Arrival at Cairo airport. After you clear customs and collect your luggage, a our representative will meet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel.. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

This morning we drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's signature attractions: the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid. Optional - After dinner on your own, return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

This morning take Optional tour to Egyptian Museum the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Spend the evening at leisure on your own in Cairo. Overnight aboard first class sleeper train to Luxor.

Today we explore Luxor's legendary West Bank - home to the famous Valleys of the Kings and Queens, the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. See how the ancient Egyptians confounded tomb robbers with the construction of elaborate catacombs once filled with treasures, and highly decorated to allow the pharaoh passage to the afterlife.. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Day at leisure or take optional excursion to Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city and main port, for a full-day tour. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins of the Roman amphitheater, Alexandria Library. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the Fort of Qaitbey from the outside. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. After checking into your hotel, you're at leisure until this evening.