Itinerary
- Day 1
Sharm El-Sheikh
You'll arrive at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport and get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to your 5-star hotel. After checking in, the afternoon and evening are free. Spend time by the pool or relax at the hotel however you'd like.
- Start point
- Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt (Airport)
- Day 2
Sharm El-Sheikh to Luxor
After breakfast, you'll fly to Luxor and board your 5-star Nile cruise. From there, head to the Temple of Karnak by carriage or bus to see temples spanning different reigns, including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns. Later you'll visit Luxor Temple, which shows layers of ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic architecture. Meals throughout the day include lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. You'll spend the night on the cruise in Luxor.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Karnak including Avenue of Sphinxes, Unfinished Propylon, Hypostyle Hall, obelisks, Temple of Amon, Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III, and Sacred Lake
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Karnak Luxor Temple 
- Day 3
Luxor
There's an optional hot air balloon ride over West Bank departing around 4:30 AM, lasting 40 to 55 minutes with sunrise views, followed by a breakfast box. Later in the morning, explore the Valley of the Kings to walk through tombs from various dynasties, then see the Temple of Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon on the way back. Lunch and afternoon tea happen on board, and you'll have a disco party in the evening before sleeping on the cruise in Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings with tomb exploration from various dynasties
- Visit Temple of Deir El Bahari
- Stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over West Bank at approximately 4:30 AM (40-55 minutes) with sunrise views and breakfast box
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Deir El Bahari Colossi of Memnon Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Day 4
Edfu to Kom Ombo
Start with breakfast on board, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a well-preserved Ptolemaic temple that stretches over 140 meters from south to north. After lunch on the ship, head to the Temple of Kom Ombo, which was shared by gods Sobek and Haroeris and has two identical entrances with symmetrical hypostyle halls. You'll have afternoon tea before dinner on board, then spend another night on the cruise in Kom Ombo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 5
Kom Ombo to Aswan
There's an optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel at 5:00 AM to see Egypt's rock-cut temples built for King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. After that, visit the Temple of Philae, a UNESCO site dedicated to goddess Isis that was relocated to protect it from flooding by the Aswan Dam. You'll also tour the Aswan High Dam itself, the rock-fill dam completed in 1971 that created Lake Nasser. Overnight on your cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Visit Aswan High Dam
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex excursion at approximately 5:00 AM to explore rock-cut temples of King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temple Complex Temple of Philae Aswan High Dam 
- Day 6
Aswan to Sharm El-Sheikh
After breakfast on the cruise, fly to Sharm El-Sheikh and check into your hotel. Then head out on a snorkeling tour to Ras Muhammed National Park and White Island to see colorful fish and coral reefs. Your guide will take you through the park and to White Island beaches. You'll get a fresh lunch on board, then continue snorkeling to spot angelfish and butterfly fish before sailing back to port for your return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling tour to Ras Muhammed National Park and White Island with snorkeling guide
Landmarks/POIs Ras Muhammed National Park White Island - Day 7
Sharm El-Sheikh to Mount Sinai
Late in the evening, you'll be picked up from your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel and driven for three hours to Mount Sinai (2,285 meters). At 2:00 AM, start climbing with a guide, taking about three hours to reach the summit for sunrise. You can hike or take a camel to the 700-step staircase. After coming down, visit Saint Catherine Monastery to see the Transfiguration Church, the Burning Bush, and the Well of Prophet Moses. Then transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mount Sinai ascent (choice of hiking or camel ride to staircase) with sunrise viewing
- Visit Saint Catherine Monastery including Transfiguration Church, Burning Bush, and Well of Prophet Moses
Landmarks/POIs Mount Sinai Saint Catherine Monastery Burning Bush 
- Day 8
Sharm El-Sheikh to Dahab Desert
Travel to Dahab, known as the Flower Power City on the Red Sea, for a city and shopping tour. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then start your desert adventure in a 4WD vehicle heading from the coast toward the Sinai mountains. Trade the vehicle for a camel and ride for 45 minutes through the mountains to camp, arriving in time for sunset. Sit by a fire for a traditional Bedouin welcome with black tea and herbs, then eat fresh bread and rice with a local dish. Spend the evening stargazing in the quiet desert atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Dahab), Dinner (Traditional Bedouin meal with fresh bread, rice, and locally-sourced dish, including black tea with desert herbs and water and soft drinks)
Included Activities
- Dahab city and shopping tour
- 4WD desert journey toward Sinai mountains
- 45-minute camel ride through the mountains
- Traditional Bedouin experience with fire, tea, bread, and local cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Dahab - Day 9
Sinai Desert to Sharm El-Sheikh
After breakfast, you'll get transported back to your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel. Check out and head to the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
