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: Giza Pyramids Plateau, The Great Sphinx & The Egyptian Museum
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). Stand close to the iconic Great Sphinx and enjoy a complimentary camel ride across the desert sands.
• Optional: An evening trip to attend the spectacular Pyramids Sound & Light Show.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 03: Domestic Flight to Luxor – East Bank Temples of Karnak & Luxor
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the domestic airport for your short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, step back in time on the East Bank with your expert guide. Tour the massive Karnak Temple Complex—the largest historic place of worship ever built—followed by a stroll through the beautifully preserved pillars of Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses the Great. Afterward, check in and board your luxury 5-star Nile Cruise before enjoying lunch on deck.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored on the Nile Banks (Luxor)
Day 04: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & West Bank Wonders
• 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.
After breakfast on board, cross the Nile to uncover the wonders of the West Bank. Explore the brilliantly painted subterranean royal tombs inside the legendary Valley of the Kings. Continue to the striking terraced architecture of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and make a dedicated photo stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon—two giant stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Set sail toward Esna and Kom Ombo.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Cruise Boarding
Day 05: Horus Temple at Edfu & Riverside Twin Temple of Kom Ombo
Awaken to a delicious breakfast on deck as you pull up to the shores of Edfu. Step ashore to tour the stunningly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact cult temple in all of Egypt. Return to the vessel for lunch and afternoon tea while cruising toward Kom Ombo. Tour the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual architectural masterpiece featuring a perfectly symmetrical double layout dedicated to two deities simultaneously: Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored in Kom Ombo
Day 06: Aswan High Dam, Granite Quarries & Philae Temple
Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing smoothly into the historic border city of Aswan. Disembark to tour the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, the ancient Granite Quarries featuring the Unfinished Obelisk, and take a quick boat ride over to the beautiful island setting of Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and rescued from the rising currents of Lake Nasser.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Moored in Aswan
Day 07: Optional Abu Simbel Temples & Domestic Return Flight to Cairo
Savor breakfast on board before final cruise disembarkation.
• Optional Excursion: Embark on a journey south to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel. Carved directly into a sandstone cliff by Ramses II, these massive monuments feature towering statues of the pharaoh and the adjacent temple dedicated to his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
Following the tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to the capital. Meet your private driver at Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 08: Overland Drive to Alexandria – Ancient Library & Qaitbay Citadel
Following breakfast, your private tour guide will pick you up for a comfortable drive north to the Mediterranean jewel of Alexandria. Begin your city tour at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the biggest library in the world. Next, stand on the original site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) where the majestic Citadel of Qaitbay now stands. Stroll through the royal gardens of King Farouk at Montaza Palace, view the grand Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and see the church of St. Mark—the oldest church in Africa. Enjoy a coastal drive along the 30 km Corniche, pausing at the famous Stanley Bridge before checking into your seaside hotel.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Alexandria
Day 09: Free Day in Alexandria or Optional El Alamein War History Tour
Enjoy a completely open day at your leisure to sample fresh Mediterranean seafood, stroll the historic downtown city center built by Alexander the Great, or select our premium history excursion.
• Optional Day Trip: Drive west to El Alamein to visit the world-renowned El Alamein War Museum, uncovering the pivotal World War II campaigns. Walk through the solemn Commonwealth Cemetery and German Cemetery grounds before returning to Alexandria.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Alexandria
Day 10: Return to Cairo – Citadel of Salah El Din & Old Coptic Cairo
Savor breakfast before a smooth private transfer back to Cairo. Upon arrival, visit the medieval Salah El Din Citadel on the Moqattam hills and step inside the soaring, grand architecture of the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Continue into the historic heart of Old Cairo to explore timeless treasures including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the ancient Church of Abu Serga. Check into your hotel for your evening stay.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Free Day in Cairo or Optional Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Outing
Enjoy a free day in the capital for last-minute souvenir shopping or opt for a deeper dive into the Old Kingdom.
• Optional Day Trip: Journey south to the Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, to view the colossal statue of Ramses II, before concluding at the fascinating Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Dahshur.
• 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 airport representative will fully guide you through check-in and border control formalities for your flight home.
• Meals Included: Breakfast