Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax before dinner.
- Start point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids)
- Day 2
Cairo to Alexandria
The coach takes you north to Alexandria, the Mediterranean port city founded by Alexander the Great. You'll have seafood lunch, then visit Qaitbay Fort and the Citadel. After that, check out the Library of Alexandria to see this historic European-influenced city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Alexandria Corniche)
Included Activities
- Visit Qaitbay Fort
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit the Library of Alexandria
Landmarks Qaitbay Fort Citadel of Qaitbay Library of Alexandria 
- Day 3
Alexandria to Cairo
Spend more time in Alexandria with a walk through Montazah Summer Palace gardens and the ancient Roman theatre. You'll also see Pompey's Pillar and head underground into the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Grab lunch before heading back to Cairo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids)
Included Activities
- Visit Montazah Summer Palace gardens
- Visit the Roman theatre
- Visit Pompey's Pillar
- Visit the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Landmarks Montazah Summer Palace Roman Theatre (Alexandria) Pompey's Pillar Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa - Day 4
Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Civilization Museum
Today focuses on Egypt's most iconic sites. You'll see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the last surviving Ancient Wonder. Then visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the Royal Mummies' Hall before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids)
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Visit the Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) Great Sphinx of Giza National Museum of Egyptian Civilization - Day 5
Cairo to Luxor via Nile Cruise
Travel south by bus to Luxor, arriving by 1:00 PM to check into your 5-star Nile cruise. Visit Temple of Karnak with its 2000 plus years of history, then see Luxor Temple and the statues of Ramses the Great. Dinner happens aboard the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (MS Le Fayan Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Karnak
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Karnak Luxor Temple 
- Day 6
Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Start at 4:30 AM for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank at sunrise. You'll capture photos at the Colossi of Memnon, explore Hatshepsut Temple, and head into the Valley of the Kings where pharaohs were buried. The cruise sails toward Esna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (MS Le Fayan Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Valley of the Kings
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Hatshepsut Temple Valley of the Kings 
- Day 7
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on the cruise, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's most impressive temples at 7000 square meters. Have lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo, a unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Return to the cruise for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Onboard breakfast), Lunch (Sumptuous lunch onboard), Dinner (Delightful dinner)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (MS Le Fayan Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 8
High Dam and Temple of Philae
Following breakfast, you'll see the High Dam and the massive Lake Nasser it creates. Then explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated by UNESCO. Back on the cruise for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Onboard breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Delightful dinner)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (MS Le Fayan Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit the High Dam
- Visit Temple of Philae
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Lake Nasser Temple of Philae 
- Day 9
Abu Simbel to Cairo
Depart around 5:00 AM for an excursion to Abu Simbel to see the rock-cut temples built for King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. These temples show remarkable architecture and historical significance. You'll return to Cairo by train or bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids)
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples
Landmarks Abu Simbel Great Temple of Abu Simbel Small Temple of Abu Simbel - Day 10
Departure from Cairo
Your tour ends today with a transfer to Cairo airport for departure.
- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
