1 hours – This is an optional excursion and will be an extra cost.

Enjoy breakfast with a view again from the top of your hotel.

You top off your tour with a visit to the long-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum . It is home to the world’s greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, preserving 7,000 years of Egyptian history. The highlight of the visit is the spectacular Pharaoh Tutankhamun collection, which is shown in its entirety for the first time. Apart from the most valuable collection of Egyptian antiquities, you also see the Khufu Solar Boat, which symbolically transported the Pharaoh Khufu from the living world to the afterlife.

If the GEM is still not open to the public you will visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, that recently opened. The museum tells the story of Egypt’s rich history and contribution to world cultures – from ancient times through the Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods – with fascinating exhibitions and artifacts, including royal mummies of the greatest pharaohs.

After your visit to the museum you will then have lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant. From there you will then explore Old Cairo seeing the Cairo Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and last but not least the most famous area in all Cairo the old market Kan Al-Kalili. Explore the streets of the old market where you can find some of the oldest cafes and one of kind souvenirs.

Head back to your hotel room, pack your bags and get a good night’s sleep as we head to the airport tomorrow morning.

Rise and shine as today you will be flying to Luxor, but first enjoy one last rooftop breakfast overlooking the Pyramids. 

Following breakfast we will immediately leave for the airport. Once at the airport we will check in and take a short 50 minute fight to Luxor International Airport. After arriving to Luxor get ready to explore some of the biggest open air museums in the world. The Nile River runs directly through Luxor creating the East Bank and West bank. Today you will be exploring the West Bank with an english speaking guide. You will see the Valley of the Kings which is home to over 62 pharaohs and other nobles  who were buried there. In the valley, you will see some of the best known tombs, including King Tutankhamun’s, which was famously found intact in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. King Tut’s mummy is still incased there today.

Afterwards, you will head to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most characteristic temples in all of Luxor. It was built for the most successful female pharaoh to rule over Egypt. Here you can take some amazing photos at the foot of the temple. Afterwards, on the way to the hotel you will stop to admire and take pictures of Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Tonight you will be staying in a 4* hotel on the East Bank where you can explore the busy city of Luxor. There are many markets, restaurants, and shops to explore.

Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor is included in the cost of your ticket.

This morning you will have the option to wake up early and take a sunrise hot air ballon ride over Valley of the Kings. 

Once everyone arrives back from the hot air ballon ride, you will have time to eat breakfast and then we will depart the hotel for a tour of the East Bank. Your first stop today is Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world. Walk through the avenue of sphinxes and wander among the massive pillars of the Great Hypostyle Hall. You will have so many opportunities to take some amazing pictures here. Afterwards, we will continue to the magnificent Luxor Temple. The temple was built over hundreds of years by the New Kingdom pharaohs including Tutankhamun and Ramses II. To this day the temple is one of the greatest reflections of the pharaohs’ power and supremacy.

After exploring Luxor Temple you will have the rest of the day to enjoy as you would like. You could take a sunset felucca ride down the nile or enjoy your evening roaming the streets of Luxor.

Sunrise hot air balloon ride duration: 2 hours – This is an optional excursion and will be an extra cost.

After breakfast, you will then pack your bags and check out of the hotel because next, you are heading to Hurghada.

After five days of exploring Egyptian History get ready to relax and unwind on the Red Sea. Hurghada is home to some of the worlds most pristine beaches and world renowned scuba diving and snorkeling. During your time in Hurghada you will be staying at a 4* all inclusive resort where your breakfast, lunch and dinners will all be included.

You will arrive to Hurghada in the early afternoon, where you can check into your room and will be given a tour of the resort. Afterwards the rest of the day is yours to enjoy, so take advantage of the many amentities the resort has to offer. Take a swim in one of the pools, grab a bite to eat from one of the many restaurants, or enjoy a few cocktails on the beach.

Good morning from Hurghada, today you will have the option to travel by boat to Gifton Island, a presevered national park. Once you arrive you will greeted by stunning turquise blue water and white sandy beaches and this is where your first snorkeling stop is, so get in the water and explore some of the most abundant coral reefs and fish. After snorkling you will have the afternoon to explore the island, catch some rays, and relax on the sandy beaches. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch aboard the boat and then head to your last snorking stop where you may get to swim with dolphins. Finally, as the day winds down you will return to your resort where the rest of the evening is your’s to enjoy.

Gifton Island tour duration: 6 hours – This is an optional excursion and will be an extra cost.

Enjoy a lazy morning by sleeping in or relaxing on the beach. Later in the day you will have the option to go on a Bedouin Village experience. Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss out on this amazing adventure, it is one of our favorites. You will be picked up from the resort by a 4×4 jeep where you will then head into the Sahara Desert and conquer the sand dunes. Let the desert flash by you and feel the adreneline rush as your sore through the dunes. After about an hour you will reach your destination, a Bedouin Village, where you will experience a culture like never before. The Bedouins are nomadic people who live in the desert all over the middle east who live a very interesting life. Emmerse yourself into the Bedouin culture by having a glass of bedouin tea and smoking a traditional water pipe with shisha. You will also have the chance to ride camels and ATV’s through the desert. Once returning to the camp, settle in and enjoy the evening festivities. Begin by enjoying a bbq dinner under the stars followed by a Tennora dancing show. Afterwards hop back in your jeep and enjoy your ride back to the resort. 

Bedouin Trip duration: 6 hours – This is an optional excursion and will be an extra cost.

Get ready to relax because today is a totally free day. Take this time to enjoy the resort amentities, take a swim in the pools, relax on the beach under your own beach canbana, or rent some snorkeling equipment and snorkel right off the beach.

If you are feeling adventurous join the guides on a scuba diving trip in the red sea. Or if you would like to go snorkeling or take a boat cruise these can all be arranged as well. Otherwise enjoy your day and have fun!

Wake up and enjoy your last morning in Hurghada as you will be checking out of the resort and heading back to Cairo.

Take another short 50 minute flight from Hurghada to Cairo where you will then check into your hotel for your last and final night. You will have the option to join a Cairo by night walking tour through Kan Al-Kalili market to buy some last minute souvenirs and get dinner in Old Cairo. If you decide to skip the walking tour there are many other options available to you. Hire a taxi or Uber and go explore your last night in Cairo. If you need any recommendations on places to see or to eat we will be happy to help.

Domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo is included in the cost of your tour.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get prepared to head to the airport, because today the tour ends. Depending on the time of your departure flight you may have time to go explore some of Cairo. If so we can help with planning additional activities for you. When the time comes for you to head to the airport, dont worry about transportation as it is included in the cost of your tour. 

If you have decided to stay a few extra days after the tour ends, and you are unsure of what to do with your free time, let us know. Our staff members will be there a couple days after the tour ends to help with anyone who might decide to extend their trip. If you are interested in an overnight or day trip to surrounding areas we can accomodate you.