The Program Overview
An extensive journey combining Egypt's greatest historical monuments with the relaxing shores of the Red Sea Riviera.
Day 01
CAIRO City
Arrival
Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where the Luxora Egypt Representative will assist you with customs clearance, luggage and airport procedure through the MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES.
Transfer
Transfer in modern air-conditioned van to your deluxe 5 star hotel for check –in and overnight Depending on the arrival time, we could arrange some evening activities, dinner on that evening.
Visit Khan el-Khalili & Islamic Quarter
The Evening, visit with one of the Old Gates of Cairo; Bab El Fotouh, to start an amazing walk through the ancient Islamic quarter. Witness the narrow streets, and bustling road-side shops and "wekalas" – trading places. Walk down Al Moez Street until you reach the recently renovated Beit El Seheimi.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a 5-star casual dinner of traditional oriental dishes today, at the Arabian-style Neguib Mahfouz Restaurant.
Day 02
Giza & Saqqara
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
After breakfast, your Egyptologist will escort you to an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza; the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Solar Boat Museum
Your tour this day will include the little visited but incredible Solar Boat Museum beside the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
Visit Saqqara (Step Pyramid)
Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Saqqara is one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments. It constitutes a significant historical turning point in ancient Egyptian funerary monuments, revolutionizing stone architecture and royal burials.
Lunch
Lunch today will be a-la-carte lunch at a local restaurant, overlooking the Pyramids.
Camel Ride
opportunity to mount your individual camel for a short ride across the sands of Giza.
Day 03
Museums & Civilization
Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your Egyptologist will escort you to an unforgettable tour. The Museum is due to open by the year 2020. The visit will include checking out the constructions work, labs where restorations are made.
Lunch
Lunch that day will be at a local restaurant, with the great view of the Great Pyramids.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
In the early evening, your Egyptologist will escort you on a tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutenkhamun’s tomb.
Mummies Room
You will have the chance today to go inside the fabulous “Mummies Room”, where the mummies of the Royal kings, queens and Pharaohs are kept in state.
Day 04
Fly to Aswan
Flight to Aswan
The Luxora Egypt representative will meet you at the Cairo Hotel & escort you to the Domestic Airport for your flight to Aswan.
Optional Abu Simbel
Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple by Air from & to Aswan. The two temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel are each fronted by colossal statues up to 20 meters high, and are famed as the most Impressive monuments remaining of Ancient Egypt in modern times.
Felucca Ride
Transfer in modern air-conditioned van to Check-in your hotel. Lunch in your hotel then end up your day on a legendary felucca sailboat ride down the Nile enjoying a sparkling wine during sunset.
Day 05
Aswan/Nubian Village
Philae Temple
After breakfast, Check-out and enjoy a relaxing visit to the temple of Isis, located on the island of Philae. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of love and passion in ancient Egypt.
Nubian Village
Then check-in your cruise and have lunch on-board. Afterwards, You will go to explore the Nubian village and get connected to the local culture.
Day 06
Kom Ombo/Edfu/Cruise
Temple of Kom Ombo
As you are having breakfast, sail down the Nile and visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile and the falcon gods. Stop at the Crocodile Mummification Museum.
Temple of Horus
Lunch will be served onboard the cruise ship. The next stop will be the temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact temple from the ancient world.
Day 07
Luxor/Cruise
Valley of the Kings
Start the day by visiting the Valley of the Kings, hidden behind the mountains on the west bank of the Nile. Your tour will include the entry of the tomb of king Tutankahamon and the tomb of Ramses VI.
Hatshepsut & Karnak
Next, visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh who dressed and ruled like a king. Have a photo stop by the huge Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god.
Day 08
Red Sea
Drive to Hurghada
After breakfast, drive to hurgada, The drive is a journey on its own, for you will drive among local villages enjoying daily life scenery.
Check in & Relax
Lunch boxes will be provided for the drive. Upon arrival to the Red Sea, time to Check-in and Relax at your resort.
Day 09
Red Sea Resort
Relax or Snorkeling
Today is a time to Relax and enjoy your resort. Or you may like to have a snorkeling day trip to enjoy the Corals of the Red sea.
Day 10
Red Sea
Day at Leisure
Day Free at leisure.
Day 11
Red Sea
Day at Leisure
Day Free at leisure.
Day 12
Return to Cairo
Flight to Cairo
The Luxora Egypt representative will meet you at the Hurghada Hotel & escort you in modern air-conditioned van to Hurghada Domestic Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Arrival & Check-in
Arrival at Cairo domestic airport, where Luxora Egypt Representative will meet and assist you with your luggage. Transfer in modern air-conditioned van to your deluxe 5 star hotel near the Airport, for check-in and overnight.
Day 13
Departure
Checkout
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
Transfer
The Luxora Egypt Representative will meet you at the hotel lobby to escort you to the airport and assist you with all departure formalities. Board your scheduled international flight.
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