All about the pyramids

The day has arrived! Grab your bags and head to the airport to catch your flight to Cairo.

Once you land, they will hand you your entry visa to Egypt, and a private car along with our Spanish-speaking representative will be waiting to escort you to the Sheraton Cairo hotel.

Your first dinner in the Egyptian capital is free, so you can take the opportunity to get an initial taste of the country's cuisine.

Accommodation in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch.

Good morning! Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to depart for Dashur. Once in Dashur, let yourself be amazed by the Bent Pyramid. Did you know that its unusual structure makes it one of the most peculiar structures in Egypt?

Next, you will explore the Red Pyramid and its interior.

On the way to Saqqara, you will observe, from a distance, the Black Pyramid of Amenemhet III, as its state of preservation does not allow close access.

Once in Saqqara, you will visit the Djoser Funerary Complex and its famous step pyramid, as well as the Imhotep Museum, dedicated to the legendary architect who designed this pyramid.

The tour also includes visits to the Mastaba of Irukaptah and the Tomb of Mereruka, one of the largest in Saqqara.

The visit to Saqqara will allow you to learn more about the daily life of Ancient Egypt, how lucky you are!

You will end your tour at the Serapeum, an underground complex where the sacred bulls of Apis, of great religious importance, were buried.

Before returning to Cairo, you will have lunch at the Pharous restaurant, located next to the Saqqara ticket office.

You will return to the hotel and if you arrive in time, feel free to leave the hotel and explore the city of Cairo.

Accommodation in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch.

What a fortune you have! Today you are going to see one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

After having breakfast at the hotel, your private vehicle will be waiting to take you to the Giza plateau, where the Pyramids of Abu Sir and the Pyramids of Giza will be waiting for you.

In addition to visiting the pyramids, you will also discover the Tomb of Queen Meresankh III and its interesting scenes of life in the Egyptian court, the Valley Temple of Khafre, where funeral rituals were held, and last but not least, the iconic Sphinx. Take a photo to remember it!

You will have lunch at the Pyramid Lounge restaurant. The views from here are spectacular, promised.

You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax at your hotel after this exciting day or to wander into the bustling streets of Cairo. Your choice.

Accommodation in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch.

Good morning! Today you have to get up early because the day is worth it. After gaining strength by having breakfast, a car will be waiting to take you to El Fayoum, the first destination of the day.

Once at the destination, you can visit the Meidum Pyramid, known by the Arabs as "the False Pyramid." There we will tell you why. You will continue to Kom Ushim, where you will have the opportunity to explore the archaeological site of the Greco-Roman city of Karanis.

About 45 minutes by car, Hawara and its pyramid will be waiting for you, one of the few that can be seen in its material in our era.

On the way to lunch, you will visit one of the most important spaces of the El Fayoum oasis: Lake Qarun. Did you know that its salt flats are located below sea level?

Once you have recharged after lunch, you will visit El Lahum. Let yourself be amazed by the first large adobe pyramid built before returning to Cairo.

Once in the city, you will have the rest of the afternoon free.

Accommodation in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch.

After a great breakfast at the hotel, start your day at the museums. How exciting to learn about the workings of Egyptian civilization!

First, you will visit the Egyptian Museum of Tahrir and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, where you will have the chance to see numerous collections of objects from different periods of the pharaonic era with invaluable cultural value (the treasure of Tutankhamun is one of them!)

Your next stop will be the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which was inaugurated on April 4, 2021, and features over 50,000 pieces, how amazing!

After your lunch at the Abdelwahab restaurant, you will have the chance to visit the open parts of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The magnificent views of the famous pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure will perfectly complement your museum visit.

You will have free time at the Khan el-Khalili market to buy souvenirs so you never forget these days in Cairo.

Accommodation in Cairo.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Are your bags ready? Today you will take a flight to Luxor (not included in the price). Once you arrive, our staff will be waiting for you at the airport to take the bus and head towards Abydos.

Your first encounter in Abydos will be the Temple of Seti I. Did you know that Seti I had his funerary temple built in Abydos, the most important center of worship for Osiris in Egypt? Let yourself be amazed by the magnificent decorations that adorn its walls before taking the van that will head towards Shunet El Zebib.

North of Abydos lies the Unfinished Pyramid of Sinki, and you will have the chance to explore it before heading to your hotel in Abydos.

You will have the afternoon to rest and recharge, as tomorrow brings a new day full of experiences.

Accommodation in Abydos.

Breakfast and lunch.

Good morning traveler! It's time to head to Dendera.

You will have the opportunity to explore, along with the Egyptologist Tito Vivas, the best-preserved Egyptian site in the world. A true privilege!

But that's not all, the excitement will continue in Luxor, your next stop.

Once you have checked in at the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, you can have lunch there and rest until your next adventure: the visit to the Temple of Luxor.

What does it feel like to stand before an ancient temple, topped by an obelisk and six enormous statues of Ramses II, the longest-reigning pharaoh in history?

Before returning to the hotel, you can stroll along the Avenue of the Sphinxes.

Tonight, you decide what to have for dinner! We recommend finding a restaurant where you can view the temple against the backdrop of sunset colors.

Accommodation in Luxor.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Gather all the energy possible during breakfast because today an unforgettable adventure awaits you on the West Bank.

Would you like to see the sunrise from a unique perspective? You can choose a hot air balloon ride over the Nile and admire the wonders of Egypt from the sky.

If not, you'll begin your day exploring the majestic Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a woman who defied norms to become a pharaoh of Egypt. Can you imagine walking through the temple she had built in Deir El-Bahari?

Then, you'll discover the Theban Necropolis and the iconic Valley of the Kings, where the most legendary pharaohs of Egypt rest. What secrets do these millenary tombs hold? You'll be able to visit up to three of them while Tito Vivas shares secrets that few people know.

You'll continue to Deir el-Medina, a village founded by Thutmose I, home to the artisans who worked on the royal tombs. Here, you'll feel the everyday life of ancient Egypt in every stone.

Afterwards, you'll explore the fascinating Valley of the Nobles, where the tombs of high officials and nobles offer an intimate glimpse into the life and culture of the time. Each tomb has a story to tell through its colorful reliefs and paintings.

You'll end the day with a relaxing boat ride to your cruise, where you'll enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful night on board.

Are you ready for this new stage of your journey? More and better tomorrow!

Accommodation on the cruise.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Good morning! How does it feel to wake up over the waters of the Nile?

Today, optionally, you can enjoy a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over the Nile River. Ask us and we'll tell you more.

Then, the first visit of the day begins: the Karnak Temple. Did you know it is within the monumental city of Thebes and with Amun as the main god, it is the largest religious building ever constructed? Everything here is built on a giant scale, and the complex covers 2 square kilometers.

For lunch, you will return to the boat and, following the course of the Nile, you will sail to Edfu. After the afternoon snack, we recommend going up to the deck to enjoy the spectacle of crossing the Esna lock. It's quite an experience!

At night, dinner on board.

Accommodation on the cruise.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Today, after enjoying a good breakfast on board, you will take a carriage to the temple dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Do you know that it is the best-preserved Egyptian temple? It's because it remained hidden under the sand for several centuries until the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette discovered it in the mid-19th century. Incredible, isn't it?

For lunch, you will return to the ship and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo. Once there, you will enjoy a walking tour to discover all the secrets of the temple dedicated to the god Haroeris, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. And here, the exhibition of mummified crocodiles will help you better understand the culture of Ancient Egypt.

Oriental Dinner on board. Galebeya Party in the Lounge bar.

Accommodation on the cruise.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

How did you wake up today? Surely remembering all the experiences you have lived. Although there is still much to discover. Today you will visit the Valley of the Princes. Here you can visit the tombs of Mekhu and Sabni. Did you know that as they were father and son, their tombs are connected?

Next, you will visit Elephantine Island, an ancient locality already inhabited at the dawn of Egyptian civilization, which preserves various temples, chapels, nilometers…

As the grand finale of the trip, we will go beyond the First Cataract of the Nile to visit the Temple of Isis in Philae, “the pearl of the Nile.” A temple that was the last stronghold of Pharaoh civilization, where the last inscriptions in hieroglyphics were made. A construction that had to be dismantled stone by stone to save it from the waters of the Aswan Dam.

Lunch on board and then a felucca ride. If you want, you can also optionally visit the Nubian village.

Farewell dinner on board. Nubian show in the Lounge bar.

Accommodation on the cruise.

Breakfast.

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before disembarking and transferring to the hotel in Aswan. Today you will have a free day to enjoy as you like.

Feel like discovering more? You will have the option for a bus trip to Abu Simbel.

Make the most of this day however you prefer: explore charming Aswan, relax by the Nile, or choose your own adventure. The day is yours!

Accommodation in Aswan.

Breakfast.

All good things come to an end, and today, after having breakfast, you will head to the airport to catch your flight to Spain, with a connection in Cairo. We hope you have enjoyed this bespoke journey with Tito Vivas.

Have a good trip back, and see you soon!