Following the success of last year’s journey, we are excited to return for a second year of this extraordinary experience. The journey will be led by renowned Egyptologist and researcher Mohamed Ibrahim, whose decades of research and unique perspective have inspired travelers from around the world. He will be joined by expert Egyptologist and guide Ahmed Nady, whose knowledge and passion for ancient Egypt add tremendous value throughout the journey. With the careful planning and seamless support of Noha Mohamed and the Saba Tours team, this experience goes far beyond a traditional tour and will exceed anything you could possibly imagine.
We are also honored to welcome Dr. Manu Seyfzadeh as a special guest on this journey. A respected researcher, author, and speaker, Dr. Manu brings valuable insights and a unique perspective on ancient Egypt. His presence will add an exciting new dimension to an already extraordinary experience.
Trevor Grassi is an independent researcher, filmmaker, and expedition leader with a passion for Ancient Egypt and ancient civilizations. Through his documentaries, field investigations, and lectures, he has inspired travelers and researchers to explore Egypt from a fresh perspective.
As a Tour Leader, Trevor brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and engaging storytelling, creating an educational and unforgettable experience for every participant.
There will also be many exciting surprises throughout the tour, including exclusive Zoom sessions with world-renowned researchers. We always look forward to their fascinating talks and the valuable insights they share.
Meet Saba Tours assistant (Saba’s assistant will hold a sign with the Saba logo, so he or she will welcome you and assist you with the visa and luggage.
Then escort you to Saba’s van for your transfer to the hotel and assist you with check-in.
Meeting at 6:00 PM (Saba Tours)
Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
My assistant will holding a sign with Saba Tours
Day 02Sakkara Jan 20th 2027
Breakfast at 6:30 AM onward
Drive to Sakkara at 8:00 AM
Visit Titi Pyramid
The Pyramid of Teti is famous for containing the earliest Pyramid Texts, sacred inscriptions carved on its walls to help the king reach the afterlife. These texts are among the oldest religious writings in the world.
Visit Serapeum
The Serapeum is an underground burial site in Saqqara, where the sacred Apis bulls were buried in massive granite sarcophagi. It dates to the New Kingdom and offers a mysterious and impressive look into ancient Egyptian religious practices.
Drive to Sphinx enclosure The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments in Egypt. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, believed to represent King Khafre.
Visit the Step Pyramid Complex
Visit the hospital area where the ancient Egyptians used to go there for healing energy when they visited the Step Pyramid Complex.
Private access to 2 visits in Sakkara
Go under the Step Pyramid (from the Southern Entrance) Public visit.
Visit Southern tomb
Lunch at an amazing local house
Presentation at 7 – 9 PM
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03Giza Plateau & Private Visit to Sphinx enclosureJan 21th 2027
Breakfast at the hotel at 6:00 onward
Drive to Giza Plateau at 7:30 AM
Drive to Sphinx enclosure
Private Visit to Sphinx enclosure 9 – 10 AMThe Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most iconic monuments in Egypt. One of the most memorable highlights will be your special access visit to the Great Sphinx.
Visit Valley temple The Valley Temple of Khafre is located near the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. It was used for the mummification and purification rituals of the king before burial.
Private Visit to Sphinx Temple 11 – 12 PM
Visit Giza plateau
Walk around the great pyramid to visit the ruins of the pyramid temple to see the basalt floor and the tool
marks over the ancient advances machine.
Optional Camel ride ($20): Enjoy an optional camel ride for a truly authentic desert adventure
Lunch at BBQ restaurant
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04 Old Egyptian Museum & fly to Luxor Jan 22th 2027
Breakfast at 6:00 AM onward
Check-out from the hotel
Drive to Old Egyptian Museum
See the Prediluvian Jars, Unfinished box & the Schist disc
Lunch
Drive to Cairo airport & fly to Luxor at 3:00 PM
Drive to the hotel in Luxor & check-in
Overnight at the hotel
Day 05West bank & Hapu templeJan 23th 2027
Breakfast at the hotel at 6:30 AM onward
Drive to the West Bank of Luxor at 8:00 AM
Visit The famous Valley of the kings, The Valley of the Kings is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt. It served as the royal burial ground for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom
Visit Hatshepsut Temple, which is a stunning mortuary temple built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs of Egypt.
Optional Visit the Alabaster Factory (an alabaster workshop is a great place to see how traditional Egyptian stone crafts are made. You’ll watch skilled artisans’ hand-carve beautiful vases, statues, and other items from natural alabaster. It’s also a nice spot to buy unique souvenirs).
Lunch
Drive to Habu temple
While many visitors focus on the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu is often considered one of Luxor’s hidden treasures. Its remarkably preserved colours and reliefs allow us to experience the temple
Visit Memnon Statues
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 06Dendera & Abydos Jan 24th 2027
Early Breakfast at 6:30 AM
Drive to Dendera at 7:15 AM (2 hr drive)
Visit Hathor temple Hathor Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and music. The temple features stunning astronomical ceilings, colorful reliefs, and the famous zodiac of Dendera.
Drive to Abydos(2 hr drive)
Lunch at delicious local house
visit Seti first temple
The Temple of Seti I in Abydos is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. Built by Pharaoh Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II, it is dedicated to several deities, including Osiris, the god of the afterlife. The temple is renowned for its exquisite reliefs and vibrant colours, which are among the best-preserved in Egypt. It also houses the famous “Abydos King List,” an invaluable record of Egypt’s royal lineage.
Private Visit to Osirion temple 3:5 PM
Drive back to Luxor (4 hr drive)
Overnight at the hotel
Day 07Esna temple & Nile Cruise & Luxor temple Jan 25th 2027
Breakfast at the hotel 6:30 AM onward
Luggage pickup
Check-out from the hotel
Drive to Esna at 8:00 AM (1 hour drive)
Visit Esna temple
Visit the beautifully restored Temple of Esna, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum. Admire its remarkably preserved hypostyle hall, intricate carvings, and vibrant astronomical ceiling.
Drive back to the Nile Cruise & check-in
Lunch at the Nile Cruise
Drive to Luxor temple & Visit Luxor temple at 05:00 PM
Luxor Temple is a magnificent ancient temple located in the heart of the city. It was built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II and was dedicated to the god Amun.
Drive back to the Nile Cruise
Dinner at the Nile Cruise
Overnight at the hotel
Day 08Karnak temple & SailingJan 26th 2027
Optional hot air ballon $150 A hot air balloon ride over Luxor is an unforgettable experience. At sunrise, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile, the Valley of the Kings, temples, and the countryside from above. It’s one of the best ways to see the beauty of ancient Thebes from the sky.
Breakfast at 6:00AM onward
Visit Karnak temple at 8:30 AM Drive to Karnak temple which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. It was built over 2,000 years and dedicated mainly to the god Amun and visit the Open-air Museum at Karnak.
Private access to visit the chapel of 7 gates and 7 keys.
Drive back to the Nile Cruise
Lunch at the Nile Cruise
Sailing to Esna then to Edfu
Presentation
Dinner at Nile Cruise
Overnight at the Nile Cruise
Day 09Edfu temple & Kom OmboJan 27th 2027
Breakfast at the Nie Cruise at 6:00 AM onward
Drive to Edfu at 7:30 AM
Visit Edfu temple
Edfu Temple is dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with beautiful carvings and impressive architecture from the Ptolemaic period.
Presentation
Sailing to Kom Ombo
Lunc at Nile Cruise
Presentation
Visit Kom Ombo temple on foot, this temple is a unique double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Dinner at Nile Cruise
Sail to Aswan
Overnight at the Nile Cruise
Day 10Phila Island & Unfinished Obelisk & Elephantine IslandJan 28th 2027
Breakfast at 06:00 AM
Optional Visit essential oil store at 7:30 AM
Drive to Phila Island
Take motorboat to sail to Philae Island
Visit Isis temple The Temple of Isis is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples in Egypt.
Drive to the Unfinished Obelisk The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan is the largest known ancient obelisk. It was carved directly into the bedrock but was never completed due to cracks in the stone. The site gives a unique insight into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques and tools.
Lunch at the Nile Cruise
Take the motorboat to Elephantine Island at 3:00 PM
Elephantine Island is a magical and historic gem in Aswan, rich with ancient ruins, Nubian culture, and breathtaking views of the Nile, a place where history and beauty come together in perfect harmony, and to visit Satet temple and Khenom temple
Sail back to the Nile Cruise
Dinner at Nile Cruise
Overnight at the Nile Cruise
Day 11Visit Simbel OR Nubian Museum & Small Isis templeJan 29th 2027
Breakfast at the Nile Cruise
Check-out from the Nile Cruise
Drive to Abu Simbel at 5:00AM (4 hours’ drive)
Abu Simbel is one of the most extraordinary monuments of ancient Egypt, built by Ramses II to demonstrate his power and divine status. The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal, seated statues of the king carved directly into the rock.
Lunch
Drive back to Aswan (4 hours’ drive)
Drive to the hotel & check-in
*There is an option for people don’t want to do Abu Simbel:
Visit to Nubian Museum
Visit small Isis temple
Lunch
Drive to the hotel & check-in
Overnight to the hotel
Day 12Fly to Cairo & Private visit to the Great PyramidJan 30th 2027
Breakfast at the hotel at 6:00 onward
Check-out from the hotel
Drive to Aswan airport & fly to Cairo
Drive to the hotel & check-in
Lunch at the hotel
Drive to Giza Plateau at 6:00 PM
Private visit to the Great Pyramid (2 hours) 7:9 PM
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu without the usual crowds. Step inside the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, wander through its mysterious corridors, and visit the King’s Chamber in a truly private setting. This rare experience offers an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s most iconic monument.Step deeper into the mysteries of the Great Pyramid as you explore the Queen’s Chamber, located at the heart of the monument, and descend to the enigmatic Subterranean Chamber carved into the bedrock. These hidden spaces reveal the genius of ancient Egyptian engineering and the secrets of one of the world’s greatest wonders.
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 13Dahshur & GEMJan 31th 2027
Breakfast at the hotel at 6:00 onward
Drive to Dahshur at 9:00 AM
Drive to Dahshur
Dahshur is an ancient royal necropolis south of Cairo, known for its unique pyramids. It is home to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both built by King Snefru. These pyramids show the early evolution of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt.
Visit the Red Pyramid
Visit the Bent Pyramid
Lunch at an amazing local house
Drive to GEM
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest archaeological museum in the world, located near the Pyramids of Giza.
One of the most important highlights of the museum is the complete collection of Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time in history.
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 14DeaprtureFeb 1st 2027
Breakfast
Check-out from the hotel
Meet Saba Tours assistant & transfer to Cairo airport
03 Night at Holiday Inn Nile View Hotel 5* (B.B)(Bed & Breakfast)
03 NTS at Steigenberger Luxor hotel 5* (B.B)(Bed & Breakfast)
04 NTS at Nile Cruise 5* (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included on board the Nile Cruise)
03 NTS at Four Seasons Residences Hotel 5*(B.B)(Bed & Breakfast)
Meet Saba Tours assistants (Saba’s assistant will hold a sign with the Saba logo, he will welcome you and assist you with the visa and luggage & escort you Saba’s van for your transfer to the hotel.
Meals included in the itinerary are as follows: (B) breakfast at the hotels and on the Nile Cruise, (L) lunch during the day tours and on the Nile Cruise, and (D) dinner on the Nile Cruise only.
Excellent transportation and professional drivers throughout the entire trip to all sites.
Entry tickets to the mentioned sites in the itinerary
Professional English speaking tour guide
2 domestic flights (CAI/LXR-ASW/CAI)
The total tipping cost is $200 per person. It is distributed among: Drivers in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor. Bellmen at the hotels and on the Nile Cruise Housekeeping staff at the hotels and on the Nile Cruis.
A non-refundable Deposit of $2000.00 per Person will be required at the time of booking. To ensure your Reservation, final payment will be due 60 days prior to Tour start
Bookings made within 60- and 31-days preceding Tour start will require full and final payment immediately upon booking. Bookings made within 30 days of Tour start, will require a permission from Saba Tours before paying the full and final payment. It is the responsibility of the traveler (or agent) to determine that final payment reaches us on time. No booking will be considered until final deposit is received by the Tour Operator.
Payments are to be made via Bank Transfer. Any fees charged, will be the responsibility of the sender.
Please inquire about this before you make your bank transaction.
Cancellation and Refunds
The moment you pay the deposit, it will be non- refundable.
Due to high preparation costs, Cancellations must be received in writing before 90 days of travel date.
Cancellations received more than 90 days prior to departure will have a penalty of $2000 per Person (the non-refundable deposit).
Cancellations received between 90 days & 60 days prior to departure will have a penalty of 50% of the tour price.
Cancellations received between 60 days & 30 days prior to departure will have a penalty of 75% of the tour price.
Cancellations received 30 days or less before departure will receive NO refund. No refund will be made for transfers, city tours and any other services voluntarily not taken (including meals, accommodations and transportation).
Changes
This Itinerary is subject to changes to adapt to possible alterations in domestic flight times or other unforeseen circumstances. The content will remain the same, barring any unanticipated complications, and will include many delightful “extras” and surprises.
Insurance
We recommend that all participants obtain Travel Insurance. Travel Insured International offers insurance for trip cost, trip cancellation & interruption, and pays for loss due to unforeseen circumstance, death, injury, or illness to you or a member of your family. It also includes coverage for missed connections due to weather, pays for lost deposits due to the financial default of the airline, the tour operator, or cruise line. It pays for baggage delays, travel delays, medical expenses and emergency assistance.
Waiver of Responsibility
By signing up to the Tour you agree to our Terms, Deposit Conditions and Waiver. Guide of Egypt & its agents Saba Tours have worked diligently to make all the arrangements for our journey together in Egypt. However, Guide of Egypt & its agents Saba Tours will not be held liable for delays, theft, damage, injury, or any other irregularities that may occur during the journey. We will not be held liable for any changes or delays in airline schedules or missed connections; injury, loss, or damage to persons or property; additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or itinerary; any transportation issues or problems with vehicles utilized on the tour; additional expenses incurred due to illness, weather conditions, protests, war, terrorism, quarantine, or other causes; and losses due to cancellations not subject to our Terms and Conditions.
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The Hall of Records Tour 2027
Tour Overview
Following the success of last year’s journey, we are excited to return for a second year of this extraordinary experience. The journey will be led by renowned Egyptologist and researcher Mohamed Ibrahim, whose decades of research and unique perspective have inspired travelers from around the world.
