Day 1· Sat, Mar 11· Arrival · Cairo
- 2:00 PM: Airport pickup at CAI and transfer to the Steigenberger Pyramids.
- 4:00 PM: Check in.
- 7:00 PM: Welcome dinner.
Tier 3 · Odyssey
Cairo
March 11 – 18, 2028
Starting at $3,595
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Dates
Mar 11 – 18, 2028
Price
From $3,595
Per person, double occupancy (shared room)
Fly into
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The Trip
A taste of what's ahead.
The bucket list, done right. Eight days, seven nights: the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, then a four-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the Movenpick Royal Lily, finishing on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings.
Fly into Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Packages
- $3,595
Double (Shared Room)Standard
Per person, double occupancy. Standard package.
- $4,195
Single (Private Room)
Same trip, your own room. Single occupancy.
- $799
Experience Package
Trip experiences only, bring your own lodging.
- $4,395
Trip + Hurghada Extension (Double)
Full trip plus the Hurghada Extension. Per person, double occupancy.
- $4,995
Trip + Hurghada Extension (Single)
Full trip plus the Hurghada Extension, your own room throughout.
Limited spots available· Deposit locks your price
Priority Boarding
150+ days out · lowest rate
General Boarding
Within 150 days · standard pricing
Doors Closing
Within 60 days · final call
Priority boarding is live, lock in before it moves to General Boarding. Price rises $200 at each phase.
Itinerary
Day by day.
8 days · Mar 11 – 18, 2028
Day 2· Sun, Mar 12· Giza and Saqqara
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 8:30 AM: Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch.
- 3:00 PM: Saqqara and Memphis.
- 7:30 PM: Dinner. Suggestion: Pyramids sound and light show (not included).
Day 3· Mon, Mar 13· Cairo Culture
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 9:30 AM: Grand Egyptian Museum.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch.
- 3:00 PM: Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- 7:00 PM: Nile dinner cruise.
Day 4· Tue, Mar 14· Fly to Aswan and Board
- 6:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM: Flight Cairo to Aswan.
- 11:00 AM: Board the Movenpick Royal Lily.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch on board.
- 3:00 PM: Philae Temple.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner on board, begin sailing.
Day 5· Wed, Mar 15· Kom Ombo and Edfu
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast while sailing.
- 9:00 AM: Kom Ombo Temple.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch while sailing.
- 4:00 PM: Edfu Temple, horse carriage ride included.
- 7:30 PM: Dinner and Nubian show on board.
Day 6· Thu, Mar 16· Luxor East Bank
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast, arrive Luxor.
- 9:00 AM: Karnak Temple.
- 12:00 PM: Luxor Temple.
- 1:30 PM: Lunch on board.
- Activity: Afternoon: Free time on board.
- 7:00 PM: Final dinner on board.
Day 7· Fri, Mar 17· West Bank and Disembark
- Activity: Morning: Suggestion: 5:00 AM hot air balloon over the Valley (not included).
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast and disembark.
- 9:00 AM: Valley of the Kings.
- 11:30 AM: Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch.
- 3:00 PM: Check in at the Hilton Luxor Nile River.
- 7:30 PM: Farewell dinner.
Day 8· Sat, Mar 18· Departure
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 10:00 AM: Checkout and transfer to Luxor airport.
- Activity: Morning: Hurghada extension travelers depart together.
- · Times are approximate and flexible.
- · Anything marked as a suggestion is not included in the price.
- · International flights are not included.
Where you'll stay
Steigenberger Pyramids · Movenpick Royal Lily · Hilton Luxor
Three nights at the Steigenberger Pyramids in Cairo, four nights aboard the Movenpick Royal Lily sailing Aswan to Luxor, and a final night at the Hilton Luxor Nile River on the water.
Optional · Extend your trip
Hurghada Extension
4 days, 3 nights · March 18 – 21, 2028 · +$995 per person · Ananea Hurghada · Transfer from Luxor and return flight included
Three nights on the Red Sea to land softly after a week of temples. Some of the best snorkeling in the world sits just offshore, and the rest of the time is yours. You stay at Ananea Hurghada, right on the water, with the same group.
Included in your stay
- 3 nights at Ananea Hurghada on the Red Sea
- All meals
- Road transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, about 4 hours
- Return flight from Hurghada to Cairo
- All airport and hotel transfers
- Snorkeling boat day to Giftun Island, with lunch on board
- JetQuest host on the ground throughout
Day by day
- · Times are approximate and flexible.
- · Anything marked as a suggestion is not included in the price.
Add Hurghada Extension to my trip
Bundle total from $4,395 per person · 3 extra nights. Pick the Trip + Hurghada Extension package at checkout. Room upgrades and other extras come later, at checkout.
What's included
Everything you need to just show up.
- 3 nights Steigenberger Pyramids, Cairo
- 4 nights on the Movenpick Royal Lily, Aswan to Luxor
- 1 night Hilton Luxor Nile River
- Breakfast included every day
- Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili
- Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu with carriage ride, Karnak, Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan, all transfers, Egyptologist guide
- Welcome dinner, Nile dinner cruise, farewell dinner
Not included
Plan for these separately.
- International flights
- Hot air balloon and other suggestions
- Alcohol
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Good to know
The little details that change a trip.
Visa
U.S. passport holders get an e-Visa or visa on arrival.
Weather
March, high 70s to low 80s, dry - the best window for temples.
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP). USD widely accepted for tips.
Payment methods
Pay by card, or send it from your bank with Zelle; a Zelle booking stays pending until JetQuest confirms the payment. pay your way.
Refunds
See our refund policy for the full cancellation tiers. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Special requests
Dietary needs, accessibility, room pairing, or anything else, email info@jetquest.net.
Traveler reviews
What past JetQuesters say.
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