Day 1: Entry into the Land of the Pharaohs
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, a representative from our company will assist you with passport control, baggage identification, and portage. Afterward, you will be driven to your five-star hotel in a private A/C vehicle for check-in.
In the evening, we will pick you up from your hotel for a dinner cruise. Enjoy the iconic Tannoura spin performance, a beloved tradition of Egypt’s whirling dervishes. After the cruise, you will be taken back to your accommodation for the night.
Day 2: A Trip to the Pyramids
After breakfast, start your 15-day Egypt vacation. Travel with your tour guide to some of Cairo’s main tourist spots, including:
Giza Pyramids Complex: This complex features six smaller pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and three major pyramids. It dates back to the 4th dynasty, around 2400 years ago.
- The Great Pyramid: This is King Khufu’s pyramid. It is the only preserved pyramid among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid stands 147 meters tall and was built over 20 years using 2,300,000 stones.
- The Great Sphinx: This statue belongs to King Chephren. It measures 73 meters long, 19 meters wide, and 20 meters tall. The Sphinx is the earliest known sculpture.
- The Valley Temple: This ancient mummification temple, made of granite, is the only one still standing on the Giza plateau.
After your visit, enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a view of the Pyramids or the Nile. Then, continue your day trip by going to:
Step Pyramid of Saqqara: Built during the time of King Djoser in the 27th century B.C., this pyramid is the oldest significant example of cut stone architecture. It consists of six stacked steps and stands 62 meters tall.
City of Memphis: This was the first recognized capital of Egypt, established by King Menes. It is located strategically between Upper and Lower Egypt. Ptah, the creator deity, is said to watch over Memphis. Finally, we will return you to your hotel for the night.
Day 3: Visit the Landmarks of Alexandria
After breakfast the next morning, take a private trip with an Egyptologist to Alexandria. You will see:
The Catacombs: Explore this Roman cemetery, which features a family tomb exhibiting a fusion of Roman and Egyptian design. Go underground to see the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Afterward, return to the surface and continue your visit to:
Pompey’s Pillar: This 25-meter-tall (82-foot) granite column was erected as a monument to Emperor Diocletian, who provided food for the besieged city.
Citadel of Qaitbay: This 15th-century castle is located on the Mediterranean seashore. Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa’it Bay founded it in 1477. For lunch, we’ll stop at a seafood restaurant before visiting:
Alexandria Library: This library is one of the world’s greatest literary institutions, housing copies of every book ever written. It also features exhibits on Egyptian history and a collection of priceless ancient books. Finally, make your way back to your Cairo hotel to spend the night.
Day 4: Travel to Aswan and Explore the City’s Attractions
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Then, take a flight from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist tour guide to explore the city’s famous sites, starting with:
The High Dam: Built between 1960 and 1970, this dam significantly impacted Egypt’s economy and culture.
The Unfinished Obelisk: This is the largest obelisk from antiquity. Queen Hatshepsut commissioned it, intending to accompany the Lateran Obelisk.
Temple of Philae: This temple honors the Goddess Isis of Love and Beauty. As part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign, the temple complex was moved to Agilkia Island to safeguard it from the Aswan High Dam. After your sightseeing, check in on your 5-star Nile cruise. Enjoy lunch and dinner on the boat, where you will spend the night.
Day 5: Visit the Temple of Abu Simbel
In the morning, prepare your breakfast boxes. Meet your private tour guide to visit:
Abu Simbel Temples: These temples are regarded as the pinnacles of ancient Egypt due to their distinctive architecture. Built during King Ramses II’s reign around 1200 B.C., both temples are rock-cut constructions. One temple honors Ramses II, while the other honors his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
Both temples feature beautiful sculptures and artwork. After your visit, return to your ship for lunch and continue cruising. Spend another night on the boat.
Day 6: Explore the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast, board a ship for Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide to visit:
Temple of Kom Ombo: This temple offers a stunning view of the Nile. It features two separate temples, each with its own entrance, hypostyle hall, and sanctuaries. Afterward, continue your journey to:
Temple of Edfu: This temple honors the god Horus. It stands as the best-preserved Greco-Roman structure in Egypt. The walls depict a “play,” illustrating Horus’ victory over the malevolent deity Seth. After your visit, enjoy lunch before setting sail toward Luxor. Once there, you will stay overnight on board the cruise.
Day 7: Visit Luxor’s East Bank Attractions
Enjoy your breakfast on the ship. Then, check out and begin your journey to Luxor’s east bank attractions. Your tour guide will accompany you in a private air-conditioned car. Start with:
Temple of Karnak: This is the most spectacular landmark in Egypt. It is the largest complex of temples ever constructed, representing the culmination of the work of countless pharaohs and ancient architects. The Temple of Karnak spans 247 acres and consists of three major temples. Afterward, transfer with your tour guide to a 5-star hotel in Luxor. Check-in, enjoy lunch, and relax. In the evening, go with your tour guide to visit:
Temple of Luxor: This temple was the center of the significant festival of Opet. Constructed primarily by Amenhotep III and King Ramses II, it served as a location for the festival’s rites, bridging the divine and human realms. Return to your hotel in Luxor to spend the night.
Day 8: Visit the West Bank of Luxor
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will accompany you in a private air-conditioned car to explore the notable sites on the west bank of Luxor, including:
The Kings’ Valley: This valley houses the tombs of Egypt’s kings from the 18th to the 20th dynasties, including those of the great pharaoh Ramses II and the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs were fully furnished with everything a monarch might need in the afterlife, and many interior decorations remain well-preserved.
Temple of Hatshepsut: This temple is one of the most exquisite and well-preserved in Egypt. It features three floors connected by two large ramps.
Memnon’s Colossi: Only two enormous stone sculptures of King Amenhotep III survive from a once-grand funerary temple. Made from quartzite sandstone, these sculptures were transported 700 kilometers from Cairo to Luxor. After your visits, enjoy lunch and spend the night at your Luxor hotel.
Day 9: Go to Hurghada
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, check out. Then, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada. Upon arrival, check into a 5-star hotel and spend the night.
Day 10: Enjoy Snorkeling in Hurghada
After breakfast, join your dive guide to explore the vibrant fish and reefs during your Red Sea tours. Experience the underwater beauty of Hurghada.
Day 11: Free Day in Hurghada
Spend your free day relaxing on the beach in Hurghada. Enjoy the sun and unwind at your leisure.
Day 12: Hurghada Safari Tour
Enjoy breakfast in the morning. Then, embark on a thrilling quad safari across the desert. Afterward, savor a delicious barbecue dinner. This desert safari in Hurghada promises to be an exhilarating experience.
Day 13: Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy another free day in Hurghada. Spend time relaxing on the beach or exploring the area.
Day 14: Fly from Hurghada to Cairo
Check out of your hotel in the afternoon and take a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide to visit historic Cairo landmarks, starting with:
The Egyptian Museum: This museum showcases a unique collection of artwork spanning the last 5000 years. It houses over 250,000 authentic objects, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. After lunch in a local eatery, continue your exploration at:
Citadel of Salah El Din: This majestic fortification served as Egypt’s administrative center until the 1860s. Built under Salah Al-Din’s rule, construction began in 1176 and finished in 1182.
Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Known as “The Alabaster Mosque,” this mosque was built between 1830 and 1848. Its walls are primarily made of flawless alabaster, resembling Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: NMEC showcases extraordinary artifacts from over 5000 years of Egyptian history, including prehistoric, ancient, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods.
Market in Khan El Khalili: No trip to Cairo is complete without visiting this bazaar, the oldest and most renowned in the Middle East, established around 970 AD. After your day of exploration, return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Day 15: Free Day in Cairo
Spend your free day in Cairo as you choose. Explore the city at your leisure or relax.
Day 16: Complete Your 16 Days Standard Historical Egypt Tour Package
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive you to the airport. We will assist you with the last-minute departure procedures to conclude your 16 Days Standard Historical Egypt Tour.
