Morning visit to Giza:

Explore the Pyramids of Giza.

Enjoy a panoramic viewpoint of all three pyramids.

Visit the Great Sphinx.

Lunch:

Enjoy Koshary at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore with your leader pointing out the highlights.

Evening:

Transfer to the station and board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train

Included Activities:

Cairo – Pyramids & Sphinx

Cairo – Egyptian Museum headset

Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum visit

Arrival in Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost city.

Free day options:

Visit Unfinished Obelisk

See the High Dam

Explore Nubian Bazaar

Visit Nubian Museum

Take a boat to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island

Relax with mint tea along the Corniche by the Nile.

Evening:

Join a local Nubian family for dinner in their village.

Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)

Included Activity:

Aswan – Nubian Village visit & dinner

Another free day to explore Aswan at your own pace.

Optional excursion:

Visit Abu Simbel – iconic temples with four massive statues of Ramses II carved into the mountain.

Other activity options:

Enjoy a felucca sail around the Nile islands.

Visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island.

Relax by the Nile and enjoy the scenery.

Explore Aswan’s local bazaar for shopping.

Your leader can help arrange any excursions you choose.

Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)

Morning free time in Aswan:

Option to take a motorboat to the Tomb of the Nobles.

Buy snacks for the overnight trip on the Nile.

Late morning:

Board your traditional felucca just before lunch.

Afternoon sailing:

Relax as you cruise along the Nile.

Watch daily Egyptian life unfold along the riverbanks.

Evening:

Enjoy hearty meals prepared by your Nubian sailing crew.

Experience local entertainment on board.

Sleep under the stars — the felucca is open-deck with shade but no enclosed cabins.

Witness an unforgettable Nile sunset.

Accommodation: Felucca (1 night)

Included Activity:

Nile – Felucca overnight sailing trip

Morning:

Say goodbye to your Nubian crew.

Travel by private van to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum.

En route optional stops (choose one):

Temple of Kom Ombo – unique twin, mirror-image design.

Temple of Edfu – one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Afternoon:

Visit the majestic Karnak Temple, a massive complex built over 2000 years and one of the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt.

Visit ACE – Animal Care in Egypt, an NGO supported by the Intrepid Foundation, to learn about their work helping injured working animals.

Rest of the day:

Free time to relax, shop in the local bazaar, or unwind in a teahouse.

Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities:

Luxor – Karnak Temple (entrance fee)

Luxor – Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) visit

Morning exploration of ancient Thebes by private minivan:

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon – two 17-meter-high statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Visit the Valley of the Kings – explore 3 tombs decorated with vivid paintings and hieroglyphics while your leader explains their history.

Afternoon:

Enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family.

Free time to wander Luxor, relax, or shop.

Evening:

Board the overnight sleeper train from Luxor back to Cairo.

Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train

Included Activities:

Luxor – Colossi of Memnon

Luxor – Valley of the Kings (3 tombs included)

Luxor – Local family visit & home-cooked lunch

Early morning arrival in Cairo.

Enjoy one final breakfast with your group.

End of the trip.

If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, contact your booking agent in advance.