Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you. From there, transfer to your luxury hotel, either the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or the Nile Ritz-Carlton. Spend the rest of the day settling in and relaxing after your flight.
Optional Activities
- Alexandria (PRE) - €165 EUR
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
- Day 2
Cairo
This morning head out with a local expert to explore ancient Cairo. You'll visit the 12th-century Citadel of Salah al-Din, then check out the beautiful Alabaster Mosque. After that, the Egyptian Museum awaits with its incredible collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb.
Included Activities
- Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
Landmarks Citadel of Salah al-Din Alabaster Mosque Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Luxor
Travel to Luxor and walk through the legendary Temple of Karnak with its gigantic columns, stone sphinxes, and epic halls. Later that evening, board your cruise ship for a Welcome Reception and Dinner to kick off your time on the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Temple at Karnak
Landmarks Temple of Karnak - Day 4
Luxor
Start the day at the Temple of Luxor, which was built over hundreds of years on the site of ancient Thebes. Then move on to the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. Both temples show the grandeur Egypt's New Kingdom achieved.
Included Activities
- Temple of Hathor
- Temple of Luxor
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Temple of Hathor - Day 5
Luxor
Stand before the Colossi of Memnon early in the day, then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, built by one of Egypt's rare female pharaohs. By afternoon you'll reach the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground where Tutankhamen's mummified remains are on display.
Included Activities
- Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 6
Aswan
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to a crocodile god and home to a fascinating display of 300 mummified crocodiles found in the area. Later, board a small motorboat for a bird-watching excursion along the Nile River as the day winds down.
Included Activities
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat
Optional Activities
- Dune Surfing & Swimming in the Nile - €28 EUR
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple - Day 7
Aswan
You'll cover a lot of ground today. Tour the Aswan High Dam, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. After that, sail in a traditional felucca and enjoy afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, which was featured in Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile.
- Meals
- Snack (Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan)
Included Activities
- Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis
- Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca and Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Optional Activities
- Philae - Sound & Light show - €60 EUR
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Isis Old Cataract Hotel Aswan - Day 8
Aswan
This day is yours to do as you like. You can stay on the ship and relax, or join an optional excursion to see the temples of Abu Simbel if you want to continue exploring the region's ancient sites.
Optional Activities
- Temples of Abu Simbel - €395 EUR
- Day 9
Esna
Learn about the Temple of Khnum, formerly called the Temple of Esna, which sat buried under debris for centuries. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through the site and shows you the facade with the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt, making this one of the final great temples built here.
Included Activities
- Temple of Khnum
Landmarks Temple of Khnum - Day 10
Cairo
After disembarking in Luxor, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Check in to your luxury hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening relaxing before dinner.
Optional Activities
- National Museum of Egyptian Culture - €65 EUR
- Grand Egyptian Museum Trial Visit - €110 EUR
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
- Day 11
Cairo
Head to Giza to see the enigmatic Great Sphinx and get an up-close look at the Pyramids. Then travel to Saqqara so you can fully appreciate the remarkable size and grandeur of these ancient structures from different perspectives.
Included Activities
- Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Sakkara Visit
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar - €45 EUR
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Saqqara - Day 12
Cairo
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can choose to extend your trip with an optional extension in Jerusalem if you'd like to continue your journey.
Optional Activities
- Jerusalem Extension
- Alexandria (POST) - €165 EUR
