Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of your day is open, so you can explore at your own pace. Walk through the local souk, catch views of the Great Pyramids from different spots around the city, or try some local restaurants before the evening.
- Start point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local souk and markets
- View Great Pyramids
- Sample local Egyptian cuisine
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza 
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll visit Cairo's main landmarks starting with a trip to Giza to see the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. From there, you'll stop at the Temple of the Valley. The afternoon takes you to the Egyptian Museum where you can walk through the pharaonic collections. Later, you'll head to Khan el Khalili bazaar to look for souvenirs and grab dinner in the lively atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids at Giza plateau
- View Great Sphinx
- Explore Temple of the Valley
- Visit Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Khan el Khalili bazaar
- Sample local cuisine in Khan el Khalili
Landmarks Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Temple of the Valley Egyptian Museum Khan el Khalili - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
You'll have breakfast and then fly to Aswan. Once there, you'll board a traditional felucca boat to cruise the Nile and see the falls and daily riverside scenes. Next, you'll visit the Granite Quarry to view an unfinished ancient obelisk, then check out the High Dam. In the evening, you board your Nile cruise boat for a three-night stay and have dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Flight to Aswan
- Traditional felucca boat cruise on Nile River
- Visit Granite Quarry
- Explore High Dam of Aswan
- Dinner onboard Nile Cruise
Landmarks Nile Falls Granite Quarry High Dam of Aswan 
- Day 4
Aswan
You're on the Nile cruise with meals included throughout the day. If you're up early, there's an option to fly to Abu Simbel and see Ramses II's temples before boarding. As the ship heads north toward Kom Ombo, you'll explore the temples of Haroeris and Sobek, see the Nilometer, and visit the Crocodile Mummy museum. You return to the ship for relaxation and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise aboard Al Jamila Nile Cruise or similar
- Visit Kom Ombo temples (Haroeris and Sobek)
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Abu Simbel (approximately 3 a.m. departure) - rock-carved temples and statues of Ramses II
- Explore Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor
- Optional excursion to Island of Philae - Temple of Isis
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari Kom Ombo Temple of Haroeris and Sobek Nilometer Crocodile Mummy Museum Island of Philae Temple of Isis 
- Day 5
Aswan to Luxor
You dock in Edfu and take a traditional Egyptian carriage to the Temple of Edfu, which was dedicated to Horus. Then you'll travel on to Luxor to see the Temple of Luxor, built by Amenhotep II and Ramses II. After exploring, you head back to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay on the Nile.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Egyptian carriage to Temple of Edfu
- Visit Temple of Edfu
- Visit Temple of Luxor
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Temple of Luxor 
- Day 6
Luxor
Breakfast is served onboard before you head out to see ancient Thebes. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings where Tutankhamon's tomb was found, then see the Temple of Hatshepsut with its distinctive terraced design backed by tall cliffs. Later you cross the river to Luxor and check into your hotel with the afternoon free. There's an optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in the evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Explore Temple of Hatshepsut
Optional Activities
- Optional Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show
- Optional Valley of the Kings tour visiting three tombs (excluding Tutankhamon's tomb - separate ticket available for purchase on-site)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamon Temple of Hatshepsut Karnak Temple 
- Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
After hotel breakfast, you'll explore the Karnak Temple Complex with its temples, chapels, and pylons. Then you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive, you'll head to your hotel and have the afternoon to yourself. If you want to do more sightseeing, the Saladin Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque and the Coptic Neighborhood are nearby options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Flight to Cairo
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Saladin Citadel
- Visit Alabaster Mosque
- Explore Coptic Neighborhood with historic churches
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Saladin Citadel Alabaster Mosque Coptic Neighborhood 
- Day 8
Cairo to Dubai
You'll have breakfast and then fly to Dubai. Upon arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own speed. You could visit the Burj Khalifa for views of the entire city or spend time at Dubai Mall, which has around 1,200 stores if shopping interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Dubai
Optional Activities
- Visit Burj Khalifa observation decks for panoramic views
- Explore Dubai Mall (1,200 stores)
Landmarks Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall 
- Day 9
Dubai
After breakfast, you have the morning free to wander Dubai's old town or relax on the beaches. In the evening, you'll head out on a 4x4 desert tour past camel farms to watch the sunset. The day ends at a traditional camp with barbeque dinner, belly dancing, waterpipes, and camel rides with the stars above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Barbeque dinner at traditional camp)
Included Activities
- 4x4 desert excursion
- Desert sunset experience
- Traditional camp barbeque dinner
- Traditional entertainment (belly dancing, waterpipes, camel rides)
Optional Activities
- Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour - Bastakia neighborhood, old merchant houses, Dubai Museum, traditional Abra river taxi, Old Dubai souks (spice and gold)
- Explore old town of Dubai
- Relax on Dubai beaches
Landmarks Bastakia neighborhood Dubai Museum Dubai Creek Old Dubai Souks - Day 10
Dubai
You'll eat breakfast and then decide how you want to spend the day. Shop at malls or hang out on the beaches. There's an optional half-day tour if you prefer that covers Souk Madinat Jumeirah's handmade items, Palm Jumeirah with the Atlantis Hotel, and Dubai Marina before stopping near Burj Khalifa. You return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour - Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, monorail ride, Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa area (entrance not included)
- Shopping at Dubai malls
- Relax on Dubai beaches
Landmarks Souk Madinat Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah Atlantis Hotel Dubai Marina Burj Khalifa - Day 11
Dubai Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
- End point
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
