Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by an Ibis Egypt Tours representative holding a sign with your name. Transfer to your hotel and check-in (available from 15:00 PM). Optional evening tour: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus (entry inside the pyramids available at an additional cost). Continue to the Panorama area for breathtaking photos and an optional short camel ride. Explore the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Next, head to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser—the world’s oldest major stone structure—then visit Memphis City and its open-air museum featuring a colossal statue of Ramses II. You’ll also have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel.
Start your day with a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Later, explore Old Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel.
Spend the day at leisure in Cairo or opt for a full-day excursion to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa, view the Qaitbay Citadel from outside, and explore the famed Alexandria Library. Return to Cairo in the evening.
After check-out at 12:00 PM, you’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Land in a city where ancient wonders meet urban pulse. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to soak in the energy of Egypt’s capital. Feel Cairo come alive as you weave through bustling streets and gaze at the skyline that hides thousands of years of stories. For a magical first night, opt to watch the Pyramids glow under the stars in the legendary Sound & Light Show.
Step back 4,500 years as you stand in the shadow of Egypt’s greatest marvels. Marvel at the scale of the Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus—before capturing the iconic view from the panoramic lookout. Stand face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx, then continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to mummies, golden relics, and Tutankhamun’s glittering treasures. As the sun sets, the Nile beckons with optional dinner cruises and live entertainment.
Today, wander at your own pace—or chase the sea breeze north to Alexandria.Whether you're diving into Cairo’s hidden souks and mosques or choosing a day trip to Alexandria’s catacombs, fortresses, and modern library, the day is yours to fill with flavour, history, and curiosity.
Fly south and step into Nubian culture and riverside serenity. Explore the engineering marvel of the High Dam and gaze at the sheer scale of the Unfinished Obelisk, then sail to the island temple of Philae, where ancient columns rise from the water. Board your cruise and settle in—the Nile will be your home for the next few days.
Wake up to the gentle hum of the Nile as ancient temples rise on the riverbanks. In Kom Ombo, visit the unique twin temple shared by Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon. Later, ride through Edfu town by horse carriage and enter one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus. Back onboard, sail onward through shifting desert landscapes.
Discover the heart of ancient Thebes, where pharaohs found immortality. Cross to the West Bank to walk among tombs in the Valley of the Kings, stand beneath the towering Colossi of Memnon, and marvel at Queen Hatshepsut’s elegant cliffside temple. On the East Bank, wander through the grand colonnades of Luxor Temple, glowing golden in the late afternoon light.
After one final breakfast on deck, it’s time to say goodbye to the river that carried you through history. Disembark in Luxor with your heart—and camera roll—full of stories from a land where the past is always present.
