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: 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 and a folkloric show onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tour
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.
Leisure Onboard:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch, afternoon relaxation, and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Temple Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu via horse carriage. 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 served onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 7: 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 8: Abu Simbel Excursion & Flight to Cairo
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion:
Very early morning road trip excursion to explore the colossal rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II.
Flight to Cairo:
Return to Aswan and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.
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: 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 11: 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.
