Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Well rated 5-star hotel in Cairo.)
Included Activities
- Airport meet and assist
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- Hotel check-in and orientation
Optional Activities
- Cairo by Night Tour ($60 USD) - includes stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar at twilight, authentic Egyptian street food sampling, traditional Sufi dance performance at Wekalet El Ghoury (subject to availability), illuminated Islamic-era landmarks viewing, private transfers, English or other language guide, and all entrance fees
Landmarks Khan el-Khalili Wekalet El Ghoury 


- Day 2
Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (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
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for collection viewing
Optional Activities
- Papyrus institute visit - learn about hieroglyphics and ancient storytelling techniques, observe traditional papyrus-making process, opportunity to acquire custom artwork with name in hieroglyphs
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show ($65 USD per person) - noted as not highly recommended if you wish to relax and recharge energy
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Sphinx of Giza Valley Temple Grand Egyptian Museum 


- Day 3
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
- Transfer to hotel or temples
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 to Edfu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise during Nile sailing), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Explore Valley of the Kings (includes entry to 3 tombs)
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Nile sailing to Edfu with passage through Esna Lock
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride ($125 USD per person) - sunrise experience departing pre-sunrise with unparalleled views of temples and the Nile; 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
- Meals
- Breakfast (On board breakfast), Lunch (On board lunch), Dinner (On board dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus (Edfu)
- Nile sailing with riverside landscape viewing
- Visit Temple of Sobek (Kom Ombo)
- Transfer to Horus temple by mini-van
- Nile sailing to Aswan
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Sobek - Day 6
Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast (On-board breakfast), Lunch (On-board gourmet lunch), Dinner (On-board dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (5* Full board deluxe Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Scenic motorboat ride to Philae Temple
- Philae Temple exploration
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village Experience ($45 USD per person) - visit vibrant, colorfully painted homes, learn about ancient traditions and language, savour hibiscus tea with a local family, browse handmade crafts
Landmarks Philae Temple - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch in Aswan)
Included Activities
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Transfer to Aswan Airport
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel trip ($120 USD per person) - early morning around 5:30 AM private transfer (3-hour scenic drive in air-conditioned comfort), Ramesses II monumental rock-cut temple viewing, Queen Nefertari temple viewing, UNESCO insight on 13th-century BC temples and 1960s engineering relocation feat
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples 

















































