Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport where a representative meets you and handles check-in. From there, it's a transfer to your 4-star hotel in Cairo. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest before things get busy.
Optional Activities
- Upgrade stay to 5-star hotel including lunch and dinner
- Start tour from Hurghada instead of Cairo (optional)
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll head out with your guide to see Cairo's main sites. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are first on the agenda, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Then you'll move through the Egyptian Museum and have time to browse Khan El-Khalili bazaar before heading to the train station for your journey to Aswan (or catching a flight if you've upgraded).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at special restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Lunch at special restaurant
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Shopping at Khan El-Khalili bazaar
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to flight from Cairo to Aswan with 1 night hotel accommodation
- Upgrade train to sleeping train (Cairo-Aswan/Luxor-Cairo round trip)
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure The Sphinx Egyptian Museum Khan El-Khalili Bazaar - Day 3
Aswan
You arrive in Aswan by train or flight and get transferred to your 5-star floating hotel on the Nile. After checking in and taking some time to rest, you'll meet your guide for a rundown of what's coming up. That afternoon and evening, you'll start exploring Aswan's key sites like the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Aswan High Dam
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Philae Unfinished Obelisk Aswan High Dam - Day 4
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Early morning brings an optional trip to Abu Simbel temples with those impressive statues of King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Back on the ship in the afternoon, you'll sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its temple plus the Mummified Crocodile Museum before the ship continues toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Mummified Crocodile Museum
Optional Activities
- Early morning trip to Abu Simbel temples (temples of King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari)
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples Kom Ombo Temple - Day 5
Edfu to Luxor
The cruise pulls into Edfu early, and after breakfast, your guide takes you by horse carriage to see Edfu Temple. Later the ship sails to Luxor, arriving around 4 pm. Once you dock, your guide leads you to visit Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Edfu Temple Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple - Day 6
Luxor
Early morning offers an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank, or you can skip it and start the West Bank tour after breakfast around 8 am. You'll see the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. You'll check out from the cruise and move to a 4-star hotel in Luxor town for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon trip over West Bank of Luxor
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 7
Luxor to Marsa Allam
Morning brings an optional visit to Dendera Temple complex, one of Egypt's best-kept ancient sites along the way to Marsa Allam Red Sea. If you skip Dendera, you'll head directly to your beach resort. Either way, you'll arrive and settle into your 5-star beachfront hotel at Marsa Allam.
Optional Activities
- Morning tour to Dendera Temple complex
Landmarks/POIs Dendera Temple Complex - Day 8
Marsa Allam
You have the full day at your 5-star beachfront hotel in Marsa Allam with all-inclusive accommodation included. The sandy beach is right there for relaxing, or you can look into optional activities like a safari trip. A local guide will walk through what's available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Safari trip
- Various activities in Marsa Allam (details provided with guide on location)
- Day 9
Marsa Allam
Another day at the hotel with the same setup all-inclusive. Relax on the beach or consider joining an optional snorkeling trip if that appeals to you. The guide will go over what activities are possible during your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling trip
- Various activities in Marsa Allam (details provided with guide on location)
- Day 10
Departure from Marsa Allam
Your tour wraps up after breakfast. You'll check out and your representative will drive you to Marsa Allam International Airport for your flight home. If you need transfers to Cairo or Hurghada airports instead, just let them know.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Cairo Airport instead of Marsa Allam
- Transfer to Hurghada Airport instead of Marsa Allam
