Arrival Day: Welcome to Egypt (Sat , Mon and Wed). Our Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet you prior to baggage collection to assist you with the purchase of your entry visa, customs and baggage collection. You will then be transferred to your hotel, our representative will assist with check-in procedures and brief you about tomorrows visit to the Pyramids. The rest of the day is free to explore the hotel area and get some rest for your adventures ahead. Overnight in Cairo: Standard Room
Room upgrades are available, please enquire

This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and get in amongst the crazy Cairo traffic, which is an experience in itself. You will visit the thousands of treasures on display inside the Egyptian Museum, including the famous Golden Mask of King Tutankhamen, the youngest Pharaoh to rule Egypt. There are simply too many pieces to see in one visit but your guide will highlight some special artefacts and give you time to wander at your leisure. You will find items such as granite sarcophagus and perfectly sculptured giant statues to ancient tools, mummies, chariots and even some board games played by the Pharaoh’s. then drive to Giza Plateau, your chance to personally stand where the Ancient Egyptians stood thousands of years ago, next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists. Later, an experience not to miss is venturing down into the burial chamber of Chephren (second Pyramid). We continue our adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara for those who are interested (optional extra cost).We finish our visit to the plateau with the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx. The day is not over yet, we will now experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, Papyrus, at a government regulated Papyrus Institute. Dinner will be at your leisure & Overnight : Cairo hotel  
Meals: Breakfast

Nile Cruise (Mon-Wed-Fri). We take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit of Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Free time to optionally visit of Aswan Markets by night. Overnight aboard your cruise –
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Set sail to Kom Ombo for the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo constructed during the Ptolemaic Dynasty and dedicated to two gods – Sobek and Horus. Sail to Edfu & overnight on board in Edfu.
Meal: Beakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The tombs of the Pharaohs’ were at one time cut deep in the mountain and contained all the treasures they needed in the afterlife. Nowadays we can view the paintings and hieroglyph’s depicting scenes of daily life and offerings to the Gods. There will also be the opportunity to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the only mummy still in its tomb in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra ticket)
We will have a quick photo stop at the massive twin statues depicting the Pharaoh Amenhotep III commonly known as the Colossi of Memnon before explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, arguably one of the strongest women to rule in ancient times and the only one to rule with the authority of a male. Overnight on board cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Hot air balloon ride floating high above the West Bank of Luxor. Our visits today include the large complex of Karnak Temples and the religious complex of Luxor Temple. Late afternoon fly back to Cairo, upon arrival drive to your hotel Overnight Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.

The Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, Khan El Khalili Souk, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saint Barbara Church, Abu Serga Church. This morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the Citadel of Saladin on the Mokattam Hill and fortified in order to protect it from the Crusaders. Within the walls of the citadel is the Alabaster mosque known as the Mosque Mohammed Ali. The colorful Khan El Khalili Souk will be your next stop. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before heading to Coptic Cairo. Your guide will escort you to El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built into the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon. You will then proceed to 19-century Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saint Barbara Church and Abu Serga Church. After the excursion you will be taken back to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast and some time at your hotel until it’s time for our representative to meet and transfer you to airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast- lunch (local restaurant)