Explore Egypt's Ancient Wonders in 5 Days

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast in the hotel's main restaurant before meeting your dedicated tour guide, who will accompany you on your first Cairo adventure to explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago.

Your journey starts with a visit to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, a monumental structure that took over two decades to construct. Next, visit the pyramids of Kings Chephren and Mycerinus, both part of the same royal lineage. Admire the legendary Sphinx, a man-headed lion that has guarded the Giza Plateau for centuries. From the panoramic viewpoint, enjoy breathtaking views of the pyramids and capture memorable photos. If you like, take part in a camel ride at the Pyramids of Giza (optional activity). Then, explore the Valley Temple of King Chephren, used for mummification rituals, built with granite from Aswan, and adorned with exquisite white alabaster tiles.

Continue your day with a visit to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Tutankhamun. These priceless items were discovered intact in his tomb in 1922 by the famous archaeologist Howard Carter.

Next, venture into Coptic Cairo, where you'll explore the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, uniquely suspended above the fortress's old towers. Visit the Church of St. Sergius, also known as the Church of the Cave, built over a crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have taken refuge for three months. Conclude this part of the tour with a visit to the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is said to mark the spot where Moses was discovered by Pharaoh's daughter.

After lunch, the journey continues to Islamic Cairo, where you’ll wander through the historic streets lined with colorful shops and marvel at the ancient walls and gates of the city, built during the Fatimid era. End your day with a refreshing mint tea at Al-Fishawy, one of the oldest and most famous cafés in Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel just before leaving for the airport. Your flight to Luxor will take you from Cairo Airport, with representatives meeting you exactly as it occurs whenever you join any of our tour packages and day tours of Egypt. Travellers will embark upon the elegant 5-star Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise at this point. The ship will provide your first meal while you conduct your land tour of Luxor's Eastern sites. Skip to Karnak Temple for an exploration of the world's largest religious construction project built by ancient Egyptians at the epicentre of their empire. Next, appreciate Luxor Temple through the night illumination that transforms its appearance while you explore. Through their completion some 3,800 years ago, these monumental architectural achievements demonstrate the unmatched spiritual and economic power of ancient Egypt. Soon after finishing your East Bank Luxor tour, you will resume your cruise ship, where you can enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your river cruise will offer you the first day's breakfast service through its delightful all-you-can-eat buffet. Your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide will show you around Luxor's West Bank as you begin to see the massive Colossi of Memnon, which served as Amenhotep III's statue. Among your discoveries will be the Valley of the Kings, which holds the remains of over 62 New Kingdom pharaohs, including both Ramses II and the celebrated Tutankhamun. Carved tombs in the mountains contain paintings alongside valuables made for the pharaohs to use after death. After exploring other sites, your tour guide will take you to El Deir El Bahari, which is better known as the Temple of Hatshepsut, honouring Egypt's initial female leader. After a filling lunch aboard the vessel, you will sail toward Edfu while enjoying the extensive range of onboard dining and recreational options. Optional: Luxor hot air balloon tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.

The Nile cruise main dining area serves an oriental breakfast to start your day off well. Your guide will lead you to see Edfu's Temple, which honours Horus, the falcon-headed god, while showing excellent preservation from Ptolemaic times. Tourists will move to Kom Ombo, where they can study the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, which worships Sobek as the crocodile god. During your boat cruise sail toward Aswan, you can experience your lunch. Spend your evening eating dinner before a night of comfort at your Nile cruise hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your plate awaits you first thing each morning aboard the Nile cruise vessel. The tour guide leads you first to check out the High Dam, which represents a key accomplishment of contemporary Egyptian engineering. You'll find Philae Temple on an island where you can reach it by motorboat and view the dedication to the goddess Isis. You will observe the Unfinished Obelisk during a visit to the granite quarries of Aswan, where this monumental statue was discovered. Dinner services will be provided on board while you stay at the cruise ship during the night.

Make sure to have breakfast before you leave the Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile cruise ship. From Aswan Airport you will take a flight that brings you back to Cairo. Your representative will receive you when you arrive before transporting you to your hotel with arrangements for the rest of the day as you wish.

Following your breakfast from the hotel buffet, you can spend your time however you wish. The available Cairo tours begin following your buffet breakfast at the hotel before final airport transport takes you to Cairo International.

Meals: Breakfast