Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your private chauffeur picks you up and drives you to Cairo's Mena House Hotel, a five-star property where you'll settle in and have a toast to kick off your Egypt tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
- Day 2
Giza
With your Egyptologist guide, you'll start exploring ancient sites around Cairo. The itinerary includes the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara, the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the Alabaster Sphinx at Giza. You'll cover a lot of ground, so bring comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara Necropolis with Egyptologist
- Explore inside one of the Pyramids at Giza and view hieroglyphs
- See the colossal statue of Ramses II
- View the great Alabaster Sphinx
Landmarks Step Pyramid of Zoser Pyramid of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza 
- Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
You'll walk through the massive temple complex of Karnak, including the avenue lined with ram-headed sphinxes and the towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall. From there, you'll board the River Tosca for the start of your luxury Nile cruise, heading south toward Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Explore Karnak temple complex with Egyptologist
- Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes
- View the columns of the Hypostyle Hall
- Board River Tosca for luxury Nile cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple 
- Day 4
Luxor
First stop is the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. During the day, you can choose between a yoga class on the River Tosca's sundeck or meeting with the boat captain. Later in the evening, you'll have an exclusive after-hours VIP tour of the Temple of Luxor on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera
- After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor
Optional Activities
- Yoga class on River Tosca sundeck
- Meet the River Tosca's Captain in the engine cabin
Landmarks Temple of Hathor Temple of Luxor - Day 5
Valley of the Kings
Your guide takes you to the Valley of the Kings to see the burial chambers of ancient pharaohs. Next, you'll check out the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. By afternoon, you'll watch a local family bake traditional sun bread and share Egyptian tea with them. Later that evening, change into a galabeya for dancing and games on the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with galabeya party featuring dancing and games on the river)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut with Egyptologist
- Explore the Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
- Visit family home to watch making of authentic Egyptian sun bread
- Traditional galabeya party with Egyptian dinner on the river
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 6
Aswan
You'll visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, then choose between a private sail around Kitchener's Island or browsing Aswan Market. After, you'll meet women from a local co-operative and have afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel terrace overlooking the Nile. By evening, there's a Nubian performance to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel on the shaded terrace overlooking the Nile River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo
- Meet the ladies at a local women-owned co-operative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
- Nubian performance
Optional Activities
- Private sail around Kitchener's Island on traditional felucca
- Shop Aswan Market
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Kitchener's Island Old Cataract Hotel Aswan Market 
- Day 7
Philae Island
This morning you'll see the engineering of the Aswan High Dam and walk through the ancient Granite Quarries. From there, you'll head to the Philae temple complex, which is well-preserved and worth the trip. Dinner features Egyptian classics, and afterward you'll watch a sound and light show that illuminates Philae Temple at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Aswan High Dam
- Explore ancient Granite Quarries
- Visit Philae temple complex
- Egyptian dinner
- Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Granite Quarries Philae Temple 
- Day 8
Aswan
You have a relaxed morning onboard the River Tosca with options for how you'd like to spend the time. You can visit the temples of Abu Simbel or stay on the boat. An Egyptologist can discuss powerful women in Egypt's history, or you can learn how to mix a proper Egyptian cocktail from the bartender.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Optional Activities
- View Abu Simbel's fabulous temples
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
- Learn how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail
Landmarks Abu Simbel - Day 9
Luxor
A local historian gives you insight into Egypt's treasures at Esna Temple. Then the River Tosca sets sail back to Luxor. You'll have your last evening aboard the boat, reflecting on everything you've seen over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit Esna Temple with local historian
Landmarks Esna Temple - Day 10
Luxor to Cairo
You travel back to Cairo and tour the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, both remarkable for their historic architecture. Next, you'll spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum viewing Tutankhamun's treasures. Your evening concludes with drinks where you can toast to your time in Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Alabaster Mosque
- Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din
- View treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Farewell drinks and toast
Landmarks Alabaster Mosque Citadel of Salah El-Din Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Cairo
Your tour wraps up with a private transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your departure flight home.
