Ancient Egypt
Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan
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Ancient Egypt

Pyramids, Pharaohs & the Nile

9 day tripEgypt
Cairo
Luxor
Aswan
Abu Simbel
Day 1

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

Cairo
1 Night

Stand before the last remaining wonder of the ancient world - the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, over 4,500 years old.

Today's Schedule

Pyramids of Giza (Early Entry)
6:00 AM

Pyramids of Giza (Early Entry)

4 hours
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
10:30 AM

Great Sphinx & Valley Temple

1.5 hours
Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge (Pyramid Views)
12:30 PM

Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge (Pyramid Views)

1.5 hours
Solar Boat Museum
2:30 PM

Solar Boat Museum

1 hour
Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis
4:00 PM

Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis

3 hours
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
7:30 PM

Pyramids Sound & Light Show

1.5 hours
Dinner in Giza
9:30 PM

Dinner in Giza

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
KoshariFul MedamesEgyptian Mezze
Must Visit
Great PyramidsSphinxSaqqaraSolar Boat Museum
Day 2

Grand Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Cairo
1 Night

Explore the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum housing Tutankhamun's treasures, then wander through the medieval streets of Islamic Cairo.

Today's Schedule

Grand Egyptian Museum (Full Tour)
9:00 AM

Grand Egyptian Museum (Full Tour)

4 hours
Lunch at Abou El Sid (Traditional Egyptian)
1:30 PM

Lunch at Abou El Sid (Traditional Egyptian)

1.5 hours
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
3:30 PM

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

2.5 hours
Al-Azhar Mosque & Islamic Cairo Walk
6:30 PM

Al-Azhar Mosque & Islamic Cairo Walk

2 hours
Dinner at Fishawy Café (Cairo's Oldest)
9:00 PM

Dinner at Fishawy Café (Cairo's Oldest)

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
ShawarmaEgyptian KebabHibiscus Tea
Must Visit
Grand Egyptian MuseumKhan el-KhaliliAl-Azhar MosqueTutankhamun Collection
Day 3

Coptic Cairo & Flight to Luxor

Cairo to Luxor
1 Night

Discover Cairo's ancient Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo, then fly south to Luxor - the world's greatest open-air museum.

Today's Schedule

Coptic Cairo Walking Tour
9:00 AM

Coptic Cairo Walking Tour

2.5 hours
Hanging Church & Coptic Museum
12:00 PM

Hanging Church & Coptic Museum

1.5 hours
Lunch & Airport Transfer
1:30 PM

Lunch & Airport Transfer

2 hours
Flight to Luxor
4:00 PM

Flight to Luxor

1 hour
Check-in & Nile Corniche Walk
6:00 PM

Check-in & Nile Corniche Walk

1.5 hours
Dinner at Sofra Restaurant
8:00 PM

Dinner at Sofra Restaurant

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
MolokheyaPigeon Stuffed with RiceEgyptian Desserts
Must Visit
Hanging ChurchCoptic MuseumBen Ezra SynagogueLuxor Temple (Night)
Day 4

Valley of the Kings & West Bank

Luxor
1 Night

Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutankhamun were buried in elaborate tombs.

Today's Schedule

Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor (Optional)
5:30 AM

Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor (Optional)

1.5 hours
Valley of the Kings (3 Tombs Included)
8:00 AM

Valley of the Kings (3 Tombs Included)

3 hours
Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari)
11:30 AM

Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari)

1.5 hours
Lunch Break & Colossi of Memnon
1:30 PM

Lunch Break & Colossi of Memnon

1.5 hours
Valley of the Queens & Nefertari's Tomb
3:30 PM

Valley of the Queens & Nefertari's Tomb

2 hours
Sunset at West Bank
6:00 PM

Sunset at West Bank

1 hour
Dinner at 1886 Restaurant
8:00 PM

Dinner at 1886 Restaurant

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
Egyptian BreakfastGrilled Nile FishMango Juice
Must Visit
Valley of the KingsHatshepsut TempleValley of the QueensColossi of Memnon
Day 5

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Luxor
1 Night

Visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex, once the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt, and the beautifully lit Luxor Temple.

Today's Schedule

Karnak Temple Complex (Early Morning)
7:00 AM

Karnak Temple Complex (Early Morning)

3.5 hours
Luxor Museum
11:00 AM

Luxor Museum

1.5 hours
Lunch & Rest from Midday Heat
1:00 PM

Lunch & Rest from Midday Heat

3 hours
Felucca Sail on the Nile
4:30 PM

Felucca Sail on the Nile

2 hours
Luxor Temple at Night
7:00 PM

Luxor Temple at Night

1.5 hours
Dinner & Nile Cruise Boarding
9:00 PM

Dinner & Nile Cruise Boarding

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
Cruise BuffetEgyptian FalafelFresh Sugar Cane Juice
Must Visit
Karnak TempleLuxor TempleLuxor MuseumNile Felucca
Day 6

Nile Cruise - Edfu & Kom Ombo

Nile Cruise
1 Night

Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at the remarkably preserved Edfu Temple and the unique dual Temple of Kom Ombo.

Today's Schedule

Breakfast on the Nile
7:00 AM

Breakfast on the Nile

1 hour
Edfu Temple of Horus
9:00 AM

Edfu Temple of Horus

2 hours
Cruise & Lunch on Deck
12:00 PM

Cruise & Lunch on Deck

3 hours
Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek & Horus)
3:30 PM

Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek & Horus)

1.5 hours
Crocodile Museum
5:30 PM

Crocodile Museum

30 minutes
Sunset on the Nile Deck
7:00 PM

Sunset on the Nile Deck

1.5 hours
Galabeya Party & Egyptian Night
9:00 PM

Galabeya Party & Egyptian Night

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
Egyptian Cuisine BuffetFresh FruitsEgyptian Desserts
Must Visit
Edfu TempleKom Ombo TempleCrocodile MuseumNile Scenery
Day 7

Aswan - Nubian Culture

Aswan
1 Night

Explore Aswan's unique Nubian culture, visit the beautiful Philae Temple, and sail to Elephantine Island.

Today's Schedule

High Dam & Lake Nasser
8:00 AM

High Dam & Lake Nasser

1.5 hours
Philae Temple (Boat Access)
10:00 AM

Philae Temple (Boat Access)

2 hours
Unfinished Obelisk
12:30 PM

Unfinished Obelisk

45 minutes
Nubian Village Lunch
1:30 PM

Nubian Village Lunch

2 hours
Felucca to Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden
4:00 PM

Felucca to Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden

2.5 hours
Sunset at Old Cataract Hotel Terrace
7:00 PM

Sunset at Old Cataract Hotel Terrace

1.5 hours
Dinner in Aswan Souk
9:00 PM

Dinner in Aswan Souk

2 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
Nubian CuisineHibiscus Tea (Karkade)Spiced Coffee
Must Visit
Philae TempleHigh DamNubian VillageElephantine Island
Day 8

Abu Simbel - Ramses II's Glory

Abu Simbel
1 Night

Rise before dawn to witness the magnificent Abu Simbel temples, carved into a mountainside by Ramses II over 3,000 years ago.

Today's Schedule

Depart Aswan for Abu Simbel
3:00 AM

Depart Aswan for Abu Simbel

3 hours
Abu Simbel Temples at Sunrise
6:30 AM

Abu Simbel Temples at Sunrise

2.5 hours
Temple of Nefertari
9:30 AM

Temple of Nefertari

1 hour
Return to Aswan
11:00 AM

Return to Aswan

3 hours
Late Lunch & Rest
2:30 PM

Late Lunch & Rest

2 hours
Aswan Souk Shopping
5:00 PM

Aswan Souk Shopping

2 hours
Farewell Dinner at Nubian House
7:30 PM

Farewell Dinner at Nubian House

2 hours
Flight Back to Cairo
10:00 PM

Flight Back to Cairo

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

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Local Cuisine
Desert BreakfastNubian Farewell FeastEgyptian Sweets
Must Visit
Abu Simbel Great TempleTemple of NefertariLake NasserAswan Souk

Extend Your Journey

Red Sea Resorts (Hurghada/Sharm el-Sheikh)

Red Sea Resorts (Hurghada/Sharm el-Sheikh)

5h drive or 1h flight from Cairo
Alexandria

Alexandria

2.5h drive from Cairo
Siwa Oasis

Siwa Oasis

8h drive from Cairo