Day 01: Arrival in Cairo – Private Airport Transfer
Touchdown at Cairo International Airport. Our expert representative will greet you directly inside the terminal, assist you through customs and visa entry formalities, and escort you via a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your premium Cairo hotel. Enjoy a seamless check-in and unwind after your flight.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 02: The Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids Plateau & The Great Sphinx
Savor breakfast before exploring the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, showcasing a rare collection of pharaonic art spanning 5,000 years, including the golden treasures recovered from King Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, marvel at the timeless Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus) and stand close to the iconic Great Sphinx. Enjoy a complimentary traditional Nile Felucca sailboat ride or an authentic camel trek across the desert sands.
• Optional: An evening trip to attend the spectacular Pyramids Sound & Light Show.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 03: Saqqara Step Pyramid, Ancient Memphis & Overnight Sleeper Train
Following breakfast, your guide will pick you up to visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure built in the 3rd Dynasty. Proceed to Memphis, the historic first capital of ancient Egypt founded by King Menes, to view the colossal statue of Ramses II. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your overnight sleeper train bound for Aswan.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner on board
• Overnight: Deluxe Sleeper Train (Flight upgrade available)
Day 04: Arrival in Aswan – Engineering High Dam & Philae Island Temple
Enjoy breakfast on board the train before arriving in the historic border city of Aswan. Disembark to tour the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, offering scenic views across Lake Nasser. Next, travel by boat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and rescued from the rising river waters. Transfer directly to your luxury Nile Cruise vessel for embarkation before lunch, and begin sailing toward Kom Ombo.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored on Cruise board
Day 05: Riverside Twin Temple of Kom Ombo & Horus Temple at Edfu
Awaken to a delicious breakfast on deck. Step ashore to tour the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual architectural masterpiece featuring a perfectly symmetrical double layout dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. Return to the ship for lunch while cruising toward Edfu to visit the stunningly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact cult temple in Egypt. Cruise onward to Luxor and celebrate with an authentic on-board Galabya costume party.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored on Cruise board
Day 06: West Bank Royal Tombs & East Bank Grandeur in Luxor
Savor breakfast on board before stepping into the world's largest open-air museum. Cross to the West Bank to explore the brilliantly painted subterranean royal tombs inside the legendary Valley of the Kings, the striking terraced architecture of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, discover the East Bank's crowning jewels: the massive Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully preserved pillars of Luxor Temple.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored on Cruise board
Day 07: Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Flight to Sharm El Sheikh
• Optional: An unforgettable sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride floating peacefully over the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles.
Following breakfast on board, complete your final cruise disembarkation. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to the world-renowned Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh. Meet your private driver at the airport, check into your premium beach hotel, and enjoy a relaxed evening at your leisure.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 08: Sharm El Sheikh Beach Relaxation or Optional Mount Sinai Trek
Enjoy a delicious hotel breakfast and spend a completely free day soaking up the sun or snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
• Optional Excursion: At 10:30 PM, embark on a late-night private transfer to St. Catherine city. Begin an adventurous midnight trek up Moses' Mountain (Mount Sinai) to witness a spectacular high-desert sunrise, followed by a morning tour of the historic St. Catherine Monastery. Enjoy a relaxation stop and a local lunch in the coastal town of Dahab before returning to your hotel.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 09: Red Sea Free Day at Leisure
Savor breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day entirely at leisure enjoying the luxury resort amenities, swimming pools, private beach fronts, or exploring local markets and nightlife hubs in Sharm El Sheikh.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 10: Free Day or Optional Colored Canyon & Nuweiba 4x4 Jeep Safari
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Choose to relax on the beach or select our optional rugged desert trek.
• Optional Excursion: Board a rugged 4x4 jeep driving north into the Sinai desert. Stop at Nuweiba to capture panoramic views of the Gulf of Aqaba and the mountains of Saudi Arabia. Head deep into the striking Colored Canyon to witness the wonderful natural colors of the wind-carved rock formations, followed by an oasis lunch before heading back.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 11: Travel Back to Cairo via Premium Air-Conditioned Coach
Following breakfast at your resort, check out and board a modern, premium air-conditioned coach for your scenic overland journey back to the capital city. Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer directly to your hotel for your final evening in Egypt.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 12: Final International Airport Departure
Enjoy a final hotel breakfast before your private, air-conditioned vehicle transfers you seamlessly back to Cairo International Airport. Our representative will fully guide you through check-in and border control formalities for your flight home.
• Meals Included: Breakfast