Private 9-Day Egypt Adventure: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan

Morning:

• Explore the legendary Giza Plateau:

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu – The last standing wonder of the ancient world.

  • Great Sphinx – Guardian of the pyramids with its enigmatic allure.

  • Valley Temple – A sacred site of mummification rituals.

• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to treasures like Ramses II’s statue and the Hanging Obelisk (VIP access available).

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Discover Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, and the Saqqara Step Pyramid, a revolutionary marvel by Imhotep.

Evening:

• Fly to Aswan and check into your 5-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Cairo → Aswan
Overnight: Aswan

Morning:

• High Dam – A modern engineering feat controlling the Nile’s power.

• Unfinished Obelisk – A glimpse into ancient stone-carving techniques, abandoned mid-creation.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Philae Temple – A rescued island sanctuary dedicated to Isis and Osiris, steeped in myth.

Evening:

• Return to your Aswan hotel for relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan

Morning:

• Depart early with breakfast boxes to Abu Simbel, Ramses II’s monumental temple complex.

• Marvel at the Great Temple, aligned with the sun during its biannual festival (Feb 22 & Oct 22), and the Temple of Nefertari, honoring his queen.

Afternoon:

• Return to Aswan for lunch.

Evening:

• Board a train to Luxor; check into your 5-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor

Morning:

• Karnak Temple – Walk through 4,000 years of history in this vast complex dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Marvel at towering columns and sacred sanctuaries.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Leisure time to refresh.

Evening:

• Luxor Temple by Night – See the temple illuminated, its grandeur amplified under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor

Morning:

• Hatshepsut Temple – Marvel at the terraced grandeur of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh.

• Valley of the Kings – Explore royal tombs, including Tutankhamun’s burial site (optional entry).

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Colossi of Memnon – Stand before these massive guardians of Amenhotep III.

Evening:

• Return to your Luxor hotel to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor

Morning:

• Fly from Luxor to Cairo.

• Egyptian Museum – Discover 4,000 years of history, including Tutankhamun’s golden treasures.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Coptic Cairo:

  • Hanging Church – A stunning 5th-century Coptic landmark.

  • Ben Ezra Synagogue – Egypt’s oldest Jewish temple.

• Islamic Cairo:

  • Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque – Africa’s first Islamic mosque.

  • Al-Muizz Street – A historic open-air museum of Fatimid architecture.

  • Khan El Khalili – Lose yourself in this vibrant 1,000-year-old bazaar.

Evening:

• Check into your Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Luxor → Cairo
Overnight: Cairo

Morning:

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa – A fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek & Roman burial artistry.

• Pompey’s Pillar – A towering red granite monument to Roman power.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local seaside restaurant.

• Qaitbay Citadel – A 15th-century fortress built from the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

• Alexandria Library – A modern tribute to the ancient world’s greatest center of knowledge.

Evening:

• Return to Cairo for your final overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, taking with you memories of an unforgettable journey through time.

Meals: Breakfast