Arrive at Cairo International Airport where our representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer to the chosen hotel in an air‑conditioned private vehicle. After check‑in and a short rest, take the evening at leisure to relax and acclimatize. If your arrival time allows, your guide can suggest a gentle orientation walk, a nearby café on the Nile Corniche, or arrange an optional dinner experience in a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Overnight in Cairo.

Following breakfast, your guide will collect you from the hotel for a full day of Cairo’s most celebrated sights. Begin at the Cairo National Museum, where thousands of years of royal history are displayed across well‑curated galleries. Spend focused time appreciating the Tutankhamen collection, royal funerary objects, and iconic statuary that illustrate the evolution of ancient Egyptian civilization.

From the museum, proceed to the Giza Plateau. Pause at the panoramic viewpoint for sweeping photographs of the three great pyramids, then descend to explore the exterior of the monuments. Learn about the construction techniques, the funerary beliefs of the pharaohs, and optional archaeological experiences such as entry to selected tombs (available at an additional cost). Stand before the Great Sphinx and hear the latest research and legends surrounding this enduring monument.

In the afternoon, visit the historic Citadel, with its commanding views over Cairo and notable Ottoman architectural gems. Afterwards, wander through the colorful alleys of Khan el‑Khalili bazaar — a perfect place to browse for brassware, perfumes, textiles, and souvenirs. Return to the hotel around early evening. Overnight in Cairo.

An early transfer delivers you to the domestic terminal for a short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your local representative will escort you to begin a comprehensive day of exploration. Start on Luxor’s West Bank: cross the Nile to the necropolis where tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs are carved into the hills. Visit selected tomb interiors (where permitted), the striking mortuary temple of Hatshepsut with its dramatic terraces set against the cliffs, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon — two immense statues guarding this ancient landscape.

In the afternoon, cross back to the East Bank to visit the vast Karnak temple complex, a sprawling site of pylons, obelisks and the famed Hypostyle Hall with its forest of columns. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes and learn about the religious rites that animated this sacred precinct. Continue to Luxor Temple, an intimate and atmospheric site particularly impressive at dusk when its sandstone is warmed by the setting sun. After a full day of discovery, transfer to the train or a short flight to Luxor’s accommodation for check‑in and overnight.

Depart Luxor early by private vehicle for the scenic drive south toward Aswan, stopping en route to visit two of Egypt’s best‑preserved Greco‑Roman and Ptolemaic temples. At Edfu, explore the temple dedicated to Horus — its towering pylons and carved reliefs offer an evocative glimpse into ancient ritual life. Continue to Kom Ombo, uniquely shared by two gods, where reliefs and the unusual double‑temple layout invite close study.

Arrive in Aswan around midday for a guided visit to Philae Temple, beautifully sited on Agilkia Island. Reach the island by short boat transfer and wander through colonnaded courtyards and elegant chapels dedicated to Isis. After the visit, transfer to Aswan airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo (or connect onward as per your travel arrangements). Upon arrival in Cairo, be met and transferred to Cairo International Airport for your international departure or to a Cairo hotel if extending your stay. End of services.