Day 01: VIP Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Touch down at Cairo International Airport, where your dedicated tour manager will greet you past the arrival terminal. Enjoy a seamless transfer via a private, deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to your premium hotel for an effortless check-in and itinerary briefing.
• Included Meals: Welcome Drink
Day 02: Iconic Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & The Grand Egyptian Museum Treasures
Delve into ancient wonders with a tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus), the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and the nearby Valley Temple. Enjoy an authentic camel ride across the desert sands. In the afternoon, marvel at the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun inside the world-renowned Egyptian Museum before exploring the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Leisurely Free Day in Cairo
Savor a full day at your own pace to rest, try local Egyptian cuisine, or choose an optional evening excursion to the spectacular Pyramids Sound & Light Show.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Coastal Drive to Alexandria & Landmark Cultural Tour
Travel north via a comfortable private vehicle to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Join your expert guide to explore the spectacular Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria), the historic Citadel of Qaitbay standing on the ancient Lighthouse site, and the lush Royal Gardens of King Farouk. Visit the grand Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the Church of St. Mark, and cross the scenic Stanley Bridge before strolling through the historic old city center.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Leisurely Free Day in Alexandria
Enjoy a free day along the Mediterranean coast to explore local seafood markets, walk the seaside corniche, or customize your sightseeing paths.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Overland Return Transfer to Cairo
After a relaxing morning, check out of your coastal hotel and enjoy a comfortable private drive back to Cairo to spend the evening at your leisure.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: The Pyramids of Saqqara, Dahshur & The Ancient Capital of Memphis
Discover the evolution of pyramid architecture. Tour the historic Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure. Travel to Dahshur to view the unique engineering of the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Conclude your day exploring the ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, to admire the monumental colossal statue of King Ramses II.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Historic Citadel of Saladin & Coptic Old Cairo Churches
Explore the medieval fortification of the Citadel of Saladin and the beautiful Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Afterward, walk through the historic paths of Old Cairo to discover the architectural beauty of the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the ancient Crypt of the Holy Family inside Abu Serga.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Domestic Flight to Aswan
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for a short domestic flight south to Aswan. Upon arrival, step into your luxury hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening resting along the Nile.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Monumental Pilgrimage to the Temples of Abu Simbel
Set out on an early morning excursion into the desert to visit the awe-inspiring Temples of Abu Simbel. Stand in awe before the towering sandstone statues of King Ramses II and the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari, beautifully saved from rising Nile waters. Return to Aswan for a relaxing evening.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: High Dam, Island Philae Temple & 5-Star Nile Cruise Embarkation
Tour the modern engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam and catch a traditional water boat to the majestic island setting of Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Afterward, transfer seamlessly to check into your luxury 5-star Nile River cruise liner. Enjoy lunch onboard as you begin sailing downriver toward Kom Ombo, visiting the unique double Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before evening cruise travel to Edfu.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Horus Temple at Edfu and Sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock
Disembark after breakfast to tour the remarkably intact Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu via traditional horse carriage. Return to the ship to enjoy afternoon tea and dynamic views from the sundeck as your luxury cruise liner sails past the Esna Lock toward Luxor, concluding with a lively onboard Galabya party.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: West Bank Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Cross the Nile to explore the legendary archaeological wonders of the West Bank of Luxor. Descend into the ancient royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, visit the grand, terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stand before the colossal twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Disembarkation & East Bank Luxor & Karnak Temples
Disembark from your luxury cruise liner. Opt for an unforgettable, early morning hot air balloon flight over the ancient valleys. Afterward, join your expert guide to explore the grand scale of the Karnak Temple complex and the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple before checking into your Luxor hotel.
• Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Final Departure via Cairo International Airport
Savor your final breakfast before transferring to the airport for your departure flight connection, receiving full assistance through all airport immigration and customs formalities.
• Included Meals: Breakfast