Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your private chauffeur meets you and takes you to Cairo's Mena House Hotel, a five-star property where you'll get settled in. This is where your Egypt journey begins, so take time to relax and get your bearings before the real exploration starts.
- Day 2
Giza
An Egyptologist joins you to walk through Egypt's ancient sites. You'll head to Saqqara first to see the Pyramid of King Zoser up close, then move on to Giza where you get to go inside one of the pyramids and check out the Sphinx. The colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx are also on your route today, giving you a solid sense of the scale and complexity of these monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saqqara Necropolis and Step Pyramid of Zoser
- Guided tour of Giza with Sphinx and Pyramid exploration
- View colossal statue of Ramses II
- View Alabaster Sphinx
Landmarks/POIs Step Pyramid of Zoser Great Sphinx of Giza Pyramids of Giza Alabaster Sphinx - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
This morning focuses on Karnak's temple complex. You'll walk the avenue lined with ram-headed sphinxes and see the Hypostyle Hall's massive columns, which really shows you the engineering these ancient builders achieved. After that, you head to the dock to board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise. It's a nice transition from land-based touring to river-based exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple complex
- Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes
- Explore the Hypostyle Hall
- Board River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Temple of Amun - Day 4
Luxor
At Dendera, you visit the Temple of Hathor early in the day. From there, you have choices: either join a yoga class on the boat's sundeck or visit the engine cabin to meet the captain. Later this afternoon, you get an exclusive after-hours tour of the Temple of Luxor when most tourists have left, which gives you a different perspective of the space.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Hathor
- After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor
Optional Activities
- Yoga class on River Tosca sundeck
- Meet River Tosca Captain in engine cabin
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hathor Temple of Luxor - Day 5
Luxor
Your Egyptologist takes you to the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. During lunch, you stop at a local family home to watch them prepare traditional Egyptian sun bread, which you'll eat along with Egyptian tea. Tonight, put on your finest traditional galabeya for a night of dancing and games onboard the River Tosca.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with traditional galabeya party featuring dancing and games)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of Temple of Hatshepsut
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Visit local family home to watch traditional Egyptian sun bread baking
- Galabeya party with traditional Nile Valley dinner and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 6
Aswan
The day starts at Kom Ombo's unique double temple on the Nile's banks. You can either take a private sail around Kitchener's Island or browse Aswan Market. Later, you meet women from a local co-operative that supports vulnerable women in nearby villages. The afternoon brings you to the Old Cataract Hotel for tea with river views, and after dinner, there's a Nubian performance to enjoy onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple complex
- Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Meet local women's co-operative members
- Nubian performance
Optional Activities
- Private sail around Kitchener's Island on traditional felucca
- Shop Aswan Market for local products
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Kitchener's Island Old Cataract Hotel Aswan Market - Day 7
Philae Island
You'll see the Aswan High Dam, walk through the ancient Granite Quarries, and tour the Philae temple complex. Evening brings Egyptian cuisine followed by the Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Philae, which projects the site's history across the temple's walls as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aswan High Dam
- Visit ancient Granite Quarries
- Motorboat crossing to Philae Island
- Guided tour of Philae temple complex
- Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
Landmarks/POIs Aswan High Dam Granite Quarries Philae Temple Complex - Day 8
Aswan
This morning is flexible. You can relax aboard the River Tosca, or if you're interested, take a trip to Abu Simbel's temples. Other options include learning about powerful women in Egyptian history from an Egyptologist or taking a cocktail-making class to learn how to prepare authentic Egyptian drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Abu Simbel temples
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
- Egyptian cocktail-making demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples - Day 9
Esna to Luxor
A local historian walks you through Esna Temple and its significance in Egypt's story. After that, you set sail back to Luxor. Your last evening is spent aboard the River Tosca, reflecting on what you've seen over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Esna Temple with local historian
Landmarks/POIs Esna Temple - Day 10
Luxor to Cairo
Back in Cairo, you visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din to see their historic structures. Then you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun's treasures. The tour ends with celebratory drinks where you can toast to everything you've experienced throughout your time in Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alabaster Mosque
- Guided tour of Citadel of Salah El-Din
- Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun treasures
Landmarks/POIs Alabaster Mosque Citadel of Salah El-Din Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Cairo
A private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for your departure. You leave with memories of Egypt's treasures and the experiences you've had over the past week.
