Cairo
The Pyramids of Giza
Memphis
day 1
Day 1
Belgium / Egypt
Meet the group at Brussels Airport and depart for Cairo. Arrive in Cairo, where a bus transfer from the airport to the hotel is arranged, giving you an immediate, stunning first impression of the city. You can enjoy the hotel’s facilities while sipping your first cocktail. In the early evening, we’ll have dinner at a local restaurant (optional). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Day 2
Cairo / Giza / Memphis / Khan El Khalili
The day begins with breakfast at the hotel. We then set out to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the famous Pyramids of Giza (optional). During the tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide who will immerse you in Egyptian history. After visiting the Pyramids of Giza, we continue our journey to Memphis and Saqqara (optional). Lunch at a local restaurant (optional). After lunch, we’ll visit the new National Museum of Egypt, which offers a fascinating perspective on ancient Egypt during the era of the river civilizations (optional). Next, we’ll head to the massive Khan El Khalili bazaar! Dinner in the city (optional). Transfer to Giza Station to board the overnight train to Luxor. Overnight stay on board the train, with breakfast included on the train the following morning.
Day 3
Day 3
Luxor / Karnak
Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the Jolie Ville Luxor & Spa Island hotel (check-in from 1:00 PM). After you’ve had time to settle in at the hotel, we’ll head out together for lunch at a local restaurant (optional).In the afternoon, we’ll explore the impressive Karnak complex and the temples of Luxor (optional). Return to the hotel to freshen up with a dip in the pool.In the early evening, we’ll depart from the hotel by horse-drawn carriage for a tour through downtown Luxor. At the end of the ride, dinner awaits us in the city (optional). Return to the hotel late in the evening.
Day 4
Day 4
Valley of the Kings / Valley of the Queens,
If you’re not afraid of heights, you can take a hot-air balloon ride over the west bank at sunrise (optional). After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, stopping along the way to visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon (optional). You will be accompanied by an experienced local guide.Between visits, we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant (optional). In the early evening, we’ll return to the hotel to freshen up. Before dinner, you’ll have the option to attend the famous sound and light show at the historic site of Karnak (optional).Dinner in the city (optional). Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
day 5
Day 5
Transfer from Luxor to El Gouna
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for our tour through the Sahara Desert, with stops in traditional villages.Lunch at a typical local restaurant (optional).Upon arrival, we’ll check in at our beautiful hotel and enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet (included in the city pack).
day 6
Day 6
El Gouna
Breakfast at the hotel complex. Free day to relax by the pool or set out on a cruise on the Red Sea, with the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience snorkeling among shipwrecks, coral gardens, and an abundance of fish; a sandwich is provided on the boat (optional).Overnight stay at the hotel complex with an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet (included in the city pack).
Day 7
Day 7
El Gouna / Sahara
Breakfast at the hotel complex. Relax at the resort or take a quad bike tour in the Sahara (optional).Overnight stay at the hotel. All-you-can-eat dinner buffet (included in the city pack).
day 8
Day 8
Hurghada / Belgium
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Hurghada Airport for the return trip to Belgium.