Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Well rated 5-star hotel in Cairo)
Included Activities
- Airport meet and assist
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- Hotel check-in and orientation session
Optional Activities
- Cairo by Night Tour ($65 USD) - includes stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar at twilight, authentic Egyptian street food from handpicked vendors, traditional Sufi dance performance at Wekalet El Ghoury (subject to availability), and illuminated Islamic-era landmarks [Available for arrivals before 5:00 PM; includes private transfers, English or other language guide, and all entrance fees]
- Day 2
Cairo
Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (at a carefully selected local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Well rated 5-star hotel in Cairo)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos) at Giza Plateau
- Explore Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
- Mineral water during the tour
Optional Activities
- Papyrus institute visit - learn about hieroglyphics and ancient storytelling techniques, observe traditional papyrus-making process, acquire custom artwork with your name in hieroglyphs
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show ($65 USD per person)
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Pyramid of Chephren Great Pyramid of Mykerinos Great Sphinx Valley Temple Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Cairo to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Airport meet and assist in Luxor
- Private transfer from Luxor Airport to hotel
- Complimentary bottled water
Optional Activities
- Karnak Sound and Light Show ($65 USD per person)
- Felucca Sunset Nile Tour ($25 USD per person)
- City Tour by horse carriage ($25 USD per person)
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 4
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Valley of the Kings exploration - includes entry to 3 tombs
- Hatshepsut Temple visit
- Nile sailing from Luxor to Edfu via Esna Lock
- Mineral water during the tour
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride ($120 USD per person) - drift above Luxor at dawn for unparalleled views of temples and the Nile (departs pre-sunrise; advance booking required; children under 6 years old not allowed)
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Esna Lock - Day 5
Edfu to Aswan
Edfu to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (On-board), Lunch (On-board), Dinner (On-board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Temple of Horus (Edfu) exploration
- Nile sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo
- Temple of Sobek (Kom Ombo) exploration
- Nile sailing from Kom Ombo to Aswan
- Transportation to Horus temple by mini-van
- On-board meals
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Sobek - Day 6
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast (On-board), Lunch (On-board gourmet lunch), Dinner (On-board)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
- Philae Temple exploration
- Mineral water during the tour
- On-board meals
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village Experience ($45 USD per person) - visit vibrant, colorfully painted homes, learn about ancient traditions and language, savor hibiscus tea with a local family, browse handmade crafts (optional shopping)
Landmarks Philae Temple - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Aswan to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (local lunch in Aswan)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Complimentary bottled water
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel tour ($125 USD per person) - early morning around 5:30 AM private transfer to Abu Simbel, visit Ramesses II's monumental rock-cut temple and Queen Nefertari's temple, learn about the UNESCO-led 1960s relocation
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple of Ramesses II Abu Simbel Temple of Queen Nefertari
