Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll touch down at Cairo Airport and get transferred to your hotel. Spend some time getting settled and checking out what the hotel has to offer. Later in the day, you'll meet your Travel Director and other travelers for a welcome drink to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino)
- Day 2
Cairo to Luxor
Early morning flight takes you to Luxor. Once there, you'll walk through the Karnak Temple Complex, checking out the ram-headed sphinxes and the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Then you'll board your cruise ship, which is your base for the next week. After lunch, head to the Luxor Museum to see ancient artifacts. Dinner happens on the ship, so you can relax for the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on cruise ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex with Egyptologist
- Walk avenue of ram-headed sphinxes
- Explore Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
- Visit Luxor Museum to view ancient artefacts
- Welcome dinner on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Karnak Sound and Light Show (USD 47.00)
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Hypostyle Hall Luxor Museum 
- Day 3
Dendera to Edfu
Start the morning at the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the best-preserved temples around. You'll see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son inside. Lunch is back on the ship, then you'll cruise through the Esna Lock heading toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hathor in Dendera
- View rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarion
Landmarks Temple of Hathor 
- Day 4
Edfu to Aswan
The ship cruises to Kom Ombo and then continues to Aswan. You get to pick an Insight Choice experience, either a cooking demonstration with the ship's chef or tea with the Captain. Later, explore Aswan's sites like the Philae Temple Complex and Temple of Isis. Evening brings an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian dinner and galabeya party)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Nile to Kom Ombo and Aswan
- Explore archaeological sites in Aswan
- Egyptian dinner and galabeya party
Optional Activities
- Egyptian cooking demonstration with ship's chef
- Tea with the Captain
Landmarks Philae Temple Complex Temple of Isis 
- Day 5
Aswan
Visit Aswan's High Dam and granite quarries to check out the huge unfinished obelisk. A motorboat takes you to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, where you'll hear stories about Isis and Hathor in a Roman-style theater. The rest of the day is yours to relax on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan's High Dam and granite quarries
- See the unfinished obelisk
- Travel by motorboat to Temple of Isis
- Witness Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Hear stories of Isis and Hathor in Roman-style theatre
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Granite Quarries Temple of Isis, Philae Island - Day 6
Aswan
You'll board a traditional felucca and meet a local sailor who teaches you about the boat and its sailing methods. Visit a women's co-op to see how they turn scrap materials into handicrafts. As the sun goes down, head to the historic Old Cataract Hotel for high tea. End the night with the Sound and Light Show at Philae Island, watching the illuminated temple tell stories of Isis and Hathor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (High tea at Old Cataract Hotel as the sun begins to set)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sail on traditional Nile felucca with local sailor
- Learn sailing techniques and history
- Visit local women's co-operative
- Discover handicraft creation from scrap materials
- High tea at Old Cataract Hotel
- Sound and Light Show at Philae Island
Landmarks Old Cataract Hotel Philae Island - Day 7
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Free morning in Aswan, with an optional air trip to Abu Simbel if you want to go. Those temples overlook Lake Nasser and include the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Later, sail to Kom Ombo to see the only double temple in Egypt, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo double temple
- See Temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Excursion by Air - approximately 40 minutes flight each way with approximately 75 minutes at Abu Simbel (USD 341.00)
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples Great Temple of Ramesses II Temple of Hathor Kom Ombo Temple - Day 8
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Spend the day relaxing on your cruise ship as it moves along the Nile toward Luxor. You can use the ship's facilities and keep your camera ready for river views. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple where the ship will dock for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Luxor Temple - Day 9
Luxor to Cairo
Leave the ship and take a coach to the west bank of the Nile. Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings where pharaohs like Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun were buried. Visit Geziret Bahirat village to spend time with a local family over bread and conversation. Then head to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Explore Valley of the Kings
- Visit tombs of Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun
- Visit village of Geziret Bahirat
- Share bread with Bahirat family
- Hear stories of daily life from local residents
Landmarks Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 10
Cairo
Go up to the Citadel for sweeping views across Cairo. See the Alabaster Mosque, also called the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see the collection of ancient artifacts, including Tutankhamun's complete treasures displayed all together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino)
Included Activities
- Visit Citadel with sweeping views over Cairo
- Visit Alabaster Mosque (Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha)
- Explore Grand Egyptian Museum
- View Tutankhamun's tomb treasures
- See 11-metre statue of Ramses II
- View reconstructed solar barque
- Explore collection of ancient artefacts from Predynastic to Greco-Roman eras
Landmarks Citadel of Cairo Alabaster Mosque (Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha) Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Cairo
Travel to Memphis, the legendary ancient capital and center of Egypt's Old Kingdom. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the world's oldest pyramid at over 4,500 years old. Head to Giza to see the Sphinx and explore the Pyramids of Giza. Finish with canapes and a drink with your Travel Director and fellow travelers to celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell gathering with canapes and drink)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino)
Included Activities
- Visit Memphis capital of the ancient world
- See statue of Ramses II
- View Great Alabaster Sphinx
- Visit Saqqara Necropolis
- View Step Pyramid of King Zoser
- Explore Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx at Giza
- Venture inside pyramids to pharaonic chambers
- Farewell gathering with canapes and drink
Landmarks Memphis Statue of Ramses II Great Alabaster Sphinx Saqqara Necropolis Step Pyramid of King Zoser Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza - Day 12
Cairo Departure
Your Egyptian journey ends today with transfers to Cairo International Airport.
