Egyptology Deep Dive 14-Day

Overview

A 14-day luxury cultural through Cairo, Sohag, Luxor, Aswan. Lesser-known sites with Egyptologist guide.

Highlights

• Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, last surviving ancient wonder
• Encounter the Sphinx face-to-face on the Giza Plateau
• Discover Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
• Walk the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor
• Witness sunrise over the Valley of the Kings

Day by day

1. Day 1 · Arrival in CairoMeet your representative at Cairo Airport, private transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide. Evening at leisure.
2. Day 2 · Pyramids & SphinxMorning visit to the Giza Plateau — Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Lunch with pyramid views. Afternoon at the Egyptian Museum or new Grand Egyptian Museum.
3. Day 3 · Saqqara & MemphisVisit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest stone monument, plus the open-air museum at Memphis (ancient capital of Egypt). Afternoon walk through Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
4. Day 4 · Coptic & Islamic CairoOld Cairo — Hanging Church, Coptic Museum, Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afternoon at the Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali Mosque.
5. Day 5 · Fly to LuxorMorning domestic flight to Luxor. Afternoon at Karnak Temple complex — the largest religious site ever built. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak.
6. Day 6 · Luxor West BankCross to the West Bank — Valley of the Kings (3 royal tombs), Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Tutankhamun's tomb (extra fee).
7. Day 7 · Luxor East BankLuxor Temple in the morning, with the avenue of sphinxes connecting to Karnak. Afternoon at leisure or optional hot air balloon.
8. Day 8 · Travel to AswanTravel to Aswan by train, road, or onward Nile cruise. Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Afternoon felucca sail around Elephantine Island.
9. Day 9 · Abu Simbel ExcursionEarly morning excursion (3.5 hours each way) to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Return to Aswan by afternoon.
10. Day 10 · Nubian VillageMorning visit to a Nubian village by motorboat — colourful homes, Nubian hospitality, traditional lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
11. Day 11 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
12. Day 12 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
13. Day 13 · Free day / Optional excursionsAt leisure to explore independently or take an optional excursion (camel ride, cooking class, museum visit, hot air balloon).
14. Day 14 · DepartureBreakfast at hotel. Private transfer to airport in time for your departure flight. Farewell from your Egypt Stay & Tours representative.