Your Discover Egypt Ultimate Odyessy begins as you arrive in Cairo, where a Sunrise representative will greet you at the airport for your arrival process, hotel check-in, itinerary review, and other options. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring or relaxing as you get comfortable in your new surroundings. Overnight

Meals: no meals, Welcome drink only.

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. You'll be met by your guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the famous Sphinx, and the Valley temple facing the great statue. 

Lunch: A restaurant on the plateau with a view of the pyramids.

Next, you’ll visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing thousands of artifacts, including all the treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Then, return to your hotel. Overnight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, explore the heart and soul of modern Egypt. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, opened in 2021, home of the Royal Mummies Hall, is where the ancient mummies rest in a specially curated hall — a powerful encounter that connects you to pharaohs long past. The museum’s displays reveal Egypt’s journey through art, science, and faith across 7,000 years. After, enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Then, visit one of Cairo’s most extraordinary landmarks — the impressive Cave Church of Saint Simon the Tanner, carved directly into the cliffs of Mokattam. This open-air cathedral, beautifully decorated with carved stone murals, seats over 20,000 worshippers and tells a story of resilience and faith. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Overnight.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, catch a flight to Luxor, where history lives under open skies. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy some downtime with lunch before a visit to the monumental Karnak Temple, an astonishing complex of colossal columns and sacred lakes, before seeing Luxor Temple, dramatically lit under the open sky on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

Travel north of Luxor for a day of sacred beauty. Explore the awe-inspiring Temple of King Seti I at Abydos, dedicated to the god Osiris, followed by a visit to the stunning Temple of Hathor,  the Goddess of Music and Love, at Dendera. This tour promises a captivating blend of history, culture, and beauty, creating unforgettable memories. Return to Luxor and board your Nile cruise, where you can unwind on the sundeck or enjoy the ship's amenities before dinner is served on board. Overnight on board.

Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with a magical optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (5AM). Or, after breakfast aboard the ship, begin your morning across the Nile on the West Bank, where Egypt’s artisans and kings found eternal rest. Step into the Valley of the Workers — an intimate and often overlooked site where the craftsmen who built the royal tombs created resting places of their own. 

Continue to the majestic Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs’ tombs lie carved deep into desert cliffs. Stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon, silent sentinels of the Theban plain. Return to your ship for lunch and sail through Esna Lock as the sunset paints the Nile gold. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, after breakfast, you will explore the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus,the Elder. Enjoy lunch, dinner and onboard entertainment as the Nile carries you south toward Aswan. Overnight on board.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today begins with an early morning tour (departure at 3:30 AM) with a breakfast box provided. Witness the breathtaking Temples of Abu Simbel — colossal monuments built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, aligned perfectly with the sun. The scale, detail, and devotion on display are nothing short of amazing. After, return to the ship to collect your luggage and transfer to your hotel for a peaceful evening. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, begin your day with royalty at Montazah Palace and Gardens, the palatial estate and seaside retreat where palm-lined avenues and Mediterranean breezes evoke the timeless elegance of Alexandria. Pause to enjoy a gourmet seafood lunch before exploring the Citadel of Qaitbay, a grand 15th-century fortress built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Alexandria. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, experience modern Egypt's El Alamein, a town quickly earning a reputation as Egypt's North Coast showpiece. A sleek resort area with beachfront elegance, grand luxury towers, and world-class developments, El Alamein is also home to some of the most important World War II memorials. 

Visit the El Alamein War Museum, displaying detailed exhibits, weapons, and uniforms that tell the story of the pivotal battles fought here. Enjoy a drive around this new resort destination and later savor lunch with picturesque views overlooking the Mediterranean, before visiting the Commonwealth and German Cemeteries, where beautifully maintained grounds honour soldiers from around the world. Enjoy the journey back to Cairo for your dinner and final night. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel, taking in one last taste of Egypt’s gracious hospitality. Your Sunrise representative will assist to arrange your luggage and airport check-in to ensure a smooth and easy departure.

Although your 14-Day Discover Egypt Ultimate Odyssey concludes today, the memories of this journey — the light, the laughter, and the wonder — will stay with you forever.

With gratitude and warmth, we bid you farewell and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Meals:  Breakfast