The Definitive 11-Day Egypt Classic: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Great Temples

1st day: Arrival in Cairo

• Arrival: Meet your “Egypt Fun Tours” representative at Cairo International Airport. Complete formalities and transfer to a luxurious 5-star hotel.
• Evening: Enjoy a buffet dinner cruise on the Nile with local whirling dervishes and belly dance performances. Return to your hotel.

2nd day: Pyramids of Giza and Dahshur

• Breakfast: Start your day with a meal at the hotel.
• Tour with Egyptologist: Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including:
  • Great Pyramid of Giza: The tallest and oldest pyramid, dedicated to King Cheops.
  • Great Sphinx: A lion-human statue believed to represent Pharaoh Chephren.
  • Valley Temple: A funerary temple for Pharaoh Chephren.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
• Dahshur Pyramids: Explore the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, known for their historical significance.
• Overnight: Stay in Cairo.

3rd day: Luxor East Bank

• Flight to Luxor: After breakfast, fly to Luxor.
• Karnak Temple: Explore this well-preserved religious site.
• Lunch: Dine at a sumptuous restaurant.
• Luxor Temple by Night: Visit this massive temple complex built around 1400 BCE.
• Overnight: Stay in a 5-star hotel in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank

• Sightseeing: Visit top attractions with your tour guide, including:
  • Valley of the Kings: Home to royal tombs, including those of Ramses and Tutankhamun.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: An architectural marvel built for Queen Hatshepsut.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal with a Nile view.
• Memnon’s Colossi: See the twin statues of Amenhotep III.
• Overnight: Stay in Luxor.

5th day: Temples of Dendara and Abydos

• Breakfast: Start your day with a meal at your hotel.
• Dendera Temple: Visit this well-preserved temple near Qena.
• Abydos Temple: Explore this sacred site dedicated to Osiris.
• Cruise Check-in: Return to Luxor for a luxurious Nile cruise and overnight stay.

6th day: Luxor Highlights

• Tour West Bank: Visit significant sites, including:
  • Valley of the Queens: burial grounds for royal women.
  • Temple of Habu: A massive mortuary temple of Ramses III.
  • Deir El-Medina: Home of the artisans who built royal tombs.
• Nile Cruise: Return to your cruise for an overnight stay.

7th day: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

• Breakfast: Served on the cruise.
• Edfu Temple: Visit this well-preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal on board.
• Kom Ombo Temple: Explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
• Sail to Aswan: Continue your journey on the Nile cruise for the night.

Day 8: Visit the Abu Simbel Temples

Start your day early with breakfast boxes and a three-hour ride in a private A/C car to the Temples of Abu Simbel.

• The main temple, dedicated to King Ramses, commemorates his victory in the Battle of Kadesh and honors the gods Ra-Harokaty and Ptah.
• The smaller temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari.

Return to your 5-star luxury Nile cruise for the night. This day is a highlight of your 11-day tour!

9th day: Explore Aswan’s Top Attractions

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Aswan in a private A/C car, including:

• Nubian Village: Experience local customs, culture, and architecture while connecting with the residents.
• Kitchener Island: Visit the Aswan Botanical Gardens and learn about its history.
• Elephantine Island: Discover its significance as a commercial hub in ancient times.

Enjoy lunch at a Nile view restaurant before flying back to Cairo, where you will check into a 5-star hotel for the night.

Day 10: Discover Old Cairo

After breakfast, your guide will take you to key sites in Old Cairo, including:

1. The Egyptian Museum: Home to King Tutankhamun’s treasures.
2. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Showcases Egypt’s rich history and culture.
3. Al Muizz Street: A historic thoroughfare with remarkable ruins.

Mosque of Al Aqmar: notable for its unique architecture.

1. Mosque of Al-Hakim: The second-largest mosque in Old Islamic Cairo.
2. Bayt Al Suhaymi: A stunning example of 17th-century architecture.
3. Gayer Anderson Museum: A beautifully decorated historical house.
4. Bazaar of Khan El Khalili: A vibrant market for fabrics, food, and more.

Return to your hotel at the end of the day.

Last Day: Departure

Check out and enjoy a transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, concluding your memorable 11-day tour package!