USA to Cairo, Egypt

Today we depart the US on our international flight to Cairo!

Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Here you can get some rest before our adventure begins!

Flight to Aswan - Nile Cruise

Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, our tour begins with a visit to the Philae Temple, which is the temple of ISIS, goddess of magic and maternity. To access this temple, we ride a motor boat, which also provides us our first views of the local terrain and interaction with people. After our visit, we embark on our deluxe Nile cruise boat which is our home for the next three nights. We enjoy lunch and some free time onboard. (Afternoon optional visit to the Nubian village to discover the civilization and life of Nubia (this will be an optional cost to you – price TBA)

Nile Cruise

Today we will start sailing North heading to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple in Egypt which is dedicated to Horus the falcon and Sobek the Crocodile. We will continue on sailing to Edfu.

Nile Cruise 

This morning we will visit the Edfu temple the most complete temple in Egypt. We will then sail to Luxor and arrive in the evening. (You can do an optional relaxing horse cart tour around Luxor for an additional cost – Price TBA).

Valley of the Kings – Flight to Cairo

For those who are adventurous and up for a thrill, there is an opportunity for an optional hot air balloon ride this morning over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor (a separate additional fee is required – price TBA). The view is incomparable and lets you appreciate the large scale of the burial place of many famous pharos. We will then disembark the ship and start our official tour today by visiting the Valley of the Kings and admire the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for many kings' burial sites. We visit 3 famous tombs, price excludes the tomb of Tut Ankh Amen (for a supplement – price TBA) We pass by the temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I for photo opportunity. This afternoon, one of the tour highlights of the whole tour is visiting the Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history of Egypt. It is dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. We will then head to the airport for our flights back to Cairo. We will then transfer to Cairo and overnight.

Cairo – Giza Pyramids & Sphinx and Valley Temple

This morning we will explore the mysteries Egypt holds at the Pyramids in Giza and discover the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. We have a safari on camels, or horse buggy if you prefer. We continue on to the Great Sphinx that was carved out of a solid natural rock around 2500 B.C (There is an option to enter the great pyramid for a supplement price TBA). After a stop for lunch, we visit the Papyrus institute to see how it is made and introduced to ancient Egyptian writing. An explanation is also provided as to what a cartouche is!

Memphis – Sakkara

Today we journey south outside of the city of Cairo to see the area of Sakkara which is one part of the old great necropolis of Memphis. Sakkara is probably best known as the location of King Zoser's step Pyramid, one of the oldest on record. Our excursion proceeds to the old capital of Memphis, which was the capital city of the Old Kingdom. We see the ruins of the Temple of Ptah, and the gigantic colossi of king Ramses the second. While in this area, we visit a local carpet school and we are able to watch the fascinating skills of those who make rugs by hand. Overnight in Cairo.

New Grand Egyptian Museum

Today we will head over to the new Grand Egyptian Museum—also known as the Giza Museum—an archaeological landmark in Giza, Egypt, located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza Pyramid Complex. The GEM is currently offering limited preview access to test site readiness and the overall visitor experience ahead of its official opening. For now, visitors can explore the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens.

Flights Home

Today (early AM) we depart Egypt and take your flight home with memories to last a lifetime.