When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will be ready and waiting to escort you to your hotel. Our Egyptoria ambassador will be with you every step of the way, from navigating you through the airport to driving you in an airconditioned van to your 5-star accommodations.

From the hotel you will first travel to the monumental Pyramids of Giza, one of the original seven Wonders of the World. The enormity and beauty of the pyramids will wow you. Take pictures, explore the pyramid complex, and learn about their history. Your personal Egyptoria Egyptologist will be there to make sure any questions you have are answered. The only worry you may have, is making sure there is enough storage on your device for all your photos.

Want to spend more time appreciating the pyramids? Don’t worry, we aren’t done with the Pyramids at Giza yet. Your time at the pyramids continues at one of our favorite restaurants nearby. Enjoy a traditional meal and make sure to drink plenty of water.

From the Pyramids of Giza, you will travel to the Step Pyramids of Sakkara another historic and unique set of pyramids that only Egypt can offer. Your trip back in time continues as you learn about the building of the step pyramids and their historic significance. What you imagine while you’re there is completely up to you.

The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore the area. Visit the garden district, or enjoy a night out at one of the fabulous restaurants at neighboring hotels. Your Egyptoria is your personal concierge to ensure you have a night to remember.

Want to relax by the pool or have dinner in after a full day of living through history? Enjoy your evening. Make sure to get plenty of rest and hydration because Day Three will be just as exciting as today!

Meal: Breakfast

You will hop on a quick 90-minute flight to Aswan where an Egyptologist will meet you and take you on your tour of the city.

The first stop is Philae Temple, an ancient complex central to the ancient religious world and a favorite topic and location for ancient writers. For the second stop, you will visit the Aswan High Dam, a massive dam across the Nile River that was pivotal in the industrialization of Egypt.

After that you will check into your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast

Get ready for an early morning departure as your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel before the sun rises to travel to Abu Simbel. This site contains two temples, the Temple of Ramses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as Hathor’s Temple. The enormous sandstone statues that make up the front of Ramses II Temple were built to convey the power of Ramses II. Twice a year, in October and February, a solar alignment occurs where the statues in the back of Ramses II’s Temple are illuminated by the sun. Located on the bank of Lake Nasser, these temples were dismantled and moved to higher ground in the 1960’s as the High Dam that was being planned would have flooded them. Following your time at Abu Simbel you will be returned to your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast

Drive to Komombo Temple - 2 Hours
Kom Ombo is a unique and somewhat uncommon double temple. One half of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, who represents fertility amongst other things. The other half of there temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. Kom Ombo is also a great temple to see the Nilometer at.

Drive to Edfu Temple - 2 Hours
Temple was built to honor Horus, the falcon god, the same god one half of the Kom Ombo Temple is dedicated to. One of the unique parts of this temple is how important the inscriptions are. Not only are they beautiful, but they provide a very crisp view into religion, temples, and life in ancient Egypt.
Drive to Luxor
Overnight at Luxor Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Karnak Temple.
The Karnak Temple is the second most visited historic place in Egypt after the pyramids. Called the most revered place in Ancient Egypt is located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, opposite Luxor. In ancient Egypt, the construction of the temples always began at the sanctuary, which means that Karnak began in the center and finished building at the entrances to the enclosure.

Luxor Temple
Finally, our last stop will be visiting the elaborate Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple is unique as it was not built to worship a specific deity but is representative of all kings.
Overnight at Luxor Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Valley of the Kings is home to the tombs of 63 pharaohs and nobles. While not all of the tombs are open to the public, visiting the valley is a must on anyone’s list who is visiting the area. Located on the West Bank of the Nile River, you will tour the area where for over 500 years pharaohs and nobles were laid to rest.

The Hatshepsut Temple is another great stop on this long day of sightseeing. Though the cliffs at Deir el Bahari seem to dwarf this stunning temple, its size will amaze you. Located near the Valley of the Kings, this temple was used as a mortuary temple with which to honor Pharaoh Hatshepsut after whom it was built.

The Colossi of Memnon are a set of massive statues set on a stunning backdrop of Egyptian terrain. These columnal statues were built in resemblance of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. While time has taken its toll on the Colossi of Memnon, they remain an iconic tourist location and give a peek into the ancient world.

Overnight at Luxor Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Two stops today with breakfast and lunch included. The first stop is Dandera, a remote temple complex and one of the most well preserved temples from ancient times. You will see a lot of Greco-Roman influence in the buildings on this 40,000 square meter (almost 10 acres) compound.

The next stop is Abydos, an ancient city, one of the oldest in ancient Egypt. From an archeological standpoint, Abydos is imperative to our modern understanding of Ancient Egypt. One temple within the city, the temple of Seti I, has a chronological list of the dynasties of Egypt called the Abydos King List.

Overnight at Luxor Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

You will spend the day driving through beautiful and scenic areas to the city of Hurghada, where you will stay for the next following days.
Overnight at Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Now you have one free day to explore the Red Sea and the city of Hurghada. Rest and relax at the resort or find a new adventure. There are multitudes of options to choose.

Overnight at Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

You will fly back to Cairo in the morning and go on a full day adventure around town.

Now that we are back in Cairo, The first stop on our agenda is the Egyptian Museum. With over 120,000 ancient artifacts you can explore, this museum is a must see and it is one of the great stops on the trip.

Ready to go shopping? We are making a stop by the Khan el-Khalili Market. This used to be the heart of trade with foreign merchants and shopkeepers. Now, you will find Egyptian merchants and local stores. Hope you have some room left in your suitcase!

Overnight at Cairo hotel

Meal: Breakfast

The Alexandria tour starts from the comfort of your hotel where your tour guide for the day will pick you up. The first stop is Pompey’s Pillar which dates back to the 4th century and is the thought to be the largest and only known pillar currently standing from Roman Egypt.

Next on your Alexandria tour will be a stop at the Catacombs, the largest Roman Cemetery in the world. It is three levels of tombs carved out of a rock face. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages and is an amazing place to adventure and appreciate the vast history in Egypt.

Your last stop on your Alexandria tour is the Bibliotheca Alexandria, the modern library that is the heart of Alexandrian culture today.
Overnight at Alexandria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

Drive to Siwa oasis
Overnight at Siwa Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Your journey into the heart of Siwa begins. After a relaxing breakfast, we'll step back in time to explore the crumbling, mud-brick ruins of Shali Fortress, a centuries-old sentinel watching over the oasis.

Next, we ascend the Mountain of the Dead. Within its ancient tombs, you’ll stand in the very chamber where the Oracle once greeted Alexander the Great—a truly humbling encounter with history.

Afterward, cool off in the legendary Cleopatra’s Spring. Let the mineral-rich waters of this natural stone pool refresh you, just as they did for the famous queen of Egypt. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a favorite local spot, savoring authentic Siwan flavors.

As the day winds down, share stories and sweet, aromatic tea with Bedouin hosts, learning about their timeless culture. The evening is yours to relax and reflect on a day of profound discovery at your hotel.
Overnight at Siwa Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

After breakfast in the hotel, we continue your Siwa desert safari. Your Egyptologist guide will join you in a four-wheel drive vehicle to explore the great sand sea.

Your day starts with a desert safari adventure traveling through the golden sand dunes arriving at an area of fossils in the sea of sand looking out over the rocky coral reefs which date back to the Cambrian era.

Our next stop will be the charming sites of this beautiful lake in the middle of the desert. If you are lucky you might see the flamingos in their natural habitat. Then take a plunge in the waters of Siwa’s lakes. You choose between the cool or warm waters of the beautiful aqua lakes turning your adventure in the desert into a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

As we travel past Dakrour mountain, we will enjoy Siwas sandboarding experience. Although it is not as fast as snowboarding, with the right quantity of wax on your sandboard you will have thrills to spare. After sandboarding we will wash up in the hot springs at the renowned Bir Wahid for a calming of one’s muscles. To top the evening off enjoy another amazing Sun Set sipping Bedouin Tea at the Great Sand Sea dunes.

Overnight in Siwa Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive back to Cairo
Overnight at Cairo Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

This full day tour from Cairo visits the World Heritage Site of the Valley of the Whales at Wadi Hitan in the Fayoum Oasis region, a couple of hours drive outside the city. It provides a fascinating and beautiful contrast to the ancient Egyptian pharaonic sites that the rest of your time in Egypt may have concentrated on. We see beautiful desert scenery, cliffs and sand dunes, and learn about how whales evolved with the help of the skeletons and whale bones discovered in the valley, many of which are still lying on the surface of the sand.
Overnight at Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

After seventeen awesome days exploring Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, Alexandria, Siwa, Fayoum and much more, it is time to head home. You will depart for the airport in an air conditioned van, giving you the highest level of comfort as you say goodbye to your amazing time exploring Egypt.