DAY 1
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT
Enjoy a private airport transfer accompanied by an English-speaking representative. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
HOTEL | CAIRO
DAY 2
CAIRO | EXPLORE TREASURES
Cross an item off your bucket list as you explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World on a private tour. Today, you will get an opportunity to marvel at one of the true ancient masterpieces, the Sphinx and the Pyramids.
Following a pick-up from your hotel, you will be transferred to the Giza Plateau. Ponder at the majesty of the Great Pyramids and listen to your guide as they reveal the history of Ancient Egypt. The oldest and last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the site is not only the most popular attraction in Egypt, but also one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Your experience includes a visit to a panoramic viewpoint, where you will be able to marvel at the grandeur of the Pyramids in all their glory.
Continue to the Great Sphinx with its head of a man and body of a lion, gazing imposingly across the valley. During today’s tour, you will also get to ride a camel with the Pyramids as a backdrop to your experience and enjoy a delicious lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge overlooking the Plateau.
HOTEL | CAIRO
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
LUXOR | LUXOR & THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Luxor is home to one of the world’s greatest open-air museums, with the ruins of Karnak and the Temples of Luxor nestled on the East Bank of the city. With your private Egyptologist guide, visit these impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about Ancient Egypt’s fascinating and lengthy history.
Begin with a visit to the Temples of Karnak; stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at the colossal sandstone columns transported 100 miles along the Nile River, and hear about the construction of the Temple’s massive façade.
Before continuing your experience, stop at a nearby bazaar to get a glimpse of the local life. Next, explore the Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by the 1.25-mile-long Avenue of Sphinxes.
The temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship rather than the Pharaohs, cult gods or deified versions of the king in death. Upon the conclusion of your tour you will be transferred back to your accommodation.
HOTEL | LUXOR
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
LUXOR | IT’S ALL ANCIENT HISTORY
Some of the most spectacular sites in all of Egypt can be found on the West Bank of the Nile, near Luxor. Meet with your private guide and driver to spend your day exploring the marvels of this fascinating area, including the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Your exploration begins in the Valley of the Kings, where you will be guided through tombs carved deep into the rock face. Feel in awe of this sprawling ancient necropolis before transferring to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an astonishing terraced temple partly imbedded in the limestone mountain itself. Proceed to the Valley of the Queens and tour the site where the wives of the Pharaohs were buried.
With some 70 tombs, including the tombs of princes and princesses, it provides a dazzling setting to dive deeper into the history of Ancient Egypt. Next, head to the Valley of the Workers and stroll among the remains of a complete village that once housed the skilled craftsmen and laborers who worked on the tombs of the surrounding valleys. Continue to the temple of Rameses III, one of Egypt’s best preserved and most interesting temples. It takes its name from the ancient word for an ibis, the symbol of the god Thoth, who has a Ptolemaic Period temple a few hundred meters to the south. Your excursion is completed with a photo stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon.
The tomb of Nefertari is arguably the most beautiful and well-preserved tomb in all of Luxor and has even been called the Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt. Following its discovery, the tomb was closed to the public in 1950 due to threats to the paintings and required restoration work. Nefertari was Ramesses II’s favorite wife, and the tomb is primarily focused on the Queen’s life and her death. The well-preserved paintings in her tomb are the most detailed source discovered of the ancient Egyptian’s journey towards the afterlife.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
HOTEL | LUXOR
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
CAIRO | SIGNATURE SIGHTS IN STYLE
Board a flight in Luxor with direct service to Cairo. The approximate flight duration is one hour.
Delve into the historical background of Egypt on a private tour with your Egyptologist guide. You will first visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, also known as the Egyptian Museum, which is a veritable treasure trove of Ancient Egypt’s artifacts, with an extensive collection of more than 120,000 items split between its exhibits and storerooms. You will also head to the National Museum of Civilization. With a view of Ain El-Seera Lake the NEMC was built on the archaeological site of El-Fustat, the first capital of Egypt. The museum showcases Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, using a multidisciplinary approach that highlights the country’s history. With a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits, your visit will help add to your knowledge and understanding of Egypt’s ancient and modern civilizations. Today you will also explore the Royal Mummy Hall, where some of the world’s most powerful people are now resting, excavated from their tombs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens.
HOTEL | CAIRO
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
DEPART CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.
Meals: Breakfast
