Highlights of Egypt

Day 1  Cairo  
Fly to Cairo and join your fellow travellers for a welcome meeting this evening.  

Day 2  Cairo to Aswan  
Head to Giza this morning and admire the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Catch an overnight train to Aswan in the evening.  

Days 3-4  Aswan  
Arrive into Aswan in the early morning. Enjoy most of the day at leisure before a Nubian dinner with a local family. Day 4 is spent exploring Aswan at your own pace, why not visit the Unfinished Obelisk or a must do is the Temple of Abu Simbel.  

Day 5  Aswan to Luxor  
After breakfast, take in the views as you journey by felucca to Aswan Bridge. From here, head to Kom Umbo temple right on the banks of the Nile before arriving in Luxor.

Days 6-8  Luxor  
The fascinating city of Luxor is your base for the next three days. Visit the iconic Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, visit a local community project and enjoy some free time to explore bustling bazaars at your own pace.  

Day 9  Luxor to Hurghada  
Drive to Hurghada, a gem on the coast of the Red Sea. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10  Hurghada  
It’s time to put your snorkels on! Head out onto crystal clear waters on a boat trip to ogle at the astounding coral gardens of the Red Sea.

Day 11  Hurghada to Alexandria
Take a morning flight to Cairo and transfer by road to Alexandria, one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. En route, stop off to visit the monasteries of Wadi Al Natrun.  

Day 12  Alexandria  
A full day of exploration lays ahead, delve into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and marvel at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Aswan.  

Day 13  Alexandria to Cairo  
Leave Alexandria behind and visit the El Alamein World War memorials en route to Cairo.  

Day 14  Cairo  
Depart at any time for your return flight home.