• Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, home to over 100,000 ancient artifacts including the treasures of King Tutankhamun, real mummies, statues, and daily life relics.
• Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, an Islamic fortress overlooking Cairo, with its grand Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Military Museum, and ancient defensive towers.
• Explore Religions Complex in Old Cairo, including:
  • The Hanging Church, built above a Roman fortress
  • Abu Serga Church, believed to have hosted the Holy Family
  • Saint George Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the oldest mosque in Africa.
• End the day at the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, full of handcrafted souvenirs, spices, silver, and perfumes.

• Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, with access to internal chambers.
  • View the remaining casing on Khafre’s Pyramid and visit the smaller Menkaure Pyramid.
• Stand in awe before the Great Sphinx, with a lion’s body and a king’s head.
• Visit the Valley Temple and Khufu’s Mortuary Temple.
• Head to Saqqara, the royal necropolis of ancient Memphis:
  • See the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in history.
  • Enter beautifully decorated tombs like Kagemni and Ti, showing scenes of daily life.
• Visit the Serapeum, an underground tomb complex with massive granite sarcophagi for the sacred Apis bulls.
• Stop at the Papyrus Museum and Perfume Oil Institute for live demonstrations and shopping.

• Visit the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt.
  • Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 giant columns.
  • See sacred lakes, obelisks, and grand statues of Amun.
• Explore the Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, with grand colonnades, sphinxes, and royal statues.

Optional evening: Attend the Sound & Light Show at Karnak

• Enter three tombs at the Valley of the Kings, such as Ramses III, Ramses IX, and Merenptah.
  • Optional entries: Tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I (with separate tickets).
• Explore the stunning Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs.
• Visit the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramses II, and see remains of his colossal statue.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding a long

• Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow.
• Take a private boat to Philae Island and tour the Temple of Isis, relocated after the dam’s construction.
• Explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries – the largest known ancient obelisk.
• End the day with a visit to a traditional Nubian village, enjoy hibiscus tea with locals, and explore the colorful houses and unique culture.
(Includes boat ride to Philae)

• Drive from Cairo to the coastal city of Alexandria.
• Visit the historic Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a blend of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman funerary styles.
• Tour the Roman Amphitheater and nearby museum ruins.
• View Pompey’s Pillar, the largest Roman column in Egypt.

Visit the iconic Library of Alexandria, a modern marvel with ancient roots