*NEW* 11 DAYS EPIC EGYPTIAN ODYSSEY

Transfer from Airport to Hotel

Upon arrival in Cairo, enjoy lunch before we discover the surprising Coptic Cairo heritage including the Hanging Church built into the walls of the water gate, and Abu Serga where the Holy Family was rested after fleeing Israel.

Transfer to the hotel for a relaxing evening.

The Egyptian Wonders

The only surviving and oldest of the 7 wonders of the ancient world – the Pyramid of Giza, a site not to be missed! We will have the opportunity to have a private sunrise visit to appreciate the beauty of the three pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza without crowd.

Head to the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, the world’s largest archaeological museum, grand opening on Jul 2025, we will have the opportunity to appreciate over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, and many pieces will be on display for the first time.

Flight transfer to Aswan

This morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Aswan

Felucca Ride

After lunch we enjoy sailing on the Felucca (traditional sail boat) on the Nile, stopping at Kitchener’s Island and spot the Mausoleum of Agha Khan sitting atop a hill. Sail the Nile by felucca (traditional Egyptian sail boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.

Explore Egypt’s Hidden Gem

Another “wow” experience awaits today. Take an excursion by flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel. The colossus statues of Ramses II and Nefatari set by the lake is indeed a sight to behold. This is also perhaps UNESCO most amazing effort to save a monument.

Later, return by flight to Aswan and visit a Nubian house.

Highlight of Aswan

Visit the Temple of Philae, which has been entirely moved to the island of Algikia during the construction of the high barrage. Next we proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.

Our luxurious Nile Cruise, Historia welcome us today with an evening entertaiment section.

Set sail and the cruise is going to dock at Kom Ombo for the overnight.

Cruising in Nile River

This early morning, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank.

Cruise to Edfu during breakfast. Participate in an Egyptian cooking lesson on board. In the afternoon, we will visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board, while you pass by Esna Lock. The cruise is going to dock at Luxor for the overnight.

Luxor East Bank

After lunch, we tour the Karnak Temple, one of the two iconic sites on the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the Luxor Museum which houses a collection of masterpieces of pharaonic art as well as examples of everyday objects found in ancient Thebes. Then enjoy an excursion to the Luxor Temples at night. The graceful temple complex is constructed approximately 1400 BCE.

Luxor West Bank

In the morning, we will explore the west bank of Luxor covering the Colossi of Memnon, temple of Queen Hatchepsut and the Valley of the Kings (including King Tut Tomb, Seti I Tomb and Ramses The Six Tomb).

Check in and overnigt at Al Moudira Luxor Hotel.

Secrets of Saqqara Tomb

This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum to see the enormous collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Then we do an excursion to Saqarra, site of the great necropolis of Memphis. It was the capital of the ancient kingdom. We visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser and a private entry into Wahtye’s Tomb that was untouched for almost 4,500 years till its discovery only in late 2018.

Transfer: To Airport

Relax and enjoy the morning before bidding farewell to Egypt. Transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight home.