27 Day Egypt, Kenya and Tanzania Tour: Ancient Sites & Wildlife Safaris

Walk among the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. These monumental structures offer a remarkable introduction to ancient Egyptian engineering and royal traditions.

See the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument with a lion’s body and a human head. Its position beside the pyramids makes it one of the most recognizable sights in Egypt.

Explore the museum’s collections, which showcase the art, objects, and history of ancient Egyptian civilization. The visit also includes the Tutankhamun immersive exhibition, bringing the world of the young pharaoh to life through digital displays.

Begin at Dahshur, home to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. These monuments show the architectural experiments that helped shape the design of Egypt’s later smooth-sided pyramids.

Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Explore the archaeological remains and see the impressive fallen statue of Ramesses II.

Visit Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser stands as one of Egypt’s earliest major stone monuments. Explore the surrounding necropolis and the Serapeum, an underground burial complex associated with the sacred Apis bulls. Return to Cairo after your visits.

Visit this major engineering project on the Nile and learn about its role in water management and hydroelectric power.

Take a boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore its courtyards, columns, and carved reliefs in a beautiful island setting.

Visit the ancient granite quarry where an enormous obelisk was left unfinished after cracks appeared in the stone. The site offers insight into the methods used by ancient Egyptian stoneworkers.

Explore this historic Christian monastery, known for its substantial mud-brick and stone structures. Walk through its chapel and former living quarters to learn about the monks who once lived here.

Return to the Nile and enjoy views of Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Visit the botanical gardens on Kitchener’s Island, home to a variety of plants and trees collected from different regions.

End the day with a relaxing sail on a traditional felucca. Take in the riverbanks, islands, and peaceful scenery around Aswan from the water.

Explore the monumental entrance, guarded by colossal statues of Ramesses II. Inside, discover decorated chambers and detailed reliefs that reflect the power and beliefs of ancient Egypt.

Discover a temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Its symmetrical layout and carved reliefs offer a glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious practices.

Continue to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus. Walk through its monumental gateways, courtyards, and decorated halls to explore one of the finest surviving examples of a Ptolemaic-era temple.

Walk through the expansive temple complex, known for its monumental gateways, sacred spaces, and Great Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns.

Continue to Luxor Temple, where colossal statues, courtyards, and decorated columns reflect the grandeur of ancient Thebes. The temple played an important role in the annual Opet Festival, linking religious ceremonies with royal traditions.

Visit three selected tombs in the burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore their decorated corridors and chambers, created to reflect ancient Egyptian beliefs about kingship and the afterlife.

Discover the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its distinctive architecture and setting make it one of Luxor’s most memorable landmarks.

See the two monumental statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. These towering figures have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years.

Visit three selected tombs in this burial ground for royal women and other members of the royal family. Discover decorated chambers that reflect ancient Egyptian ideas about protection and the afterlife. Queen Nefertari’s tomb may be available as an optional visit for an additional fee.

Explore the remains of the village where skilled artisans and their families lived while working on royal tombs. The site provides insight into the daily lives of the people who helped create Egypt’s famous burial monuments.

Visit the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, known for its monumental walls and detailed reliefs depicting royal and religious scenes.

Discover the temple dedicated to Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess associated with love, beauty, and motherhood. Admire its detailed carvings, colorful ceiling, and impressive halls.

Explore the Temple of Seti I, one of Egypt’s most important ancient religious sites. See its detailed wall reliefs and the famous Abydos King List, which records a sequence of Egyptian rulers.

Join your English-speaking guide to discover objects from different periods of ancient Egyptian history, including artifacts associated with Tutankhamun. Later, transfer for your overnight flight to Nairobi, Kenya.

The international flight arrangements should be confirmed before travel.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you cross this vast geological landscape, known for its escarpments, volcanic features, and lakes.

Explore the park in search of wildlife, including the rare white rhino. Lake Nakuru is also known for its birdlife, and flamingos may be present depending on water levels and seasonal conditions.

Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, zebras, gazelles, and other animals that inhabit the reserve. The Maasai Mara is also an important part of the Great Migration route, although the timing and location of the herds vary by season.

Explore a landscape known for its elephant herds and wide views toward Mount Kilimanjaro. Look for elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife as you travel through the park.

Pause to appreciate the vast volcanic caldera from above. Its dramatic landscape provides an introduction to one of Tanzania’s most distinctive natural features.

Enter the Serengeti, famous for its wide grasslands and abundant wildlife. Explore the area around your route and accommodation, looking for animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.

Explore areas known for their wildlife and distinctive rocky kopjes, which often provide resting places and lookout points for animals. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration.

Visit Olduvai Gorge, known for discoveries that have contributed significantly to the study of human evolution. The on-site museum introduces the region’s archaeological findings and geological history.

Continue through the conservation area, where highlands, grasslands, forests, and volcanic landscapes create a varied setting for wildlife. Travel time depends on road conditions, sightseeing stops, and your accommodation’s location.