Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and check into your hotel, which overlooks the Nile River. It's a chance to settle in and get your bearings after your travel. This evening, you can relax at the hotel or take a walk around the area to start getting familiar with the city.
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Sphinx - Day 2
Cairo to Alexandria
An air-conditioned train takes you north to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. You'll visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, underground burial chambers with a mix of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, then head to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library built near where the ancient one stood. After checking in, you'll have a welcome dinner with your tour director.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmarks/POIs Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa Bibliotheca Alexandrina 
- Day 3
Alexandria
The day starts with a trip to Rosetta, where the famous Rosetta Stone was discovered back in 1799. You'll return to Alexandria to see the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fort right on the water, and the Greco-Roman Museum, which holds artifacts spanning centuries of Greek and Roman history in the region.
Included Activities
- Visit Rosetta
- Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit the Greco-Roman Museum
Landmarks/POIs Rosetta Stone discovery site Citadel of Qaitbay Greco-Roman Museum - Day 4
Alexandria to Giza
You'll spend the morning at El Alamein, learning about the pivotal World War II battle fought there, and visit the war museum and Commonwealth Cemetery to pay respects. Later, you'll travel to Giza and settle into your hotel. As evening comes, you'll have drinks while watching the sun set over the pyramids.
Included Activities
- Explore the historic battleground of El Alamein
- Visit the El Alamein War Museum
- Pay respects at the Commonwealth Cemetery
- Scenic Sunset Drinks with canapes overlooking the pyramids
Landmarks/POIs El Alamein Battlefield El Alamein War Museum Commonwealth Cemetery, El Alamein - Day 5
Giza
This morning focuses on the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, iconic structures you can see up close. In the afternoon, you'll spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum checking out artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb and the Solar Boat, a restored wooden barge from around 2500 BC.
Included Activities
- Witness the Pyramids of Giza
- View the Sphinx
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum
- View King Tutankhamun's tomb artifacts
- Explore the Solar Boat exhibit
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 6
Giza to Luxor
You'll fly to Luxor and check in at your hotel. From there, you'll go to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world's largest religious sites, where you can walk through the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns covered in hieroglyphic carvings.
Included Activities
- Explore the Karnak Temple Complex
- View the Hypostyle Hall
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Complex - Day 7
Luxor
Today takes you to the Valley of the Nobles, where hundreds of tombs are carved into the rock cliffs. Inside, you'll see colorful frescoes and wall paintings showing daily life, farming, trade, and cultural practices of ancient Egypt's nobles and their families.
Included Activities
- Explore the Valley of the Nobles
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Nobles - Day 8
Luxor
You'll board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III and sail across the Nile to the West Bank. There you'll explore the Valley of the Kings with its well-preserved tombs and hieroglyphics, see where archaeologist Howard Carter lived during his excavations, and visit the impressive monument of Queen Hatshepsut built into the cliffs.
Included Activities
- Board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Howard Carter's former residence
- Admire Queen Hatshepsut's monument
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut - Day 9
Luxor to Dendera
Cruising along the Nile, you can observe life on the riverbanks as people go about their daily routines. You'll visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes with intricate reliefs, then return to Luxor to see the Luxor Temple with its massive statues of Ramesses II.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Nile
- Visit the Temple of Hathor
- Visit the Luxor Temple
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Hathor Luxor Temple - Day 10
Dendera to Kom Ombo
The boat continues south along routes once used by ancient pharaohs. You'll see the Esna Temple with its well-preserved hypostyle hall, then Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple on the eastern bank honoring both Sobek and Horus. That evening, there's a galabeyya party on board with Egyptian food, music, and dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian delicacies)
Included Activities
- Cruise south along the Nile
- Explore the Esna Temple
- Visit the Kom Ombo Temple
- Attend Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, music, and dancing
Landmarks/POIs Esna Temple Kom Ombo Temple - Day 11
Kom Ombo to Aswan
You'll cruise south to Aswan, known for its Nubian culture. The Temple of Isis at Philae shows how Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles blended together. Later, you'll sail on a felucca, a traditional wooden sailboat, and enjoy a Nubian dance performance followed by a farewell dinner with the captain and crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Aswan
- Visit the Temple of Isis at Philae
- Leisurely felucca sail on the Nile
- Nubian dance performance
- Farewell Gala Dinner with captain and crew
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Isis - Day 12
Aswan
You'll leave the boat in Aswan and check into your hotel for two nights. This evening, you can have drinks before dinner. There are three freechoice options for exploring: the Nubian Museum, a visit to a Nubian village, or a trip to Kalabsha Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser.
Included Activities
- Pre-dinner drinks
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Nubian Museum
- Scenic Freechoice - Visit a Nubian Village with guided tour and local home visit
- Scenic Freechoice - Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser's shores
Landmarks/POIs Nubian Museum Kalabsha Temple - Day 13
Aswan to Abu Simbel
A flight takes you to Abu Simbel to see the massive temples of Ramses II and his queen Nefertari. These World Heritage sites have colossal statues and detailed carvings telling the story of Ramses' reign. They were carefully moved in the 1960s to save them from being flooded by Lake Nasser.
Included Activities
- Visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari, Abu Simbel - Day 14
Abu Simbel to Cairo
You'll fly back to Cairo for a two-night stay at your hotel, positioned well for exploring the city. Today you'll visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, particularly the Royal Mummies' Hall where preserved remains of ancient pharaohs are on display.
Included Activities
- Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
- Explore the Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation - Day 15
Cairo
Your final full day in Cairo offers three freechoice options. You can explore Coptic Cairo's historic religious sites, wander through medieval Cairo to see the Sultan Hassan Mosque and bustling souqs, or visit Roda Island to see the 9th-century Nilometer and the Manial Palace Museum.
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Coptic Cairo: Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Scenic Freechoice - Historic Cairo: Sultan Hassan Mosque, Arabic calligraphy, Souq al-Silah, and Bayt Yakan
- Scenic Freechoice - Roda Island: 9th-century Nilometer and Manial Palace Museum
Landmarks/POIs Coptic Museum Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Sultan Hassan Mosque Souq al-Silah Roda Island Nilometer Manial Palace Museum - Day 16
Cairo
You'll say goodbye to your tour director and fellow travelers as you're transferred to Cairo Airport. You're heading home with memories of temples, the Nile, ancient history, and the culture of Egypt.
