Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cairo
Cairo- Start point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (We will pick you up from anywhere in Cairo, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Cairo to Luxor
Cairo to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Egyptian cuisine at a special restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure
- Visit the Great Sphinx
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with over 100,000 artifacts including King Tutankhamun's full collection
- Lunch at a special restaurant with authentic Egyptian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Flight upgrade from Cairo to Luxor
- 1-night hotel accommodation in Luxor
- Upgrade train to sleeping train for overnight journey (Cairo-Luxor/Aswan-Cairo round trip)
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) 
- Day 3
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple with avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, Great Hypostyle Hall, Queen Hatshepsut's obelisk, and Sacred Lake
- Visit Luxor Temple built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II with grand entrance and Avenue of Sphinxes
- Board 5-star Nile cruise
Optional Activities
- Karnak Sound and Light Show in the evening - ask about availability and pricing
Landmarks Karnak Temple Luxor Temple 
- Day 4
Luxor West Bank - Aswan
Luxor West Bank - Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore three tombs in the Valley of the Kings with vivid paintings and texts
- Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank (weather permitting)
- Tutankhamun's tomb ticket (available separately)
- Seti I's tomb ticket (available separately)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tutankhamun's Tomb Seti I's Tomb Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 5
Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Themed dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Travel by horse carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu with guide explanation of carvings and Horus-Seth mythology
- Visit Kom Ombo double temple honoring Sobek and Horus
- Visit the Crocodile Museum near Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Horus at Edfu Kom Ombo Temple Crocodile Museum 
- Day 6
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit the Aswan High Dam
- Motorboat trip to Philae Temple dedicated to Isis on Agilkia Island
Optional Activities
- Visit a Nubian village by motorboat - experience traditional home, tea, local sweets, and learn about Nubian culture, language, and crafts
- Explore the Aswan souk at own pace
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Philae Temple 
- Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
Aswan to Cairo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Abu Simbel - travel by air-conditioned vehicle to see the Great Temple of Ramses II with four colossal seated statues and the Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari (subject to suitable train departure time)
Landmarks Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel Temple of Hathor at Abu Simbel - Day 8
Cairo
Cairo- End point
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (drop off Cairo Airport or anywhere in Cairo, 00:00 - 23:55)
