14-Day Egypt Tour Itinerary: Explore the Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Welcome to Egypt! Meet your guide at Cairo International Airport, holding a sign with your name.
• Transfer to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with complimentary welcome drinks.
• Your guide will assist with hotel check-in and review the itinerary with you, confirming pickup times for your tours.
• Enjoy free time to relax at your hotel and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara

• Begin with breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple with your personal Egyptologist.
  • Highlights: Explore the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Continue to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Alexandria Day Tour

• Depart early for a 3-hour drive to Alexandria.
• Visit the top attractions, including:
  • Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: Ancient underground tombs blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences.
  • Qaitbay Citadel: Built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Pompey’s Pillar: A monumental Roman column and the largest of its kind in Egypt.
• Enjoy lunch in Alexandria before returning to Cairo for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili

• Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, housing artifacts from ancient Egypt, including treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Visit Islamic Cairo, including the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar and El Muizz Street.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Return to your hotel for overnight in Cairo.

Day 5: Fayoum – Wadi El-Hitan and El Rayan Waterfalls

• Drive 1 hour to Fayoum, a region known for its natural beauty and history.
• Discover Wadi El-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage site with fossils dating back 40 million years.
• Visit the serene El Rayan Waterfalls, surrounded by desert landscapes.
• Enjoy lunch in Fayoum before heading back to Cairo for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Memphis and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

• Tour Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and learn about its role in Egyptian history.
• Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), featuring the royal mummies and interactive exhibits.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 7: Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Flight to Luxor

• Visit the Saladin Citadel and Alabaster Mosque in Cairo.
• Explore the Coptic Quarter, including the Hanging Church.
• Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
• Upon arrival, check in to your 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy dinner onboard.

Day 8: Karnak and Luxor Temples

• Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum showcasing ancient Egyptian religious practices.
• Explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.
• Return to your cruise for overnight accommodation.

Day 9: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

• Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
• Continue to Edfu and explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
• Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk

• Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, relocated to its current location to protect it from flooding.
• See the impressive Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient stone-carving techniques.
• Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11: Abu Simbel Temples

• Depart early for a 3-hour drive to the Abu Simbel Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site carved into a mountainside.
• Admire the grandeur of these temples, dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
• Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12: Relax on the Nile

• Enjoy a day of leisure onboard the cruise as you sail along the Nile, admiring the stunning scenery.

Day 13: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, a royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
• Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a marvel of ancient architecture.
• See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the Theban necropolis.
• Return to the cruise for your final overnight stay.

Day 14: Disembarkation and Departure

• Disembark the cruise and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo and onward journey home.