There’s ample time to explore Cairo, where you discover the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, as well as atmospheric Islamic Cairo. In Aswan, we visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and you can hunt for bargains in the excellent souk (market) and visit Abu Simbel on an optional side trip, before boarding our comfortable Nile cruise boat. We visit the temples of Komombo and Edfu then arrive in Egypt’s treasure trove, Luxor, where Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut deserve our attention. After all that exploring, the Red Sea resort of Hurghada offers the ideal chance to relax, before we head back to Cairo.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Mon) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. |
| Day 3 |
Explore the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, Al Azhar Mosque and the Museum of Islamic Art. Overnight train to Aswan. |
| Day 4 |
Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Free time to explore the souk. |
| Day 5 |
Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| Days 6-7 |
Sail to Luxor via the temples of Komombo and Edfu. Visit Karnak Temple. |
| Day 8 |
Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| Day 9 |
Drive to Hurghada in the morning. Afternoon free. |
| Day 10 |
Full-day boat trip on the Red Sea. |
| Day 11 |
Drive back to Cairo. |
| Day 12 |
Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Fri). |