Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive in Cairo and meet your tour director at the hotel. After checking in, there's a welcome dinner this evening where you'll meet the other travelers on the trip.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, El Nozha, Cairo 11, Egypt (Arrivals Hall)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Cairo
Breakfast comes first, then you're heading to Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Your Egyptologist guide takes you inside one of the pyramids. Grab lunch on your own, then spend the afternoon at the National Museum of Egyptian Culture or wandering through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Group dinner is arranged for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza
- View the Great Sphinx
- Enter one of the pyramids
- Guided tour with professional Egyptologist
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Culture
- Explore the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar (oldest market in the Middle East)
- Enjoy traditional coffee at Al fishawy coffee shop (founded 1769)
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Khan el-Khalili Bazaar National Museum of Egyptian Culture 
- Day 3
Cairo
The morning takes you to the Grand Egyptian Museum where over 100,000 ancient artifacts are on display, including pieces from King Tutankhamun's tomb. After lunch, you'll travel to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid and painted mastaba tombs. Dinner's on your own, though there's an optional Sound and Light Show at the pyramids if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser
- View the mastaba tombs of Old Kingdom nobles, including the Tomb of Meri
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light Show at the pyramids (evening)
Landmarks Grand Egyptian Museum Step Pyramid of Saqqara - Day 4
Cairo to Aswan
You'll fly to Aswan and meet your Egyptologist guide. The day includes visiting Aswan High Dam and then taking a boat to Agilikia Island to see the Temple of Philae. There's time to walk through the local market and check out a perfume shop. Dinner is on your own, with an optional Sound and Light Show available at the temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit the Aswan High Dam
- Boat cruise to Agilikia Island
- Tour the Temple of Philae
- Walk through local market with guide
- Visit perfume shop to learn about natural remedies
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Philae (evening)
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Temple of Philae 
- Day 5
Aswan
This morning and early afternoon are yours to explore Aswan however you'd like. Options include Elephantine Island, Nubian villages, the souk, the Old Cataract Hotel, or a felucca ride to Lord Kitchener's Island gardens. You could also visit the remote Kalabsha temple. Later you'll board your cruise ship for lunch, then have dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard cruise ship), Dinner (Dinner aboard cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship and lunch onboard
- Dinner aboard cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Elephantine Island and exploration of Khnum temple
- Walk through Nubian villages of Siou and Koti
- Shop in the souk
- Visit Old Cataract Hotel
- Felucca ride to Lord Kitchener's Island botanical gardens
- Day trip to Kalabsha temple on Lake Nasser (by motorboat)
- Day trip to Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
Landmarks Elephantine Island Old Cataract Hotel Lord Kitchener's Island Kalabsha Temple Abu Simbel Temples - Day 6
Cruise to Kom Ombo and Edfu
The cruise heads to Kom Ombo and Edfu. You'll tour the Temple of Kom Ombo where you can see mummified crocodiles, then move on to the Temple of Edfu with its impressive pylon and chapel dedicated to Bes. Return to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Tour the Temple of Kom Ombo
- Tour the Temple of Edfu
- View the Mammisi (birth house) chapel
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Edfu - Day 7
Cruise to Luxor
You sail past farmland and villages to reach Luxor, which served as ancient Egypt's capital. The Temple of Amon at Karnak is first on the agenda with its massive Hypostyle Hall containing 134 columns. After that comes the Temple of Luxor in the city center. Lunch is aboard the ship, then you'll have a free afternoon. Dinner is included onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard cruise ship), Dinner (Sit-down dinner aboard cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Visit the Temple of Amon at Karnak
- Tour the Temple of Luxor
- Lunch aboard cruise ship
- Sit-down dinner aboard cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak (evening)
Landmarks Temple of Amon at Karnak Temple of Luxor Mosque of Abu Haggag 
- Day 8
Luxor
Cross the Nile to the West Bank and spend time in the Valley of the Kings exploring pharaonic tombs, then visit the Valley of the Nobles to see colorful tomb paintings showing daily life. After a boxed lunch, you'll tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut with its color paintings and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. Later you'll leave the ship and check into your hotel, but dinner is back onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Boxed lunch), Dinner (Dinner aboard cruise ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings
- Tour the Valley of the Nobles
- Tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Boxed lunch
- Dinner aboard cruise ship
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Valley of the Nobles Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 9
Luxor to Dendera
A motorcoach takes you to the remote Temple of Dendera, Egypt's best-preserved temple with intricate reliefs and massive columns featuring Hathor heads and images of Queen Cleopatra. You'll return to Luxor for a free afternoon to explore on your own. Dinner is on your own this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit the Temple of Dendera
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Luxor
Landmarks Temple of Dendera - Day 10
Luxor to Cairo
You'll fly back to Cairo, and the rest of the day is open. Consider visiting the Gayer-Anderson House Museum with its ornate Islamic-Arabic rooms and rare artifacts, or head back to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for final gifts. The evening wraps up with a farewell dinner alongside your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Visit the Gayer-Anderson House Museum
- Explore Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for last-minute shopping
Landmarks Gayer-Anderson House Museum Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - Day 11
Cairo
Time to head to the airport for your departure from Egypt.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Departures)
- Meals
- Breakfast
