12 Days Egypt and Morocco Holiday

• Welcome to Egypt, the Land of Pharaohs! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from Travista will meet you and assist with visa and luggage formalities. You’ll then be driven in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel. After check-in, the rest of the evening is yours to relax or enjoy a first look at the city’s evening charm.
• Meals: None
• Overnight: Cairo

• After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide for an unforgettable visit to the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos—the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Marvel at the Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple, once used for ancient mummification rituals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the new archaeological marvel housing over 100,000 artifacts including Tutankhamun’s full collection.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Overnight: Cairo

• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide to explore the East Bank, including the majestic Karnak Temple Complex with its enormous columns and historic sanctuaries. Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night, showcasing the splendor of ancient Thebes. After lunch, check in at your hotel and relax.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Overnight: Luxor

• After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses II. Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into Deir el-Bahari’s cliffs, and see the Colossi of Memnon standing guard over the necropolis. Later, drive to Aswan in a private vehicle and check in at your hotel for the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Overnight: Aswan

• After breakfast, take a motorboat trip to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island after the High Dam construction. Visit the Aswan High Dam, a triumph of modern engineering, then continue to a Nubian Village to meet locals and experience their vibrant traditions. Later, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Casablanca. Upon landing in Morocco, meet your local driver who will take you to Rabat, the serene capital of Morocco. After checking in, relax or stroll through its seaside avenues and boulevards.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Rabat

• After breakfast, begin your exploration of Morocco’s imperial legacies. In Rabat, visit the Hassan Tower, Royal Mausoleum, and the picturesque Oudaya Fortress overlooking the Atlantic. Continue to Meknès, the former capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail, to see Bab Mansour Gate and Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Proceed to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Roman ruins and mosaics. Conclude the day in Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Overnight: Fez

 After breakfast, immerse yourself in the ancient city of Fez, wandering through its UNESCO-listed Medina. Visit the Tanners’ Quarter, where age-old techniques are still used, and see the Moulay Idriss Tomb and Bou Inania Medersa, celebrated for its intricate tilework. Stroll the colorful souks, admire Bab Boujloud (the Blue Gate), and optional dinner can be arranged at the former royal Palais Menebhi. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Fez

 After breakfast, travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, known as “the Switzerland of Morocco,” for its alpine architecture. Continue to Azrou to spot wild Barbary macaques among cedar forests and enjoy tea with a Berber family for an authentic cultural touch. Have lunch in Beni Mellal before proceeding to Marrakech for check-in and rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Marrakech

 After breakfast, start your day at the Majorelle Gardens, a peaceful oasis created by French painter Jacques Majorelle. Visit the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, and the historic Medersa Ben Youssef. In the afternoon, explore Jemaa El-Fna Square, filled with entertainers and market stalls, followed by a walk through Marrakech’s busy souks offering crafts and jewelry. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Marrakech

 After breakfast, travel back to Casablanca. Upon arrival, visit the grand Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most stunning mosques overlooking the ocean. Continue on a city tour that includes the Moroccan Judaism Museum and a leisurely stroll along the Corniche. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Casablanca

 After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca International Airport for your departure flight. Reflect on your journey that united the wonders of Egypt and Morocco into one unforgettable experience. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: None