Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll land at Cairo International Airport where your tour representative meets you. From there, a private transfer takes you to your hotel in Cairo so you can settle in and rest after your flight.
- Day 2
Cairo to Aswan
After breakfast, you'll catch a domestic flight to Aswan and check into a luxury Nubian guesthouse. You'll have a traditional Nubian lunch, then walk through a colorful Nubian village to learn about local culture and traditions. If you're interested, there's an optional Philae Sound and Light Show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Nubian dishes)
Included Activities
- Nubian Village Tour - explore colorful Nubian village and learn about Nubian culture and traditions
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Philae Sound and Light Show - experience the mesmerizing sound and light show narrating the history of Philae Temple
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple - Day 3
Aswan to Nile Cruise
The morning starts at Philae Temple, then you'll check into a 5-star Nile cruise for lunch on board. Later, you'll take a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile, followed by time exploring the vibrant Nubian markets in the evening. Dinner is served on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple
- Felucca ride on the Nile
- Explore Nubian markets and participate in traditional tour
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple - Day 4
Nile Cruise: Aswan to Kom Ombo
You have the option to head out early for an excursion to Abu Simbel temples with their colossal statues of Ramses II. Back on the cruise for lunch, you'll then sail to Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Dinner happens on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Lunch on board
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Dinner on board
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel temples excursion - tour of stunning Abu Simbel temples with colossal statues of Ramses II
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples Kom Ombo Temple - Day 5
Nile Cruise: Edfu to Luxor
After breakfast, you'll visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. The cruise sails via Esna to Luxor with lunch on board, and you'll arrive in the afternoon to see Luxor Temple lit up at night. There's an optional horse carriage tour available, plus a belly dance show and dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Temple of Horus at Edfu tour
- Luxor Temple visit by night
- Breakfast included
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
- Belly dance show on board
Optional Activities
- Luxor city tour by horse carriage around old and new city with local drinks
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus at Edfu Luxor Temple - Day 6
Luxor to Cairo
You can join an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West Bank if interested. After breakfast and checking out from the cruise, you'll tour King's Valley and visit the Hatshepsut Temple, which was the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then you'll explore the vast Karnak Temple complex before boarding a sleeping train to Cairo in the evening with dinner served on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board sleeping train)
Included Activities
- King's Valley tour
- Hatshepsut Temple visit - mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Karnak Temple visit - vast complex of temples dedicated to Theban gods
- Breakfast included
- Dinner on sleeping train
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West Bank and surrounding landscape
Landmarks/POIs King's Valley Hatshepsut Temple Karnak Temple - Day 7
Cairo: Giza to Grand Egyptian Museum
You'll arrive at Cairo railway station where breakfast is served on board. Next, you'll spend time at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to see these ancient structures and take photographs. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll check out the new Grand Egyptian Museum with its collection of artifacts and treasures from ancient Egypt before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Pyramids of Giza visit
- Sphinx visit
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 8
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, you'll check out from your Cairo hotel. There's an optional chance to see historic sites of Old Cairo including the Citadel and the Hanging Church, and a traditional lunch if your flight leaves later in the afternoon. Your guide will help with the transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Old Cairo tour - discover historic sites including the Citadel and the Hanging Church, followed by traditional lunch (available if flight departs later afternoon)
Landmarks/POIs Citadel of Cairo Hanging Church
