Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
Your private driver picks you up and takes you to the five-star Mena House Hotel in Cairo. Once you're settled in, there's time to relax before toasting to the beginning of your Egypt tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
- Day 2
Cairo
An Egyptologist joins you to walk through ancient Egypt's most iconic sites. You'll see the Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara, view the colossal statue of Ramses II, and check out the great Alabaster Sphinx at Giza.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Giza with Egyptologist including exploration of pyramids and hieroglyphs
- Visit Saqqara Necropolis to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser
Landmarks Pyramid of King Zoser Giza Sphinx Ramses II statue Great Pyramids of Giza 
- Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Start at Karnak where you'll walk down the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes and see the Hypostyle Hall's towering columns. After that, you board the River Tosca luxury cruise ship to begin your Nile River journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak temple complex with Local Expert Guide
- Board the River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Temple of Amun 
- Day 4
Luxor
This morning you visit the Temple of Hathor. Later in the day, you can either join a yoga class on the sundeck or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Come evening, there's a VIP after-hours tour of the Temple of Luxor just for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hathor (Dendera)
- After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor
Optional Activities
- Yoga class on the River Tosca sundeck
- Meet the River Tosca's Captain in his engine cabin to learn about Nile navigation
Landmarks Temple of Hathor Temple of Luxor Avenue of Sphinxes 
- Day 5
West Bank - Valley of the Kings
Head to the West Bank to see the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Your Egyptologist takes you through the Valley of the Kings, and then you visit a local family home to watch traditional sun bread being made before enjoying it with Egyptian tea. Tonight you'll put on a galabeya for an evening of dancing and games on the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Egyptian sun bread with Egyptian tea at local family home), Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner at galabeya party)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- View Colossi of Memnon
- Visit local family home to witness making of authentic Egyptian sun bread
- Galabeya party with traditional Nile Valley dinner and entertainment
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon - Day 6
Kom Ombo - Aswan
You explore the double temple of Kom Ombo with its mummified crocodiles. Choose between sailing on a private felucca around Kitchener's Island or browsing Aswan Market. There's a chance to meet local women entrepreneurs at the women's co-op, then afternoon tea on the Old Cataract Hotel terrace overlooking the Nile. The day ends with a Nubian performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Afternoon tea on the terrace of Old Cataract Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo temple
- Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
- Meet the women of local women-owned co-operative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Nubian performance
Optional Activities
- Private felucca sail around Kitchener's Island
- Shop at Aswan Market for local Egyptian and African goods
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
- Cocktail demonstration with local herbs and ingredients
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Kitchener's Island Aswan Market Old Cataract Hotel 
- Day 7
Aswan - Philae
See the engineering of the Aswan High Dam and walk through the ancient Granite Quarries. A motorboat takes you across the Nile to the well-preserved Philae temple complex. Later you'll have Egyptian classics for dinner, followed by a sound and light show at Philae Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Tour of Aswan High Dam
- Visit ancient Granite Quarries
- Visit Philae temple complex
- Egyptian dinner
- Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Granite Quarries Philae Temple 
- Day 8
Aswan
You can spend a relaxed morning on the River Tosca or take an excursion to Abu Simbel's temples. An Egyptologist can teach you about powerful women in Egypt's history, or you might learn how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed option available (Relaxed Start)), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Optional Activities
- View Abu Simbel's fabulous temples
- Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
- Cocktail demonstration - how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples 
- Day 9
Esna to Luxor
A local historian shows you Egypt's treasures at Esna Temple before the ship sets sail back to Luxor. Your final evening aboard the River Tosca is spent with your travel companions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed option available (Relaxed Start)), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Esna Temple with local historian
Landmarks Esna Temple - Day 10
Luxor to Cairo
You fly back to Cairo to explore the medieval Citadel and Muhammed Ali Pasha's distinctive Alabaster Mosque. With your Egyptologist, you walk through the Egyptian Museum to learn about the artifacts on display, including the ancient riches from Tutankhamun's tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alabaster Mosque and Citadel of Salah El-Din
- Guided tour of Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist including Tutankhamun treasures
Landmarks Citadel of Salah El-Din Alabaster Mosque Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Cairo
Your Egypt and Nile River cruise tour finishes with a private transfer taking you to Cairo Airport.
