Egypt Secret Of Pharaohs

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative welcomes you and assists with fast-track formalities and baggage handling. You’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cairo, where check-in and a short orientation take place. Enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel and a chance to freshen up after your journey. This evening is ideal for acclimatizing—catch a brief city orientation from your guide, confirm onward domestic flights and cruise details, and prepare documentation. Overnight in Cairo, ready for an immersive Egyptian experience beginning tomorrow.

Early breakfast box and a short domestic flight to Luxor. On arrival, your Egyptologist will guide you through Hatshepsut Temple, explaining its royal funerary architecture and terraces. Proceed to the Valley of the Kings, where select royal tombs reveal vivid wall paintings and burial chambers—your guide will contextualize pharaonic burial customs and the significance of the artifacts. After time for shopping in local bazaars, enjoy a leisurely Nile-view lunch. Afternoon hotel check-in and optional evening stroll along the riverbank. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Optionally rise very early for a hot air balloon (pre-bookable) to watch Luxor’s temples at sunrise. After breakfast, explore the vast precinct of Karnak Temple—the Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, and sacred lakes—while your guide highlights the layered history of successive pharaohs. Continue to Luxor Temple, a beautifully lit monument when visited in the afternoon. After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile Cruise and complete embarkation formalities. Relax on deck with tea, enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner on board as the cruise begins to glide gently along the Nile. Overnight aboard the cruise.

Breakfast on board before disembarkation at Esna to visit Esna Temple, a compact yet atmospheric site carved with Greco-Roman-era additions. Return to the ship and sail toward Edfu, where the outstanding Edfu Temple (dedicated to Horus) awaits. In the evening experience the Sound & Light Show at Edfu, a dramatic retelling of the temple’s mythology that adds theatrical context to your daytime visit. Return to the cruise for dinner and entertainment with opportunities to mingle with fellow guests while the ship anchors overnight.

After breakfast cruise to Kom Ombo and explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, notable for its dual sanctuaries and precise medical reliefs. Return onboard then later disembark to visit an authentic Nubian village — stroll painted houses, meet local families, and sample traditional sweets and Nubian tea. Enjoy a camel ride along the riverbank and a short felucca (boat) transfer to experience local waterside life. The visit is culturally immersive and photo-rich, providing insight into Nubian customs before returning to the cruise for dinner and overnight.

Begin early with a breakfast box and transfer to Abu Simbel to marvel at the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and his queen — one of Egypt’s most moving sights. Your guide will explain the temples’ relocation in the 1960s and their astronomical alignments. Return to Aswan for lunch, then visit the modern engineering feat, the Aswan High Dam, followed by the unfinished colossal Obelisk in the granite quarries which illustrates ancient stoneworking techniques. Evening return to the cruise for a relaxed dinner and your final night aboard the Nile.

After breakfast and cruise disembarkation, transfer to Aswan airport for a domestic flight to Cairo (flight cost excluded unless pre-booked). Back in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum where your Egyptologist will highlight key antiquities, offering context to the treasures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then a cultural stroll down historic El-Moazz Street, finishing with an iconic tea experience at Om Kalthoum Café. This is a leisurely cultural day with time to explore downtown Cairo and settle into your Cairo hotel for dinner and overnight.

Today’s full-day Pharaonic Egypt exploration focuses on Giza and surrounding necropolis sites. Visit the Giza Plateau to view the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by nearby Saqqara with the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the ancient capital of Memphis (site visits subject to itinerary timing). Your guide will provide archaeological background and photography tips. Afternoon return to the hotel to refresh. Optionally attend an evening Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids. Dinner at a chosen restaurant and overnight in Cairo.

Depart early for a full-day trip to Alexandria with an expert Egyptologist. Explore the seaside Qaytbai Citadel, stand by Pompey’s Pillar, and view the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina (exterior). Enjoy a relaxed seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean and a guided visit to the regal Montazah Palace gardens. Gain insight into Alexandria’s Hellenistic, Roman, and Ottoman layers, and enjoy a short break at Omar Oasis on the return journey. Dinner back in Cairo and overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, explore Old Cairo with visits to Coptic sites such as the Hanging Church, then continue to Islamic highlights: the Citadel of Saladin (Muhammad Ali Mosque) at 12:30 PM, where sweeping city views await. Lunch at Mahony Restaurant offers time to sample local cuisine. In the afternoon wander the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for handicrafts and souvenirs. Conclude with a memorable dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo, featuring local music and dance, before returning to your hotel for overnight.

Check out after breakfast for a scenic overland transfer to St. Catherine (road transfer; consider early departure). Journey through varied landscapes, arriving at the Sinai foothills in time to check into your hotel. This evening is spent preparing for tomorrow’s early ascent; enjoy a calm dinner and briefing about the Moses Mountain hike (permit and guide arrangements included). Rest well—tomorrow’s sunrise experience is the highlight. Overnight in St. Catherine, where the monastery’s ancient atmosphere begins to set in.

Rise pre-dawn for the guided hike up Moses Mountain to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Sinai — a spiritual and photographic highlight. Descend for breakfast then visit the historic St. Catherine Monastery, home to ancient icons and religious artifacts. After a local lunch in Wadi El-Raha Valley, begin the return journey to Cairo. Evening arrival, hotel check-in, and a relaxed dinner to reflect on the desert’s silence and the rich cultural tapestry you’ve experienced. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, our representative will assist with transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. If time permits, final souvenir shopping or a short city photo stop can be arranged. We’ll take care of airport formalities and ensure timely arrival for check-in. Depart with memories of pharaonic wonders, Nile serenity, and Sinai sunrises — and Travel Comfort’s assistance until your flight leaves Egyptian soil. Safe travels and farewell!