Day 1Welcome

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, you will meet one of our representatives, who will provide full assistance throughout your entry process. Our representative will assist you with passport control, luggage recovery, and customs formalities, providing a smooth and stress-free experience.


 

Day 2Great Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus with an expert Egyptologist guide on a thrilling tour and achieve a lifetime ambition. Your tour begins with a breathtaking 30-minute drive from Cairo to the Giza Plateau. You will be awestruck by the spectacular architecture of the three ancient pyramids, each buried in mystery and history.

Your next visit is the world-famous Egyptian Museum, where you will see King Tutankhamun's treasures, including his three gold-gilded coffins and his amazing gold mask, which dominate the main hall. Your knowledgeable guide will show you the museum's highlights before giving you free time to explore.

Eventually, you will explore the well-known Khan el Khalili Bazaar, where you will have free time to walk through the maze of streets and shops and even try your bargaining skills with the shop owners for a souvenir or two. You can also enjoy a cup of Egyptian tea at the legendary coffee shop, "El Fishawy," and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the bazaar before returning to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Overnight: in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast


 

Day 3Karnak Temple

As the sun rises and you bid farewell to your hotel, excitement bubbles within you, knowing you'll soon embark on a grand adventure in Luxor. At the Cairo Airport, you are met with a warm welcome and soon find yourself comfortably settled in an air-conditioned vehicle, ready to journey to your 5-star Egypt Nile Cruise. Your heart races with anticipation as you check in and prepare for an unforgettable experience.

After lunch on board, you will visit the Karnak Temple. Its majesty and beauty steal your breath, and as you stand within its old, sacred walls, you experience a sense of amazement and reverence. It is a monument to the might and inventiveness of the ancient Egyptians, having been built over 2,000 years by generations of pharaohs.

As the day ends, you are taken to the Luxor Temple, which Amenhotep III and Ramses II built for Amon-related rituals and festivals. You feel awe and respect for the ancient people who constructed the temple because of its magnificence and lengthy history.

As the day ends, you carted to the Luxor Temple, which Amenhotep III and Ramses II built for Amen-related rituals and festivals. You feel awe and respect for the ancient people who constructed the temple because of its magnificence and lengthy history.

After a long day of exploring, you return to the comfort of your Nile cruise for a delicious dinner and a peaceful night's sleep, ready to embrace whatever adventures tomorrow may bring.

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4Valley of the Kings

After breakfast on your Nile cruise, you will visit the West Bank of the River Nile to visit the two colossal statues (Colossi of Memnon). Following this, you will see the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent pharaonic tombs were discovered. Continue the tour to the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut.

Then you will see the Valley of the Queens. You will head back to your cruise ship for lunch. After having afternoon tea on the boat, you will have free time at leisure. Enjoy a leisurely dinner aboard the cruise.

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 5Kom Ombo and Ptolemaic Temples

After breakfast on the Nile cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god. Lunch aboard. Continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 6Head to Aswan

Early morning in Aswan, you will enjoy a day of sightseeing. Start with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. We will then move on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail and move around Elephantine Island by a local felucca boat.

Overnight: onboard Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7Abu Simbel

Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you embark on an adventure to visit the awe-inspiring Temples of Ramses II in Abu Simbel. You'll see stunning views of this ancient wonder from the Nubian Monuments. But that's not all - the complex relocated in 1968, perched atop an artificial hill made from a domed structure that towers above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. The relocation was necessary to prevent the temples from submerging by the massive artificial water reservoir formed after the dam construction on the Nile River.

Although guides are not permitted inside the two temples you will visit, your expert Egyptologist guide will provide detailed explanations and stories of the site's history and significance, bringing the place to life with their passion and knowledge.

After this incredible experience, you'll return to Aswan Airport to fly back to Cairo, where you'll be met and assisted at the airport by our representative and taken to your hotel.

Overnight: in Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 8Bid Farewell

You will check out from your hotel after a luxurious breakfast and travel to Cairo International Airport one last time.

Inclusion

• Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
• All transfers on private air-conditioned vehicles.
• Accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star hotel, breakfast included.
• Internal flight (Cairo-Luxor) (Aswan-Cairo).
• Accommodation on a 5-star deluxe cruise ship for 4 nights in an Upper deck deluxe cabin.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and Aswan, including an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees.
• Portage when needed.
• All taxes and service charges.

 Exclusion

• International airfare.
• Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
• Camel ride.
• Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids; the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
• Entry visa to Egypt.
• Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.