1st day: Arrival and Dinner Cruise:
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will meet you to assist with travel documentation. You will be driven to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile featuring local performances before returning to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: The True Origins: Dahshur, Saqqara & Memphis:
Spend a dedicated day uncovering the absolute beginnings of the Egyptian state. Visit Memphis, the first capital of human civilization. Then, explore the vast necropolis of Saqqara, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser. We will also take you to the Dahshur Plateau to see the Bent and Red Pyramids, showing your teenagers the real architectural trial-and-error that led to the first true pyramids.
3rd day: The Monumental Peak: Giza Pyramids & The Grand Egyptian Museum:
After breakfast, your expert guide will take you to the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Great Sphinx. We will then visit the monumental Grand Egyptian Museum to witness the vast artifacts that shaped early human civilization before returning to your hotel.
4th day: Top Attractions in Aswan:
Fly to Aswan after breakfast. Your guide will show you the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island, detailing the profound history of the region. After lunch, check into your hotel in Aswan for the night.
5th day: Temples of Abu Simbel:
Receive breakfast boxes and travel to Abu Simbel to see the magnificent twin temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. After lunch with a Nile view, return to Aswan and check into your hotel.
6th day: Train to Luxor & The East Bank:
After breakfast, take a first-class train to Luxor. Visit the massive Temple of Karnak, the largest religious site in history. Following lunch at a highly-rated restaurant, spend your evening exploring the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple, right in the heart of the city.
7th day: The Royal Discoveries (Luxor West Bank Part I):
Step directly into the real tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. To give your teenagers a firsthand look at the world’s greatest archaeological discovery, you will visit Howard Carter’s House and the replica of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. Conclude the day at the striking Temple of Hatshepsut before returning to your hotel.
8th day: Nobles & Artisans (Luxor West Bank Part II):
Today focuses on the people who built the empire. Explore the Valley of the Nobles, where the incredibly vivid tombs reveal the daily lives of ancient officials. Visit the mighty Temple of Habu, built by Ramses III. Conclude with Deir El-Medina—the well-preserved settlement of the actual artisans who built the royal tombs—and see the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your hotel.
9th day: Temples of Dendera and Abydos:
After breakfast, travel to the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, and the Temple of Abydos, believed to be a gateway to the afterlife and home to some of the most perfectly preserved carvings in Egypt. Enjoy lunch at a reputable restaurant, then return to your hotel in Luxor.
10th day: Luxor’s Artifacts & Flight to Cairo:
Enjoy a relaxed morning diving deeper into the preservation of history by visiting the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Check into your hotel for the night.
11th day: The Current Faith (Islamic & Coptic Cairo):
Uncover the city’s rich religious heritage. Your guide will walk you through Coptic Cairo, starting at the famous Hanging Church, moving to the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and concluding at the Coptic Museum. After lunch, walk the iconic El-Moez Street—the true heart of historic Cairo—and visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and the Khan El Khalili market.
12th day: Bahariya Oasis & White Desert Camping:
Leave Cairo in the morning and drive to the Bahariya Oasis. Switch to a 4×4 vehicle to explore the ancient, volcanic landscapes of the Black Desert and the quartz formations of Crystal Mountain. Set up camp in the White Desert National Park among surreal, wind-carved chalk rock formations and spend the evening around a campfire under the stars.
13th day: White Desert Sunrise & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:
Wake up to a spectacular desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast at the camp. Drive back to Cairo and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to see the Royal Mummies Hall, completing your teenagers’ chronological understanding of Egypt’s ancient rulers.
14th day: Explore Alexandria:
Visit Alexandria’s must-see sites with your guide, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant and explore the Alexandria Library before returning to your hotel in Cairo.
15th day: Departure:
Enjoy your final meal in Egypt before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, equipped with a true understanding of where civilization began.
