Wheelchair-Accessible: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

Begin your day with an early breakfast and check out from your hotel. Your private Egyptologist guide will lead you to the awe-inspiring Giza Plateau, home to the colossal Giza Sphinx, guarding the Valley Temple. Next, we journey to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a state-of-the-art facility showcasing 5,000 years of history, including the complete Tutankhamun collection and the colossal statue of Ramses II. After a delightful lunch with a view of the pyramids, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, check into your deluxe Nile cruise ship, your home for the next three nights.

• Giza Pyramid Complex — Explore Khufu's Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, significant for mummification rituals.
• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — Immerse yourself in Egypt's vast heritage at this world-class museum, featuring King Tut's treasures.
• Pyramids Nile View Restaurant — Savor lunch with an unparalleled view of the pyramids.

After a delicious breakfast on board, your Egyptologist guide will escort you to discover Aswan's key sites. Our first stop is the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern feat of engineering that reshaped Egypt's landscape. Continue to the site of the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a unique glimpse into ancient quarrying techniques. Conclude your Aswan exploration at the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, famously relocated block by block to preserve it from flooding. Return to your cruise ship for a relaxed afternoon as we begin our tranquil journey down the Nile.

• Aswan High Dam — Understand the impact of this modern wonder on Egypt's agriculture and power.
• Unfinished Obelisk — Witness the scale of ancient Egyptian stonework at this colossal, incomplete monument.
• Philae Temple — Explore this beautiful island temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Wake up to a scenic breakfast before venturing to the unique Kom Ombo Temple. This Greco-Roman temple stands out with its symmetrical double design, honoring both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the elder. Gain insights into ancient Egyptian medicine depicted on its walls. We then continue sailing to Edfu, where you'll visit the meticulously preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Its grand pylons and intricate carvings tell vivid stories of ancient mythology. After our visits, we resume our tranquil Nile journey, arriving in Luxor by evening for an overnight stay on board.

• Kom Ombo Temple — A fascinating double temple honoring two deities, revealing insights into ancient daily life and medicine.
• Edfu Temple — The best-preserved temple in Egypt, offering a detailed look into the worship of Horus.

Following breakfast and check-out from your cruise, a private air-conditioned vehicle awaits to transport you across Luxor's legendary West Bank. Our expedition begins at the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom found their eternal resting places. Next, marvel at the elegant Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a terraced masterpiece carved into the cliff face. Pause to admire the majestic Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After a delicious lunch at a local Luxor restaurant, we'll cross to the East Bank to explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, a vast testament to centuries of construction. In the late afternoon, we journey by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Hurghada, set on the Red Sea coast.

• Valley of the Kings — Explore the tombs of pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, in this legendary necropolis.
• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut — An impressive multi-level temple dedicated to Egypt's powerful female pharaoh.
• Colossi of Memnon — Iconic statues that once guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III's funerary temple.
• Karnak Temple Complex — Wander through one of the largest religious sites in the world, dedicated to the Theban triad.
• Luxor Restaurant — Enjoy a local lunch experience before heading to the Red Sea.

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure in the beautiful Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Whether you choose to relax by the pool, soak up the sun on the beach, or explore the local surroundings, savor the tranquility and warm hospitality of this coastal paradise. All meals, including soft drinks, are included at your hotel.

• Hurghada — Enjoy a full day at your leisure to relax or explore the stunning Red Sea coast.

Savor another morning at your own pace in Hurghada. Perhaps take a final dip in the Red Sea or simply unwind before your onward journey. In the afternoon, a private transfer will take you to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, another private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

• Hurghada — Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport.
• Hurghada Airport — Depart for your flight back to Cairo.
• Cairo Hotel — Overnight stay after your return flight.

After a final delicious breakfast at your Cairo hotel, our 'Travel Joy Egypt' representative will ensure a smooth transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure, bringing your enriching wheelchair-accessible Egyptian adventure to a close.

• Cairo International Airport — Assisted transfer to the airport for your international flight home.