Arrive in Cairo, where we’re met inside the airport and transferred to the Hyatt Regency. In the evening, we gather for a welcome dinner—good food, great views, and a perfect start to our Egyptian adventure.

A full day to unwind. Lounge by the pool, enjoy the spa, or join an optional half-day tour depending on arrival times. Whether traveling solo or with family, this is a moment to settle in and savor the city.

Explore the sacred sites of Old Cairo—churches, mosques, markets—before diving into local flavors at Khan el Khalili. Street snacks, spices, and handcrafted souvenirs await in Cairo’s most colorful corner.

At sunrise, we visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, then ride camels across the desert. Afterward, we explore the Grand Egyptian Museum’s treasures, including Tutankhamun’s full collection. Lunch included.

We fly south to Aswan and visit the Philae Temple on a lush Nile island. Then, it’s on to a Nubian village—where color, culture, and warm hospitality create a memorable evening.

Sunrise visit to Abu Simbel, marveling at the immense cliffside temples. Later, we check into our elegant Nile cruise and set sail—our floating home for the next three nights.

Our cruise stops at Kom Ombo’s twin temple before we ride to Edfu by horse-drawn carriage. Along the Nile, we relax and enjoy timeless scenery between temples and meals onboard.

Rise early for a hot air balloon (optional), then we all explore the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut’s temple. Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs amid vivid tomb art and epic architecture.

We visit Karnak, ancient Egypt’s largest temple, followed by Luxor Temple. Later, we fly to Cairo and check in at the airport hotel, ready for tomorrow’s departure or optional extensions.

Some of use deaprt Cairo for international flights or the Jordan extension. Others depart Luxor for the Red Sea add-on. However you choose to end, it’s been an extraordinary journey.

If a little R&R is calling your name, add on this ultimate Red Sea relaxation extension. Transfer from Luxor to the coast and sink yourself into the sun, sand and sea before you journey home. If snorkling is on your list, this is for you!

For an even deeper experience, extend to Jordan for a 5-night guided journey through the most iconic and historically significant locations. From the desert, to Petra to the Dead Sea and Amman. This is bound to be an exciting extension.