Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of ancient Egypt as you explore the country’s most famous temples and tombs, each one revealing thousands of years of history, mythology and architectural brilliance. This immersive experience is designed for travelers who want to uncover the secrets of Egypt’s ancient civilization through its most iconic and awe-inspiring monuments.

Cairo & Giza: Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara’s Step Pyramid

Your journey begins in Cairo and Giza, where the world’s most iconic monuments stand as enduring symbols of ancient Egypt’s power and ingenuity. You’ll experience the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Great Sphinx, learning how these monumental structures were built and what they reveal about pharaonic belief and afterlife rituals. Next, the itinerary deepens your understanding of Egypt’s funerary traditions by traveling to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large scale stone pyramid and a crucial milestone in the evolution of royal tomb architecture. Here, you’ll explore the surrounding necropolis and discover how pyramid design progressed from mastabas to the iconic true pyramids, gaining a full chronological view of ancient Egypt’s burial practices and architectural innovation.

Connecting these sites is often a Nile River Cruise, which allows access to the strategically important temples built en route, such as the unique crocodile-dedicated temple of Kom Ombo and the best-preserved Ptolemaic temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu.