Private 13-Day Overland Trip Package in Egypt

After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Cairo’s ancient wonders with your expert guide.

Giza Pyramids Complex

• Great Pyramid of Khufu: The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, standing at 146m (481 ft).

• Great Sphinx: The legendary lion-bodied guardian of the Giza Plateau.

• Valley Temple: A well-preserved site revealing ancient mummification rituals.

Grand Egyptian Museum (if open)

Discover King Tutankhamun’s treasures, colossal statues, and priceless artifacts.

Lunch

Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

Saqqara & Memphis

• Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt’s oldest pyramid, designed by Imhotep.

• Ancient Memphis: Explore ruins of the Old Kingdom capital, including the alabaster Sphinx.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After breakfast, fly to Aswan, where your guide awaits to unveil its ancient wonders.

Aswan High Dam

Discover this engineering marvel that tamed the Nile, created Lake Nasser, and revolutionized Egypt.

Unfinished Obelisk

See Queen Hatshepsut’s abandoned monument—the largest obelisk ever attempted—revealing ancient quarrying secrets.

Lunch

Savor authentic Egyptian cuisine at a Nile-side restaurant.

Philae Temple

Take a boat to Agilkia Island and explore this UNESCO-rescued temple dedicated to Isis, adorned with captivating myths of Osiris’ resurrection.

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

Sunrise at Ramses' Masterpiece

◉ Pre-dawn departure with breakfast box
◉ 3-hour desert drive with tales of Ramses II

Abu Simbel Temples

✦ Great Temple of Ramses II:

• 20m-tall colossal statues guarding the entrance

• Detailed battle reliefs & history's first peace treaty

✦ Temple of Hathor:

• Rare tribute to Queen Nefertari

• Exceptional symmetry and preservation

◉ Return to Aswan for gourmet lunch
◉ Evening at leisure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan Hotel

From Karnak's Grandeur to Nighttime Magic

◉ Scenic 3-hour Nile train to Luxor (first class)

Karnak Temple Complex

✦ Theban Triad's sacred domain
✦ Great Hypostyle Hall: 134 towering columns
✦ Avenue of Sphinxes: Ancient ceremonial path

◉ Lunch at a premium local restaurant
◉ Check-in at 5-star hotel

Luxor Temple by Night

✦ Illuminated columns & statues
✦ Opet Festival history: Where gods walked
✦ Ramses II & Amenhotep III's architectural legacy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Journey Through Royal Tombs & Temple Splendors

Morning:
◉ Cross the Nile to the Theban Necropolis

Temple of Hatshepsut

✦ Egypt’s female pharaoh’s masterpiece
✦ Cliff-carved terraces with Punt expedition reliefs
✦ Divine birth scenes in vibrant colors

Valley of the Kings

✦ Descend into royal tombs (Tutankhamun/Ramses VI)
✦ Hieroglyphic guides to the afterlife
✦ Breathtaking ceiling astronomy

Lunch:
◉ Private island dining via Nile boat

Colossi of Memnon

✦ 18m guardians of Amenhotep III’s temple
✦ Ancient “singing statue” phenomenon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Uncover the Untold Stories Beyond the Pharaohs

Valley of the Queens

✦ Nefertari’s Tomb (optional):

• "Sistine Chapel of Egypt" with pristine afterlife murals

• Final resting place of royal women & princes

Medinet Habu

✦ Ramses III’s fortress-temple

• Battle reliefs against the Sea Peoples

• Giant pylon gates & ritual chambers

Deir el-Medina

✦ Artisans’ Village:

• Tomb-builders’ homes & workshops

• Ancient graffiti & personal prayers

Lunch: Scenic dining with Nile or mountain views

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Dendera Temple Complex

✦ Hathor’s celestial sanctuary:

• Dendera Zodiac – Ancient star map

• "Light bulb" reliefs – Sparking modern intrigue

• Rooftop panorama of the Nile

Abydos Temple

✦ Seti I’s spiritual masterpiece:

• Abydos King List – 76 pharaohs immortalized

• Raised relief carvings – Unrivaled preservation

• Osiris cult chambers – Mysterious hidden passages

Lunch: Gourmet stop en route
Transfer: Scenic 4-hour drive to Hurghada

Evening:
◉ Check into 5-star beachfront resort
◉ Dinner with sea views
◉ Fall asleep to Red Sea waves

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Choose Your Adventure:
Relaxation:

• Private beach lounging

• Infinity pool cocktails

Discovery:

• Shore snorkeling (gear provided)

• Glass-bottom boat coral tours

• Marina promenade strolls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Unlimited Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Morning to Afternoon:
Certified Diving/Snorkeling Excursion
✦ Vibrant Coral Gardens – Swim through technicolor reefs
✦ Marine Encounters – Spot dolphins, turtles & tropical fish
✦ Sunken Wrecks – Explore underwater history

For Beginners:
◉ Full safety training & shallow-water practice
◉ All equipment provided

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Unlimited Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Afternoon Adventure:
Quad Biking Safari
✦ Golden Dune Racing – Feel the desert’s pulse
✦ Bedouin Village Visit – Learn ancient traditions

Evening Magic:
✦ Sunset Mint Tea by campfire
✦ Starlit BBQ Feast – Grilled meats & local flavors
✦ Celestial Silence – The Sahara’s infinite sky

Pro Packing Tip: Sunglasses + scarf = sand-proof bliss!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Unlimited Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Morning:
Flight: Hurghada → Cairo

Egyptian Museum

✦ Tutankhamun’s Treasures – Golden mask & optional mummy room
✦ 120,000 Artifacts – A time capsule of ancient glory

Lunch:
◉ Authentic koshari – Taste Egypt’s beloved comfort food

Islamic Cairo Tour

✦ Salah El-Din Citadel – 12th-century fortress with skyline views
✦ Mohamed Ali Mosque – "Alabaster Jewel" of Cairo
✦ Al-Muizz Street – Open-air museum of medieval architecture
✦ Khan el-Khalili Bazaar – Hunt for spices, lanterns & papyrus art

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Morning:
◉ Airport transfer with Egyptian hospitalityAfter breakfast, your driver will escort you to Cairo Airport for your flight home—with a heart full of pyramids, temples, and sea-blue memories.

Meal: Breakfast