Day 01: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Touchdown at Cairo International Airport. A private travel representative will greet you directly at the terminal to assist with your luggage and customs. Enjoy a swift, comfortable transfer in a private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to your hotel. Rest up and prepare for the adventure ahead.
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 02: Wonders of Cairo – The Egyptian Museum & Iconic Giza Pyramids
Savor a full buffet breakfast before exploring 5,000 years of civilization. Begin at the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to a massive collection of 250,000 genuine artifacts, including the legendary solid-gold treasures of King Tutankhamun. In the afternoon, stand at the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus) and look upon the monumental Great Sphinx, a legendary funeral complex guarded by a lion's body with the face of King Chephren. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Overnight: Sleeper Train (Flight upgrade available)
Day 03: Ancient Aswan – The High Dam, Philae Temple & Nile Cruise Check-In
Enjoy breakfast on the train before pulling into picturesque Aswan. Transfer immediately to visit the modern engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam and the beautifully rescued Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Check into your deluxe Nile River Cruise ship before lunch. Dine on board as the ship sets sail toward Kom Ombo. Enjoy afternoon tea on deck and disembark to tour the unique Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, shared by the crocodile and falcon gods. Sail on to Edfu for a fun onboard disco party.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise (Edfu)
Day 04: Ptolemaic Splendor – The Temple of Horus at Edfu to Luxor
Start your day with breakfast on the water before taking a tour of the incredibly preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, the most complete ancient structure in the country. Return to the ship to cross the historic Esna Lock and sail down to Luxor. Relax during afternoon tea, enjoy a traditional Egyptian Galabya themed party on board, and take in the beautiful changing river banks.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise (Luxor)
Day 05: Luxor's West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple
After an early breakfast, step onto the West Bank of Luxor to walk the historic path of the Pharaohs. Explore the grand subterranean tombs of ancient rulers at the Valley of the Kings. Continue to the breathtaking terraced architecture of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. On the way back to the ship, stop for photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Amenhotep III. Enjoy a free afternoon of leisure on board.
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise (Luxor)
Day 06: Flight to Sharm El Sheikh – Red Sea Relaxation
Disembark from your cruise after breakfast. You can choose an optional early-morning Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings or take an optional tour of the massive Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Later, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to the beautiful coastal paradise of Sharm El Sheikh. Check into your premium beach resort.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 07: Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day or Optional Ras Mohamed Excursion
Relish a completely open day to lounge by the beach or enjoy an optional full-day excursion to Ras Mohamed National Park. Climb up to the Shark Observatory for a stunning panoramic view of both the Aqaba and Suez Gulfs, then spend the afternoon snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs and exceptionally pure Red Sea waters.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 08: Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day or Optional Desert Canyon Jeep Safari
Enjoy breakfast at your resort followed by a free day of leisure. Alternatively, choose an optional early morning Desert Canyon Jeep Safari. Journey out to climb the beautiful canyon formations, pause for a coastal lunch in Nuweiba, and spend an hour hunting for authentic souvenirs in the bohemian beach town of Dahab before heading back to your resort.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 09: Return to Cairo via Premium Coach
Following breakfast, check out of your resort and board a premium, long-distance air-conditioned coach bound back for the capital city of Cairo. Check into your city hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening, or opt for a magical evening Sound and Light Show right in front of the illuminated Giza Pyramids.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 10: Historical Heritage – Saqqara Step Pyramid & Old Coptic Cairo
Dine on breakfast before heading 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo to visit Saqqara, home to the historic Step Pyramid of King Zoser—the earliest proper stone pyramid structure ever engineered. Tour the nearby Pyramids of Unas and the ancient capital of Memphis, highlighting a giant colossal statue of Ramses II. Spend your afternoon wandering the historical architecture of Old Cairo, exploring the historic Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Sergah, St. Barbara, and the beautiful Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Final Airport Departure from Cairo
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel. Your private airport transfer coordinator will arrive to smoothly transport you to Cairo International Airport, guiding you safely through customs and final departure formalities for your flight home.
• Meals Included: Breakfast