Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. An air-conditioned van takes you through the city, giving you a first look at Cairo. After checking in, you can settle in and rest up for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (Cairo airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar)
- Day 2
Saqqara
Following breakfast, your guide and driver pick you up to head to Giza's pyramid complex and the Sphinx on the West bank. From there you'll continue south to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramids of King Zoser. Lunch comes at a restaurant with pyramid views, then you return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant overlooking the pyramids)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Giza complex Pyramids
- Visit the Sphinx
- Visit the Step Pyramids of King Zoser in Saqqara
- Guided tour with Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Giza Pyramid Complex Great Sphinx of Giza Step Pyramid of Djoser 
- Day 3
Cairo
Start your day with breakfast, then meet up with your guide and driver for a tour of Cairo's main attractions. You'll head to the Egyptian Museum first to see the collections there, after which you're heading to the historic Hanging Church located in Old Cairo. From there, you'll make your way through Khan El Khalili market, which is the city's oldest bazaar, and walk along Al Muiz Street to see the old architecture and local shops. Lunch happens during the tour, and by late afternoon you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar)
Included Activities
- Egyptian Museum visit
- Hanging Church visit
- Khan El Khalili market exploration
- Al Muiz Street walking tour
Landmarks Egyptian Museum Hanging Church Khan El Khalili Al Muiz Street 
- Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
You check out after breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Once you arrive, your guide and representative take you on a day tour visiting Philae Temple by motorboat on the Nile, followed by the High Dam. Then you transfer to your hotel, check in, and spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tolip Aswan hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple by motorboat on the Nile
- Visit the High Dam
- Guided tour with Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Philae Temple Aswan High Dam 
- Day 5
Aswan to Kom Ombo
After breakfast and checking out, you have a felucca trip on the Nile before transferring to your cruise boat. You board before lunch and sail toward Kom Ombo. The afternoon brings lunch on board, with dinner overnight on the cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board the cruise), Dinner (On board the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Chateau Lafayette, MS Blue Shadow IV, MS Nile Story or similar)
Included Activities
- Island Felucca trip
- Cruise embarkation
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel tour (optional, available without missing the felucca ride)
- Day 6
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Following breakfast, you walk to Kom Ombo Temple for a guided visit. After returning to the boat, you sail toward Edfu while having lunch on board. Later, a horse carriage takes you to Edfu Temple, also called Horus Temple. The boat continues sailing to Luxor for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board the cruise), Dinner (On board the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Chateau Lafayette, MS Blue Shadow IV, MS Nile Story or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple) by horse carriage
- Guided tour with Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple 
- Day 7
Luxor
After breakfast, you cross to the West bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings. You visit Hatshepsut Temple and see the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise ship. Lunch, dinner, and your overnight stay happen on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (On board the cruise ship), Dinner (On board the cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (MS Chateau Lafayette, MS Blue Shadow IV, MS Nile Story or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour with Egyptologist guide
Optional Activities
- Early morning Hot Air Balloon ride
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 8
Luxor to Cairo
Following breakfast, you disembark and cross to the eastern bank to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Karnak has several temples including the spectacular Avenue of Rams, while Luxor Temple was built for worshipping god Amon Ra. Later you transfer to Luxor airport, fly to Cairo, then meet your representative for transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temples
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Guided tour with Egyptologist guide
Landmarks Karnak Temples Luxor Temple 
- Day 9
Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, the day is yours to explore Cairo at your own pace. You can optionally visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see ancient treasures including King Tutankhamun's collection, or take a day trip to Alexandria to visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and have seafood lunch by the Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum with exploration of King Tutankhamun's tomb collection
- Day trip to Alexandria including visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina and seafood lunch by the Mediterranean Sea
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum Bibliotheca Alexandrina 
- Day 10
Depart Cairo
You check out after breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your return flight home.
- End point
- Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (Cairo airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional extensions to Jordan (Petra), Israel, Morocco, or Dubai available upon request
