Day 1: Welcome to Cairo – Arrival in Egypt
Touch down at Cairo International Airport. Our customer service representative will meet you directly at the terminal with personalized signage, helping you navigate the arrivals terminal seamlessly. Enjoy a smooth transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Settle into your room for a relaxing overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: The Great Pyramids of Giza & The Egyptian Museum
Savor a delicious breakfast before heading out for a guided Cairo day tour. Explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses a spectacular collection spanning 5,000 years of ancient art, including the iconic treasures, gold, and jewelry excavated from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
In the afternoon, proceed to the iconic Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Get a close-up look at the legendary Great Sphinx, the giant limestone monument featuring a lion's body and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board your overnight sleeper train down to Aswan. Enjoy dinner served in your private cabin.
Day 3: Aswan High Dam & The Island Temple of Philae
Enjoy breakfast on board the train as you pull into historic Aswan. Transfer directly to the majestic Nile River cruise line for check-in and an open-buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, tour the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, a sacred monument dedicated to the goddess Isis that was rescued from the waters of Lake Nasser.
(Optional Excursion: Experience a local motorboat ride to visit a traditional Nubian Village.)
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board your cruise ship in Aswan.
Day 4: Sailing the Nile – The Double Temple of Kom Ombo
(Optional Excursion: Embark on an early morning trip to the colossal Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II out of the sandstone cliffs.)
Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing downstream toward the historical site of Kom Ombo. Step ashore to tour the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, shared symmetrically by the two ancient deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon god. Return to the cruise deck for afternoon tea and dinner as the ship glides quietly toward Edfu. Overnight on the cruise.
Day 5: Horus Temple at Edfu & Arrival in Luxor
Savor breakfast on board before taking a horse-drawn carriage to visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Return to the vessel to watch the ship navigate the historic Esna Lock. Sail onward to Luxor, enjoying afternoon tea out on the sun deck. Celebrate your arrival into the ancient capital of Thebes with a lively on-board Galabya party and dinner. Overnight stay on board the cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 6: Valley of the Kings & Transfer to Hurghada Coast
(Optional Excursion: Wake up early for an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon flight, drifting peacefully over the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's mountain landscapes.)
Following breakfast on board, disembark and cross the Nile to the West Bank of Luxor. Journey through the spectacular Necropolis of Thebes to explore the elaborately decorated burial chambers within the Valley of the Kings. Stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon and the stunning terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
After the tour, relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive out to the Red Sea coast at Hurghada. Check into your premium beach hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Hurghada Free Day – Optional Sahara Desert Safari
Enjoy breakfast at your resort. Spend a full free day lounging beside the pool or enjoying the warm Red Sea waters.
(Optional Excursion: Embark on an adrenaline-fueled Sahara Desert quadbike safari. Travel 35 km into the desert mountains to a traditional Bedouin village to learn about local culture, enjoy a sunset camel ride, and feast on a traditional barbecue dinner paired with live oriental folk shows under a canopy of desert stars.)
Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 8: Hurghada Free Day – Optional Snorkeling at Giftun Island
Relish breakfast at your resort. Enjoy a free day at your leisure along the coast.
(Optional Excursion: Take a spectacular Red Sea boat cruise to Giftun Island National Park. Swim alongside vibrant coral reefs, snorkel among colorful schools of fish, and look out for wild dolphins. The excursion includes water sports activities and a fresh open-buffet lunch served right on board the vessel.)
Overnight stay in Hurghada.
Day 9: Flight back to Cairo
Savor breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the airport for your quick domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your capital city hotel.
(Optional Excursion: Treat yourself to a memorable evening out at the Pyramids Sound & Light Show, where historical narrations and colorful lights illuminate the Giza monuments.)
Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 10: Final Departure from Cairo
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel. Our hospitality representative will transfer you via private vehicle to Cairo International Airport, offering seamless assistance through customs and final check-in formalities for your flight home.
