Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival & Transfer:
Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in and leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & Memphis
Giza Plateau Tour:
After breakfast, explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the Great Sphinx.
Saqqara & Memphis:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara and the ancient capital of Memphis. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: NMEC, Citadel & Khan El-Khalili
NMEC & Lunch:
After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) including the Royal Mummies Hall, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Citadel & Bazaar:
Tour the Citadel of Saladin with the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and wander through the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 4: Full-Day Alexandria Excursion from Cairo
Greco-Roman Sights:
After breakfast, depart on a full-day tour to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar.
Lunch & Citadel Tour:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina before returning to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Flight to Luxor & East Bank Tour
Domestic Flight & Sightseeing:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Check in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
East Bank Tour:
Visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Enjoy dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor West Bank Tour & Sailing to Edfu
West Bank Sightseeing:
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sailing to Edfu:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch, relaxation, and sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy a festive Galabia party and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 7: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Temple Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo to tour the double temple of Sobek and Horus.
Sailing to Aswan:
Continue sailing toward Aswan with dinner and onboard entertainment. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 8: Aswan City Tour
Aswan Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam, take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, and explore the Unfinished Obelisk.
Leisure Onboard:
Return to the cruise for lunch, relaxation, and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 9: Abu Simbel Excursion & Flight to Cairo
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion:
Early morning departure with a breakfast box for a road trip excursion to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II.
Lunch & Flight to Cairo:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 10: Islamic & Coptic Cairo Heritage
Historic Sightseeing:
After breakfast, explore medieval Islamic Cairo’s landmark mosques and the ancient Christian churches of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius Church.
Lunch & Return:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the tour before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 11: Free Leisure Day in Cairo
Leisure Time:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the entire day at leisure exploring Cairo at your own pace, shopping, or relaxing. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 12: Final Departure from Cairo
Departure Transfer:
After breakfast, complete hotel check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your final departure flight.
