Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and head to your hotel to get settled. The afternoon and evening are open for you to do as you like. If you're not too tired from traveling, grab dinner at one of the riverside restaurants overlooking the Nile, or you could catch the sound and light show at the pyramids if the timing works out. It's really up to what you're in the mood for after your flight.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant with Nile River views
- Sound and light show at the pyramids
- Day 2
Cairo
Start early at the Pyramids of Giza Plateau where you'll see the three main pyramids up close. Cheops (also called Khufu) is the largest one there, constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks. Chephren and Mycerinus stand nearby. From there, head to Memphis to see the colossal statue of Ramses II, and then move on to Saqqara's necropolis where King Zhoser's Step Pyramid stands out as one of the oldest monumental structures made from stone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids at Giza Plateau - Cheops (Khufu), Chephren, and Mycerinus
- Visit Memphis and see the colossal statue of Ramses II
- Tour Saqqara necropolis and King Zhoser's Step Pyramid
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Cheops Pyramid (Khufu) Chephren Pyramid Mycerinus Pyramid Memphis Statue of Ramses II Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Zhoser 
- Day 3
Cairo
Begin your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which covers 490,000 square meters and holds artifacts spanning nearly every period of Egyptian history. The collection includes treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. Later, head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see mummies and other preserved pieces from antiquity. After that, walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can browse shops and soak in the local atmosphere. Finish at the Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammed Ali before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza
- Visit Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit Mosque of Muhammed Ali
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Landmarks/POIs Grand Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili Bazaar The Citadel Mosque of Muhammed Ali - Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
After breakfast, you'll fly south to Aswan and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Philae Temple, which was dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated piece by piece to Agilika Island during a major UNESCO rescue effort in the 1970s. You'll also see the Aswan High Dam, which altered the landscape significantly when it was completed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan
- Visit Philae Temple
- Visit Aswan High Dam
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Aswan High Dam Agilika Island 
- Day 5
Abu Simbel - Aswan
An early morning flight takes you to Abu Simbel to see the temples built to honor King Ramses II. Four enormous statues of the pharaoh carved into the mountainside guard the entrance to the temple. Later, you'll return to Aswan with time to shop in the local souqs and markets or just rest before boarding your luxury Nile cruiser this afternoon for a 3-night journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Aswan to Abu Simbel
- Visit temples of Abu Simbel
- Domestic flight Abu Simbel to Aswan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Aswan souqs and markets
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples 
- Days 6 - 7
Luxor
The cruiser reaches the west bank of Luxor where you'll take a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings. Walk through the lavishly decorated tombs of ancient pharaohs carved into the desert rock. See the Temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon standing nearby. Then return to the cruiser where meals and onboard activities continue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Explore pharaonic tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 8
Luxor
After breakfast, you'll disembark and head to Karnak Temple, a large complex with sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks all dedicated to the Theban gods. Next, explore Luxor Temple, which was dedicated to Amun and began construction during Amenhotep III's reign in the 14th century BC. Later today you'll transfer to your hotel with the rest of the day free to relax or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple 
- Day 9
Luxor to Cairo
Your Egypt tour comes to an end today. A transfer will pick you up and take you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where your journey concludes.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Luxor to Cairo
Optional Activities
- Book an additional night in Cairo to explore more of the city
