The Real Egypt: Pyramids, Bazaars & Beats

Day 1: Cairo – Rooftop Kickoff

Arrive in Cairo at your leisure. In the evening, meet your group at sunset on the hotel rooftop for drinks, laughs, and to set the tone for your trip. Stay: Pharaohs Hotel Cairo  

Day 2: Giza Pyramids + Sleeper Train

Morning: Enjoy a guided tour of the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and valley temples. Afternoon: Have lunch. Evening: Board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan in a shared twin cabin. Sleep: Onboard Sleeper Train  

Day 3: Aswan Chill & Nubian Rhythms

Settle into Aswan's relaxed river rhythm. Optional: Visit Philae Temple by boat. Evening: Share dinner, music, and culture in a local Nubian home. Stay: Cleopatra Hotel, Aswan  

Day 4: Abu Simbel + Nile Nights

Optional: Take a dawn drive to the must-see Abu Simbel Temples. Afternoon: Free time to relax by the Corniche, sip hibiscus tea, or get a henna tattoo. Stay: Cleopatra Hotel, Aswan  

Day 5: Felucca Flow + Kom Ombo + Luxor Bound

Morning: Enjoy a traditional felucca sail with tea, tunes, and total serenity. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the dual home of Sobek & Horus. Continue your journey to Luxor. Stay: Emilio Hotel, Luxor  

Day 6: Karnak + Choose Your Adventure

Explore the mighty Karnak Temple. Optional: Visit Luxor Temple or Museum, café-hop, or sketch on the Corniche. Evening: Free to explore Luxor by night. Stay: Emilio Hotel, Luxor  

Day 7: Tombs & Trains

Discover three tombs in the Valley of the Kings and visit Hatshepsut’s Temple. Board your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo. Sleep: Onboard Sleeper Train  

Day 8: Islamic Cairo Walk + Street Food Night

Walk the maze of Old Cairo from Bab Zuweila to El Ghoria, and stroll through the legendary Khan El Khalili. Optional: End the day with a downtown food crawl. Stay: Pharaohs Hotel, Cairo  

Day 9: Farewells + Final Souks

Grab your last mint tea. Optional: Airport transfer available. Enjoy free time for souvenirs or final photos.