Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs
- Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your dedicated tour manager will warmly welcome and assist you through arrival procedures before escorting you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- After check-in, your tour manager will review your complete itinerary and confirm all tour schedules to ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your Egyptian adventure.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 5-star Hotel.
- Meals: Not Included.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
- After breakfast, begin an extraordinary day exploring Egypt’s most iconic ancient treasures. Head to the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Giza — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Admire the colossal pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, then visit the mysterious Great Sphinx and the ancient Valley Temple.
- Following your pyramid experience, enjoy lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant before continuing to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egypt’s newest cultural masterpiece.
- Located just beside the pyramids, this state-of-the-art museum houses more than 100,000 priceless artefacts spanning over 5,000 years of history, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun displayed together for the very first time.
- Return to your hotel after an unforgettable day of discovery.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 5-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Begin Your Luxury Nile Cruise
- Check out early in the morning and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to board your luxurious Nile cruise ship, the MS Mayfair.
- Enjoy lunch on board as your unforgettable Nile journey begins. Relax and take in the beautiful scenery while sailing through Upper Egypt.
- Afternoon tea will be served on board, followed by a delightful dinner in the evening.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Edfu Temple Exploration & Sailing to Kom Ombo
- Enjoy breakfast while sailing toward Edfu, then set out to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, considered the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt.
- Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this extraordinary site offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious life.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch and afternoon tea on board.
- Spend your free time relaxing on the sundeck before enjoying dinner and a festive Egyptian Galabya Party in the evening.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Aswan Highlights & Philae Temple
- Sail early toward the beautiful city of Aswan while enjoying breakfast on board. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour to discover Aswan’s famous Granite Quarries and the enchanting Temple of Philae, located on a picturesque Nile island and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Return to your cruise for lunch and relax as the evening entertainment begins with an authentic belly dance performance and traditional Egyptian folkloric show, followed by dinner on board.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Leisure in Aswan or Optional Abu Simbel Tour
- Enjoy breakfast on board followed by free time at leisure in Aswan, or choose to join an optional excursion to the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples.
- Travel comfortably by private air-conditioned vehicle through the desert to one of Egypt’s most impressive archaeological wonders. Marvel at the colossal rock-cut temples built by Ramses II and dedicated to the gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and Ramses II himself.
- After the tour, return to your cruise in Aswan and enjoy dinner on board along with a lively Nubian cultural show in the evening.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Esna
- This morning, sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying breakfast on board. Upon arrival, visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haeroris, the falcon-headed god.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu and Esna while enjoying lunch and afternoon tea on board. Relax and soak in the peaceful Nile atmosphere before dinner is served in the evening.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
- After breakfast on board, arrive in Luxor and begin exploring the legendary West Bank of the Nile. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, where beautifully decorated tombs reveal the secrets of the ancient world.
- Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces, before stopping at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
- Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner on board.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9: Karnak & Luxor Temples – Return to Cairo
- After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and continue your Luxor sightseeing with a guided tour of the East Bank.
- Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its colossal columns, sacred sanctuaries, and grand Hypostyle Hall. Then visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.
- Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before transferring to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
- Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted before being transferred to your hotel near Cairo Airport.
- Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 10: Final Departure from Cairo
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and some free time before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
- Meals: Breakfast.
