17 Days Splendors of Ancient Egypt

Popular interest in Ancient Egypt is often limited to pyramids and mummies. There is so much more to this wonderful land. Exploring outstanding archaeological sites alongside our Egyptologists, you will gain unmatched insight into the culture of ancient Egypt and discover the profound influence it has had on the West.

DAY 1

We arrive in Cairo and transfer to our hotel.

DAY 2 MEMPHIS - SAKKARA

In the morning we tour Sakkara’s museum and visit the Step Pyramid complex of Djoser.

DAY 3 GIZA

Today we visit one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Giza and the phenomenal monolith, the Sphinx.

DAY 4 Greand Egyptian Museum

Breakfast.  Start your tour visiting The Grand Egyptian Musuem . Arrive at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and embark on a guided tour through the wonders of ancient Egypt. For the first time ever, the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb is displayed together—exactly as they were found more than a century ago. From his iconic golden mask and intricate jewelry to royal chariots and personal belongings, each piece unveils the story of the boy king's short yet legendary reign. The museum also showcases remarkable highlights such as the Khufu Solar Boat, an extraordinary and well-preserved ancient vessel discovered beside the Great Pyramid, offering a unique glimpse into royal burial traditions and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Begin with a walk through the museum’s beautifully landscaped gardens, then enter the Grand Hall to admire the museum’s striking architecture and gain insight into its historical significance. Discover key highlights such as the Hanging Obelisk and the colossal statue of Ramses II.

Continue to The Grand Staircase—a monumental ascent flanked by royal statues and ancient artifacts, designed to guide visitors through Egypt’s dynastic history as they rise toward the upper galleries. At the top, explore 12 curated exhibition halls that span Egypt’s heritage from the prehistoric period through to the Roman era.

Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 5 DAHSHUR & ABUSIR

Located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid is the last of Snefru’s buildings and the third largest pyramid in Egypt. Here, we marvel at their development following their creation at Sakkara. Next, we are granted exclusive permission to Abusir, where most of the 5th Dynasty Pharaohs built their pyramids.

DAY 6 KARNAK

Begin the day with a morning flight to Luxor, we visit the Karnak temple complex. We also stop at Luxor Musuem which contains various antiquities.

DAY 7 LUXOR Valley of the Kings and Queens - Temple of Queen Hatsheput

We cross the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens, which is home to the tomb of Tutankhamun. After spending some time here, we go to the Temple of Queen Hatsheput – who was once the 5th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt at Deir el-Bahri. Located on the west bank of the Nile, this complex mortuary of temples and tombs in the necropolis of Thebes, is a truly spectacular monument steeped in captivating history.

DAY 8 LUXOR Tombs of the Nobles

Returning to the west bank of the Nile, we discover the tombs of the Nobles, many of which are dedicated to the likes of governors and administrators. Next, we visit the village of artisans, Deir el-Medina.

DAY 9 DENDERA - Abydos

Today, we tour one of the oldest cities in ancient Egypt, Abydos. Here we view the Temple of Seti I and the famous List of Kings inscription. Following lunch, we make a stop at the visually impressive Temple of Hathor.

DAY 10 RAMASSEUM - Nile Cruise Ship

We begin with a visit to the Ramesseum and this afternoon, we board the Nile Cruise to enjoy a late excursion to the Temple of Luxor.

DAY 11 ON THE NILE- Nile Cruise Ship

We spend the morning at leisure, enjoy lunch and partake in an afternoon lecture as we sail to Edfu. Known for its Ptolemaic temple and ancient settlement, there will be time to explore the enigmatic city of Edfu tomorrow.

DAY 12 EDFU - Nile Cruise Ship

We start our day at the Temple of Edfu, an incredibly well-preserved Temple of the falcon god, Horus. After lunch on-board, we visit Kom Ombo. This agricultural town, often called the Acropolis of Egypt, is equally dedicated to two gods – Horus and Sobek. This evening, we enjoy dinner and a lecture from our expert scholar on the MS Farah.

DAY 13 ASWAN - Temple of Isis, Philae

Today we sail to Aswan, a city in the south of Egypt, to tour the quarry where an unfinished obelisk remains suspended in stone. We will also view the High Dam, which is built across the Nile. We end the day’s tours with a viewing of Philae – a Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess, Isis.

DAY 14 KALABSHA

We leave the Nile Cruise and transfer to Aswan’s Hotel. Our first stop today is the Kalabsha which was built on the site of a sanctuary that was founded by Amenhotep II, the 7th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. In the afternoon, we visit the fantastic Museum of Nubian Civilization where we will gain a greater insight into the culture, history and archaeology of the area. We end the day with a special farewell dinner.

DAY 15 ABU SIMEL

After an early flight to Abu Simel, we visit the unique rock temples dedicated to Ramesses II and his favorite queen, Nefetari. This iconic temple was built to honor the royal pair. We fly back to Cairo this afternoon.

DAY 16 Alexandria - Ancient light House- Alexandria Library

Travel To Alexandria to visit Ancient light House site one of the seven wonders of ancient World- Alexandria Library - Catacomb of Kom Elshokafa and pompy's Pillar

Day 17

We fly home