Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Dubai
You'll land in Dubai and your guide meets you at the airport to handle baggage and get you settled. The transfer to your hotel takes care of the logistics, so you can start getting oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Dubai City Tour and Dhow Cruise
This morning starts with a guided tour through Dubai's downtown area, hitting the major skyscrapers, shopping centers, and cultural spots. You'll go up the Burj Khalifa to the 124th floor for views across the city. After that you have free time to wander around before heading back to your hotel by taxi on your own. Later in the evening, board a dhow cruise for two hours with dinner, entertainment, and views of Burj Al Arab and the Marina area lit up at night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Buffet dinner on Dhow cruise)
Included Activities
- Dubai city tour with knowledgeable guide
- Burj Khalifa entry to 124th floor
- Dhow cruise dinner with entertainment
- Buffet dinner on Dhow cruise
Landmarks/POIs Burj Khalifa Burj Al Arab Atlantis The Palm Marina, Dubai - Day 3
Miracle Garden and Desert Safari
Start your day at the Miracle Garden before heading into the desert for a safari. You'll get in a 4x4 vehicle and experience dune bashing, with options to try camel riding if you want. The evening includes a belly dancing performance, Tanura dance show, and BBQ dinner with both meat and vegetarian choices.
- Meals
- Dinner (BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options)
Included Activities
- Miracle Garden visit
- Desert safari with dune bashing
- Belly dancing show
- Tanura dance show
- BBQ dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Optional Activities
- Camel riding during desert safari
Landmarks/POIs Miracle Garden Dubai - Day 4
Dubai to Cairo
Transfer to Dubai Airport and fly to Cairo. Once you land, an air-conditioned van picks you up and takes you to your hotel for check-in so you can rest before tomorrow.
- Day 5
Cairo
After breakfast you head to the Giza Pyramids complex and see the Sphinx up close. During the tour you'll get a 15-minute camel ride, then move on to the Egyptian Museum to see ancient artifacts. Later you wander through the oldest section of Cairo, check out the church there, and browse Khan El Khailili market before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Giza complex of Pyramids and Sphinx
- 15-minute camel ride
- Egyptian Museum visit
- Exploration of oldest Cairo with church visit
- Khan El Khailili market visit
Landmarks/POIs Giza Plateau Great Sphinx of Giza Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili - Day 6
Cairo to Aswan
Fly south to Aswan and start with a boat tour to Philae Temple on the Nile, then visit the Aswan High Dam. From there you board your Nile cruise ship, and in the afternoon you go sailing on a felucca (traditional sailboat) before returning for dinner and your first night on the cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Aswan
- Philae temple visit by motor boat
- Aswan High Dam visit
- Felucca sailing trip
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Aswan High Dam - Day 7
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Walking distance from the cruise gets you to Kom Ombo Temple. You return to the boat and sail toward Edfu, where you visit the Temple of Edfu by horse and carriage. Meals are handled on board throughout the day.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Temple of Edfu visit by horse and carriage
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Temple of Edfu - Day 8
Luxor
Cross to the West Bank near Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in underground tombs. You'll also visit Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple and the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise for lunch and dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 9
Luxor to Cairo
Head to the Eastern Bank of the Nile to explore the massive temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor Temple, which was built to honor the god Amon Ra. Afterward you transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Included Activities
- Karnak temples visit
- Luxor Temple visit
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 10
Departure Cairo
Have breakfast at your Cairo hotel, check out, and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
