Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
- Day 2
Giza
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
Included Activities
- Explore the impressive city of Giza with Egyptologist guide, meeting the Sphinx and proceeding deep inside one of the Pyramids
- View hieroglyphs etched on pyramid walls and ancient chambers
- Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara Necropolis, the first pyramid built over 4,700 years ago
Landmarks Pyramid of King Zoser Sphinx Colossal statue of Ramses II Step Pyramid of Zoser 
- Day 3
Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex, Karnak, the most important place of worship in Egypt for nearly 800 years
- Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall
- Board the River Tosca deluxe all-suite river cruise with spacious suites and marble bathrooms
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Hypostyle Hall 
- Day 4
Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt
- Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes for an after-hours VIP tour
Optional Activities
- Join a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples
- Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin to learn about sailing the Nile and multi-generational knowledge
Landmarks Temple of Hathor Temple of Luxor Avenue of Sphinxes 
- Day 5
West Bank - Valley of the Kings
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Egyptian sun bread with Egyptian tea), Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner during galabeya party)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- View the spectacular Colossi of Memnon, enormous twin statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing 60 feet above the plain
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut with its pillared porticoes and vibrant reliefs
- Venture to the Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist to discover royal tombs and burial chambers of Egypt's ancient rulers
- Watch a local family bake authentic Egyptian sun bread, enjoyed over Egyptian tea
- Attend a galabeya party with relaxed Egyptian dinner, dancing and games on the river
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 6
Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel on the shaded terrace overlooking the Nile River), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to two gods with mummified crocodiles
- Meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative supporting vulnerable women to learn new skills and achieve financial independence
- Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile River
Optional Activities
- Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca around Kitchener's Island, observing botanical vistas
- Shop at the lively Aswan Market for local products including dried hibiscus flowers, Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist, including Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut and Nefertiti
- Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration featuring drinks made from local herbs and ingredients
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Kitchener's Island Aswan Market Old Cataract Hotel 
- Day 7
Aswan
- Meals
- Dinner (Egyptian dinner on the river)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan High Dam
- Explore ancient granite quarries and Queen Hatshepsut's unfinished obelisk
- Cross the Nile by motorboat to Philae Island
- Visit immaculately preserved Philae temple complex
- Sound and Light Show at Temple of Philae
Optional Activities
- Visit Aswan Market and shop for local products including dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
- Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca around Kitchener's Island (Island of Plants)
- Afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile River
- Meet women of a local women-owned co-operative and learn about their handicraft skills and mission to support vulnerable women
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Philae Temple Complex Kitchener's Island Aswan Market Old Cataract Hotel 
- Day 8
Nile
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Optional Activities
- View Abu Simbel's fabulous temples
- Learn about the powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
- Learn how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples 
- Day 9
Esna to Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the well preserved Esna Temple, dedicated to the god of creation, the ram-headed Khnum
Landmarks Esna Temple - Day 10
Luxor to Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)
Included Activities
- Visit the medieval Citadel of Salah El-Din with its distinctive Alabaster Mosque
- Walk through a world-renowned collection of Pharaonic antiquities with a knowledgeable Egyptologist
- Uncover the stories behind Egypt's most treasured artifacts, including the priceless ancient riches discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun
Landmarks Citadel of Salah El-Din Alabaster Mosque - Day 11
Cairo
