Day 1 : Welcome to Egypt: Arrival in Cairo
- Your Egyptian adventure begins the moment you arrive in Cairo.
- Your representative will welcome you at Cairo International Airport and accompany you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, where you can relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead.
- Start Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Not Included.
Day 2: The Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Egypt’s Ancient Wonders
- After breakfast, begin your first full day exploring some of Egypt’s most iconic treasures.
- Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, admire the Valley Temple and the legendary Sphinx, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Saqqara to discover the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser.
- Highlights:
– The Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos.
-The Valley Temple.
-The Sphinx.
-The Step Pyramid at Saqqara. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: From Cairo to Luxor: Begin Your Nile Cruise
- Start the day with a breakfast box from your hotel before your transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
- Upon arrival, your representative will take you to your 5-star Nile cruise around midday.
- After lunch, set out with your private guide to explore the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples on Luxor’s East Bank before returning to the ship for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Highlights:
-Karnak Temple.
-Luxor Temple. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Luxor’s Royal West Bank & Sailing Toward Edfu
- After breakfast, journey into Luxor’s legendary West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings and its remarkable cliff-side tombs.
- Continue to the Colossi of Memnon and the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to the cruise for lunch.
- In the afternoon, the ship sails toward Esna, crosses the lock around 8:00 pm, and continues toward Edfu for an overnight stay onboard.
- Highlights:
-Valley of the Kings.
-Colossi of Memnon.
-Temple of Hatshepsut. - Optional Activities:
-Hot air balloon. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo: Temples Along the Nile
- After breakfast, meet your guide for a horse carriage ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch onboard.
- In the afternoon, explore the fascinating double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, then return to the ship as it continues toward Aswan.
- Highlights:
-Temple of Horus.
-Temple of Kom Ombo. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Abu Simbel: The Majestic Temples of Ancient Nubia
- Rise early for an unforgettable journey to Abu Simbel.
- After an early breakfast box, travel by air-conditioned coach approximately 350 km to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, among Egypt’s most impressive pharaonic monuments.
- Return to the cruise around noon for lunch, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the ship before your final overnight aboard the Nile cruise.
- Highlights:
-Abu Simbel Temple. - Optional Activities:
-Nubian village. - Accommodation: Overnight on a 5-star Nile Cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Aswan’s Highlights & Return to Cairo
- After breakfast and disembarkation, discover the highlights of Aswan, including the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and beautiful Philae Island. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before your transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.
- Upon arrival, return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
- Highlights:
-Aswan High Dam.
-Unfinished Obelisk.
-Philae Temple.
Accommodation: Overnight on a 4-star Hotel. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 8: Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo: A Journey Through 5,000 Years
- After breakfast, enjoy a full day discovering the history and heritage of Cairo.
- Begin at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to one of the world’s largest collections of Egyptian art and artifacts spanning 5,000 years, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
- Continue to Old Cairo and explore the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant and returning to your hotel.
- Highlights:
-Egyptian Museum.
-Church of Abu-Sergah.
-Church of St. Barbara.
-Hanging Church.
-Ben Ezra Synagogue. - Optional Activities:
-National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. - Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star Hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 9: Farewell Egypt: Departure from Cairo
- Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. If your flight departs early, a breakfast box will be prepared for you.
- Your private driver will then transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure, bringing your unforgettable Egyptian journey to an end.
- Meals: Breakfast.
- End Point: Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt.
