Itinerary
- Day 1
Hurghada to Luxor
You'll arrive at Hurghada Airport and transfer to Luxor to board your Nile cruise ship. Once you're settled in, the day includes a visit to Luxor Temple, which honors the Amun family of gods, followed by the Karnak Temple complex on the east bank (exact timing depends on when you land). Later in the evening, there's a belly dance performance on board the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Belly dance performance on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Karnak Temple
Optional Activities
- Belly dance performance on board
Landmarks Luxor Temple Karnak Temple 
- Day 2
Luxor
Early morning, you'll cross the Nile to explore the West Bank of Thebes. The day takes you through the Valley of the Kings to see ancient pharaonic tombs, including Tutankhamun's burial chamber. From there, you head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut carved into the rock cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, and you'll see the Colossi of Memnon statues. After finishing up with sightseeing, you'll sail to Edfu and spend time relaxing on the sun deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 3
Edfu to Aswan
This morning starts with the well-preserved Edfu Temple dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. You'll walk through the grand courtyard, hypostyle hall, sanctuary and check out the relief decorations. Then the ship sails upstream to Kom Ombo and continues on to Aswan. You have time on deck to take in the scenic Nile landscape. In the evening, there's an option to attend a traditional Galabia party.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple
Optional Activities
- Attend traditional Galabia Party in the evening
Landmarks Edfu Temple Kom Ombo 
- Day 4
Aswan
After breakfast, you'll visit the Aswan Dam, an engineering project and symbol of Egypt's progress. Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, where you can see how ancient monuments were extracted. The day wraps up with a short boat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and decorated with reliefs and hieroglyphic inscriptions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Philae Temple
Landmarks Aswan Dam Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple - Day 5
Aswan to Cairo
You'll disembark from the cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. After you land, you'll head to the Jaz Pyramids Cairo Resort where you'll be staying for 3 nights on this leg of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 6
Cairo
You'll spend the day exploring Cairo, one of the world's oldest and largest cities. Start at the Egyptian Museum, which holds one of the finest collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities including Tutankhamun's treasures, mummies and artifacts from different periods. Then head to the Salah el-Din Citadel on a hilltop with panoramic views of the city, where you can see the Muhammad Ali Mosque. The day ends with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Africa's largest marketplace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Salah el-Din Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Salah el-Din Citadel Muhammad Ali Mosque Khan el-Khalili Bazaar 
- Day 7
Cairo
This full-day excursion starts with the ruins of ancient Memphis, where you'll see temples, palaces and the colossal limestone statue of Ramses II plus the alabaster sphinx. Next is the Saqqara necropolis to check out the Step Pyramid of Djoser from around 2650 BC, the oldest pyramid in Egypt. You'll finish at the Giza Pyramids complex with the Great Sphinx, which features a lion's body and human head and stands 73 meters tall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Memphis ruins
- Visit Saqqara necropolis and Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Visit Giza Pyramids
- Visit Great Sphinx of Giza
Landmarks Memphis ruins Colossus of Ramses II Alabaster Sphinx Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser Giza Pyramids Great Sphinx of Giza - Day 8
Cairo to Hurghada
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Hurghada. Once you arrive, you'll head to the Giftun Azur Resort for a 7-night all-inclusive stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, All Inclusive
- Days 9 - 14
Hurghada
Over these days, you'll relax on your own terms. The Giftun Azur Resort is right on Hurghada's fine sandy beach, so you can spend time sunbathing or try snorkeling to explore the coral reefs and underwater life. The resort has various sports and entertainment programs (some activities cost extra). You can also head to Hurghada town center about 6 km away to experience the local atmosphere and visit mosques.
- Meals
- All Inclusive
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling to explore coral reefs and underwater world
- Resort sports and animation programs (some at extra cost)
- Explore Hurghada town center
- Visit local mosques
Landmarks Giftun Azur Resort - Day 15
Hurghada (Departure)
You'll transfer to Hurghada Airport for your departure today, or you can arrange an optional tour extension if you'd like to stay longer.
- Meals
- All-Inclusive
