Day 1 - Day 1 – Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport on, where your Tour Coordinator will meet you after customs.

Check in & some leisure time to relax

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Felucca Ride: (Weather Permitting) Tonight's dinner will be a uniquely Egyptian experience.

Board a felucca - a traditional Nile sailing vessel - and admire the lights and sights of Cairo by night as you cruise gently down the river.

You are transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.

Overnight At your hotel.

Overnight: Four Seasons Nile Plaza

Meal Plan: D

Day 2 - Day 2 - Giza

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Begin at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built about 4,500 years ago, as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson. (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus are the Greek forms of their names.) In the ancient Egyptian religion, the sides of the pyramids were likened to sun rays on which the Pharaoh ascended to heaven. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale, with the largest, Khufu's, made of over two million blocks. Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument.

(Optional Entry to Cheops Pyramids)

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel.

Some time to rest

At the evening Meet your tour coordinator in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Today you will meet your Bellies en Route guides who will be taking you on a gastronomic adventure through the busy streets of Cairo, starting at the historic Tahrir Square in Downtown Cairo before taking you through the neighboring district of Zamalek and finally ending at the western bank of the Nile in the district of Dokki. All while introducing you to some of the best local flavors this town has to offer.

There are six different stops for you to try a comprehensive variety of authentic Egyptian food and drinks. Also a great chance to mingle with the local Cairenes and get a glimpse into the history and culture of the city. (A&K is committed to your safety but would like you to know that participation in this activity is at your sole discretion.

If AT ANY TIME, you do not wish to participate in any or all of the activity please let your Tour Coordinator know)

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: Four Seasons Nile Plaza

Meal Plan: B,D

Day 3 - Day 3 – Cairo

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Start your day visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world’s largest archaeological museums, showcases over 100,000 artifacts from Egypt’s rich past. Located near the Giza Pyramids, visitors are welcomed by the colossal statue of Ramses II, while the Grand Staircase, adorned with 87 royal artifacts, leads to a stunning glass façade overlooking the pyramids. More than a museum, GEM is a cultural hub offering immersive experiences that bring Egypt’s history to life.

“Disclaimer”: This is a soft-opening visit to the museum. Once fully open, the Grand Egyptian Museum will house the ‘golden’ treasures of King Tutankhamun as well as rest of his collection that will be shown in its entirety for the first time. At the moment, King Tut ‘golden’ treasures are still displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

After lunch,  you are transferred to your hotel.

Spend some time at leisure.

In the evening, Meet your Tour Coordinator in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Take a cultural walking tour down Muiz El-Din Allah Street, recalling the time when it was the main thoroughfare through the heart of Old Cairo.

Overnight: Four Seasons – Nile Plaza

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 4 - Day 4 – Cairo Luxor

Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo Airport by air-conditioned vehicle to board your flight to Luxor .

Board your flight to Luxor

Arrival in Luxor airport, you are transferred to your hotel Luxor Hilton Resort.

Check in at hotel & some time at leisure

In the evening, Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

A horse-drawn carriage guides you through the streets of Luxor as your coachman introduces you to this historic city. Sit back and sink into the wonderful sights, including the ancient ruins of Thebes which lie within the city walls.

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel

Overnight: Luxor Hilton Resort

Meal Plan: B

Day 5 - Day 5 –Luxor

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Your Egyptologist will guide you around the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun - and then onwards to the Temple of Karnak.

Start with  Karnak Temple: Built over 2,000 years by generations of pharaohs, the 62-acre Temple of Karnak was dedicated to the god Amun. It would take days to explore all of the pylons, obelisks and smaller temples within.

The great 'Hypostyle Hall' alone is a veritable forest of giant pillars rising 23 meters toward the sky. At the 'Sacred Lake,' priests purified themselves in the waters before performing rites at the temple. At the height of its glory, Karnak Temple collected annual tribute from over 65 cities in the region.

Luxor Temple: Visit the Temple of Luxor, once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Human-headed Sphinxes, almost 3 kilometers in length. This temple enjoyed the privilege of many celebrations, the most important being the Festival of Opet which grew over the years to last 27 days. Within the grounds of Luxor Temple is also the Mosque of Abu'l Haggag, built in memory of a 13th century local 'saint' who is still venerated by Luxorians to this day.

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel Luxor Hilton Resort

Lunch & Dinner under your own arrangements.

Overnight: Luxor Hilton Resort

Meal Plan: B

Day 6 - Day 6 – Luxor

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Hot Air Balloon: Get a spectacular bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient monuments and modern villages from the vantage point of a hot air balloon. This is a unique way to see the city's main sites and natural beauty as you'll never see it from the ground.

(A&K is committed to your safety but would like you to know that participation in this activity is at your sole discretion. If AT ANY TIME you do not wish to participate in any or all of the activity please let your Guide know)

Enjoy Oriental Breakfast at one of the houses at the West bank.

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel.

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your at Valley of Kings.

The ancient Egyptians stopped building pyramids as royal tombs after thieves stole all the treasures inside and instead started burying their royalty in secret tombs at Thebes, today's West Bank of Luxor. Here, you can explore the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in hidden tombs, maintaining their richly painted hues and treasures for their use in the afterlife. Afterwards, proceed to the Valley of the Queens where the pharaohs' wives and children were buried.

Bike ride at the West bank during the Valley of the Kings tour.

Entry to King Tut tomb included

Optional Entry to Extra, Seti I and Nefertari tombs.

Afterwards, proceed to the Valley of the Queens where the pharaohs' wives and children were buried. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of brilliant white terraces, the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Forming a natural rock amphitheater, the temple was an important religious and funerary site.

Next, enjoy a brief stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon and behold the two immense statues of Amenhotep III which, in Pharaonic times, guarded the entrance to his once great temple. During the Roman period, the site became a resort spot where many prominent travelers left their own graffiti carved into the sandstone.

Enjoy private Felucca lunch while sailing the Nile for around 02hours from the West Bank to the East bank.

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel.

Dinner under your own arrangements.

Overnight: Luxor Hilton Resort

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 7 - Day 7 – Luxor – Aswan

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Transfer by road from Luxor to Aswan. En route, visit the Temple of the falcon god Horus in Edfu.

Edfu is a charming town at the hub of a road network, which produces sugar and pottery. In ancient times, it was the capital of the second nome of Upper Egypt.

Afterwards visit the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. Kom Ombo has existed since prehistoric times.

Once on the caravan routes from Nubia's gold mines, it is now a farming town with native Egyptians and a large population of Nubians, who were displaced from their land when Lake Nasser was created.

At the Temple of Kom Ombo, there is a wonderful view of the countryside, and south of here is the Roman Chapel of Hathor, dedicated to the wife of Horus and used to store mummified crocodiles from the nearby animal necropolis. Continue to Aswan.

Lunch bags are provided.

At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel the Sofitel Old Cataract.

After an extensive renovation, redesigned by French interior designer Sybille de Margerie, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan exudes its iconic heritage enriched with a contemporary design. Dive into the magnificent pool overlooking the Nile which links the two wings of the hotel.

Indulge at the luxurious spa with a wide range of rejuvenating treatments. Embark on a voyage back to another century at the 1902 restaurant or relax at the terrace bar perched above the peaceful waters of the Nile.

Dinner under your own arrangements.

Overnight: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 8 - Day 8- Aswan

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.

Philae Temple. According to the Ancient Egyptians, the goddess Isis traveled all over Egypt gathering her husband Osiris's remains after he was cut to pieces by his evil brother. On Philae Island, where she found his heart, the Egyptians built a sacred temple to Isis, goddess of purity, sexuality, nature and protection.

Next, Nubian Villages With the construction of the Aswan High Dam, 100,000 Nubians were displaced, many settling in Aswan, where you can still learn about their culture. Visit Nubian villages on Elephantine Island by taking a ferry or a sailboat. You will find friendly residents and brightly painted homes, often adorned with drawings proudly declaring the owner's pilgrimage to Mecca

During the tour you will have the chance to meet with Nubian people and invite you for tea at their typical houses.

Lunch & Dinner under your own arrangements.

Overnight: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Meal Plan: B

Day 9 - Day 9 – Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan – Cairo

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport.

"Board your 40-minute flight to Abu Simbel. 

Discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh looking out over Lake Nasser, carved from a single piece of rock. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. 

After Abu Simbel visit  ,Board your flight back to Cairo via Aswan.

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you are transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel 

Overnight: Hotel Near Airport

Meal Plan: B

Day 10 - Day 10 - Departure

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

Overnight:

Meal Plan: B