EGYPT GRAND TOUR with Graham Hancock (14 days)

Welcome to Cairo, a bustling metropolis that sits on the banks of the River Nile. Upon arrival, our team will meet you at the airport and provide a smooth transfer to your hotel, located near the awe-inspiring pyramids of Giza.

In the evening, we’ll gather for a Welcome Dinner, where you’ll meet Graham Hancock and your fellow travelers.

Hotel: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Dinner

We begin our exploration of Egypt with the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, home to the world’s oldest pyramid—known as the Step Pyramid. Thanks to exclusive access granted by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities, we’ll descend beneath the Step Pyramid into chambers and tunnels closed to the public.

Next, we venture into the mysterious Serapeum, a labyrinth of massive underground galleries housing gigantic granite sarcophagi, each weighing over 70 tons. Graham will discuss the precision and technology required to carve and transport these monumental blocks, proposing that these feats are beyond what is typically attributed to the builders of that era. Could they be remnants of a far more advanced society with knowledge long lost to history?

In the evening, Graham Hancock will present a Multimedia Lecture where he will reflect on several decades of his groundbreaking research into lost civilizations, cataclysmic events, and ancient advanced knowledge. He will connect these themes to the sites we’ll explore on this tour, offering fresh perspectives on Egypt’s enigmatic past and the possibility that its ancient monuments hold far more profound secrets than mainstream archaeology acknowledges.

Hotel: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On our third day, we journey to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and one of the oldest cities in the world. We’ll explore the remnants of this legendary site, including a monumental 35-foot-tall statue of Ramses II carved from limestone.

Next, we visit the pyramids of Dahshur, home to the enigmatic Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid—both architectural marvels that predate the Great Pyramid of Giza. Inside the Red Pyramid, we’ll explore several chambers, including one that stands out as potentially far older than the others. Could this pyramid—dated to over 4,500 years by traditional Egyptology—have been constructed over a much older, preexisting structure?

Hotel: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we visit the world’s largest archaeological museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is home to the world’s greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, preserving 7,000 years of Egyptian history. For many, the highlight of the visit is the spectacular Pharaoh Tutankhamun collection. Alongside the most valuable collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, we’ll view the Khufu Solar Boat, which symbolically transported the Pharaoh Khufu (reputed builder of the Great Pyramid) from the living world to the afterlife.

Hotel: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we take a flight to Luxor (ancient Thebes), often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. 

Our exploration begins at the magnificent Karnak Temple, believed to be the largest religious complex ever built. Here, we’ll walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, marvel at the colossal Hypostyle Hall with its towering pillars, and admire the Sacred Lake, obelisks (including one reaching nearly 100 feet high!), and intricately designed chapels and pylons. The sheer scale of Karnak Temple is staggering, and it’s easy to feel humbled by the grandeur of this ancient masterpiece. 

In the evening, we explore Luxor Temple as dramatic nighttime lighting brings the structure to life. To this day the temple is one of the greatest reflections of the pharaohs’ power and supremacy. 

Hotel: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, a short motorboat ride across the Nile takes us to the Valley of the Kings. It was a royal cemetery for over 500 years, and 62 pharaohs and other nobles were buried there. In the Valley, we’ll see some of the best-known tombs, including King Tutankhamun’s, which was famously found intact in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter.

Next, you discover Deir el-Medina, the ancient workers’ village and home to the artisans and craftspeople of Thebes. During this visit, you see the beautifully decorated tombs of the people who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

We continue our exploration with a visit to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most characteristic temples in Luxor. It was built for the most successful female pharaoh to rule over Egypt.

In the late afternoon, we embark on a sailing journey to Edfu, following the course of the Nile as the ancients did.

Hotel: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Graham Hancock will guide our attention to the Edfu Texts—ancient inscriptions that recount the temple’s divine origins and creation myths. Graham suggests that these texts may hold encoded memories of a cataclysmic event and the knowledge of a lost civilization that predates dynastic Egypt.

Next, we sail onward to Kom Ombo Temple, an intriguing double temple dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus.

Hotel: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we journey to Aswan, a region known for its ancient quarries and temples, crucial in understanding Egypt’s architectural and spiritual heritage. 

After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a motorboat ride to the enchanting new Island of Philae. Here is located the world-famous Temple of Isis. It is not only rightfully famous for its beauty, and for being one of the last holdouts of the old religion against the incursion of Christianity in the early centuries of the common era, but it is also famous for having been moved. Like Abu Simbel, which we will visit the next day, the original location of the temple is now under the waters of Lake Nasser, which formed when the Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s. In order to save the temple, it was moved to the close-by, but slightly higher, island of Algikia, which thus became the new Philae.

Next, we visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk left incomplete in its quarry, estimated to weigh over 1,000 tons. 

Our final stop is Elephantine Island, one of Egypt’s oldest religious centers, which played a vital role in worshipping Khnum, the god of the Nile’s source and creator of humanity. This island, once home to a thriving Jewish community, also housed a Temple of Yahweh during the 5th century BCE. Graham Hancock believes that the Ark of the Covenant may have been hidden here to protect it during periods of upheaval before being transported to Ethiopia. As we explore the ruins and remains of this ancient settlement, Graham will discuss his fascinating theories on the Ark’s journey.

Hotel: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we journey southward to one of the most iconic sites in Egypt – the temples of Abu Simbel. Carved directly into the cliffs and aligned precisely with the sun’s path, the temples present mysteries of ancient engineering and astronomical knowledge. Rivaling the Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx in its monumentality, one may wonder why this Temple of Ramesses II was not included in the list of ancient wonders compiled by the Greeks and Romans (probably because of its remote and inaccessible location, which even today adds to its mystery and power).

Hotel: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a relaxing day aboard our Nile cruise as we sail back to Luxor. This free day offers you the chance to unwind, take in the scenic views of the Nile, and reflect on the incredible journey so far. 

In the afternoon, Graham Hancock will host an interactive Q&A Session on the cruise ship. Whether you wish to delve into specific sites we’ve visited or explore broader themes of lost civilizations and ancient wisdom, this session is your chance to discuss it all with one of the leading voices in alternative history.

Photo by Santha Faiia

Accomodation: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we journey to two of Egypt’s most mystical and spiritually significant sites. Our first stop is Abydos, one of Egypt’s oldest and most sacred cities, home to the Temple of Seti I. The temple is built of white limestone and, artistically, represents an attempt to restore the old ways after the heresies of Akhenaten. Filled with incomparable reliefs telling the story of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, it is renowned throughout the world. Abydos was once the holiest site in the land and the burial place for the first kings of unified Egypt. 

Photo by Santha Faiia

At the “rear” of the temple is the mysterious low-lying Oseirion (Osireon). There is much debate regarding the Oseirion. Constructed of huge megaliths, and sitting numerous meters below ground level, it has been suggested that it may go back to the period of Zep Tepi (the “first time”, the “time of creation”), thousands of years prior to classical dynastic Egypt. Graham will explore his theories on the Osirion, suggesting it could be evidence of an earlier, advanced civilization.

Photo by Santha Faiia

Next, we visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, a marvel of ancient architecture with its vibrant and well-preserved reliefs. Hathor is most often recognized as the “cow-headed goddess”. Her temple complex, remarkably complete, includes incredible colossal-sized decorated columns, magnificent zodiac ceilings covered with vibrant colorful painted scenes, multiple levels, and secret crypts.

Accomodation: Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It’s time to fly back to Cairo to immerse ourselves in the historical heart of the city. We begin with a tour of Old Cairo, home to some of the oldest Christian and Islamic landmarks in Egypt, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Next, we visit the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant marketplace where you can experience the colors, sounds, and aromas of Egypt’s traditional culture. Here, you’ll have time to explore, shop for souvenirs, and soak in the atmosphere of this historic bazaar.

In the evening, we gather for another Multimedia Lecture with Graham Hancock which will be a reflection on the insights gained so far. This lecture will not only serve as a thoughtful recap of the mysteries we’ve uncovered, but also as a prelude to the grand finale of our journey: the exploration of the Giza Plateau.

Accomodation: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is the grand finale of our journey, as we explore the iconic Giza Plateau with special private access to two of Egypt’s greatest monuments. This crowd-free experience is typically offered only to royals, heads of state, and other honored guests. 

We begin with a private entry into the Great Pyramid, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. In addition to accessing the pyramid privately and seeing the Grand Gallery and the King’s Chamber, the Director of the Giza Pyramids will open for us two additional chambers – the Queen’s Chamber and the Subterranean Chamber, both closed to the public.

Graham Hancock will guide us through the inner chambers of the pyramid, sharing his insights on its mysterious origins, advanced construction techniques, and its possible function beyond a simple tomb.

Next, we gain special access to the Great Sphinx, one of the world’s largest sculptures. While other tourists see the Sphinx only from a distant observation terrace, you – with the company of Graham Hancock – stand right in front of this ancient guardian. 

Graham will share his insights on the erosion patterns and evidence that suggest the Sphinx may be far older than traditionally believed. We will explore the possibility that the Sphinx was originally a lion, aligned with the constellation Leo over 12,000 years ago, and how this ties into his broader theories of a cataclysmic event at the end of the last Ice Age.

In the evening, we’ll have a Farewell Dinner to celebrate our incredible journey through Egypt. 

Accomodation: Giza/Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As our extraordinary adventure through Egypt comes to an end, we provide a transfer from the hotel to Cairo International Airport for your departure. After two weeks of exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders alongside Graham Hancock, you leave with not just memories, but a new perspective on the mysteries of our shared human past.

Meals Included: Breakfast