14-Day Group Tour Itinerary
1st day: Arrival in Cairo & Sound and Light Show
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, a consultant will assist with baggage and passport formalities. The group will be transported to their 5-star hotel for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, they will attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramid complex, narrating the story of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
2nd day: Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis
After breakfast, the group will explore:
- Giza Pyramids Complex: Featuring the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
- Saqqara Step Pyramid: The first pyramid built for Pharaoh Djoser.
- City of Memphis: Egypt’s first capital, established in 2925 BC.
After lunch, the group will fly to Hurghada and check into their hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: Cairo to Hurghada
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
3rd day: Free Day in Hurghada
A full day of leisure to explore Hurghada at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day 4: Red Sea Diving
After breakfast, the group will enjoy a guided diving experience in the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
5th day: Sahara Desert Safari
The group will embark on a thrilling quad bike safari through the Hurghada desert, visiting a Bedouin village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day 6: Luxor’s East Bank
After breakfast, the group will travel to Luxor to visit:
- Karnak Temple: A vast religious complex built between 2000 BC and 30 BC.
- Luxor Temple (at night): Built in 1400 BC for royal rituals and festivals.
The group will board their Nile Cruise, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On the Nile Cruise
7th day: Luxor’s West Bank
The group will explore:
- Valley of the Kings: home to 63 royal tombs, including Tutankhamun’s.
- Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning funerary temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut.
- Colossi of Memnon: two statues of Amenhotep III.
The group will return to the cruise for meals and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On the Nile Cruise
Day 8: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast, the group will visit:
- Temple of Edfu: Built between 237 BC and 57 BC, this is one of the best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, showcasing epic stories of triumph.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: A unique twin temple (180–47 BC) dedicated to Horus the Elder and Sobek, featuring fascinating designs.
Return to the Nile Cruise for meals and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On the Cruise
Day 9: Aswan Highlights
After breakfast, the group will explore:
- Aswan High Dam: Built in the 1960s to control flooding and generate electricity.
- Unfinished Obelisk: A massive obelisk intended for Karnak, left incomplete due to a crack.
- Philae Temple: dedicated to the goddess Isis, built in the 7th century BC, showcasing the story of Osiris.
Return to the cruise for meals and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On the Cruise
Day 10: Abu Simbel Temples
After breakfast, the group will visit:
- Abu Simbel Temples: monumental structures built by Ramses the Great (1264 BC) to honor Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and Queen Nefertari.
After lunch, the group will fly to Cairo and check into their hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Aswan to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 11: Ancient Cairo Highlights
After breakfast, the group will visit:
- Egyptian Museum: Showcasing a vast collection of Egypt’s antiquities.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Featuring 50,000 artifacts and royal mummies in its Hall of Mummies.
- Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas: Africa’s first mosque, built in 641 AD.
- Hanging Church: A 3rd-century Christian church located atop the Babylon Fortress.
- Ben Ezra Synagogue: Highlighting Egypt’s Jewish heritage.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar: A historic market established between 1382 and 1389 AD.
Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 12: Islamic Cairo
After breakfast, the group will explore:
- Salah El Din Citadel: constructed between 1174 and 1848 AD, once the center of Egyptian governance.
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan: A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, built in 1363 AD.
- Al Rifai Mosque: constructed in 1912, serving as a royal tomb.
Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 13: Alexandria Highlights
After breakfast, the group will travel to Alexandria to visit:
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: A 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman burial site, blending Hellenistic and Egyptian art.
- Pompey’s Pillar: A massive granite column built in 300 AD.
- Citadel of Qaitbay: A fortress built in 1447 AD on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Alexandria Library: Established in 2002, housing millions of books, art galleries, and museums.
After lunch, the group will return to Cairo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Last day: Departure
After breakfast, the group will transfer to the airport for their flight home, concluding their 14-day tour of Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
