Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and check into your 4-star hotel starting at 3:00 p.m. Your schedule adjusts based on when you get there. If you land before 7:00 p.m., you'll have dinner at the hotel and get settled for your first night.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Cairo
This is a full day exploring ancient burial sites and pyramids. You'll start at Saqqara, one of Egypt's largest necropolises, walking through royal tombs and burial grounds. The Pyramid of Teti is there with its hieroglyph-covered walls and basalt sarcophagus. After grabbing lunch, you head to Giza to see the Great Pyramid and check out the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, plus the Great Sphinx.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saqqara necropolis and Pyramid of Teti
- Visit Giza pyramid complex and Great Pyramid
- View Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- View the Great Sphinx
Landmarks/POIs Saqqara Pyramid of Teti Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx - Day 3
Cairo
You'll spend the day at two major Cairo sites. First comes the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids, which holds over 100,000 artifacts from 5,000 years of history, including the complete Tutankhamun collection. Then you'll head to the Citadel of Saladin, a fortress with views across Cairo and the City of the Dead.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
Landmarks/POIs Grand Egyptian Museum Citadel of Saladin - Day 4
Cairo to Luxor
The morning has you visiting the Coptic Quarter to see the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Later you'll fly to Luxor and board your cruise ship by the harbor. Dinner comes once you're settled on the ship for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Saint Sergius Church
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks/POIs White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha Hanging Church Saint Sergius Church Ben Ezra Synagogue - Day 5
Luxor to Edfu
You'll tour the Karnak Temple Complex in the morning, one of ancient Egypt's largest religious sites built over more than 1,000 years. During the afternoon, your ship cruises toward Edfu. After dinner, you'll spend the night on board.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex - Day 6
Edfu to Kom Ombo
The morning takes you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient buildings. You'll have lunch on the ship as it continues to Kom Ombo, passing the Gebel el-Silsila quarry. There's a presentation on ancient Egypt, followed by a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo. An Egyptian-themed dinner and night on board follow.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian-themed dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
- Presentation on ancient Egypt
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Gebel el-Silsila Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 7
Kom Ombo to Aswan
You'll visit the Philae Temple Complex, a UNESCO-protected site dedicated to Isis, and get photos at the Aswan Dam. Lunch happens on board, then you'll board small local boats for a scenic Nile tour between granite islands, passing near Elephantine Island. Dinner and your night are on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple Complex
- Photo opportunity at Aswan Dam
- Boat tour on the Nile
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Complex Aswan Dam Elephantine Island - Day 8
Aswan
This morning is yours to spend as you like in Aswan. Consider the Nubian Museum, wandering the souk, or relaxing at the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel's rock temples (140 miles away, three hours driving) is available. You'll return for lunch on the ship, then spend the afternoon cruising to Esna before dinner and your night on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel rock temples (approximately 230 km and three hours driving time from Aswan)
Landmarks/POIs Nubian Museum Abu Simbel Old Cataract Hotel - Day 9
Esna to Luxor
The morning brings you cruising toward Luxor with a presentation on modern Egypt. You'll then visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Tomb KV11 in the Valley of the Kings, an intact royal tomb from Pharaoh Rameses III with preserved colors and detailed wall scenes. You'll spend the night on board.
Included Activities
- Presentation on modern Egypt
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Tomb KV11 (Valley of the Kings)
Landmarks/POIs Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Tomb KV11 - Day 10
Luxor
You have the full day exploring the Valley of the Kings, visiting four tombs including the longest and deepest royal tomb built for Seti I, featuring decorated passageways with bas-reliefs and colorful paintings. You'll stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos, have lunch on the ship, then visit the Luxor Temple in town. A traditional Egyptian entertainment show comes after dinner, and you'll stay on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings (four tombs including Tomb of Seti I)
- Photo opportunity at Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Traditional Egyptian entertainment show
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Tomb of Seti I Colossi of Memnon Luxor Temple - Day 11
Luxor
You'll have a final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
