After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking Egyptologist and begin your first full day of exploration.
Travel to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx — enduring symbols of Egypt’s ancient majesty.
Visit the Mortuary Temple and enjoy a panoramic view where all nine pyramids stand together.
After lunch at a quality local restaurant, continue to the Egyptian Museum, housing the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun and an extensive collection of artifacts spanning over 5,000 years of Egyptian history.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Begin your day with breakfast, then head to Islamic Cairo. Explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali, an architectural masterpiece of Ottoman design.
Continue to Coptic Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sites steeped in early Christian and Jewish history.
Enjoy lunch, then stroll through El-Moez Street and the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar, famous for its traditional crafts, perfumes, and jewelry.
In the evening, board your First-Class Sleeper Train to Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard.

After breakfast on the train, meet your Egyptologist at the Aswan station to begin your sightseeing tour.
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk, an extraordinary example of ancient Egyptian engineering.
Take a motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and situated on Agilkia Island.
After lunch, enjoy free time exploring Aswan’s colorful markets before checking in to your luxury hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Enjoy an early breakfast, then transfer for your short flight to Abu Simbel, home to the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. These magnificent monuments are renowned for their intricate carvings and the biannual solar alignment phenomenon.
Return to Aswan and board your deluxe Nile Cruise.
Savor lunch on board, then embark on a tranquil felucca sail to visit Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener’s Island.
In the evening, enjoy a Galabeya Party and Nubian folklore entertainment. Dinner and overnight onboard.

After breakfast, your cruise sails to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Sobek and Horus, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Discover ancient medical instruments and hieroglyphs detailing surgical practices.
Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy the scenic sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard.

After breakfast, ride a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of the Ptolemaic period.
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch as you pass through the Esna Lock, continuing toward Luxor.
Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple illuminated at night. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes linking Karnak to Luxor Temple.
Then, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural wonder carved into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari.
Admire the colossal statues of Memnon before transferring to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
Upon arrival, meet our representative for transfer and check-in at your Red Sea resort. Dinner and overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Enjoy breakfast at your resort and a full day at leisure. Optional activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, or a submarine adventure to view the vibrant coral reefs of the Red Sea.
Alternatively, relax on the beach or explore Sharm’s lively bazaars in the evening. All meals and overnight at your resort.

A free day for rest and relaxation. Enjoy your resort’s facilities, swim in the Red Sea, or sunbathe by the pool.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

After breakfast, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine, located at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy a Bedouin-style dinner under the stars.
Optional: Evening trek to Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) to witness the sunrise from the summit — a truly spiritual experience. Overnight in St. Catherine.

Early morning hike or camel ride to the summit of Mount Moses (optional).
Visit the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, and see the Burning Bush and Church of the Virgin Mary.
After check-out, drive to Cairo with stops along the way for rest.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Your 13-Day Egypt Vacation Package with International Airfare concludes with unforgettable memories of the timeless beauty and rich heritage of Egypt.