Egyptian Odyssey trip

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Step into Egypt’s living tapestry with the Egyptian Odyssey trip, created for travelers seeking authentic, tailor-made journeys. Designed as one of our signature Egypt trips, it invites you to move beyond postcard moments and into meaningful encounters with local artisans, private guides, and carefully selected experiences shaped around your interests.

Connect with our travel specialists to design a personal itinerary, secure exclusive access, and fine-tune every detail. Turn curiosity into a journey that tells your story in Egypt and reserve your preferred dates today.

Egyptian Odyssey trip highlights

  • Ancient wonders up close: Explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara with a private Egyptologist.
  • Boutique Nile cruise: Sail in comfort on a boutique Nile cruise, customizing shore excursions and dining.
  • Living culture and cuisine: Dine in local homes, visit family-run markets, and design culinary experiences that connect you to authentic Egyptian life.
  • Red Sea beach retreats: Unwind on pristine Red Sea beaches, tailor water sports and diving trips to your skill level, and savor secluded coastal stays.
  • Personalized archaeology access: Gain behind-the-scenes entry to temples and ongoing digs.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Cairo

• Private arrival transfer from Cairo Airport

• Hotel check-in and orientation

• Leisure time

Cairo
2Giza / Sakkara / Memphis / Dahshur / Aswan

• Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus

• Great Sphinx and Valley Temple

• Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara

• Lunch at local restaurant

• Memphis open air museum and Ramses II statue

• Bent Pyramid and Dahshur necropolis

• Evening flight to Aswan

Nile Cruise / Boutique Hotel
3Aswan

• Nile cruise segment

• High Dam

• Unfinished Obelisk

• Philae Temple

• Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board

Nile Cruise
4Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor

• Kom Ombo Temple

• Edfu Temple of Horus

• Afternoon sailing toward Esna with tea on deck

• Valley of the Kings

• Temple of Hatshepsut

• Colossi of Memnon

• Karnak and Luxor Temples

Nile Cruise
5Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh

• Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station

• Travel to Sharm El Sheikh

• Red Sea leisure and optional activities

Sharm El Sheikh
6Sharm El Sheikh

• Leisure day at resort

• Optional Ras Mohammed National Park excursion

Sharm El Sheikh
7Sharm El Sheikh

• Leisure day at resort

• Optional Colored Canyon excursion

Sharm El Sheikh
8Sharm El Sheikh

• Snorkeling and marine life

• Coastal lagoons and beach walks

Sharm El Sheikh
9Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo

• Private transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport

• Flight to Cairo

• Activity planning assistance

Cairo
10Cairo

• Leisure day

• Spa, dining, or rooftop views

• Optional last minute experiences

Cairo
11Cairo

• Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun collection

• Salah El Din Citadel

• Mohamed Ali Mosque

• Coptic Cairo churches and synagogue

Cairo
12Cairo

• Leisure morning

• Bazaar or café time

• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport

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Day01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport, where your private driver meets you for the transfer to your centrally located hotel. After a seamless check-in and time to rest, begin your Egypt travel with personalized guidance from our local team.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, with options including a rooftop dinner overlooking the Nile, a short city stroll, or a relaxed afternoon by the pool.

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Day02

Cairo tour and transfer to Aswan

Your guide meets you at the hotel for a private tour of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, followed by the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest large-scale stone monument.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Memphis to view the statue of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx, then conclude the day at Dahshur with the Bent Pyramid and early royal necropolis.

Later, fly from Cairo to Aswan with private assistance and curated transfers. The evening is at leisure, with options to relax aboard a Nile cruise or boutique hotel, enjoy a felucca ride at sunset, and sample local cuisine as the experience adapts to your interests.

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Day03

High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple

Begin this Egypt trip segment aboard your Nile cruise, enjoying lunch on board before visiting Aswan’s High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient quarries, and the island-based Philae Temple dedicated to Isis and Hathor.

Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

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Tips from Ahmed

Egypt Travel Expert

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A journey through Egypt is incomplete without time on the Nile. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan allows you to experience the country the way the ancients once did: slowly, peacefully, and always connected to the landscape.

Day04

Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples, Luxor East and West Banks

Continue your Egypt itinerary with guided visits to the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haeroris, followed by sailing to Edfu for the well-preserved Temple of Horus after lunch on board.

The afternoon unfolds with a relaxed cruise toward Esna, accompanied by tea on deck and views of the Nile.

Upon arrival in Luxor, enjoy a tailored exploration of both banks, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the monumental complexes of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Return to the Nile cruise for dinner after a full day of discovery.

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Day05

Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh

After breakfast, bid farewell to your Nile cruise and transfer with our representative to Luxor Airport or the railway station to continue your tailor-made Egypt trip to Sharm El Sheikh.

Upon arrival, the pace shifts to the Red Sea, with time to relax on the beach, snorkel colorful coral reefs, or choose personalized excursions and guided experiences that balance coastal leisure with cultural discovery.

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Day06

Free day or Ras Mohammed National Park excursion

Enjoy a relaxed day in Sharm, with time to shop, lounge by the pool, or browse local markets at your own pace.

An optional excursion to Ras Mohammed National Park offers snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs, sightings of rare wildlife, and scenic coastal walks, highlighting why the Red Sea region is considered one of the best places to visit in Egypt.

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Day07

Free day or Colored Canyon excursion

Spend the day at leisure enjoying the resort’s pool, spa, and Red Sea views, or join an optional guided excursion to the Colored Canyon.

Walk among towering sandstone formations, photograph vivid red and golden hues, and enjoy a small group experience with a pace tailored to your comfort.

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Day08

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy a free day in Sharm with time to snorkel colorful coral gardens, observe marine life and coastal birds, or explore dramatic lagoons on guided boat and beach walks tailored to your interests.

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Day09

Transfer from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

Enjoy a final breakfast and one last view of the Red Sea before a private transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, a local representative will assist with planning activity options for the remainder of your Egypt trip.

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Day10

Leisure day in Cairo

Relax and recharge at your Cairo hotel with personalized touches. Enjoy a spa treatment, sample authentic Egyptian cuisine, or take in rooftop views of the city skyline.

Our local team can also arrange last-minute experiences to further enrich your journey.

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Day11

Cairo Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

Begin the day at the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures, before continuing to the Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque for sweeping views over Cairo.

After lunch, explore Coptic Cairo with visits to the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, uncovering layers of history, faith, and local life.

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Day12

Departure from Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel, followed by free time to browse a nearby bazaar, relax in a local café, or revisit favorite sights.

At the appointed time, check out and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport, with assistance for luggage and formalities to ensure a smooth conclusion to your Egypt trip.

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