The best of Egypt trip

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will meet and assist you through passport control, baggage claim, and customs to ensure a smooth start to your Egypt travel.

A private, air-conditioned transfer then takes you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a personalized welcome, curated local recommendations from your guide, and time to relax or explore nearby streets to sense the rhythm of the city.

After breakfast, explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus with your private guide, followed by the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Enjoy close-up views, photography stops, and insight into pharaonic life before a curated visit to the Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun’s treasures and other remarkable artifacts.

In the evening, board the sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor, settling into comfortable accommodations as your journey continues with a thoughtfully tailored itinerary focused on authentic experiences.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, entering the tombs of pharaohs, and admire the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon with your private guide.

In the afternoon, continue to the illuminated Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex, among the best places to visit in Egypt, with expert insights and optional behind-the-scenes access.

Arrive in Aswan by train for a tailor-made day of exploration. Visit the High Dam and the monumental Unfinished Obelisk before discovering the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and Hathor.

In the afternoon, sail by traditional felucca around Elephantine Island, taking in riverside villages, sweeping Nile views, and the gentle rhythm of local life.

Travel to the awe-inspiring Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, part of the UNESCO-listed Nubian Monuments. Carved in the 13th century BC and carefully relocated in 1968 above the Aswan High Dam reservoir, the twin temples reveal monumental sculpture and layered history.

Your guide will provide context and interpretation outside the temples, as access to the interiors is regulated during timed visits. After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan and board the overnight train to Cairo.

Today, enhance your Egypt itinerary with an optional excursion to Sakkara, home to Egypt’s oldest step pyramid, built around 2650 BC. Walk among ancient mastabas and appreciate the scale of early pharaonic innovation before continuing to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.

Explore the open-air museum of colossal statues and royal artifacts, including the fallen statue of Ramses II, with expert commentary that brings this formative period of history to life.

After breakfast at your hotel, travel by modern air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating to the early Roman period and rediscovered in 1900, with a local guide sharing insights into their history and architecture.

Continue to the Qaitbay Citadel at the entrance to Alexandria’s eastern harbor, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse. Conclude with an exterior visit to the Alexandria Library, enjoying panoramic sea views, photo opportunities, and local stories along the coast.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring comfortably to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Thank you for choosing our tailor-made Egypt trip. We hope the authentic encounters, thoughtfully curated experiences, and local insights remain with you long after your journey ends.