Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo Arrival
A representative will meet you at the airport to help with visa processing and get you through customs. After collecting your bags, you'll have a private transfer to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is yours to either relax and recover from travel or wander around Cairo on your own.
- Day 2
Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum
This morning you'll head to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Chefren, and Pyramid of Mycerinus up close. You'll go inside one of these pyramids, then take a camel ride out in the desert. The Great Sphinx is next on your route before lunch at a traditional spot. Later in the afternoon, you'll spend time at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities looking through their collection of ancient artifacts, including items from Tutankhamun's tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant with your guide)
Included Activities
- Visit the Giza Plateau - pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren, and the Great Pyramid
- Enter interior of one pyramid
- Camel ride at the desert of the Pyramids
- Visit the Great Sphinx
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
- Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - view ancient Egyptian artifacts including Tutankhamun treasures
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx of Giza Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - Day 3
Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis
After breakfast at your hotel, you're off to Saqqara to see the oldest pyramids including the Step Pyramid of Zoser and the Museum of Imhotep. From there you'll travel to Dahshur to check out the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid built during King Senefru's reign. Next comes Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, where you'll see the massive statue of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. You'll have lunch and time for shopping before heading back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saqqara Necropolis - Step Pyramid of Zoser
- Visit Museum of Imhotep and tombs of the Nobles
- Visit Dahshur - Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid of King Senefru
- Visit Memphis - see statue of King Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx
- Lunch
- Shopping time
Landmarks/POIs Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser Bent Pyramid of Dahshur Red Pyramid of Dahshur Memphis - Day 4
Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo
You'll explore old Cairo starting with the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you can take in views across the city. Your guide will explain the Islamic history while you're inside the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. After that, you'll visit historic churches in Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Sergiouse Church, then enter the Cave of the Holy Family. Lunch happens at a traditional restaurant, and you'll have time to walk through the old Bazaar before your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Visit Citadel of Salah El Din
- Visit Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Sergiouse Church
- Visit Cave of the Holy Family
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
- Explore old Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Citadel of Saladin Mosque of Muhammad Ali Hanging Church Church of Saint Sergius Cave of the Holy Family Khan El-Khalili Bazaar - Day 5
Karnak and Luxor Temples
After breakfast, you'll check out of your Cairo hotel and head to the airport for a flight to Luxor. Once you arrive, you'll be picked up and taken to your cruise ship where you'll stay for the next four nights with meals included. That afternoon you'll explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious temple from ancient times, then visit Luxor Temple with a private guide. Your evening is spent relaxing onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight Cairo to Luxor
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple - Day 6
Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut
The Valley of the Kings is your first stop, where you'll see royal tombs including King Tutankhamun's famous burial chamber. Sixty-two tombs are scattered throughout this sacred valley where pharaohs were buried separately from their monuments. Next you'll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the mountain cliffs with three levels carved right into the rock face. You'll stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos and have a chance to shop at alabaster factories. Back on the cruise for lunch, then sailing continues toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Explore tombs including Tomb of King Tutankhamun
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Shopping at local alabaster factories
- Lunch onboard
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamun Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 7
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast, you'll visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best preserved temples from Egypt's Ptolemaic period with beautifully decorated walls and stone capitals. Back to your cruise for lunch, then on to the Temple of Kom Ombo, which honors both Horus the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. There's a crocodile museum at this site to explore. You'll keep sailing down the Nile toward Aswan and enjoy entertainment onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Visit crocodile museum at Kom Ombo
- Lunch onboard
- Evening entertainment onboard
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 8
Abu Simbel and Philae Temple
After breakfast, you'll drive about 3 hours to Abu Simbel, two massive temples carved into the mountainside during Pharaoh Ramesses the Great's reign as monuments to himself and Queen Nefertari. Water and snacks come along during the drive. Once finished, you'll return to your cruise in Aswan for lunch. Later, you'll visit the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, back to the ship for dinner and folkloric performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with folkloric shows)
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples (3 hours drive each way)
- Lunch on cruise
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Dinner with folkloric shows
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples Temple of Philae - Day 9
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast on your cruise, you'll check out and fly back to Cairo. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you can relax and enjoy your last evening in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight Aswan to Cairo
- Day 10
Cairo Departure
After breakfast, a representative will escort you to the airport for your departure, ending your tour through Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
