Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and connect with your Ancient Egypt Tours representative at the airport exit. A private air-conditioned vehicle brings you to your hotel, where standard check-in happens at 2 PM. If you land earlier, you can settle in at the hotel lobby or arrange an extra night if you want to access your room right away.
- Start point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (5 Nights in Cairo 2 Nights in Alexandria 4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotels)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Cairo International Airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- 2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer, local band, and skirt rotation performer
- Sound and Light show (if available)
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide meets you for a full day exploring Giza Plateau. You'll see the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos along with the Great Sphinx, then stop at the Valley Temple for King Chephren before lunch. The afternoon takes you through the Egyptian Museum to view Pharaonic treasures and King Tutankhamun's collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Giza Plateau with three pyramids (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos)
- Visit to the Great Sphinx
- Visit to Valley Temple
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum including King Tutankhamun's treasure room
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Chephren Pyramid of Mykerinos Great Sphinx Valley Temple Egyptian Museum 
- Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Breakfast at your hotel comes first, then you'll transfer to the domestic airport for your Luxor flight. Once you land, you're driven to your 5-star Nile cruise ship where lunch is served on board. Your Luxor tour begins with the East Bank, visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with free time for shopping before you settle in for the evening on the cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nile Dolphin, Semiramis, Monica Nile Carnival, Hapi v, Princess du Nile, Sara King of Teba, Nabiltan, Ti-yiII)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple
- Guided tour of Luxor Temple
- Free time for shopping in Luxor
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple 
- Day 4
Luxor
Starting early after breakfast, you head to the West Bank to see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Next comes the Valley of the Kings where you'll enter 3 tombs including King Tutankhamun's. Following lunch at a local restaurant, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is next. You'll have dinner and tea on board as the ship sails toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Luxor), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nile Dolphin, Semiramis, Monica Nile Carnival, Hapi v, Princess du Nile, Sara King of Teba, Nabiltan, Ti-yiII)
Included Activities
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings with 3 tombs
- Guided tour of Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamun Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 5
Edfu to Kom Ombo
Breakfast comes on board during your sail to Edfu, where you'll explore the temple dedicated to Horus, Egypt's second largest temple. Lunch is served on the ship, then you continue sailing to Kom Ombo to see its unique double temple honoring Sobek and Haroeris, built during the Ptolemaic period with later Roman additions. Dinner is on board as you arrive at Kom Ombo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship), Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner (Dinner on board cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nile Dolphin, Semiramis, Monica Nile Carnival, Hapi v, Princess du Nile, Sara King of Teba, Nabiltan, Ti-yiII)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
Landmarks Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple 
- Day 6
Kom Ombo to Aswan
Aboard breakfast precedes your sail to Aswan, where you'll visit the High Dam built between 1960 and 1970 to control the Nile and produce electricity. The Unfinished Obelisk comes next, the largest known ancient obelisk likely meant for Queen Hatshepsut. You'll also see the Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries. Afternoon tea and a Galabya party dinner happen on board as you arrive in Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship), Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner (Galabya party dinner on board cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nile Dolphin, Semiramis, Monica Nile Carnival, Hapi v, Princess du Nile, Sara King of Teba, Nabiltan, Ti-yiII)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of High Dam
- Visit to Unfinished Obelisk
- Guided tour of Temple of Philae
- Visit to Granite Quarries
Landmarks High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae Granite Quarries 
- Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Breakfast is served on your cruise ship before you disembark. A vehicle takes you to Aswan airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo, and upon arrival you're transferred to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board cruise ship before disembarkation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion (specific details not provided in itinerary)
- Day 8
Cairo to Alexandria
After breakfast, you drive roughly 210 kilometers to Alexandria, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. You'll check out Montazah Palace and Gardens spanning 317 acres, see Pompay's Pillar from the 4th century, and explore the Catacombs with its three underground levels. Lunch comes at a local restaurant, then you'll drive along the Cornish, cross the Stanley Bridge, and visit Qaitbay Citadel built where the ancient Pharos lighthouse once stood. Before heading back, you'll see the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Alexandria)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Montazah Palace and Gardens
- Visit to Pompay's Pillar
- Guided tour of Catacombs
- Drive along the Cornish
- Visit to Qaitbay Citadel
- Visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmarks Montazah Palace Pompay's Pillar Catacombs of Alexandria Qaitbay Citadel Bibliotheca Alexandrina Stanley Bridge - Day 9
Alexandria
Breakfast at your hotel starts the day, and after that you have free time to explore Alexandria however you prefer. Whether you want to relax, shop, or just take in the Mediterranean vibe, the day is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Alexandria)
Optional Activities
- Visit to War Museum of El Alamein
- Day 10
Alexandria to Cairo
Breakfast precedes your transfer back to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, you'll visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din for sweeping Cairo views, then the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, the largest mosque built in the 19th century using Turkish style. After a quality lunch, you'll explore Old Cairo including the Hanging Church from the 3rd-4th century, Abu Sirga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue dating to the 15th century. The Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque, Egypt's first mosque, comes next. If time allows, you can stop at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at high quality restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Citadel of Salah El-Din
- Visit to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
- Guided tour of Hanging Church
- Visit to Abu Sirga Church
- Visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque
- Visit to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (if time permits)
Landmarks Citadel of Salah El-Din Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church Abu Sirga Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque Khan El-Khalili Bazaar - Day 11
Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a free day. Use it to relax, shop, or wander around Cairo however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour (specific details not provided in itinerary)
- Day 12
Cairo (Departure)
Breakfast at your hotel comes before you head to the airport for your flight home. Your Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and drive you to the airport. If your flight leaves early before breakfast service, ask the hotel to pack a breakfast box you can take along.
- End point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (5 Nights in Cairo 2 Nights in Alexandria 4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan))
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Cairo International Airport
