Egyptian Icons: Cairo, Luxor & Coastal Alexandria

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the legendary Giza Plateau.
Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Continue to the Pyramid of Khafre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure while learning about royal burial traditions, ancient construction techniques and the religious beliefs that inspired these extraordinary monuments.
Visit the panoramic viewpoint for sweeping views of the pyramid complex before continuing to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone guardian with the body of a lion and the head of a king.
Depending on the final confirmed programme, the day may also include the Valley Temple associated with Khafre or additional archaeological areas within the Giza complex.
Return to the hotel after sightseeing and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Enjoy breakfast before continuing your privately guided exploration of Egypt’s capital.
Visit one of Cairo’s principal antiquities museums, where statues, royal objects, jewellery, funerary artefacts and archaeological discoveries trace the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation across several dynasties. The final programme may use the Grand Egyptian Museum, Egyptian Museum or another major collection, depending on operating arrangements and the confirmed package.
Continue into historic Cairo, an atmospheric district known for its mosques, medieval streets, traditional architecture and lively commercial quarters. Walk through the colourful lanes of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where shops display lanterns, spices, jewellery, textiles, handicrafts and souvenirs.
The sightseeing programme may also feature selected landmarks within Islamic or Coptic Cairo, subject to the final confirmation.
Return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening independently.

After breakfast, check out and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet the local representative and continue to your hotel. Depending on the flight schedule, check in or proceed directly to the East Bank sightseeing programme.
Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, developed over many centuries by successive pharaohs. Walk through imposing pylons, sacred courtyards and the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall, where enormous decorated columns create one of Egypt’s most memorable archaeological settings.
Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant riverside sanctuary associated with royal ceremonies and the ancient Opet Festival. Admire its monumental gateway, statues, obelisk, courtyards and columned halls.
Return to the hotel after the tour.

After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient burial region of pharaohs, queens, nobles and royal families.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where richly decorated tombs were carved into the desert mountains to protect the remains and funerary treasures of New Kingdom rulers. Enter selected standard tombs and admire their colourful paintings, hieroglyphic texts and scenes depicting the pharaoh’s journey into the afterlife.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. Built in terraces beneath towering limestone cliffs, the temple remains one of ancient Egypt’s most distinctive architectural achievements.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal seated statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Depending on the confirmed arrangement, supplementary tombs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I or Ramses VI may be added at an additional cost.
Return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Luxor International Airport for your economy-class flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, continue by private transfer to Alexandria (approximately 3 hours).
After checking in at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, unwind with a pre-booked spa experience. In the evening, enjoy a private sunset dinner cruise (3–4 hours), featuring stunning Mediterranean views and a delicious dinner before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, meet your private guide and visit the Manuscript Museum at the renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Discover an exceptional collection of ancient manuscripts, rare books and historical documents while learning about Egypt's rich literary heritage and the preservation of these priceless treasures.
Later, enjoy a leisurely walk along Alexandria's picturesque Corniche, taking in beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. Continue to the city's lively Seafood Market, where you can observe local fishermen bringing in the day's fresh catch and gain insight into Alexandria's long-standing seafood traditions. Conclude the experience with a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel by private transfer.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy a private transfer from Alexandria to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in to the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing by the outdoor pool, rejuvenating at the award-winning spa, or enjoying the hotel's exceptional dining and world-class facilities at your own pace.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out.
At the scheduled time, transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.
Leave Egypt with unforgettable memories of ancient pyramids, magnificent temples and the beautiful Mediterranean coastline.