Fly to Cairo, Egypt (CAI), where you'll be greeted by your guide.

The great pyramids and sphinx are among the wonders of the world and a highlight of any visit to Egypt. In addition to visiting these wonders, we will explore some small tombs of private individuals buried in the shadows of the pyramids.

At Sakkarawe can see the first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser including New Kingdom tombs. The Dahshur Pyramids precede the Giza group and allow one to see the evolution of the pyramid. These necropoli were the burial grounds for the kings and elite of the nearby capital, Memphis. At Memphis, we will visit an outdoor museum that includes a colossal statue of Ramesses II.

Step into a world of wonder at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where 5,000 years of history come to life. Marvel at the full collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, displayed together for the first time. With its striking modern design and breathtaking views of the pyramids, the museum is a destination in itself. Discover the legacy of ancient Egypt like never before—epic, immersive, unforgettable.

After dinner, fly to Luxor, Egypt

Karnak Temple is the cult center of Amun, No-Amon (Thebes) of the Bible. Here Thutmose III’s Annals record his famous battle at Megiddo and Shishak’s relief records the campaign of 925 BC against Israel and Judah. The temple is also home to the Egyptian text of the treaty of Ramesses and Hatusili the Hittite ruler and the classic Hypostyle Hall. The Pylonat Luxor temple contains reliefs of Ramesses II’s battle of Kadeshand a portrayal of his tabernacle-like camp.

The western side of Luxor is the burial ground of Thebes and includes the Valley of Kings (and Tut’s tomb), Deir el-Bahri (Hatshepsut’s funerary temple), and the Ramesseum, which features “Ozymandias,” and mud-brick storage facilities like those for which the Hebrews made bricks (Exodus1:11).

The Tombs of the Nobles include remarkable painted and carved scenes. In the Tomb of Rekhmire, we will see the famous scene in which foreigners are forced to make bricks, and in the Tomb of Ramose, we will witness the finest New Kingdom art and the transition to the Amarna style. Medinet Habu is one of the best-preserved temples of the New Kingdom and contains the renowned panorama of the Sea Peoples (including the Philistines) invasion of Egypt.

Fly to Cairo in the evening.

In Medieval Cairo, we will visit some of the earliest churches and the Ibn Ezra Synagogue (where the Cairo Geniza manuscripts were found). Visit the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the New Kingdom royal mummies. We will experience the Cave Church, the largest church in the Middle East, which is in the remarkable garbage collector’stown.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.