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, welcome drink, and leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis
Giza Plateau Tour:
After breakfast, explore the 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 and wander through the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 4: Flight to Aswan, Sightseeing & Cruise Check-in
Domestic Flight & Aswan Tour:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and take a boat ride to Philae Temple dedicated to Isis.
Cruise Embarkation:
Check in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch, relax, and savor dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5: Abu Simbel Excursion & Kom Ombo Temple
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion:
Early morning road trip excursion to explore the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II.
Sailing & Kom Ombo:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo. Tour the double temple of Sobek and Horus. Sail toward Edfu with dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 6: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock
Edfu Temple Visit:
After breakfast, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu via horse carriage.
Sailing to Luxor:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Luxor via the Esna Lock. Dinner and evening entertainment onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West & East Banks & Flight to Cairo
Hot Air Balloon & Sightseeing:
Early morning hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, and Luxor Temple.
Flight to Cairo:
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 8: Full-Day Alexandria Excursion from Cairo
Greco-Roman Sights:
After breakfast, depart on a full-day tour to Alexandria. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel.
Lunch & Return:
Enjoy lunch at a local coastal restaurant before returning to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Islamic & Coptic Cairo Heritage
Islamic & Coptic Sights:
After breakfast, explore the Ibn Tulun Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Al-Rifa’i Mosque. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Coptic Cairo Tour:
Visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 10: 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.
