Escape to the heart of Egypt

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, travel back in time with an expert Egyptologist as you visit the impressive Giza Pyramids and uncover the secrets of the Sphinx. This fascinating tour reveals how the ancient Egyptians, through incredible feats of engineering, built the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. During the visit, you’ll also have the chance to explore the National Papyrus Institute to see how this ancient paper was made and decorated.

In the afternoon, you’ll have some free time, with the choice to join one of our optional excursions: a trip to Memphis and Saqqara* or a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum**.  Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Memphis and Saqqara Excursion: Discover Memphis, one of Lower Egypt’s oldest and most important religious cities, where you’ll visit its open-air museum. Then continue to Saqqara, the city’s vast necropolis and site of the earliest pyramid constructions, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser.

**Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum: Explore Cairo’s newest museum, featuring three exhibition zones and over 50,000 artifacts. It also boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Pyramids.

Important: Remember that you can only choose one optional activity for this day.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you’ll venture on a walking tour through historic Cairo to discover twelve of the most fascinating monuments of Islamic Egypt: mosques, madrasas, complexes, palaces, and even an ancient craft market.

Afterwards, you have free time and we recommend joining one of our optional activities, such as a visit to the Museum of Civilisations* or a delightful Nile River cruise with dinner and live entertainment included**. Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Visit to the Museum of Civilisations: Explore this innovative museum showcasing Egypt’s rich history from prehistoric times through Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods, featuring a unique collection of monuments and artefacts.

**Nile River cruise with dinner and show: Experience Cairo from the Nile on an evening cruise with a buffet of traditional dishes, accompanied by belly dancing and Egypt’s iconic Tanoura dance performance.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free for you to relax and enjoy at your own pace. We recommend joining one of our optional activities: a desert safari, a tour exploring Islamic and Christian Cairo, or a light and sound show at the pyramids***. Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Desert Safari: Discover the Fayoum Oasis, beginning at Lake Qarun to experience local life amidst palm and olive groves. Venture into the desert by 4x4 to Wadi Hitan, the incredible Valley of the Whales, the world’s most important site for studying whale evolution, with many well-preserved fossils visible in the rocks and sand. Enjoy lunch at the Wadi Rayan waterfalls, and try sandboarding on desert dunes.

**Islamic and Christian Cairo Tour: Begin the day at Saladin’s Citadel, a 12th-century fortress offering panoramic Cairo views and housing the stunning Alabaster Mosque. Next, explore Al Muizz Street, a UNESCO-recognized 10th-century thoroughfare rich in medieval Islamic architecture. After a break at a traditional café in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, delve into the Coptic Quarter. Discover the Hanging Church, St. George and Abu Serga churches, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, traditionally believed to be where baby Moses was found.

Important: You can only choose one of these optional full-day excursions.

***Light and Sound Show at the Pyramids: Experience the story of ancient Egypt brought to life through the narration of the Sphinx, accompanied by lights and music. A unique chance to uncover the secrets of the pharaohs.

Breakfast at the hotel.* Today is free until it’s time for you to make your own way** to the airport for your flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrival at your home city marks the end of this extraordinary journey.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**The airport transfer is not included but can be added at the next step of the booking process for an additional cost.