9-Nights Echoes of Eternity: An Overland Egyptian Journey from $4,440

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Transfer: Cairo Airportto Cairo - Giza

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

Set at the foot of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House is one of Cairo's most iconic hotels, combining a storied past with an exceptional location for exploring the city's ancient wonders. The Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx are just minutes away, while the hotel's landscaped grounds offer a peaceful retreat from the energy of Cairo.

Elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms and private balconies, with views overlooking the gardens, pool or Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. With its historic character, beautiful grounds and extraordinary proximity to the Pyramids, Marriott Mena House offers a memorable base for a stay in Cairo.

Begin your full-day exploration with a transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums. Explore the vast halls and encounter iconic exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. After your visit to the GEM, you will be transferred to the Giza Pyramids plateau. Explore the magnificent Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, marveling at their scale and history. Visit the enigmatic Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Conclude your full-day tour with a transfer back to your location.

Today you will enjoy a medieval atmosphere while walking through the old gates of Cairo into Al Moez Street with its heritage of mausoleums, mosques, palaces and schools dating from Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluke and Ottoman Eras. Cross Al Azhar Street to visit the caravansary-like Wekalet el Ghoury, and the Mamluke Style housed of Zeinab Khatoun.

Have lunch at Al Azhar Park amid the minarets of Cairo and the Citadel panorama. After lunch visit the Ibn Tulun mosque, being the oldest intact mosque standing in Egypt dating to the ninth century and characterized by its unique spiral minaret copied from the mosque of Samaraa. Add to your knowledge of Cairo's old houses by a visit to the Next door Gayer Anderson Museum, one of the famous locations where the James Bond film "The Spy who Loved Me" was shot.

Transfer: Cairo - Giza to Cairo Airport

Transfer: Cairo Airportto Luxor Airport

Transfer: Luxor Airportto Luxor

Hotel: Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa (4 Star Rating)

Set on the banks of the Nile, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by the timeless landscapes of Luxor. Stylish rooms and suites are complemented by two infinity pools overlooking the river, a full-service spa and a selection of restaurants and bars. Guests can unwind by the water, enjoy riverside dining or relax at the spa, making the resort an inviting base for exploring Luxor's extraordinary ancient sites.

Drive to the Luxor temple where many festivals were celebrated in Thebes. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple.

Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu, and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth.

Cross the Nile to the West Bank and visit the impressive

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a unique architectural marvel set against the cliffs. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of many New Kingdom pharaohs (visits to a selection of tombs are usually included). Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where the wives and children of pharaohs were buried (visits to a selection of tombs are usually included). Your tour will conclude with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Embark on a full-day excursion south of Luxor. First, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Continue to the well-preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, considered one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Conclude your tour as you arrive at your destination in Aswan.

Hotel: Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan (5 Star Rating)

Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan is a contemporary five-star retreat located on Elephantine Island in the heart of the Nile at Aswan. Designed with modern Nubian influences, the hotel offers stylish guestrooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the river, gardens, or pool. Guests enjoy direct access to the amenities of the adjacent Sonesta complex, including multiple dining venues serving international and Egyptian cuisine, a full-service spa, fitness facilities, and outdoor swimming pools. Its island setting provides a tranquil atmosphere while remaining close to Aswan’s cultural highlights, souks, and archaeological sites. The property is well suited for leisure travelers seeking scenic Nile views as well as for meetings and events, with dedicated function spaces and attentive service in a distinctive Upper Egypt setting.

A short trip on a motorboat will bring you to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.

The Village is a typical Nubian village with Nubian life style, the Nubians still live there with Nubian decoration. The visitors are invited for cup of tea in one of the Nubian houses.

Transfer: Aswan to Aswan Airport

Transfer: Aswan Airportto Cairo Airport