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Pharaonic Adventure

The Pharaonic Journey is more than a tour – it is a pilgrimage to the cradle of civilization.

Tour overview

The Pharaonic Journey is more than a tour; it is a pilgrimage to the cradle of civilization. Millennia collapse into a moment, carrying you from the turquoise leisure of the Red Sea coast to the awe-inspiring, sun-baked monuments of the Nile Valley.

It is a profound encounter with the ambition, artistry and spirituality of the world's oldest empire.

Tour highlights

  • The Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • The Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's treasures
  • The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Coptic Cairo and a felucca ride on the Nile
  • Alexandria: the Library, the catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • GuideProfessional guide
  • TransportBus, taxi
  • PaymentVISA, Mastercard
  • LanguageEnglish, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Giza Plateau and Memphis
  2. 2The Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo
  3. 3Coptic Cairo and Nile culture
  4. 4Day trip to Alexandria
  5. 5Modern Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 1Giza Plateau and Memphis
  • Morning (early start, 8:00): the Giza pyramids. Entry into the Great Pyramid of Khufu is optional, with a separate ticket and limited places.
  • Walk or ride a camel to the panoramic viewpoint for the famous photo of the three pyramids.
  • Solar Boat Museum (optional) – Pharaoh Khufu's remarkably preserved cedar boat.
  • The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre, built from huge limestone blocks.
  • Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the pyramids.
  • Saqqara: the Step Pyramid of Djoser – the world's oldest stone building – and the Tomb of Mereruka or the Pyramid of Teti with vivid paintings.
Day 2The Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo
  • Morning: the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square – 3–4 hours. Don't miss the Tutankhamun galleries (golden mask, throne, jewellery), the Royal Mummies Hall (separate ticket), Old Kingdom statues and the Amarna Room (Akhenaten and Nefertiti).
  • Lunch in downtown Cairo.
  • Islamic Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin with its city views and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
  • Stroll through the Khan el-Khalili bazaar – alleys, souvenirs and mint tea at El Fishawy café.
  • Evening: dinner at Naguib Mahfouz Café; optional Sufi whirling dervish show at Wekalet El Ghouri.
Day 3Coptic Cairo and Nile culture
  • Morning: Coptic Cairo – the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa) built over Roman gates, the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus where the Holy Family is said to have sheltered, the Ben Ezra Synagogue – the oldest in Cairo – and the Coptic Museum (optional).
  • Lunch in Old Cairo – try koshari.
  • Manial Palace or the Museum of Islamic Art – your choice.
  • Felucca ride on the Nile at sunset.
  • Evening: dinner on a Nile cruise with a traditional show, or at a riverside restaurant.
Day 4Day trip to Alexandria
  • Drive to Alexandria (~3 hours each way; a private driver/guide is recommended).
  • The Bibliotheca Alexandrina – a stunning modern cultural centre.
  • The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa – a blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman art.
  • The Citadel of Qaitbay – a 15th-century fortress on the site of the ancient lighthouse.
  • Montaza Palace gardens by the sea and lunch at a seafood restaurant on the Mediterranean.
  • Return to Cairo in the evening; relax at the hotel or explore the cafés and galleries of Zamalek.
Day 5Modern Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Option A: a full morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the pyramids – the complete Tutankhamun collection and thousands of artefacts. Afternoon shopping at Cairo Festival City Mall or Khan el-Khalili.
  • Option B: the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with the royal mummies, the Zamalek and Heliopolis districts, and the Cairo Tower's 360° views.
  • Evening: farewell dinner on a rooftop overlooking the pyramids or at a fine-dining restaurant.

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