Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll land at Cairo International Airport where a representative meets you for a private transfer to your hotel. Once there, check in and get settled for the night. This gives you a chance to rest up before your Egyptian adventure kicks off.
- Day 2
Cairo
Head out to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, where you'll walk around the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus along with the Sphinx and Valley Temple. After that, you'll spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum checking out treasures from 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian civilization, like the Statue of King Ramses II and royal regalia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza complex including Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum featuring the Statue of King Ramses II, Statues of King Senusert, Grand Staircase, Victory Column of King Merneptah, Hanging Obelisk, and royal regalia
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza Khufu Pyramid Sphinx Valley Temple Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Fly from Cairo to Aswan and board your Nile cruise ship. First, you'll visit Philae Temple, which sits on the Nile and was relocated to preserve it from flooding. The temple honors the goddess Isis. After returning to Aswan, head onto your cruise ship and have lunch as your Nile journey begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly from Cairo to Aswan
- Visit Philae Temple dedicated to goddess Isis
Optional Activities
- Visit Nubian Village with vibrant colorful houses, traditional farming culture, and camels
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Nubian Village - Day 4
Aswan to Edfu
Your cruise heads down the Nile to Kom Ombo where you'll explore the temple dedicated to gods Horus and Sobek the Crocodile God. It's located right on the Nile's banks and has a unique dual-purpose design. By evening, there's an Egyptian Night Party on board with traditional Galabeya gowns and classic music from the 60s-70s plus Arabian selections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian Night Party on Nile Cruise ship with traditional music and entertainment)
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Horus and Crocodile God Sobek
- Participate in Egyptian Night Party with traditional Galabeya gown and music on Nile Cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Early morning tour to Great Temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II and Nefertari
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Abu Simbel Temples - Day 5
Edfu to Luxor
You'll visit the large and well-preserved Edfu Temple, which honors Horus and was built during the Greco-Roman period under Cleopatra VII. Then the ship sails toward Luxor where you'll explore Luxor and Karnak temples dedicated to god Amun Ra. These feature massive pharaonic structures and the new path of sphinxes. Optional night temple shows are available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple dedicated to Horus
- Explore Luxor Temple complex
- Explore Karnak Temple complex
Optional Activities
- Attend night temple shows at Luxor or Karnak temples
Landmarks/POIs Edfu Temple Luxor Temple Karnak Temple - Day 6
Luxor
An early morning takes you to Luxor's West Bank where you'll cross the Nile River to the Temple of Hatshepsut, honoring Egypt's famous female Pharaoh and her trade voyages to Somalia. After that, explore the Valley of the Kings with its 64 royal tombs and see the Colossus of Memnon. Later, you'll head to Luxor Airport for an evening flight back to Cairo and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Nile River to Luxor's West Bank
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Explore Valley of the Kings with access to royal tombs
- View Colossus of Memnon
- Fly from Luxor to Cairo
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Colossus of Memnon - Day 7
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, arrange a transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departing flight. If you're interested, you can ask about extending your trip to Holy Mount Sinai before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend journey to Holy Mount Sinai
