Day 01
Friday - Arrival in Egypt
Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, an Epico Tours representative will greet you, assist with customs, baggage claim, and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.
- Overnight: 5-Star Cairo Hotel
Day 02
Saturday - Giza Pyramids / The Sphinx / Saqqara Pyramids
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After breakfast, your Egyptologist will accompany you on a full-day tour of the Giza Plateau and surrounding sites. The day includes:
- Giza Pyramids: Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, marveling at their ancient grandeur, with blocks weighing up to 2.5 tons.
- Camel Ride: Experience a camel ride through the Giza desert to the iconic Sphinx.
- The Sphinx: Visit the enigmatic Sphinx and learn about its rich history and myths. After lunch, visit:
- Saqqara Pyramids: Explore the Step Pyramid and other tombs dating back 4,350 years. View fascinating hieroglyphics inside the pyramids.
- Overnight: 5-Star Cairo Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch at a top restaurant.
Day 03
Sunday - The Egyptian Museum / Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali
After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the famous Golden Mask of Tutankhamun. Then, visit:
- Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Admire this stunning mosque located atop the Citadel.
- Explore Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Wander through this bustling market, offering everything from spices to souvenirs.
- Overnight: 5-Star Cairo Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 04
Monday - Fly to Luxor and Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in the world.
- Then, check-in for your luxury Nile cruise.
- Enjoy lunch onboard.
- In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at night.
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard.
Day 05
Tuesday - Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride: Experience a stunning view of the Valley of the Kings from the sky.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Explore Hatshepsut Temple, a grand monument to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
- After lunch, sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock.
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard
Day 06
Wednesday - Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Visit Horus Temple in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Sail to Kom Ombo and explore the Temple of Sobek and Horus, a unique double temple dedicated to two gods.
- Continue your cruise to Aswan.
- Enjoy an evening Galabia Party after dinner onboard.
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard.
Day 07
Thursday - Abu Simbel Temples / Felucca Ride
- Drive to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent temples carved out of the mountainside by Pharaoh Ramesses II. (Optional flight to Abu Simbel for an extra cost of $220).
- After returning to Aswan, enjoy a relaxing Felucca Ride around Kitchener Island, taking in the sunset.
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner onboard.
Day 08
Friday - Disembarkation / Philae Temple / Fly Back to Cairo
- After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and visit the High Dam of Aswan and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Fly back to Cairo and transfer to your luxury hotel.
- Overnight: 5-Star Cairo Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast onboard.
Day 09
Saturday - Alexandria Day Trip
- After breakfast, drive to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. Visit:
- The Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa with Greco-Roman influences.
- The Roman Amphitheater.
- The Citadel of Sultan Qaitbay, located at the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria.
- Lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant overlooking the sea.
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 10
Sunday - Final Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your departure.
- Meals Included: Breakfast at the hotel.