Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo (Giza)
You'll arrive in Cairo and check into your Special Stay accommodation in Giza, which sits right near the Great Pyramids. As evening comes, you'll have drinks and canapes while watching the sunset over these ancient structures.
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks with views over the Great Pyramids
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza - Day 2
Giza
Start with the pyramids and the Sphinx, then spend your afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum. There you can see treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb and the Solar Boat exhibit, which features an ancient cedar wood vessel from around 2500 BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Great Pyramids
- View the Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit with Tutankhamun artifacts
- Solar Boat exhibit exploration
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Giza
You'll head to Memphis, the ancient capital, and see the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. It's one of Egypt's earliest pyramids. Stop by the Imhotep Museum to check out artifacts from the site and learn about the architect who designed it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient Memphis
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara exploration
- Imhotep Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Step Pyramid of Saqqara Memphis Imhotep Museum - Day 4
Abu Simbel to Aswan
An early flight takes you to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, which are carved directly from rock. From there, you'll fly to Aswan and settle into your Special Stay with views of the Nile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Abu Simbel
- Temple of Ramses II visit
- Temple of Nefertari visit
- Flight to Aswan
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II Temple of Nefertari - Day 5
Aswan
You've got three options for exploring Aswan: the Nubian Museum, a traditional Nubian Village with a local guide, or Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser's shores. In the evening, you'll have pre-dinner drinks at The Terrace and hear about the hotel's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks at The Terrace
Optional Activities
- Nubian Museum visit
- Nubian Village visit with private home tour
- Kalabsha Temple visit on Lake Nasser
Landmarks/POIs Nubian Museum Kalabsha Temple - Day 6
Aswan
You'll board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III and get settled in your suite. Then you'll see Philae Temple Complex, which is dedicated to Isis, and sail along the Nile on a traditional felucca. The day ends with a Nubian dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on Sanctuary Sun Boat III
- Philae Temple Complex visit
- Traditional felucca sailing on the Nile
- Nubian dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Complex - Day 7
Nile Cruise
The boat moves south along the Nile, following the route ancient pharaohs used. You'll visit Esna Temple with its well-preserved hypostyle hall and Kom Ombo Temple. By evening, there's a Galabeyya party with Egyptian food and dancing as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, vibrant music, and dancing)
Included Activities
- Nile river cruise sailing south
- Esna Temple visit
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Galabeyya party with Egyptian entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Esna Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 8
Luxor
You'll explore Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world's largest religious sites with 134 columns in its Hypostyle Hall. After crossing to the West Bank, you can see the Valley of the Kings tombs and Queen Hatshepsut's monument with its vibrant hieroglyphics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Karnak Temple Complex visit
- Hypostyle Hall exploration
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Queen Hatshepsut monument visit
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut - Day 9
Dendera to Luxor
The cruise continues toward Dendera where you'll visit the Temple of Hathor, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples with the famous Dendera Zodiac ceiling relief. Later you'll explore Luxor Temple in ancient Thebes. Your day ends with a farewell gala dinner with the captain and crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera visit
- Luxor Temple visit
- Farewell Gala Dinner with captain and crew
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hathor Luxor Temple - Day 10
Luxor
You'll leave the boat and head to the Valley of the Nobles, where there are hundreds of rock-cut tombs from ancient Egyptian nobility. The frescoes show daily life, agriculture, and trade. After that, you'll check into your hotel for a day to rest and reflect.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley of the Nobles visit
- Rock-cut tombs exploration
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Nobles - Day 11
Luxor to Red Sea
You'll travel across the desert to your resort on the Red Sea for a two-night stay. As the sun sets, you'll have drinks while watching the colors change across the desert and water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Sunset Drinks with desert and seascape views
- Day 12
Red Sea
Spend the day relaxing by the Red Sea in its warm, clear waters. You can see the marine life and coral reefs, or take a boat out for snorkeling to explore the different underwater ecosystems.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisure time at Red Sea resort
Optional Activities
- Optional snorkelling boat trip to explore coral reefs and marine life
- Day 13
Red Sea to Cairo
A flight brings you back to Cairo where you'll check in for a two-night stay. You'll visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation and see the Royal Mummies' Hall with preserved ancient royalty plus exhibits from prehistoric times to modern Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Cairo
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation visit
- Royal Mummies' Hall exploration
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation - Day 14
Cairo
You have three options to explore Cairo's Islamic heritage: tour the Coptic Museum and historic churches, walk through medieval Cairo's mosques and local sites, or visit Roda Island's Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum. Your tour director will host a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Optional Activities
- Coptic Cairo tour: Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue visit
- Historic Cairo tour: Sultan Hassan Mosque, Arabic calligraphy, and Souq al-Silah and Bayt Yakan exploration
- Roda Island tour: Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Coptic Museum Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Sultan Hassan Mosque Nilometer Manial Palace Museum - Day 15
Cairo
You'll say goodbye to your tour director and fellow travelers, then head to Cairo Airport for your flight home with memories of your time in Egypt.
