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
- Guided tour of Giza with Egyptologist to explore the Sphinx and inside one of the Pyramids, including hieroglyphs and royal chambers
- Visit to Saqqara Necropolis to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's first pyramid built over 4,700 years ago
Landmarks Great Sphinx of Giza Pyramid of King Zoser Colossal statue of Ramses II Alabaster Sphinx 
- Day 3
Giza - Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple complex, the largest temple complex in Egypt, including the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes and Temple of Amun with forest of columns
- Boarding of River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Temple of Amun 
- Day 4
Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with galabeya party - wear your finest traditional Nile Valley galabeya for a night of dancing and games on the river with Travel Concierge and cruise companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit to Temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt with rare images of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian
- Approach Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes on an exclusive after-hours VIP tour
Optional Activities
- Participate in a relaxing yoga class on the River Tosca sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples
- Meet the River Tosca's Captain in his engine cabin to learn about sailing the Nile and generational knowledge
Landmarks Temple of Hathor Temple of Luxor - Day 5
Luxor - West Bank
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with galabeya party - wear your finest traditional Nile Valley galabeya for a night of dancing and games on the river)
- 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, one of the world's most striking architectural masterpieces
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings to explore royal tombs and burial chambers of Egypt's ancient Pharaohs
- Visit a local family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread, followed by Egyptian tea
- Galabeya party with traditional Nile Valley dancing and games on the river
Landmarks Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 6
Kom Ombo - Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile River, as enjoyed by Winston Churchill, Princess Diana, and Agatha Christie), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kom Ombo double temple on the banks of the Nile, dedicated to two gods with mummified crocodiles in honour of Sobek and temple for Horus
- Meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) supporting vulnerable women from local villages learning new skills and becoming financially independent
- Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel on the shaded terrace overlooking the Nile River
- Nubian performance in the evening
Optional Activities
- Private sail around Kitchener's Island in an elegant wooden felucca, viewing the botanical vistas of the Island of Plants
- Shop the Aswan Market for local products including dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices, and carpets
- Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist, including Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut and Nefertiti
- Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration - sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Kitchener's Island Aswan Market Old Cataract Hotel - Day 7
Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Aswan High Dam - monumental engineering responsible for creating Lake Nasser
- Explore the ancient granite quarries housing the 3500-year-old unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut
- Cross the Nile by motorboat and visit the immaculately preserved Philae temple complex, a Nubian monument site rescued and moved stone by stone by UNESCO
- Walk amidst the ancient columns of Philae temple
- Dine on Egyptian classics
- Watch the Temple of Philae Sound and Light Show - a mesmerising presentation against the night sky
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Ancient Granite Quarries Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut Philae Temple Complex - Day 8
Aswan
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed available on Relaxed Start day), 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, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut and Nefertiti
- Learn how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples - Day 9
Esna - Luxor
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed available on Relaxed Start day), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Tosca.)
Included Activities
- Visit the well-preserved Esna Temple, dedicated to the god of creation, the ram-headed Khnum, with parts built during different eras including the reign of Thuthmosis III
- Guided tour by a local historian unveiling Egypt's treasures
Landmarks Esna Temple - Day 10
Luxor - Cairo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with drinks, toasting to unforgettable experiences shared throughout your Egyptian journey)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)
Included Activities
- Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval citadel with historic grandeur
- Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammed Ali Pasha with distinctive architecture
- Walk through the Grand Egyptian Museum collection of Pharaonic antiquities
- Guided tour by an Egyptologist exploring the priceless ancient riches discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Farewell drinks and toast to celebrate unforgettable experiences
Landmarks Citadel of Salah El-Din Alabaster Mosque Grand Egyptian Museum - Day 11
Cairo
