Days 1 to 3 - Cairo, Pyramids and Sphinx
In Cairo, you are transferred from the airport to your hotel and the following day visit Cairo’s famous Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and Saqqara with an Egyptologist. The next day is free to explore the many other intriguing sites such as the world class Egyptian Museum or you have the option of going on a city tour. In the evening catch the first class overnight train to Aswan.

Days 4 to 6 - Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Explore the sights around Aswan including the serene Philae Temple, and take a gentle felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) trip around the many islands in the river. You can also take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the incredible statues of Ramses, before hopping on our felucca for our two night sailing trip along the Nile. Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful sail along the river and a night out sleeping on deck. Leaving our felucca we visit the Edfu & Komombo Temples a that lie in a splendid riverside setting.

Days 7 to 9 - Luxor, West and East Banks
In Luxor we explore the temples covered with hieroglyphics on the east bank of the Nile, learn the stories of the ancient Egyptian gods at an optional spectacular sound and light show at the imposing Karnak temple, and go deep into the exquisitely decorated pharaoh's rock-hewn tombs in the valleys of the Kings and Queens. We have a free day in Luxor to visit museums, market or simply to relax.

Days 10 to 13 - Dahab
After an overnight coach journey, arrive in Dahab for five days on the beach enjoying the beautiful Red Sea. This pearl of the gulf is a Bedouin village with golden sands, turquoise sea and swaying palms. We include a snorkelling trip to the Blue Hole, and a sunset camel ride. You can also climb Mt. Sinai, and we offer the option of taking a PADI diving course, or just an introductory dive.

Days 14 to 15 - Cairo
We arrive back into Cairo in the late afternoon and you are transferred to the airport the following day for your onward flight.