Welcome to Egypt, upon your arrival at Cairo airport keep your eyes open for out and about adventure sign, our airport representative will assist you through immigration and passport control and baggage collection. You will then be transferred to your hotel, freshen up and start our group meeting with your tour guide and other group members, who will brief you about the tour package and the fantastic experiences you will have over the following Five days. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy the ambiance of Cairo! Or you can enjoy Optional Activities Group Dinner on the Cruise.

Accommodation: 5 & 4-star Hotels
Activities: Arrival Meeting
Optional Activities: Group Dinner on Cruise

Breakfast will be prepared. Today will be an early day of tours and adventures. A tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo would allow you to see some of the most important and valuable artifacts from ancient Egypt. The museum is home to over 120,000 objects, including the world-famous collection of Tutankhamun's tombs, including his mask and sarcophagus. The rest of the day will be spent exploring Egypt’s famous pyramids and Sphinx. Enjoy the iconic wonders as you learn about the ancient history of Cairo. Time will be allotted to visit the Giza Pyramids complex -the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre or Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure or Mykerinos. your tour guide will accompany you to learn about the 4,600-year. You will have a chance to visit the inside of one of the pyramids if you wish. The pyramids have wrought great mystery over the years, as the individual blocks of the pyramid often weigh upwards of one ton. People have speculated that aliens were behind their massive construction, and as such, they draw millions of visitors each year. From there, we will make our way out to the Valley Temple of the Pyramids, where the iconic symbol of Egypt, the mighty Sphinx, lies. Our Egyptologist will provide you with all the lore and tales that surround the half-lion, a half-man creature as you get up close and personal with its majestic nature. Our last stop will be the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Sakkara, which is Egypt's oldest pyramid, dating back to the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt. Transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation: 5 & 4-star Hotels
Activities: Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids complex, the Step Pyramid of Djoser
Meals: Breakfast

Today we will start our city tour of Cairo by visiting. The Church of St. Sergius This is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo, located in the heart of the city's Coptic quarter. It is said to have been built on the site where the Holy Family stayed during their flight to Egypt. Our adventure continues to The Church of St. Bacchus This church is in the Coptic quarter as well and is dedicated to St. Bacchus, a Christian soldier who was martyred for his faith. And then The Hanging Church: Also known as the Church of the Virgin Mary, this is one of Cairo’s most famous Coptic churches. It gets its name from its location above a gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. Our next stop will be at The Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo and in the old Jewish quarter. It has a rich history and is said to have been built on the site where Baby Moses was found in a basket on the Nile. Afterward, we will be heading to the Citadel of Cairo, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress and historic site located on a hill in the center of Cairo. Our last stop today is Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This is one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East, known for its unique shopping experience and rich history. Here, you can find a variety of traditional Egyptian products such as spices, textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs. You will then be transported to the train station to board a sleeper train for the evening, while we travel to Luxor.

Accommodations: Sleeper Train
Activities: The Church of St. Sergius, The Church of St. Bacchus, The Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Citadel of Cairo, and Khan El Khalili bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Arrive in Luxor and then Drive to Dendera, located about 60 km north of Luxor. Dendera is home to the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, beauty, and music. You will have the opportunity to explore the temple's many chapels, halls, and sanctuaries, as well as its intricate carvings and colorful murals. After we will be back to our hotel in Luxor for the rest of the day free.

Accommodation: 5 & 4-star Hotels
Activities: Dendera Temple
Optional Activities: Luxor Temple
Meals: Breakfast

The west bank of Luxor is waiting for you to explore the Valley of the Kings, where for 500 years, tombs were made and placed for Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. The royal tombs are decorated majestically with scenes from Egyptian mythology, that have helped historians figure out rituals of the period. Many of the tombs have been robbed over time, but they still hold the power of the Pharaohs that are buried there. After the Valley of the Kings, we will progress on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which dates to the 18th dynasty. The Queen was the only Pharaonic woman who reigned all of ancient Egypt. If time permits, we will also visit the Colossi of Memnon. Take an optional Activities hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation: 5 & 4-star Hotels
Activities: Luxor Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities: Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

After your breakfast transfer back to the airport for your final departure from the Lands of Pharaohs but that doesn’t mean your adventure in the Middle East is over if you like to spend more time in Luxor let us know in advance and we can help you to book post Accommodation or you can join any Out and About Adventures on other countries to know more about the Middle East and South Africa.

Activities: Airport Transfer
Meals: Breakfast