Best Egypt Explorer Tours

Welcome to Cairo! At the airport, our representative will greet you and provide assistance with airport procedures. You will be comfortably transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel. [no meals included today]

The day begins with the Great Pyramid at Giza. It was the tallest man made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Our expert guide will accompany you to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and then to Saqqara to witness the first pyramid of them all, the 2648 BC-completed Step Pyramid of Djoser. Overnight at your hotel.(B)

Today we travel north to Egyptian 2nd largest city Alexandria. This Mediterranean City founded by Alexander the Great has many unique attractions. Spend the day viewing the relics of a bygone age, including such sites as Pompeii Pillar, the only Amphitheatre built by the Romans in Egypt, the Alexandria Library, the Quitbey Forte and more. Before returning back to Cairo we also stop for lunch overlooking the ocean and enjoy an Alexandria specialty – Seafood! Overnight at your Hotel (B,L)

Today you will stand in communion with the magnificent treasures of the Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun fabulously famous Gold Mask. Then we guide you to the city Islamic areas including the Citadel of Saladdin and its Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Next the citys oldest area; Coptic Cairo awaits you. Here El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, was built into the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon.This is followed by St Sergius said to be a resting place of the Holy Family, and finally enjoy free time at Khan el Khalili, the major souk in the Islamic bazaar district. This evening we transfer to the train station and take the overnight sleeper train to Aswan enjoying dinner and breakfast in your own cabin. Overnight Sleeper Train. (B,D)

On arrival in Aswan you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Today you take a short ferry across the Nile to Agilika Island Philae Temple, a beautiful dedication to the goddess Isis. Marvel at Aswan dams — the Old and the High, and end the afternoon on a traditional felucca. You will sail to tusk-shaped Elephantine Island and the spectacular botanical Kitchener Island. This evening there is time to explore Aswan’s renowned markets. Overnight at your Hotel.(B)

We commence with an early morning transfer for Abu Simbel by road. Arrive and enjoy your guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel with free time. Return back to Aswan to be welcomed aboard your 5 star luxury cruise ship, and aclimatise yourself with your inviting cabin.After lunch spend the afternoon at leisure. During the evening there’s an optional tour to the illuminated Philae Temple. Overnight Cruise Boat. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your morning while cruising, disembark at Kom Ombo and explore its double Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. During lunch you will cruise towards the ancient cities of Esna and Edfu. Disembark in Edfu to visit the remarkably well preserved Temple of Horus. Continue sailing to Luxor arriving late evening. Overnight cruise boat.(B,L,D)

Your morning is free. This afternoon explore 4,000 year-old Luxor, evocative site of the ancient city of Thebes and the worlds greatest open air museum. Enter the Karnak Temple Complex a vast area of temples, chapels, pylons and the Great Temple of Amun. Walk down the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes that connect the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amun-Re and the Luxor Temple. Overnight cruise boat. (B,L,D)

It will be an early start to avoid the heat of the Nile west bank. As you enter the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, you will pass Deir El Madina, Madinet Habou and the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the colonnaded temple that was uniquely dedicated to a queen Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the East bank and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Arrive to the airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Dahab (1 hour drive). Overnight at your Hotel. (B)

A 4×4 Jeep safari of South Sinai accelerates the morning. First you will confront the double canyon; then you will traverse the Valley of the Wings. Next, it is onwards to Nawames El Kon. Sand dunes are your playground until lunch at the oasis where local Bedouins are your convivial hosts. A relaxed early evening drive will take you to your hotel in Dahab. Overnight at your Hotel. (B,L)

Today is snorkelling day, and Dahab’s Blue Hole is renowned for this watery activity. Relax until the midday sun reflects on its azure blue waters. Return for some free time at your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel. (B)

Early in the morning we will escort you, air conditioned by road to Saint Catherine city. You will face Mount Sinai, Moses 2,285m summit of The Ten Commandments. Proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site – Saint Catherine Monastery, beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Sinai. Back at Dahab, enjoy the rest of the afternoon as free time. Overnight at your hotel. (B,L)

Today you will be driven to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Check in at your hotel, and then the rest of your day/night is free. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure from Egypt. (B) Optional Tours Ballooning in Luxor Early morning start to cross over the Nile before sunrise knowing that within an hour you will be Watching the sunrise over the Valley of the Kings from a Hot Air Balloon a very exciting trip.