Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll land at Cairo International Airport where your tour manager meets you at arrivals. They'll help with visa procedures and get you checked into your hotel, then go over all the activity pickups for the week. After you settle in, there's a welcome drink to start things off.
- Meals
- Welcome Drink
- Day 2
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel, then head out to Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with the Valley Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll spend the afternoon at the Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo near Tahrir Square. If there's time before evening, Khan El Khalili bazaar in Islamic Cairo is worth a walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Egyptian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
- Visit Sphinx and Valley Temple
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Explore Khan El Khalili bazaar (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Valley Temple Egyptian Museum Tahrir Square Khan El Khalili - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Leave early for Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor, then transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise ship. Lunch happens on board, followed by visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. You'll return to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board cruise), Dinner (Hand-crafted dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 4
Luxor
After breakfast on deck, head to the West Bank to explore Valley of the Kings where 62 Pharaohs were buried. From there, visit Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Back on the ship for lunch while sailing to Edfu. The afternoon is yours to use the ship's amenities like the tea service, massage, or Jacuzzi before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On board cruise), Lunch (On board cruise), Afternoon Tea, Dinner (On board cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Massage at cruise spa
- Jacuzzi at cruise facilities
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 5
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board as you sail toward Edfu. Visit Edfu Temple in a horse-drawn carriage, which takes you through rural areas where you'll see farmers and fishermen working, plus banana and date palm groves. Later, sail to Kom Ombo and walk around town, then check out the Kom Ombo temple with its two matching entrances. Lunch happens while sailing, with dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On board cruise), Lunch (On board cruise while sailing to Aswan), Dinner (On board cruise on the Nile River)
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple
- Walk through Kom Ombo town
- Visit Kom Ombo temple
Landmarks/POIs Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 6
Aswan
Breakfast on deck, then arrive in Aswan for the day. See the High Dam, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient stone quarries. After that, head to Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and Hathor. You'll return to the cruise for dinner on the Nile.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On board cruise), Lunch, Dinner (On board cruise in the middle of the Nile)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Temple of Philae
Landmarks/POIs High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Philae - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Have your last breakfast on board, then disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once you land, your tour manager picks you up and takes you to your hotel for one final night in Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On board cruise)
Optional Activities
- Optional group coach tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples - Day 8
Departure from Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel, then the morning is free to wander Cairo's streets, pick up souvenirs, chat with locals, or have Egyptian tea at a café. When it's time for your flight, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At hotel)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cairo streets
- Shop for souvenirs
- Enjoy Egyptian tea at a local café
