Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll land at Cairo International Airport and catch a shared coach to your hotel. From there, the day is open for you to either wander through Cairo's busy streets on your own or stay put at the hotel and settle in. It's a good chance to get oriented after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore the vibrant streets of Cairo
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to the Pyramids of Giza to see the Cheops Pyramid and the Great Sphinx up close. There's also time for a quick stop at either a papyrus institute or perfume shop, depending on what you prefer. Later you'll grab lunch before heading to the Egyptian Museum, where over 120,000 ancient objects are on display. By evening, you'll walk through the narrow alleyways of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, checking out local shops and the busy market atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to the Pyramids of Giza
- Visit to Cheops Pyramid interior burial chambers
- Visit to Great Sphinx of Giza
- Visit to papyrus institute or perfume shop
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum
- Guided tour of Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Cheops Pyramid Great Sphinx of Giza Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
You'll have breakfast, then transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Once you arrive, you'll board your Nile cruiser, which becomes your base for the next few nights. In the afternoon, you'll check out Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank before heading back to the cruiser for dinner as you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile Cruiser)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Karnak Temple
- Guided tour to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple 
- Day 4
Nile Cruising
An early breakfast gets you ready for exploring Luxor's West Bank. You'll spend time in the Valley of the Kings and see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut with its distinctive architecture. By lunch, you'll be back on the cruiser as it travels downstream. The afternoon is relaxed, giving you time to take in the Nile's changing views from the deck as you head toward your next stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile Cruiser), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile Cruiser)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Valley of the Kings
- Guided tour to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Day 5
Kom Ombo - Aswan
The cruiser sails to Kom Ombo, where you'll explore the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Then you'll continue moving downstream toward Aswan, docking there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile Cruiser)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 6
Aswan
You'll start by visiting the High Dam, then head to Philae Temple on an island in the reservoir. After lunch, you're set for a felucca sailing tour around Kitchener Island, which gives you a chance to see the Nile from the water and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Later you'll return to the cruiser for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile Cruiser)
Included Activities
- Visit to High Dam
- Guided tour to Philae Temple
- Felucca sailing tour around Kitchener Island
Landmarks High Dam Philae Temple Kitchener Island 
- Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
You check out of the cruiser this morning with the option to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel on your own or as part of a guided tour (costs extra). The temple features four large statues and was built to honor Pharaoh Ramses II. Later in the day, you'll fly back to Cairo and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to spend checking out Cairo however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided journey to Temple of Abu Simbel
- Self-guided exploration of Temple of Abu Simbel
- Explore Cairo at leisure
Landmarks Temple of Abu Simbel - Day 8
Departure from Cairo
Your trip wraps up today. After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, you'll head to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels on your next leg.
- Meals
- Breakfast
