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Grand Egypt Tour 2027 | Earth Ancients
Earth Ancients Presents — 8th Annual

Grand
Egypt
Tour 2027

April 25 – May 9, 2027

15 days through the temples, tombs, and mysteries of ancient Egypt — Cairo, Giza, El Minya, Luxor, Aswan and more — including a private visit inside the Great Pyramid.

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An Epic Adventure Awaits

Join Earth Ancients host Cliff Dunning, renowned guide Mohamed Ibrahim, and his powerful team of expert guides from Saba Tours on one of the most extraordinary journeys ever created in Egypt. Travel across the land of the Pharaohs and explore Egypt from multiple perspectives — history, archaeology, symbolism, sacred traditions, and the mysteries surrounding the Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt.

This carefully crafted adventure offers exclusive experiences, private visits, fascinating discussions, and unforgettable moments at some of Egypt's most iconic and powerful ancient sites. Led by Mohamed Ibrahim and his exceptional guiding team, you will gain unique insights that go far beyond the traditional tour experience, bringing ancient Egypt to life in ways few travelers ever experience.

This extraordinary journey is supported by Noha Mohamed and the Saba Tours team, dedicated to providing the highest level of service, seamless organization, and a truly unforgettable experience throughout your stay in Egypt. This 15-day tour will take you to numerous fascinating destinations, visiting Cairo, Giza, El Minya, Luxor, and Aswan, along with many others.

15-Day Journey

Day One

Cairo

Sunday, April 25, 2027

  • Arrive at Cairo airport
  • Meet Saba Tours assistant & transfer to the hotel
  • Introductory meeting at 6:00 PM
  • Welcome dinner together
  • Overnight at Holiday Inn hotel
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Cairo
Giza Plateau
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Day Two

Giza Plateau

Monday, April 26, 2027

  • Drive to Giza Plateau at 8:30 AM
  • Walk around the Great Pyramid to see the ruins of the pyramid temple, the basalt floor, and tool marks over the ancient advanced machine
  • Drive to Sphinx enclosure
  • Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, used for mummification and purification rituals
  • Optional camel ride ($20)
  • Lunch at BBQ restaurant

Day Three

Sakkara & Dahshur

Tuesday, April 27, 2027

  • Visit Imhotep Museum
  • Visit the Serapeum, underground burial site of the sacred Apis bulls
  • Visit the Step Pyramid Complex
  • Lunch at a local house
  • Drive to Dahshur, home of the Bent and Red Pyramids built by King Snefru
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Dahshur
El Minya
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Day Four

El Minya (Tuna Al Gabal)

Wednesday, April 28, 2027

  • Check-out at 7:30 AM sharp
  • Drive to Al Minya (4 hours)
  • Drive to Tuna el Gabal — home of the Serapeum, the tomb of Petosiris, and large animal catacombs
  • Check-in at the hotel

Day Five

Bani Hassan & Tell El Amarna

Thursday, April 29, 2027

  • Drive to Beni Hassan & Tell el Amarna
  • Beni Hassan: rock-cut Middle Kingdom tombs with scenes of daily life, sports, and military activities
  • Tell el-Amarna: the capital built by Akhenaten, including nobles' tombs, the North Palace, and Aten temples
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Bani Hassan
Abydos
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Day Six

Abydos

Friday, April 30, 2027

  • Check-out at 7:00 AM sharp
  • Drive to Abydos (approx. 4 hours)
  • Visit Seti I Temple, renowned for its exquisite reliefs and the famous "Abydos King List"
  • Lunch at a local house
  • Drive back to Luxor (approx. 4 hours) & check-in

Day Seven

West Bank & Habu Temple

Saturday, May 1, 2027

  • Visit Hatshepsut Temple, mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings
  • Optional visit to the Alabaster Factory
  • Visit Habu Temple (Medinet Habu), with remarkably preserved colours and reliefs
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West Bank
Dendera
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Day Eight

Dendera & Luxor Local Market

Sunday, May 2, 2027

  • Drive to Dendera (approx. 2 hours)
  • Visit Hathor Temple — stunning astronomical ceilings, colourful reliefs, and the famous zodiac of Dendera
  • Drive back to Luxor
  • Shopping at Luxor local market

Day Nine

Esna Temple, Nile Cruise & Luxor Temple

Monday, May 3, 2027

  • Private access to Esna Temple at 7:30 AM — preserved columns, astronomical ceiling, and detailed inscriptions
  • Check-in at the Nile Cruise
  • Evening visit to Luxor Temple, built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, dedicated to Amun
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Luxor Temple
Karnak
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Day Ten

Karnak Temples & Sailing

Tuesday, May 4, 2027

  • Optional hot air balloon ride ($150)
  • Visit Karnak Temple at 8:30 AM, including the Open-air Museum and the Chapel of 7 Gates
  • Lunch on the Nile Cruise
  • Sailing to Esna then to Edfu
  • Evening lecture & dinner on board

Day Eleven

Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo

Wednesday, May 5, 2027

  • Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus the falcon god
  • Sailing to Kom Ombo
  • Visit Kom Ombo Temple — a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder
  • Sail to Aswan overnight
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Edfu & Kom Ombo
Philae Island
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Day Twelve

Philae Island, Unfinished Obelisk & Elephantine Island

Thursday, May 6, 2027

  • Optional visit to essential oil store
  • Motorboat to Philae Island — visit Isis Temple
  • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk
  • Motorboat to Elephantine Island — visit Satet Temple and Khnum Temple

Day Thirteen

Fly to Cairo & Private Visit to the Great Pyramid

Friday, May 7, 2027

  • Fly from Aswan to Cairo
  • Check-in at the hotel
  • ✦ PRIVATE Visit to the Great Pyramid (2 hours) — King's Chamber, Queen's Chamber & Subterranean Chamber
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Great Pyramid Private Visit
Grand Egyptian Museum
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Day Fourteen

GEM

Saturday, May 8, 2027

  • Drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum at 10:00 AM
  • Explore the world's largest archaeological museum, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time in history
  • Farewell lunch

Day Fifteen

Cairo — Departure

Sunday, May 9, 2027

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-out & drive to Cairo International Airport
  • Fly home — until we meet again
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Departure

Tour Package

Price Per Person

$6,000

Deposit: $2,000

What's Included

3 nights at Holiday Inn hotel 5★ (B.B)
2 nights at El Minya hotel 5★ (B.B)
3 nights at Steigenberger Luxor hotel 5★ (B.B)
4 nights at the Nile Cruise 5★ (F.B)
2 nights at Hyatt Centric hotel in Giza 5★ (B.B)
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
1 domestic flight (ASW/CAI)
Meet & assist at the airport
English-speaking tour guide
Transportation to the mentioned sites by AC car
Entry tickets to the mentioned sites in the itinerary
One private visit to the Great Pyramid
Tipping ($200 per person, distributed among drivers, bellmen, housekeeping, and waiters)

Not Included

Entry visa to Egypt ($30, in cash)
Travel insurance
Laundry service
Beverages and drinks at hotels and on the Nile Cruise
Dinners (except the welcome dinner and dinners on board the Nile Cruise)
International flights
Any other service or tour not mentioned in the itinerary

About Your Hosts

Cliff Dunning

Cliff Dunning

Cliff Dunning is an author, researcher, and host of America's #1 podcast Earth Ancients. With a focus on reclaiming lost history, he explores the intersection of ancient technology and planetary evolution. A former Program Director for major national conferences, Cliff blends a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing with a deep passion for anomalous archaeology.

Mohamed Ibrahim

Mohamed Ibrahim

Egyptologist, Hieroglyphics Expert, and Tour Guide, Mohamed Ibrahim is inspired by a passionate desire to share his wisdom. Born in Memphis, Egypt, he studied Ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Islamic Art and History at Helwan University in Cairo. Mohamed's comprehensive knowledge, along with his background in comparative religions and spiritual studies, has enabled him to fill lecture halls and conduct successful tours for over 20 years.

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