After breakfast, transfer to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone structure in the world.

Visit selected tombs of nobles featuring remarkably preserved colors and scenes from daily life during the Old Kingdom.

Discover:

• Ancient hairstyles and wigs
• Jewelry traditions
• Cosmetic rituals
• Clothing styles and symbolic accessories

Enjoy lunch before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization.

Focus on the treasures of King Tutankhamun, including:

• Jewelry collections
• Sandals and royal clothing
• Perfume vessels and oils
• Makeup tools and mirrors
• Funerary objects and golden coffins

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Begin early in the morning for an exclusive private visit inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu before public opening hours.

Explore the pyramid’s internal chambers with privileged access rarely offered to travelers.

Continue discovering the Giza Plateau including:

• The Great Pyramid
• The pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
• The Great Sphinx

Understand how royal identity, sacred power, and symbolism shaped Ancient Egyptian culture.

Lunch at Khufu Restaurant with panoramic pyramid views.

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

To deepen the journey’s focus on beauty and artistic evolution, visit one of Cairo’s contemporary art galleries.

This experience connects Ancient Egyptian aesthetics with modern Egyptian design and craftsmanship.

Enjoy lunch at Abu Tarek, famous for Egypt’s national dish, Koshary.

Continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport.

Flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, visit Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most elegant Greco-Roman temples.

Learn about:

• Artistic evolution through relief scenes
• Fashion and clothing represented on temple walls
• The myth of Isis and Osiris
• Ancient concepts of beauty, romance, and femininity

Enjoy lunch at a Nubian restaurant.

Transfer to the iconic Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a sailing boat experience to a Nubian village where you will observe:

• Color symbolism
• Nubian artistic identity
• Traditional decoration and lifestyle

Return to the hotel.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight in Aswan

Early morning flight to Abu Simbel.

Explore one of the most iconic temple complexes in Egypt.

Learn about:

• Nubian heritage across 3,500 years
• Royal symbolism of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari
• Monumental architecture and feminine representation

Discover the remarkable UNESCO rescue story that relocated the temples following the creation of Lake Nasser.

Return flight to Aswan.

Check out and board your private Dahabiya Nile cruise.

Begin sailing toward Kom Ombo.

At sunset, visit Kom Ombo Temple, richly decorated with scenes featuring royal clothing, jewelry, and ceremonial symbolism.

Return to the Dahabiya for lunch and relaxation.

Enjoy sunset sailing and docking near one of the Nile islands for a countryside walk and local Egyptian dinner.

Overnight onboard the Dahabiya

Sail through the dramatic landscapes of Gebel El Silsila.

Walk through the ancient sandstone quarries where thousands of inscriptions and graffiti remain preserved.

Optional swimming experience in the Nile.

Continue sailing toward Edfu.

Travel by horse carriage for a short ride to visit Edfu Temple, the most preserved temples in Egypt.

The original lap for the famous French perfeums discovered 860 by August Marriet.

Learn about:

• Sacred oils and perfumes
• Ancient cosmetic practices
• Religious symbolism
• Decorative motifs and artistic details

Return to the Dahabiya and continue sailing toward Luxor.

Dinner onboard.

Overnight onboard the Dahabiya

Welcome to Luxor

Start your day by having a delicious breakfast then ride the bus to Visit the East Bank including:

• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Museum

Explore artifacts connected to:

• Royal jewelry
• Cosmetic tools
• Luxury lifestyle
• Artistic craftsmanship

Lunch onboard.

Free afternoon to relax or explore independently.

Overnight onboard the Dahabiya

Check out after breakfast and begin exploring Luxor’s West Bank.

Visit:

• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Hatshepsut

Discover scenes illustrating:

• Makeup rituals
• Wigs and hairstyles
• Fashion details
• Symbolic feminine identity

Enjoy lunch in Luxor’s West Bank.

Transfer by private vehicle to Hurghada (approximately 4.5 hours).

Check into a luxury Red Sea resort.

Dinner included.

Overnight in Hurghada

Relax in a luxury 5-star all-inclusive resort on the Red Sea.

Enjoy leisure time, optional spa experiences, beach relaxation, or cultural exploration.

These days provide balance after the intensive cultural journey.

Overnight in Hurghada

Relax in a luxury 5-star all-inclusive resort on the Red Sea.

Enjoy leisure time, optional spa experiences, beach relaxation, or cultural exploration.

These days provide balance after the intensive cultural journey.

Overnight in Hurghada

After breakfast and check-out, visit Hurghada Museum.

Discover exhibits focused on:

• Jewelry evolution
• Daily lifestyle artifacts
• Decorative arts
• Ancient Egyptian identity through adornment

Transfer to Hurghada Airport.

Return flight to Cairo.

Meet and transfer to your luxury hotel.

Dinner included.

Overnight in Cairo

Begin your final cultural day with a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).

Explore the Royal Mummies Hall and understand the founders of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel for rest.

In the evening, enjoy an exclusive academic lecture connecting the entire journey.

Topic:

“The Evolution of Fashion, Makeup & Jewelry from Ancient Egypt to Modern Design”

Followed by a farewell dinner.

Overnight in Cairo

Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.