Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll arrive individually in Luxor and head straight to check in at your first-class Nile cruise ship. After settling into your cabin, dinner gets served on board, giving you a chance to meet fellow travelers and get your bearings for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Edfu
This morning starts with a tour through the Valley of the Kings, where you'll see the royal tombs carved into the rock. From there, you walk through the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu Temple, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon before heading back to your ship. Later in the day, you'll sail toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Valley of the Kings
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit to Medinet Habu Temple
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Nile cruise to Edfu
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinet Habu Temple Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 3
Aswan
You'll visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples along the Nile. After that, the ship continues sailing, and you'll pass through Kom Ombo before arriving in Aswan, where your ship will be anchored for the next three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Horus
- Nile cruise to Aswan
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Kom Ombo - Day 4
Aswan
Start by checking out the Aswan Dam and then head to Philae Temple. During lunch you'll have a break, and in the afternoon, you'll take a drive to Lord Kitchener Island to walk through the Botanical Gardens before returning to your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Aswan Dam
- Visit to Philae Temple
- Drive to Lord Kitchener Island
- Visit to Botanical Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Aswan Dam Philae Temple Lord Kitchener Island - Day 5
Aswan
Today is yours to plan. You can join an optional excursion to either a Nubian village or Abu Simbel if you want something structured, or you can stay in Aswan and wander around at your own pace, checking out local markets and neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Nubian village
- Excursion to Abu Simbel
- Free day in Aswan
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel 
- Day 6
Edfu
You'll travel to Kom Ombo and visit its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, which is really unique because of how it's divided. After exploring the temple, you'll get back on the ship and continue sailing toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kom Ombo double temple
- Nile cruise to Edfu
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo - Day 7
Luxor
The ship takes you to Luxor, where you'll spend the day visiting two major sites. First comes the Luxor Temple right along the riverbank, then you head to the Karnak temple complex, which is massive and takes time to really see properly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Luxor Temple
- Visit to Karnak temple complex
- Nile cruise to Luxor
Landmarks/POIs Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Complex - Day 8
Cairo
After breakfast, you'll check out of your cruise ship and transfer to Luxor airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Once you land, you'll be driven to the Sofitel El Gezirah hotel, check in, and have dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Transfer to Luxor airport
- Flight to Cairo
- Transfer to hotel
- Day 9
Cairo
You'll spend the day working through Cairo's main highlights. The Egyptian Museum comes first, then you head to the Salah-el-Din Citadel and see the Alabaster Mosque. After that, you'll wander through the Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar, which is huge and great for picking up souvenirs and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Egyptian Museum
- Visit to Salah-el-Din Citadel
- Visit to Alabaster Mosque
- Stroll through Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Museum Salah-el-Din Citadel Alabaster Mosque Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar 
- Day 10
Cairo
This full day takes you out of the city to see the ancient sites. You'll check out Memphis and the Saqqara necropolis in the morning, and then head to Giza to see the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. It's a lot of ground to cover, but you'll get to see some of Egypt's most famous monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Memphis ruins
- Visit to Saqqara necropolis
- Visit to Pyramids of Giza
- Visit to the Sphinx
Landmarks/POIs Memphis Saqqara Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx - Day 11
Hurghada
After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Once you arrive, you'll be driven to the Calimera Blend Paradise hotel, get checked in, and have dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (All Inclusive at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cairo airport
- Flight to Hurghada
- Transfer to hotel
- Check-in
- Days 12 - 14
Hurghada
You have three days here to do what you want. Some people spend time on the beach relaxing, while others try optional water activities like snorkeling or diving. All your meals and hotel facilities are included, so you can take it easy or stay active depending on your mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast (All Inclusive), Lunch (All Inclusive), Dinner (All Inclusive)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Water sports
- Diving or snorkeling excursions
- Other recreational activities
Landmarks/POIs Hurghada Beach - Day 15
Hurghada
After breakfast at the hotel, you're free to depart. If you've enjoyed your time, you also have the option to extend your stay in Hurghada instead of heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Hurghada
