Start your day early with a transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the world-famous Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the majestic Great Sphinx. You’ll also visit the Valley Temple, located just in front of the Sphinx.

Enjoy an included lunch at a quality local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, designed in neoclassical style by French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum houses more than 120,000 artifacts, from the Predynastic period to the Greco-Roman era, offering insights into ancient Egyptian civilization and the art of mummification.

Optional Experiences:

• Attend the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids
• Enjoy a Nile dinner cruise with oriental dance and a traditional folkloric performance

After breakfast, depart for Alexandria with your private guide. Begin your tour with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, then admire Pompey’s Pillar, built in the 3rd century in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Continue to the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay.

Next, visit the world-renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural marvel built near the conference center, which serves as a cultural and scientific hub attracting researchers from around the globe. Enjoy an included lunch before your journey back to Cairo.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Luxor, followed by a return to your hotel.