Today, after breakfast, we will begin our fun week by visiting our first Pyramids and Sphinx.
We can approach these breath taking landmarks by camel, and take in one of the most magical wonders of the world together.

Pictures cannot do these places justice! But make sure you bring your cameras for some epic shots!

Our incredible local guide will then walk us around the Egyptian Museum, home to an incredible collection of antiquities, a perfect introduction to the history of this land. Please ask as many questions as you would like, our guide would love to hear your interest in all things historical.

Tonight we will experience something incredible – the overnight sleeper train! After freshening up at the hotel, you will head down to board the train and experience something unique and useful. Feel free to bring some snacks for the journey, and get a good night’s sleep onboard – although, wouldn’t it be something to see a sunrise onboard a moving train?

Included: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Camel Ride, Egyptian Museum Visit, Overnight Sleeper Train

Overnight on Sleeper Train

Today you will experience the Nile, and see the beauty that Aswan holds.

We will have some time today to explore the city and experience whatever you would like to do. There are lots of options we can choose from today from visiting Philae temple to the famous perfumery shops in Aswan or the night markets or you can relax at the pool if you prefer!

Tonight, you will experience a traditional Nubian meal, visiting a local village to experience the culture first-hand. We will meet with a local family who will create you a meal you won’t forget, and together we will learn what it is like to live the life of a local person.

Included: Nubian Village Visit & Dinner

Optional: Philae Temple

Overnight in Aswan -  

Basma Hotel Aswan

Today is a free day! Time to explore Aswan in whatever way you would like – or join us at the epic Temple of Abu Simbel!

Optional: Abu Simbel  – Join Rachel & Discover a part of Egypt that most first-time visitors miss! We’ll wake up early and go on a private day trip to the Abu Simbel temples. The two Temples of Abu Simbel are as massive as the pyramids in Cairo and with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood.

Overnight in Aswan -  

Basma Hotel Aswan

Included: Breakfast

Optional: Abu Simbel Tour

This morning you will have some free time to collect yourself and any snacks / delicious drinks you may need for our next adventure: A Felucca journey down the Nile!

This afternoon you will get to watch Egyptian life pass you by, soak up some sunshine on the top deck of the Sail Boat and then spend a night under the beautiful stars – seeing stars away from light pollution is a beautiful sight.Our Nubian sailing crew will prepare all meals for you on our journey, served in a beautiful communal space. Tonight we sleep together, enjoying a sunset and dinner on the bank of the Nile River.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sailing Trip Down Nile River on Felucca

Overnight On Felucca

Rise & Shine – we’ll enjoy one more meal onboard our boat then leave our felucca on the Nile and head towards Luxor!

On our way we’ll stop at the stunning Esna Temple. Esna Temple is stunning and colorful plus its another place most people miss on their first trip to Egypt… but you wont!

Once in Luxor we’ll visit the open air museum Karnak Temple. This is one of the worlds most celebrated temple complexes. Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of 200 years. Some of these piece you witness are over 2000 years ago!

Included: Karnak Temple Visit, Esna Temple Visit

Overnight in Luxor -  Arcan Eatable Luxor 
 

Today we’ll start at the Colossi of Memnon, two huge 17-M high statues towering over Luxors west bank. Afterwards we’ll head to Valley of the Kings. Buried under these hills are insanely richly decorated tombs we can explore! You may find yourself stuck just staring, trying to figure out how they are so intricately designed! This is certain to be a highlight of the trip. Discoveries are still being made this day in these tombs.

After walking through the tombs of Valley of the kings we’ll go a short distance to a local house and enjoy an amazing home cooked meal.

Optional: We can go on a hot air balloon at sunrise today! We’ll book this later so you have time to decide if you want to join us or not.

Included: Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings Tombs, Home Cooked Lunch

Overnight in Luxor

In the morning we’ll leave from Luxor and head to Cairo

Once we’re in Cairo we’ll visit the Saqqara Complex & Pyramid of Djoser then the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. These areas are home to some of the first pyramids every built and some unique areas where you wont find nearly as many visitors as some of the other places we’ve been. Its a fantastic way to end the trip.

Tonight we’ll get together for one final farewell dinner.

Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner, Saqqara Pyramid Complex, Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid
 

Novotel Cairo El Borg

Head on out, the trip has come to an end.

Throughout today we will arrange several airport transfers to ensure to arrive in plenty of time for your flight, or we can help arrange your own transfers privately at your own cost.
 

Included: Airport transfer before 4pm