Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
You'll arrive at Cairo International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to your luxury hotel. You can choose between the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or the Nile Ritz-Carlton, both excellent bases for exploring the city.
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar (€45)
- Alexandria Pre-Tour Extension (€185)
- Day 2
Cairo
A local expert guide takes you through Cairo's ancient quarter to see the 12th-century citadel and the beautiful Alabaster Mosque. After that, you'll head to the Grand Egyptian Museum where thousands of years of Egyptian history are on display across the galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Citadel of Salah Al-Din
- Alabaster Mosque
- Grand Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar (€45)
Landmarks Citadel of Salah Al-Din Alabaster Mosque Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 3
Luxor
The day begins with a journey to the Temple of Karnak, where you'll walk among massive columns and stone sphinxes lining the broad avenues. Later this evening, you'll board your cruise ship for the Welcome Reception and Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Reception and Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Temple at Karnak
Landmarks Temple of Karnak 
- Day 4
Luxor
You'll visit the Temple of Luxor, which was built over centuries on the site of ancient Thebes, then move on to the Temple of Hathor dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. Both temples show off extraordinary architecture from different periods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Luxor
- Temple of Hathor
Landmarks Temple of Luxor Temple of Hathor - Day 5
Luxor
Starting with the twin Colossi of Memnon statues, you'll then visit the temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of Egypt's rare female pharaohs. After that comes the Valley of the Kings, where you can see the mummified remains of Tutankhamen on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Colossi of Memnon
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Valley of the Kings
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Hatshepsut Temple Valley of the Kings 
- Day 6
Aswan
You'll check out the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to a crocodile god and view mummified crocodiles from local excavations. Later, a traditional Egyptian felucca sailboat ride on the Nile follows, and by afternoon you'll have tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel Aswan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Boat Ride in Traditional Nile River Felucca
- Sunset Tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Optional Activities
- Dune Surfing & Swimming on the Nile (€25)
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Old Cataract Hotel Aswan 
- Day 7
Aswan
This day packs in several major sites including the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple complex that was relocated in the 1970s. You'll wrap up with a bird-watching excursion along the Nile by motorboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Aswan High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Temple of Isis
- Life on the Nile Tour by Motorboat
Optional Activities
- Philae - Sound & Light Show (€60)
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Unfinished Obelisk Temple of Isis - Day 8
Aswan
You have a leisurely day in Aswan to explore at your own pace and relax. If you prefer, there's an optional excursion available to see the temples of Abu Simbel, which takes more time but covers significant historical ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Temples of Abu Simbel (€380)
- Day 9
Esna
An Egyptologist guide leads you through the Temple of Khnum, which remained buried under debris for centuries and stands as one of the last great Egyptian temples ever constructed. You'll see the facade bearing the last known hieroglyphic inscriptions ever recorded in Egypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Khnum
Landmarks Temple of Khnum - Day 10
Cairo
You'll disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. After checking into your luxury hotel, you have free time to relax and walk around the city, or you can join an optional museum visit from the Masterpiece Collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (€60)
- Day 11
Cairo
This day focuses on iconic monuments as you head out to see the Great Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza from up close. You'll also visit the ancient sites at Sakkara to get a full sense of their scale and historical importance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception)
Included Activities
- Pyramids at Giza
- Great Sphinx
- Sakkara Visit
Optional Activities
- A Night at the Bazaar (€45)
Landmarks Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Sakkara - Day 12
Cairo Departure
You'll check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can extend your trip with an optional excursion to Jerusalem if you'd like more time in the region.
Optional Activities
- Alexandria Post-Tour Extension (€185)
- Jerusalem Extension
