Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your friendly Voyage on the Spot representative will be waiting to warmly welcome you to Egypt and assist you with the arrival procedures.

You will then be escorted to your private, air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Upon arrival, complete your check-in and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink as you settle into your accommodation.

Later, your dedicated tour manager will meet with you to review your itinerary, explain the arrangements for the upcoming days, and confirm all pickup times for your sightseeing and transfers, ensuring a smooth and well-organized journey from start to finish.

The remainder of the day is yours to relax and recover from your journey, or simply enjoy the comfort and facilities of your hotel before your Egyptian adventure begins.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: None

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, meet your Voyage on the Spot Egyptologist guide and private driver for a full day of sightseeing through Cairo and Giza, discovering some of Egypt’s most important historical landmarks.

Begin your day at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the three great pyramids of ancient Egypt. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of King Cheops (Khufu), the largest of the three and the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World. Continue to the Pyramid of King Chephren (Khafre), recognizable by the remaining limestone casing at its summit, and the Pyramid of King Mykerinus (Menkaure), the smallest of the main pyramids.

Continue to the mysterious Great Sphinx, the iconic monument featuring the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, traditionally associated with King Chephren. Your guide will share the fascinating history and symbolism of this extraordinary monument.

Visit the nearby Valley Temple of Khafre, an impressive ancient structure built from massive limestone and granite blocks and believed to have played an important role in the king’s mummification and purification rituals.

After your Giza exploration, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Explore its remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, including royal statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, mummies, and artifacts spanning thousands of years. Among the highlights are the world-famous treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his magnificent golden funerary mask and royal burial objects.

Next, discover the fascinating heritage of Coptic Cairo, one of the oldest Christian communities in Egypt. Visit the historic Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church), renowned for its beautiful wooden ceiling, ancient icons, and unique architectural design. Continue to the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo’s oldest synagogues, and learn about the city’s diverse religious heritage and the communities that have shaped its history.

End your Cairo sightseeing with a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the city’s historic marketplace. Wander through its atmospheric narrow lanes lined with traditional shops offering spices, perfumes, jewelry, handicrafts, souvenirs, and Egyptian specialties. Take some time to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and browse for memorable gifts.

In the evening, transfer to Giza Railway Station to board your overnight sleeper train to Luxor. Settle into your private sleeping cabin and enjoy dinner served onboard as the train travels south through the Egyptian countryside.

Relax and enjoy the unique experience of traveling overnight toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and the gateway to the magnificent temples and tombs of Upper Egypt.

Overnight: Sleeper Train to Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Upon arrival in Luxor, your Voyage on the Spot Egyptologist guide and private driver will welcome you and begin your exploration of the ancient city of Thebes, one of Egypt’s greatest archaeological treasures.

Start your day on Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom. Descend into selected rock-cut tombs decorated with vibrant hieroglyphs, religious texts, and beautifully preserved scenes depicting the ancient Egyptians’ journey into the afterlife. Your guide will also share the fascinating story of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, one of the most famous archaeological discoveries in history.

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically built against the limestone cliffs. Explore its impressive terraces, colonnaded halls, and detailed reliefs depicting the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, including scenes from her famous expedition to the Land of Punt.

Next, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Standing for more than 3,000 years, these monumental figures once guarded the entrance to the king’s vast mortuary temple.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your exploration on Luxor’s East Bank.

Visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, a beautifully preserved riverside monument dedicated primarily to the Theban gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Admire its monumental entrance, colossal statues of Ramses II, elegant columns, courtyards, and detailed reliefs that reveal stories of ancient religious ceremonies and royal life.

Continue to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt. Explore its monumental gateways, sacred courtyards, towering obelisks, and the spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive columns. Your guide will introduce you to the generations of pharaohs who expanded Karnak and explain its importance as the great religious center of ancient Thebes.

After a full day of exploring Luxor’s extraordinary monuments, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and begin your scenic journey south to Aswan by private, air-conditioned vehicle. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, passing through the beautiful landscapes and traditional villages of the Nile Valley.

Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your sightseeing with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering achievements. Learn how the dam transformed the Nile Valley by regulating the river’s annual floods and created the vast Lake Nasser, while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Continue to the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. This enormous monument provides a unique insight into the stone-cutting and carving techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Your Egyptologist guide will explain why the obelisk was abandoned and how its unfinished state reveals the methods used to shape massive monuments.

Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood, magic, and protection. Explore the temple’s monumental gateways, elegant colonnades, courtyards, and beautifully carved reliefs while learning about its religious significance and fascinating history.

Discover the remarkable story behind the temple’s relocation, as the Philae complex was carefully dismantled and reconstructed on higher ground to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the High Dam.

After your visit, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before experiencing one of Aswan’s most relaxing traditions—a private felucca ride on the Nile.

Step aboard a traditional Egyptian sailing boat and drift peacefully along the Nile around Elephantine Island, enjoying the gentle breeze, tranquil waters, and spectacular views of Aswan’s islands and riverbanks. This leisurely experience offers the perfect opportunity to take in the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Upper Egypt.

After the felucca ride, continue to your hotel for check-in and a relaxing evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your day begins early at approximately 3:30 AM as you depart Aswan by private, air-conditioned vehicle for an unforgettable journey through the desert landscape to Abu Simbel.

Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, among the most spectacular monuments of ancient Egypt. Carved directly into the mountainside during the reign of King Ramses II, these monumental temples were built to demonstrate the power of the pharaoh and honor the great gods of ancient Egypt.

Begin with the Great Temple of Ramses II, dedicated to Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and the deified Ramses II. Admire its extraordinary façade, dominated by four colossal seated statues of Ramses II, each approximately 20 meters high. Step inside to discover the impressive halls and chambers decorated with detailed reliefs depicting religious ceremonies, royal processions, and Ramses II’s military achievements, including scenes associated with the Battle of Kadesh.

Continue to the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and the beloved wife of Ramses II. Admire its beautifully preserved façade, featuring monumental statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, followed by the elegant interior decorated with colorful reliefs portraying Nefertari in the presence of the gods.

Your Egyptologist guide will also share the remarkable story of the relocation of Abu Simbel. In the 1960s, both temples were carefully dismantled and reconstructed on higher ground to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

After exploring the temples and taking time to appreciate their extraordinary architecture and ancient reliefs, begin your journey back to Aswan.

Upon arrival, enjoy some time to relax and have a meal before transferring to the railway station to board your overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

Settle into your sleeping cabin and enjoy dinner served onboard as the train travels north through the Egyptian countryside. Relax and enjoy the unique experience of traveling overnight toward Cairo.

Overnight: Sleeper Train to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After arriving in Cairo, your friendly Voyage on the Spot representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy Cairo at your own pace. You may unwind at the hotel, explore the surrounding area, or choose to enhance your journey with an optional excursion to Saqqara and Memphis.

If you choose the optional tour, travel south of Cairo to the fascinating Saqqara Necropolis, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and the ancient burial ground of Memphis. Explore the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the architect Imhotep and widely regarded as the earliest large-scale stone pyramid in Egypt. Discover the pyramid’s surrounding complex, including its courtyards, ceremonial structures, and ancient stone architecture.

Continue to the ancient capital of Memphis, founded around the beginning of Egypt’s dynastic history and once one of the most important cities in the ancient world. Visit the open-air museum and admire remarkable monuments and statues, including the enormous colossus of Ramses II and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx.

After exploring these extraordinary sites, return to Cairo and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at your own pace. Relax at the hotel, explore Cairo independently, or enhance your Egyptian adventure with an optional full-day excursion to Alexandria, the Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great and renowned for its fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean heritage.

If you choose the Alexandria excursion, travel along Egypt’s northern coast to the beautiful Mediterranean city, where your Egyptologist guide and private driver will introduce you to some of its most remarkable landmarks.

Begin at the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, a historic fortress dramatically situated on the Mediterranean waterfront. Built in the 15th century on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, the fortress offers spectacular views across the Mediterranean and provides an insight into Alexandria’s medieval history.

Continue to the renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural landmark inspired by the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Explore the impressive building and learn about its role as a major center of culture, knowledge, research, and learning in the modern Mediterranean world.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most important archaeological discoveries. Descend underground to explore this remarkable Roman-era necropolis, where Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions come together in its architecture, sculptures, and funerary decorations.

After your Alexandria exploration, enjoy a comfortable private drive back to Cairo and spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.

If you prefer to remain in Cairo, the day is completely free for shopping, relaxation, or discovering the city at your own pace.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your final breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and take a moment to savor your last moments in the Land of the Pharaohs.

At the scheduled time, your Voyage on the Spot representative will meet you at the hotel and escort you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

As your unforgettable Egyptian journey comes to an end, take with you wonderful memories of the Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, royal tombs, the Nile Valley, and Egypt’s rich cultural heritage.

We wish you a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt for another unforgettable adventure.

Meals: Breakfast