Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo International Airport where a representative handles your customs and luggage. Your private vehicle takes you to a 5-star hotel with views of either the Nile or city skyline. After settling in, you can relax and recover. Your tour manager will walk you through what's coming up over the next few days.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport, Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Cairo International Airport, Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (St. Ragis Cairo hotel or Similar), Hotel (Marriott Mena House, or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Gourmet dinner
Landmarks Cairo 
- Day 2
Giza
Following a hearty breakfast, you'll meet your private Egyptologist guide at the Giza Plateau. Walk around the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure at your own pace, and you'll get to stand in front of the Great Sphinx with time for photos. Lunch happens at a nice restaurant, then you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun's treasures before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (St. Ragis Cairo hotel or Similar), Hotel (Marriott Mena House, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Giza Plateau including Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure
- Visit to the Great Sphinx
- Visit to Grand Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun collection
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Sunset cocktail
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum 
- Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide takes you through Egypt's earliest capitals. In Memphis you'll see the colossal statues of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Then it's on to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest pyramid. After lunch, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for an evening flight to Luxor. You'll check into your luxury Nile-front hotel or cruise once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Memphis including Ramses II statues and Alabaster Sphinx
- Private guided tour of Saqqara including Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
Landmarks Memphis Ramses II Statues Alabaster Sphinx Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser - Day 4
Luxor
You'll wake in Luxor and have a leisurely gourmet breakfast before meeting your private Egyptologist guide. The day focuses on Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious monuments ever built. You'll walk the grand avenue of ram-headed sphinxes and stand beneath towering hypostyle columns while your guide explains the temple's layered history and hidden chapels. After lunch from the a la carte menu, you can stroll along the Nile Corniche or relax at your hotel or cruise suite.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Nile Corniche
- Spa treatment
- Sunset cocktail
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex 
- Day 5
Valley of the Kings
You'll wake to a calm Nile morning and have gourmet breakfast before heading out with your private Egyptologist guide to the Valley of the Kings. You'll go inside beautifully painted tombs like Tutankhamun or Ramses VI and learn about ancient burial practices. From there you'll continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and pause at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you'll return to your luxury Nile cruise or hotel to relax on deck or enjoy spa treatments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Valley of the Kings including tombs
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments
- Sunset cocktail on deck
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamun Tomb of Ramses VI Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 6
West Bank
You'll start with gourmet breakfast on the Nile before exploring the West Bank with your expert Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Nobles to see vividly preserved wall paintings, then check out the Ramesseum, the grand mortuary temple of Ramses II. After elegant lunch with views of the Theban hills, you'll head to the Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina), the village of master craftsmen. You'll return to your cruise or hotel for sunset cocktails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Valley of the Nobles
- Visit to Ramesseum
- Private guided tour of Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina)
Optional Activities
- Sunset cocktails on deck
Landmarks Valley of the Nobles Ramesseum Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) - Day 7
Nile Cruise Embarking
You'll wake to a peaceful Nile sunrise and have gourmet breakfast before your private transfer to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You'll walk through grand terraces and colonnades while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's reign. After refined lunch, you'll board your luxury Nile cruise. You'll settle into your spacious suite with river views and relax on deck, then enjoy gourmet dining under the stars as the vessel heads southward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dining under the stars onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin ( Historia Nile Cruise or Similar), Berth / Cabin (Soleil Nile Cruise, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Luxury Nile cruise embarkation
Optional Activities
- Sunset cocktail on deck
Landmarks Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 8
Nile Cruise Relaxation
You'll wake to the calm rhythm of the Nile and have sumptuous onboard breakfast. This day is devoted to relaxation and taking it easy. You can lounge on the sun deck, take a swim in the pool, or sip a chilled cocktail while watching villages and palm-fringed landscapes pass by. You'll have gourmet meals, spa treatments available, or read by the river's edge. When evening falls, you'll have fine dining onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet meal), Dinner (Fine dining onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin ( Historia Nile Cruise or Similar), Berth / Cabin (Soleil Nile Cruise, or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon flight over Luxor at sunrise
- Day 9
Edfu and Kom Ombo
You'll wake to gourmet breakfast as your luxury Nile cruise approaches Edfu. With your private Egyptologist guide, you'll explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuaries. You'll walk through towering pylons and intricately carved halls. Back on the ship you'll have leisurely lunch on deck while sailing toward Kom Ombo, where a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus awaits. You'll visit the adjacent Crocodile Museum, then enjoy a sun-drenched cocktail hour and gourmet dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch on deck), Dinner (Gourmet dinner under the stars)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin ( Historia Nile Cruise or Similar), Berth / Cabin (Soleil Nile Cruise, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Private guided tour of double temple at Kom Ombo
- Visit to Crocodile Museum
Optional Activities
- Cocktail hour on deck
Landmarks Temple of Horus Kom Ombo Temple Crocodile Museum 
- Day 10
Elephantine Island
You'll wake to the calm beauty of Aswan where golden desert meets emerald Nile. After gourmet breakfast on deck, you'll head out with your private Egyptologist guide on a tranquil felucca or motorboat ride to Elephantine Island. You'll wander among ancient temples, Nilometer remains, and archaeological ruins while taking in views of Aswan's granite boulders and palm-fringed shores. You'll return to your cruise for elegant lunch on the deck, then have leisure time for a spa treatment or sunset cocktail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Elegant al fresco lunch), Dinner (Gourmet dinner under the stars)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Nouba Aswan or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Elephantine Island by felucca or motorboat
- Exploration of ancient temples and Nilometer ruins
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment
- Poolside relaxation
- Sunset cocktail
Landmarks Elephantine Island - Day 11
Abu Simbel
You'll rise before dawn for a private transfer and early flight or deluxe drive to Abu Simbel. You'll stand before four towering statues, each over 65 feet high, that guard the Great Temple carved into sandstone cliffs. With your expert Egyptologist guide, you'll step inside to see intricate carvings illuminated by natural sunlight. You'll explore the smaller Temple of Hathor and learn about the modern engineering feat that relocated these monuments. You'll return to Aswan by private transport and relax at your luxury five-star hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Nouba Aswan or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Abu Simbel temples including Great Temple and Temple of Hathor
- Flight or deluxe drive to Abu Simbel
Landmarks Abu Simbel Great Temple Abu Simbel Temple of Hathor - Day 12
Cairo
You'll wake to a calm Nile sunrise and have gourmet breakfast on deck before disembarking for a private visit to the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. You'll glide across the river by private motorboat, then wander through elegant colonnades and sacred chambers as your guide shares legends of Isis. After refined lunch, you'll transfer to Aswan Airport for your private flight to Cairo. You'll check into your luxury five-star hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Mena House, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Temple of Philae by motorboat
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
Optional Activities
- Fine-dining dinner
- Cocktail overlooking Cairo skyline
Landmarks Temple of Philae - Day 13
Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo
You'll have gourmet breakfast before meeting your private Egyptologist guide for a day focused on art, history, and faith. You'll start at the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled collection showcasing millennia of civilization. You'll walk past royal mummies, golden jewelry, and Tutankhamun's treasures. After refined lunch, you'll continue to historic Coptic Cairo. You'll walk through narrow cobbled lanes to find the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. You'll return to your hotel for leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Mena House, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Egyptian Museum
- Private guided tour of Coptic Cairo including Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment
- Sunset drink overlooking the Nile
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Hanging Church Church of St. Sergius Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 14
Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili
After gourmet breakfast, you'll meet your private Egyptologist guide for an in-depth exploration of Old Cairo. You'll start at the imposing Salah El Din Citadel with sweeping views of Cairo's skyline. You'll see the Mosque of Muhammad Ali with its grand Ottoman domes and alabaster walls. Then you'll head into the heart of Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with historic mosques, graceful minarets, and bustling bazaars. You'll pause for refined lunch before returning to your hotel for afternoon leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Marriott Mena House, or Similar)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Salah El Din Citadel
- Visit to Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Private guided tour of Islamic Cairo
Optional Activities
- Optional evening tour of Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Final gourmet dinner or cocktail
Landmarks Salah El Din Citadel Mosque of Muhammad Ali Islamic Cairo Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Day 15
Cairo Departure
You'll have a final gourmet breakfast at your elegant five-star hotel while taking in serene views of the Nile or Cairo's skyline. Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy a leisurely morning with a last stroll through the hotel's gardens, a relaxing spa treatment, or quiet reflection. When it's time, your private representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport in a luxury vehicle for seamless check-in and expedited formalities.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo, Egypt)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment
- Stroll through hotel gardens
