Egypt

Welcome to Egypt! Your adventure begins when you are greeted at the airport with our VIP airport escort. Meet the group and relax in our hotel that is just minutes away from the pyramids.

Our Egyptologist tour guide will take us to the oldest pyramid in Egypt: The Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Listen to stories of Egyptian beliefs, why they built their tombs, and how they are so well preserved thousands of years later. We’ll take a break with traditional Egyptian lunch at one of our favorite local spots. Snap a photo next to the Sphinx, and step into the mortuary temple of King Khaefraa for your first up-close look of hieroglyphics.  Meals: breakfast and lunch

We’ll hop on a plane for a quick 40 minute flight to Aswan. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is the temple of beauty and magic. We’ll wander through slowly learning about women’s roles in ancient Egypt. The Nile meets the exit of the temple for stunning views, but before we go, say hello to the many cats hanging out like locals at the cafe. Tonight we are staying in a family small owned hotel right on the Nile River. Rest and explore the local Nubian village before going out for a delicious home cooked meal. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning choose an optional tour of Abu Simbel. Massive figures of King Ramses are etched in into the earth and inside are stories painted in vibrant color! This afternoon we will check in to our floating accommodation - an Egyptian sailboat called a felucca. An overnight on a felucca means a magical sunset followed by a campfire, dancing, and a drink or two. Think of it as camping for an evening with the best view of the stars, the sunrise, and truest experience of the Nile. We'll sail until the evening when we visit a local Nubian woman who invites us into her home and cooks us an incredible meal. She tells us more about her life as a single mother, an uncommon life in her culture. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Marvel at the biggest and greatest (depending on who you ask!) temple in Egypt, the 2nd largest in the world – The Temple of Karnak. After the felucca crew makes us breakfast, we have a 4.5 hour drive cruising past villages and lush farms to Kom Ombo Temple and The Temple of Luxor, which holds some of the most important carvings of ancient Egypt and is beautifully lit up at night.  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Watch the colors of the sunrise flood Luxor from up in the sky! Take a hot air balloon ride (optional) over the west bank of Luxor! See temples from above, wave to village kids, and see the striking contrast in landscape where desert abruptly meets lush fields. This afternoon, wander the maze of tombs belonging to the most famous pharaohs, like Tut Ankh Amon, King Ramses the 2nd, and Queen Hatshepsut in The Valley of the Kings. We’ll have some solo time in the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few women who ruled Egypt. Our next stop at Colossi of Memnon is the perfect introduction to the art of sculpture. Local artists will explain how the ancient Egyptians, without our modern tools, used to build such massive, detailed structures. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Explore the quaint, lush countryside of Luxor! Enjoy lunch with a view, share smiles with friendly locals down winding dirt roads, and even stop to see fruits and veggies being farmed on the side of the road. The countryside is a way for you to try the local food and feel the real spirit of the country. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Explore the resort, lounge by one of the pools, walk down the beach, get a massage - today is up to you. The Red Sea is world famous for scuba diving and snorkeling and both are available at the resort. Explore the desert on an ATV (optional)! You’ll drive your own right up to the beach and over the dunes for a thrilling ride through the Sahara. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, all beverages

Back to Cairo we go, home of our favorite falafel place! Our drive today is about 5 hours past desert, through villages, and into Cairo back to our first hotel to get ready for amazing day tomorrow. Meals: breakfast

Visit the Egyptian Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world and it’s packed full of artifacts, mummies, tombs, statues, hieroglyphics, and much more. Our Egyptologist guide will teach us more about ancient life before you get to wander freely to take it all in. We’ll get a break from the hustle of Cairo at the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, which dates back to the 9th century AD.  Just a couple steps inside is strikingly peaceful compared to the street of busy Cairo. Climb the stairs to a look out point or just enjoy the intricate details of this beautiful mosque. We’ll finish the afternoon with the biggest market in Egypt – Khan Elkhalili Market, great for last minute gifts, Egyptian food, and beautiful winding alleys. Meals: breakfast, lunch

After breakfast, our adventure in Egypt has come to an end. We’ll be available to help you organize your own transportation whenever you like. We’ll stay in touch until our next adventure together. Meals: breakfast