Jewish Heritage Egypt

Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo

• Meet & Greet: Personalized airport assistance through immigration and customs.
• Transfer & Hotel Check-In: Relax at the Kempinski Nile Hotel, a luxury hotel along the river.

Day 2 - Cairo’s Jewish and Islamic Heritage (B, L)

• Egyptian Museum Tour with your expert Egyptologist: Discover over 120,000 artifacts including the famed Mask of King Tutankhamun.
• Old Cairo Tour: Walk El Muizz Street and explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, home to medieval Islamic architecture.
• Maimonides Synagogue Visit: One of the most sacred Jewish sites in Cairo.
• Lunch at an authentic local restaurant.
• Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 3 - Saqqara, Giza Pyramids & Sphinx (B, L)

• Saqqara Tour: Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, ancient tombs with original hieroglyphics.
• Giza Plateau: Explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and enjoy a camel ride through the desert.
• Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 4 - Coptic Cairo & Ben Ezra Synagogue (B, L)

• Visit the Church of St. Sergius, built above a cave believed to have sheltered the Holy Family.
• Tour the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where the Geniza Documents were discovered—providing crucial insight into Egypt’s Jewish past.
• Return to hotel and overnight.

Day 5 - Luxor – Temples & Cruise Begins (B, L, D)

• Flight to Luxor.
• Explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt.
• Check-in to your 5-star Nile Cruise (Mayfair Line or similar).
• Sunset visit to Luxor Temple, then enjoy the city souk.
• Dinner and onboard entertainment.

Day 6 - Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple (B, L, D)

• Visit King Tutankhamun’s Tomb and Ramses VI’s Tomb.
• Explore lesser-known tombs in Dra Abu el-Naga.
• Visit Hatshepsut Temple and see the Colossi of Memnon.
• Afternoon Nile sailing and evening entertainment.

Day 7 - Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo (B, L, D)

• Edfu Temple Tour by Horse Carriage: One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
• Explore the Crocodile Mummification Museum.

Day 8 - Abu Simbel & Sunset Felucca Ride (B, L, D)

• Travel to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
• Optional: Flight supplement available ($235 per person).
• Return to Aswan and enjoy a sunset felucca sail with wine around Elephantine Island.

Day 9 - Philae Temple & Alexandria Transfer (B, L)

• Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Fly back to Cairo, then drive to Alexandria.
• Check-in at Steigenberger Cecil Hotel and evening at leisure.

Day 10 - Ancient Alexandria Sites (B, L)

• Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheater.
• Enjoy lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 11 - Jewish Alexandria & Library Visit (B, L)

• Visit the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, beautifully restored and rich in 14th-century heritage.
• Tour the Library of Alexandria, a modern revival of the world-famous ancient library.
• Drive back to Cairo and check in at Le Meridien Airport Hotel.

Day 12 - Departure (B)

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure with unforgettable memories of Egypt.

Please note:  This itinerary is a sample journey, designed to inspire, customized for each client.

We do require that our journeys include minimum requirements: three nights’ accommodation, private transfers, guided touring, and selected special experiences. Each proposal is tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style.