Day 1: Arrival at Cairo
- Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your dedicated tour manager will welcome and assist you with all arrival procedures.
- You will then be comfortably escorted to your hotel in Cairo in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle. Once at the hotel, your tour manager will help ensure a smooth check-in process and will go over your vacation itinerary with you in detail, confirming pick-up times for each tour as you begin your Egypt travel experience.
- Accommodation: Overnight at 4-star hotel
- Meals: not included
Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo tour
- After enjoying a delightful breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the iconic Giza Plateau, where you’ll witness one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the majestic Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus.
- You’ll also visit the renowned Sphinx, standing proudly beside the Valley Temple. Following this awe-inspiring experience, you’ll proceed to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient artifacts.
- The adventure continues with a visit to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest and most captivating bazaar, where you can explore the vibrant market and shop for unique souvenirs. After a day full of exploration and discovery, you’ll return to your hotel to relax and unwind.
- Accommodation: Overnight at 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Luxor – Nile Cruise Tour
- After checking out of your hotel in the morning, you will be comfortably transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
- Upon arrival in Luxor, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise ship.
- Once onboard, you’ll settle into your cabin and enjoy a delicious lunch as you prepare for the day’s adventures. In the afternoon, embark on a guided visit to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most magnificent temple complexes ever built, followed by a visit to the equally stunning Luxor Temple.
- After immersing yourself in the rich history of these ancient sites, you’ll return to the ship to enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard, as your Nile cruise journey begins.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
- Start your day with an early breakfast onboard the ship, preparing for an unforgettable excursion.
- First, you’ll journey to the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery where 62 Pharaohs, including the famous Tutankhamun, were laid to rest in their elaborately decorated tombs.
- Next, you’ll visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel built by the skilled craftsmen of the New Kingdom in the 15th century BC, honoring one of Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.
- Following this, you’ll make a stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the two massive stone statues that have stood guard for millennia. After your morning of exploration, you’ll return to the ship for lunch as you set sail toward Edfu.
- In the evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard as you cruise the Nile, surrounded by its timeless beauty.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- After enjoying breakfast onboard your cruise ship, you’ll disembark for a visit to the remarkable Temple of Edfu, renowned as the best-preserved temple from the ancient world.
- This magnificent structure is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and showcases the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture. After you explore Edfu, the ship will continue sailing toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll discover the unique twin temples.
- Here, you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek, worshipped for his power and protection, and the falcon god Horus, whose likeness adorns the other half of the temple.
- Following this fascinating visit, you’ll return to the ship for a relaxing lunch as you sail onward to Aswan.
- In the evening, unwind and enjoy a delightful dinner onboard as your Nile cruise continues its journey through Egypt’s captivating landscape.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
- After breakfast aboard your Nile cruise, prepare for an exciting day of exploration in Aswan.
- Your first stop will be the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s economy and created Lake Nasser.
- Next, you’ll visit the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, lying in the ancient stone quarries of Egypt. This massive monument, had it been completed, would have been the largest obelisk ever erected.
- From there, continue your tour to the stunning Temple of Philae, a beautiful island sanctuary dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, renowned for its intricate carvings and serene setting.
- After a full day of sightseeing, you’ll return to the ship to enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard as the cruise continues.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Fly from Aswan to Cairo
- After enjoying your final breakfast onboard the Nile cruise, you will disembark and bid farewell to the ship.
- You’ll then be transferred in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be greeted by a representative who will assist you with any necessary airport procedures.
- From there, you will be escorted to your hotel, where you can relax and settle in for the remainder of your stay in Egypt.
- Accommodation: Overnight at 4-star hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Cairo – Fly Back Home
- Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel, after which you’ll have some free time to relax or explore Cairo at your own pace.
- Whether you choose to unwind at the hotel or venture out for a last-minute shopping spree or sightseeing, the choice is yours.
- Later, you will be transferred in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport, where your representative will assist you with the final departure procedures, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey home after your unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
- Meals: Breakfast
