Egypt Itineraries

Egypt in 1 Week

Day 1-2, Cairo: Walking tour of the city with an egyptologist. Tour the pyramids and the sphinx. Explore the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.

Day 3-4, Aswan: Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon, Nubian Museum, excursion to Elephantine Island, Abu Simbel - one of the most recognizable symbols of Egypt

Day 5-6, Nile River Cruise: Sail along the nile and stay overnight in a Felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat. Visit Kom Ombo Temple.

Day 7-8, Luxor: Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, Valley of the Kings, go shopping in a local bazaar.

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Egypt in 2 Weeks

Day 1-2, Cairo: Walking tour of the city with an egyptologist. Tour the pyramids and the sphinx. Explore the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.

Day 3-5, Alexandria: Spend some time learning about this ancient port city. Visit the Kom ash-Shuqqafa catacombs. Alexandria Library,

Day 6-7, Aswan: Temple of Philae, enjoy a meal with a local family, Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon, Nubian Museum, excursion to Elephantine Island, see Abu Simbel - one of the most recognizable symbols of Egypt

Day 8-10, Luxor: Temple of Hatshepsut,Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, Valley of the Kings, go shopping in a local bazaar, Mummification Museum

Day 11-12, Red Sea: El Gouna resort, go snorkeling, and enjoy fresh local cuisine.

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Egypt and Beyond in 3 Weeks

Day 1-2, Cairo: Walking tour of the city with an egyptologist. Tour the pyramids and the sphinx. Explore the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.

Day 3-5, Aswan: Temple of Philae, enjoy a meal with a local family, Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon, Nubian Museum, excursion to Elephantine Island, see Abu Simbel - one of the most recognizable symbols of Egypt

Day 6-8, Luxor & Nile River Cruise: Edfu, Temple of Sobek, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut,Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Complex. Sail and stay overnight on a traditionally Felucca.

Day 9-11, Amman: Enjoy street food on Rainbow Street, visit the Roman Amphitheatre in Old Town, Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Temple of Hercules, Turkish bath houses. Excursion to Aqaba.

Day 12, Petra: Explore the famous treasury, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. See it by night lit up by thousands of candles.

Day 13, Wadi Rum: Beautiful desert views reminiscent of Lawrence of Arabia, take a half day jeep safari to explore this area.

Day 14-15, Tel Aviv: Church of St. Peter, enjoy the cosmopolitan city, explore markets and beaches.

Day 16, Tiberias: Bahai Gardens, views of the Mediterranean, history tour to discover pre and post biblical sites and ancient legends.

Day 17, Bethlehem: Sea of Galilee boat ride, Capernaum, Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth

Day 18-21, Jerusalem: Church of the Nativity, Yad Vashem, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Church of All Nations, St. Stephen’s Gate, Wailing Wall. Excursion to Ma'aleh Adumim.

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