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: Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour
Giza Plateau Sightseeing:
After breakfast, visit the iconic Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple.
Afternoon & Evening:
Return to your hotel for rest or explore Cairo at your leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Flight to Aswan & Aswan Sightseeing
Domestic Flight & Cruise Check-in:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise for check-in and lunch onboard.
Aswan Sightseeing:
In the afternoon, visit the Aswan High Dam and the island temple of Philae dedicated to Isis.
Evening:
Enjoy dinner onboard accompanied by a Nubian folkloric show. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 4: Abu Simbel Excursion & Kom Ombo Temple
Abu Simbel Excursion:
Early morning road trip excursion to explore the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II.
Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple:
Return to Aswan for lunch onboard as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple of Sobek and Horus.
Evening:
Continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy a festive Galabia party and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock
Edfu Temple Visit:
After breakfast, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Sailing to Luxor:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch while sailing toward Luxor via the Esna Lock.
Evening:
Dinner and onboard entertainment. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West & East Banks & Flight to Cairo
Hot Air Balloon Ride:
Early morning transfer for a hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank monuments.
West & East Bank Sightseeing:
Explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, and Luxor Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Return Flight to Cairo:
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 7: NMEC, Cairo Citadel & Khan Al-Khalili
Historical Cairo Tour:
After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to view the Royal Mummies. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Citadel & Bazaar:
Tour the Citadel of Saladin, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the historic Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 8: Final Departure from Cairo
Departure Transfer:
After breakfast, complete check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure flight.
