Egypt's Ancient Wonders

11 days

Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada | EGA

Journey through time with ‘Egypt’s Ancient Wonders’, a tour steeped in the majesty of a civilization that shaped the world. Stand in awe at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where millennia-old artifacts guard the secrets of a bygone era. Gaze upon the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Great Sphinx, monuments which stood for thousands of years before even Cleopatra came to power. Drift peacefully on a sunset Felucca boat ride along the Nile River, the lifeblood of North Africa, as the late-evening sunlight dances upon the water. Conclude your adventure with beach time on the idyllic white sands of Mahmya, where the turquoise embrace of the Red Sea meets the serene shores of Giftun Island. This educational odyssey is an homage to the enduring legacy of Egypt, inviting you to graze the textures of history and admire its enduring beauty.

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Day 1: Fly to Egypt

Day 2: Cairo

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Cairo

Guided Sightseeing tour of Cairo

Explore Coptic Cairo, a historically Christian neighborhood, that’s home to some of the world’s oldest churches.
Visit the Muhammed Ali Mosque (named for the founder of modern Egypt) within the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel overlooking the city.

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Opened in 2021, this large and modern museum is home to an awe-inspiring collection of treasures from ancient Egypt including the Royal Mummies Hall

Day 4: Cairo | Giza

Full day excursion to Giza

Enjoy a guided visit of the oldest, and only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Tour the grounds and take plenty of pictures at the Giza Necropolis, where you’ll learn about the construction, excavation, and the pharaohs buried here.

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

Opening in 2023, this billion dollar museum will be the largest archeological museum in the world, home to more than 100,000 artifacts
For the first time ever, King Tutankhamun’s entire treasure collection will be on display

Day 5: Cairo | Aswan

Fly to Aswan

Guided Sightseeing tour of Aswan:

Explore the beautiful Philae Temple complex

Visit a traditional Nubian village to learn about Nubian history & culture

Day 6: Aswan | Edfu | Luxor

Travel to Luxor via Edfu

Guided visit of the Temple of Horus

Walk through Edfu’s Temple of Horus, a well-preserved temple and a 2,000-year old example of the architecture of its era

Free time for shopping at Luxor Market

Day 7: Luxor

Guided Sightseeing tour of Luxor

Visit the Luxor Museum

Guided visit of the astounding Luxor & Karnak Temple complexes

Enjoy a sunset Felucca boat ride on the Nile River

Day 8: Luxor | Valley of the Kings | Hurghada

Travel to the Valley of the Kings before continuing to Hurghada

Guided visit of the Valley of the Kings

Explore the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs hidden in the Theban Hills
Tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, devoted to one of the few female pharaohs

Day 9: Hurghada

Enjoy a free day to relax on the pristine white sand beaches of Mahmya, where the perfectly turquoise water of the Red Sea meets Giftun Island

Day 10: Hurghada | Cairo

Travel back to Cairo

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Dinner & Traditional Tanoura Show

After a delicious dinner, enjoy a traditional show including live music, traditional Egyptian singers, and a Sufi dancer. The word 'Tanoura" is Arabic and translates to 'skirt' in English. Tanoura is a traditional Arabic folk dance where the dancer twirls to music wearing elaborate and beautiful costumes- a cultural experience you will never forget!

Day 11: Depart for home

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