Ancient Egypt
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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

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
Photo by Mohamed Elshiekh on Unsplash

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
Photo by Fatih Beki on Unsplash

Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge (Pyramid Views)

1.5 hours
Solar Boat Museum
2:30 PM
Photo by Eszter Kisgyura on Unsplash

Solar Boat Museum

1 hour
Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis
4:00 PM
Photo by Dmitrii Zhodzishskii on Unsplash

Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis

3 hours
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
7:30 PM
Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash

Pyramids Sound & Light Show

1.5 hours
Dinner in Giza
9:30 PM
Photo by Bino ­ on Unsplash

Dinner in Giza

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Faqih Abdul on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Anja Lee Ming Becker on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
KoshariFul MedamesEgyptian Mezze
Must Visit
Great PyramidsSphinxSaqqaraSolar Boat Museum
Day 2

Grand Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Cairo

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
Photo by Dilip Poddar on Unsplash

Grand Egyptian Museum (Full Tour)

4 hours
Lunch at Abou El Sid (Traditional Egyptian)
1:30 PM
Photo by kai muro on Unsplash

Lunch at Abou El Sid (Traditional Egyptian)

1.5 hours
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
3:30 PM
Photo by Fatih Beki on Unsplash

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

2.5 hours
Al-Azhar Mosque & Islamic Cairo Walk
6:30 PM
Photo by Dilip Poddar on Unsplash

Al-Azhar Mosque & Islamic Cairo Walk

2 hours
Dinner at Fishawy Café (Cairo's Oldest)
9:00 PM
Photo by Design Wala on Unsplash

Dinner at Fishawy Café (Cairo's Oldest)

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by abdullah ali on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mohamad Sameh on Unsplash
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

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
Photo by Faqih Abdul on Unsplash

Coptic Cairo Walking Tour

2.5 hours
Hanging Church & Coptic Museum
12:00 PM
Photo by Dilip Poddar on Unsplash

Hanging Church & Coptic Museum

1.5 hours
Lunch & Airport Transfer
1:30 PM
Photo by Kristina Loburets on Unsplash

Lunch & Airport Transfer

2 hours
Flight to Luxor
4:00 PM
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

Flight to Luxor

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

1.5 hours
Dinner at Sofra Restaurant
8:00 PM
Photo by Kyrillos kamal on Unsplash

Dinner at Sofra Restaurant

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by abdullah ali on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mohamad Sameh on Unsplash
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

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
Photo by Hassan Luxor Hot air balloon on Unsplash

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
Photo by Chloé Lam on Unsplash

Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari)

1.5 hours
Lunch Break & Colossi of Memnon
1:30 PM
Photo by joe boshra on Unsplash

Lunch Break & Colossi of Memnon

1.5 hours
Valley of the Queens & Nefertari's Tomb
3:30 PM
Photo by Art Institute of Chicago on Unsplash

Valley of the Queens & Nefertari's Tomb

2 hours
Sunset at West Bank
6:00 PM
Photo by Mhmd Sedky on Unsplash

Sunset at West Bank

1 hour
Dinner at 1886 Restaurant
8:00 PM
Photo by joe boshra on Unsplash

Dinner at 1886 Restaurant

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Ahmed Assem on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Anja Lee Ming Becker on Unsplash
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

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
Photo by Fatih Beki on Unsplash

Karnak Temple Complex (Early Morning)

3.5 hours
Luxor Museum
11:00 AM
Photo by M abnodey on Unsplash

Luxor Museum

1.5 hours
Lunch & Rest from Midday Heat
1:00 PM
Photo by Mounir Abdi on Unsplash

Lunch & Rest from Midday Heat

3 hours
Felucca Sail on the Nile
4:30 PM
Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash

Felucca Sail on the Nile

2 hours
Luxor Temple at Night
7:00 PM
Photo by M abnodey on Unsplash

Luxor Temple at Night

1.5 hours
Dinner & Nile Cruise Boarding
9:00 PM
Photo by Dmitrii Zhodzishskii on Unsplash

Dinner & Nile Cruise Boarding

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mauro Lima on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mohamad Sameh on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Cruise BuffetEgyptian FalafelFresh Sugar Cane Juice
Must Visit
Karnak TempleLuxor TempleLuxor MuseumNile Felucca
Day 6

Nile Cruise - Edfu & Kom Ombo

Nile Cruise

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
Photo by Manuel Jiménez on Unsplash

Breakfast on the Nile

1 hour
Edfu Temple of Horus
9:00 AM
Photo by Samer Khodeir on Unsplash

Edfu Temple of Horus

2 hours
Cruise & Lunch on Deck
12:00 PM
Photo by Shelby Murphy Figueroa on Unsplash

Cruise & Lunch on Deck

3 hours
Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek & Horus)
3:30 PM
Photo by The Cleveland Museum of Art on Unsplash

Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek & Horus)

1.5 hours
Crocodile Museum
5:30 PM
Photo by Ryan Ancill on Unsplash

Crocodile Museum

30 minutes
Sunset on the Nile Deck
7:00 PM
Photo by Ale on Unsplash

Sunset on the Nile Deck

1.5 hours
Galabeya Party & Egyptian Night
9:00 PM
Photo by Lisette Harzing on Unsplash

Galabeya Party & Egyptian Night

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Omar Elsharawy on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mohamad Sameh on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Egyptian Cuisine BuffetFresh FruitsEgyptian Desserts
Must Visit
Edfu TempleKom Ombo TempleCrocodile MuseumNile Scenery
Day 7

Aswan - Nubian Culture

Aswan

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
Photo by Yousef Salhamoud on Unsplash

High Dam & Lake Nasser

1.5 hours
Philae Temple (Boat Access)
10:00 AM
Photo by Chrysanthe Gomrée on Unsplash

Philae Temple (Boat Access)

2 hours
Unfinished Obelisk
12:30 PM
Photo by Mohamed Ahmed on Unsplash

Unfinished Obelisk

45 minutes
Nubian Village Lunch
1:30 PM
Photo by Rafał Danhoffer on Unsplash

Nubian Village Lunch

2 hours
Felucca to Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden
4:00 PM
Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash

Felucca to Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden

2.5 hours
Sunset at Old Cataract Hotel Terrace
7:00 PM
Photo by Sofia Lasheva on Unsplash

Sunset at Old Cataract Hotel Terrace

1.5 hours
Dinner in Aswan Souk
9:00 PM
Photo by Kyrillos kamal on Unsplash

Dinner in Aswan Souk

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Mostafa (Mfnctn) on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Thabet Studio on Unsplash
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

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
Photo by Mahmoud Refaat on Unsplash

Depart Aswan for Abu Simbel

3 hours
Abu Simbel Temples at Sunrise
6:30 AM
Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash

Abu Simbel Temples at Sunrise

2.5 hours
Temple of Nefertari
9:30 AM
Photo by Dmitrii Zhodzishskii on Unsplash

Temple of Nefertari

1 hour
Return to Aswan
11:00 AM
Photo by Mahmoud Refaat on Unsplash

Return to Aswan

3 hours
Late Lunch & Rest
2:30 PM
Photo by Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson on Unsplash

Late Lunch & Rest

2 hours
Aswan Souk Shopping
5:00 PM
Photo by Thales Botelho de Sousa on Unsplash

Aswan Souk Shopping

2 hours
Farewell Dinner at Nubian House
7:30 PM
Photo by Lisa Marie Theck on Unsplash

Farewell Dinner at Nubian House

2 hours
Flight Back to Cairo
10:00 PM
Photo by Bino ­ on Unsplash

Flight Back to Cairo

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Toka Tarek on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Mohamad Sameh on Unsplash
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)
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Red Sea Resorts (Hurghada/Sharm el-Sheikh)

5h drive or 1h flight from Cairo
Alexandria
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Alexandria

2.5h drive from Cairo
Siwa Oasis
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Siwa Oasis

8h drive from Cairo

Frequently Asked Questions about Ancient Egypt

Everything you need to know about planning your Ancient Egypt trip from TikTok and Instagram content.