Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
After landing at Madrid-Barajas Airport, your driver will take you to the hotel for check-in. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore Madrid at your own pace. The Spanish capital has plenty to see, whether you want to grab coffee at a local café or wander through the neighborhoods nearby.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Av. de la Hispanidad, s/n, Madrid, Madrid 28042, Spain ( Madrid-Barajas Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's museums and archaeological sites
- Visit neighborhoods like Conde Duque with modern and vintage shops
- Explore Gran Via, Plaza de España, and Princesa Street
- Discover historic corners and taverns in Madrid
- Day 2
Madrid
Following breakfast, you'll join a one-hour guided walking tour through Madrid's historic center. The tour takes you through Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Cibeles Fountain, visiting the key plazas and monuments throughout the area. After that, you'll head to the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line access, so you won't waste time in queues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- One-hour walking tour of Madrid historic city center
- Visit Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol
- See Bridge of Segovia and Manzanares River
- Visit Cibeles Fountain
- See Puerta de Alcalá
- View Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Visit Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entrance
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Armoury of Madrid independently after guided tour
Landmarks Plaza de la Villa Plaza Mayor Puerta del Sol Plaza de Oriente Puerta de Toledo Bridge of Segovia Manzanares River Royal Palace of Madrid Almudena Cathedral Calle Mayor Plaza de las Cortes Paseo del Prado Cibeles Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Paseo de la Castellana Street Colon Square Royal Armoury of Madrid - Day 3
Segovia
After breakfast, you'll travel to Segovia to see its historic sites. First comes the ancient Aqueduct of Segovia, then Plaza Mayor with its architecture, followed by the Cathedral of Segovia. The day finishes with a tour of the Alcázar of Segovia, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval castles that sits high above the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Aqueduct of Segovia
- Explore Segovia Plaza Mayor
- See Casa de los Picos
- Visit Iglesia de San Martín
- Guided tour of Cathedral of Segovia
- Visit Alcázar of Segovia (Segovia Castle)
Optional Activities
- Climb Torre de Lozoya for views of Segovia (during free time)
Landmarks Aqueduct of Segovia Segovia Plaza Mayor Casa de los Picos Plaza Medina del Campo Iglesia de San Martín Torre de Lozoya Town Hall (Segovia) Juan Bravo Theatre Cathedral of Segovia Alcázar of Segovia - Day 4
Madrid
This day is flexible and all yours after breakfast. You can check out Madrid's museums or archaeological collections, or if you're up for a day trip, Toledo is nearby and worth seeing. There's also Conde Duque neighborhood for shopping and dining, or other areas of the city to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Madrid museums and archaeological sites
- Day excursion to Toledo (Spanish national monument and World Heritage City)
- Explore Conde Duque neighborhood
- Explore Gran Via
- Visit Plaza de España
- Explore Princesa Street
- Day 5
Madrid to Cairo
Following breakfast, you'll head to Madrid-Barajas International Airport for your flight to Cairo. Once you land, your tour team will meet you, help with visa requirements, and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you'll have time to rest and adjust to the new time zone (Cairo is 7 hours ahead).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Cairo
After a typical Egyptian breakfast, an English-speaking guide takes you to Giza to see the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and views of the Great Pyramid of Khufu from different angles. If you're interested, there are optional activities like visiting Saqqara's necropolis or catching an evening show, giving you options based on your energy level.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast with typical food)
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza
- See Great Sphinx of Giza
- See Great Pyramid of Giza
- See Pyramid of Khufu
- Guided tour with official English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Necropolis of Saqqara with Pyramid of Djoser
- Optional light show at Giza Pyramids
- Optional dinner show in floating restaurant on the Nile
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Khufu Necropolis of Saqqara Pyramid of Djoser - Day 7
Cairo to Luxor
Breakfast comes first, then you have options for the day. Either take it easy in Cairo or join an optional full-day tour visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the mosques and Citadel of Saladin in historic Cairo, the Khan el Khalili bazaar, and the Coptic quarter. Later that evening, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Luxor, then board your Nile cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Dinner (Delicious dinner onboard cruise ship)
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day tour of Cairo including Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Optional visit to historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Optional visit to Citadel of Saladin
- Optional exploration of Khan el Khalili bazaar
- Optional visit to Coptic neighborhood
- Optional visit to Hanging Church
- Optional visit to Saints Sergius and Wachus Church
- Optional visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks Metropolitan Museum of Art (Cairo) Citadel of Saladin Khan el Khalili Hanging Church Saints Sergius and Wachus Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Babylon Fortress - Day 8
Luxor
After breakfast, you'll tour the Temples of Luxor and Karnak with a guide. Then you'll cross the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, which holds 62 pharaonic tombs. The day includes visits to Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple, Ramses III's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. By evening, you'll sail back to the ship heading toward Esna.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delectable breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Temples of Luxor
- Visit Temples of Karnak
- Cross Nile to Necropolis of Thebes
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- View funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari)
- Visit funerary temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu)
- See Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour with official English-speaking guide
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Temple of Karnak Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinat Habu Temple of Amenophis III Colossi of Memnon Nile River Esna Lock - Day 9
Kom Ombo
You'll catch a sunrise in Edfu before having breakfast. After that, a carriage ride takes you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Following lunch back on the ship, you'll sail to Kom Ombo for a guided tour of its twin temples dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek, including a look at mummified crocodiles. Dinner happens onboard as you sail toward Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast onboard), Lunch (Delectable lunch), Dinner (Delightful dinner)
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience in Edfu
- Carriage ride to Temple of Horus
- Visit Temple of Horus
- Visit Kom Ombo temple
- View exhibition of mummified crocodiles
Landmarks Temple of Horus Kom Ombo Temple - Day 10
Aswan
Breakfast onboard is relaxed, and the morning is free for resting. Optional activities include a trip to Abu Simbel temples in Nubia, a felucca boat ride on the Nile around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, a visit to the Aswan Dam, or exploring the Temple of Philae. You'll return to the ship for an overnight stay in Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast), Lunch (Delectable lunch onboard)
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to temples of Abu Simbel in Nubia
- Optional felucca ride on Nile River
- Optional visit to Elephantine Island
- Optional visit to Kitchener Island
- Optional visit to Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Optional visit to Aswan Dam
- Optional visit to Temple of Philae (Temple of Isis)
Landmarks Temple of Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II (Abu Simbel) Temple of Nefertari (Abu Simbel) Elephantine Island Kitchener Island Agha Khan Mausoleum Aswan Dam Temple of Philae Lake Nasser Nubia and Aswan Open-Air Museum - Day 11
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast onboard, you'll disembark from the cruise ship and head to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight back to Cairo. Once you land, your transfer team meets you and takes you to your hotel in Cairo for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast onboard)
- Day 12
Cairo Departure
At the scheduled time, you'll head to Cairo International Airport for check-in and your departure flight home. If you made any tax-free purchases, your transfer team can help you with the tax refund process before you leave.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport)
