Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and head to your accommodation in Giza, which sits right near the Great Pyramids. After checking in, relax with sunset drinks and canapes while taking in the views of these ancient structures.
Included Activities
- Sunset Drinks with canapes overlooking the Great Pyramids
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids - Day 2
Cairo
This morning you'll check out the pyramids and the Sphinx up close. In the afternoon, you'll spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum going through treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb and the Solar Boat exhibit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Great Pyramids
- Visit the Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum including King Tutankhamun's tomb artifacts and Solar Boat exhibit
Landmarks/POIs Great Pyramids Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Cairo
You'll travel to Memphis, the ancient capital, and walk through the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Then you'll visit the Imhotep Museum to see artifacts and learn more about Egypt's archaeological history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Memphis
- Visit Step Pyramid of Saqqara
- Visit Imhotep Museum
Landmarks/POIs Memphis Step Pyramid of Saqqara Imhotep Museum - Day 4
Abu Simbel to Aswan
An early flight takes you to Abu Simbel where you'll see the colossal temples of Ramses II and Nefertari carved into the rock face. Later you'll fly to Aswan for a two-night stay and have time to take in the Nile views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temples - Day 5
Aswan
You'll choose from three options: the Nubian Museum to learn about Nubian culture, a traditional Nubian village with a local guide, or Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser. You'll wrap up the evening with pre-dinner drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pre-dinner drinks
Optional Activities
- Freechoice: Nubian Museum
- Freechoice: Visit a Nubian Village with private home visit
- Freechoice: Kalabsha Temple
Landmarks/POIs Nubian Museum Kalabsha Temple - Day 6
Aswan
You'll board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III and get settled into your suite. From there, you'll see the Philae Temple Complex dedicated to Isis, then take a traditional felucca sailboat ride along the Nile. The evening ends with a Nubian dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Board Sanctuary Sun Boat III
- Visit Philae Temple Complex
- Felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
- Nubian dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Philae Temple Complex - Day 7
Nile Cruise
Your cruise heads south along the Nile following ancient pharaoh routes. You'll explore Esna Temple with its preserved hypostyle hall and Kom Ombo Temple, a double temple. Later there's a colorful Galabeyya party with Egyptian food and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Esna Temple
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabeyya party with Egyptian cuisine and music
Landmarks/POIs Esna Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 8
Luxor
You'll walk through the huge Karnak Temple Complex and see the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns. After crossing to the West Bank, you'll check out the Valley of the Kings tombs with their vibrant hieroglyphics, then visit Queen Hatshepsut's monument.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Queen Hatshepsut monument
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex Valley of the Kings Queen Hatshepsut Monument - Day 9
Dendera to Luxor
While cruising toward Dendera, you'll visit the Temple of Hathor with its impressive Dendera Zodiac ceiling. Later you'll explore Luxor Temple in ancient Thebes with its colossal Ramesses II statues. You'll end with a farewell Gala Dinner with the captain and crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Farewell Gala Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hathor Luxor Temple - Day 10
Luxor
After leaving the boat, you'll head to the Valley of the Nobles to see hundreds of rock-cut tombs with vibrant frescoes showing ancient daily life and trade. You'll check into your hotel for the night and have leisure time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Nobles
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Nobles - Day 11
Luxor to Red Sea
You'll travel across the desert to a luxury resort on the Red Sea shores. After checking in for two nights, you'll have sunset drinks and watch the colors shift across the desert and sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunset Drinks overlooking the Red Sea
Landmarks/POIs Red Sea - Day 12
Red Sea
You'll spend the day at the Red Sea with its warm, clear waters and marine life. There's time for diving or snorkeling around the coral reefs and seeing the diverse ecosystems this area is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling boat trip
Landmarks/POIs Red Sea - Day 13
Red Sea to Cairo
You'll fly back to Cairo and check into your hotel for two nights. You'll visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation with the Royal Mummies' Hall showing preserved ancient royalty and artifacts from prehistoric to modern times.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation including Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation - Day 14
Cairo
You can choose from three Cairo experiences: Coptic Cairo with its Christian artifacts and historic churches, Historic Cairo with the Sultan Hassan Mosque and local projects, or Roda Island with its Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum. Later you'll join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Optional Activities
- Freechoice: Coptic Cairo tour with Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Freechoice: Historic Cairo tour featuring Sultan Hassan Mosque
- Freechoice: Roda Island including Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Coptic Cairo Coptic Museum Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Sultan Hassan Mosque Souq al-Silah Roda Island 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 Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
