Group Size: 12
Accomodation: Double occupancy
Age: Women 18+ years only
Trip desgined by Kiersten and hosted by Caity.
Day 1
We’ll enjoy a welcome dinner where you’ll meet your fellow travel companions before cozying up for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2
PYRAMIDS OF GIZA AND SAQQARA
After breakfast, we will head to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt!
You’ll proceed to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus.
After a scenic lunch, we’ll end our sightseeing at the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple facing the great statue.
Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 3
CAIRO AND ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HISTORY
Have a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum.
Lunch will be in a local restaurant before moving to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel complex. This is one of the best spots in the city for a panoramic view of Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 4
ABU SIMBEL AND ASWAN
Check out of your hotel very early in Cairo (With breakfast provided on the go), where you will fly to Aswan with your guide.
As an optional add-on, you can visit Abu Simbel, one of the most picturesque complexes in all of Egypt. You will tour this magnificent complex and learn about how the temple was moved to higher ground.
In the afternoon, check into your hotel in Aswan and enjoy the beautiful views of feluccas sailing the Nile.
Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 5
NILE CRUISE & PHILAE
After a delicious breakfast, we will enjoy a felucca ride before boarding our Nile Cruise.
Enjoy lunch on board, before taking a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika.
This will be followed by a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
Overnight on Nile Cruise.
Day 6
KOM OMBO AND EDFU
A breakfast buffet will be served on board. This morning, explore the Kom Ombo temple. This unique historical site features a crocodile museum where crocodiles were mummified!
Enjoy lunch and a dip in the pool on board our
cruise as we sail to Edfu.
This afternoon, your Egyptologist will guide you around the extraordinary Temple of Edfu.
Back on board, enjoy refreshments as we sail to
Luxor. Overnight on Nile cruise.
DAY 7
LUXOR'S EAST AND WEST BANK
This morning, visit the Valley of the Kings. You will have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the valley of the Queens, and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.
After lunch, your Egyptologist will guide you around the Temple of Karnak.
In the evening, we will visit the Luxor Temple after dark.
DAY 8
SUNRISE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
As an optional add-on, start your morning early with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Then, enjoy your breakfast on board. Check out from your Nile cruise after breakfast.
Then, drive to El Gouna by bus to your Red Sea
resort. From Luxor to El Gouna is about a 3.5-hour drive. Choose to spend the rest of the day by the pool or hang by the beach for some rest and relaxation.
DAY 9
SNORKELING AND DIVING IN GOUNA
With some of the best underwater sites in the world, you’ll get the chance to snorkel or scuba dive in the Red Sea!
We’ve chartered a private boat to enjoy some much-needed Vitamin sea after 8 days under the hot Egyptian Sun!
Choose to hang on the beach, snorkel, or scuba dive
as you explore the beauty of the Red Sea and its wonderful marine life.
We’ll spend the rest of the day exploring El Gouna by foot (and Tuk Tuk)!
DAY 10
EL GOUNA TO CAIRO
After breakfast at your hotel in El Gouna, we will depart for our flight back to Cairo.
We’ll wander around the captivating Khan El-Khalili
Bazaar, reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Check into our
luxury accommodation for some downtime before our farewell dinner to celebrate the end of an amazing trip!
DAY 11
DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
Check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. We will transfer all guests to arrive three hours prior to their flight departures.
Important Information
This tour covers the whole of the country of Egypt and, naturally, involves a LOT of travel time. Depending on what activities you choose to do, you may have some days with 3 domestic flights. Many tours leave out at least one highlight in the country because of the distance to travel, but this tour offers the full experience.Note that our itinerary focuses on local experiences, including food, so some meals might not have many Western options. The itinerary is subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors outside of our control. Egypt can reach temperatures over 100F. While we strive to keep you as comfortable as possible, it can be hot and uncomfortable at times.
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
