Start your morning with breakfast at your hotel, where you will meet your private Egyptologist guide before departing by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau.

Begin your visit at the Great Pyramids of Giza, where you will see the three main pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest and only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World; the Pyramid of Khafre, recognizable by the remaining casing stones near its summit; and the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids.

Continue to the Valley Temple of Khafre, an important part of the king's pyramid complex. Built from massive limestone blocks, it was associated with purification and funerary rituals connected with the king's burial.

You will then proceed to the Great Sphinx, where you can enjoy close exterior views of this iconic limestone monument, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a king, traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre.

After completing the Giza visits, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Following lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important ancient necropolises.

Step Pyramid Complex

Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty and regarded as the earliest large-scale stone pyramid in Egypt. Designed by the architect Imhotep, its six-tiered structure represents an important stage in the development of ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture.

Complimentary bottled water will be available during your sightseeing.

After completing your visit, you will return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle and continue to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the remainder of the day.

Helpful Hint: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as several areas around the archaeological sites involve uneven ground and outdoor walking.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and meet your guide before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will meet your local Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects. The dam played a major role in transforming Egypt's management of the Nile and offers panoramic views across Lake Nasser.

You will then continue to the marina and board a motorboat to Philae Island to visit the Philae Temple complex.

Philae Temple

Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple is beautifully situated on an island and is known for its elegant architecture and detailed reliefs. The temple complex was relocated to its present setting as part of the international effort to protect it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the High Dam.

After completing your visits, you will return by motorboat to the marina and continue to the cruise dock to board your Nile Cruise.

Porterage assistance will be available during embarkation. You will complete the check-in formalities, settle into your cabin, and enjoy lunch onboard.

The remainder of the afternoon will be free for you to relax and enjoy the cruise facilities while the ship remains docked in Aswan.

Dinner will be served onboard, followed by a relaxing evening on the cruise.

Helpful Hint: Keep sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes with you during today's sightseeing in Aswan.

After breakfast, you will enjoy a relaxing morning onboard as the Nile Cruise continues its journey south to north along the Nile.

Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, you will disembark with your Egyptologist guide to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique Ptolemaic temple built directly beside the Nile. The temple is dedicated to two deities, Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, with its unusual double design reflecting this dual dedication.

After completing your visit, you will return to the cruise and reboard.

Lunch will be served onboard while the cruise continues sailing toward Edfu. Upon arrival, you will disembark for your guided visit to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, it offers an impressive example of ancient temple architecture and detailed reliefs.

After the visit, you will return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard while you relax and enjoy the evening as the cruise continues its Nile journey.

Helpful Hint: Carry a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes during today's shore excursions.

After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide and disembark from the Nile Cruise for a sightseeing tour of Luxor’s East Bank.

Begin your visit at Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in ancient Egypt. Developed over many centuries, it was dedicated primarily to the Theban god Amun-Ra and features monumental pylons, vast courtyards, towering columns, and beautifully decorated sacred areas.

Continue to Luxor Temple, a magnificent temple built mainly during the New Kingdom and closely connected with the royal and religious traditions of ancient Thebes. You will explore its grand entrance, massive columns, courtyards, and beautifully preserved reliefs, including the famous Colonnade of Amenhotep III.

After completing your visits, you will return to the cruise for lunch onboard.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing on deck and enjoying the cruise facilities while the ship remains docked in Luxor.

Dinner will be served onboard during the evening, followed by a relaxing night on the cruise.

Helpful Hint: Morning visits provide more comfortable temperatures for exploring Luxor’s outdoor archaeological sites.

fter breakfast onboard, you will complete the cruise disembarkation. Porterage assistance will be available with your luggage before meeting your Egyptologist guide for today’s sightseeing.

You will then travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank, where you will explore some of the most important monuments of ancient Thebes.

Begin with the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Carved into the desert cliffs, the valley contains richly decorated royal tombs with colorful scenes and inscriptions depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, one of Luxor’s most distinctive monuments. Built during the 18th Dynasty for one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female rulers, the temple is dramatically set against the limestone cliffs and features broad terraces, colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs.

Conclude your Luxor sightseeing with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Originally positioned at the entrance of his vast mortuary temple, the statues have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for more than 3,000 years.

After completing your sightseeing, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada, traveling from Luxor toward Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

Upon arrival in Hurghada, you will check in at your resort and have time to relax after the journey.

Dinner will be served at the resort as part of your all-inclusive stay, with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Helpful Hint: Keep a light jacket available for the air-conditioned transfer to Hurghada.

After breakfast, you will have a full day at leisure in Hurghada, with no scheduled sightseeing or activities, allowing you to enjoy the Red Sea at your own pace.

You may spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the warm waters of the Red Sea, or making use of your resort’s facilities. You can also simply unwind by the pool and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the resort.

Lunch and dinner will be served at the resort as part of your all-inclusive stay, along with the included services and refreshments available according to the resort package.

Guest relations assistance will remain available throughout the day should you need recommendations or assistance arranging any optional activities during your stay.

Helpful Hint: Stay well hydrated throughout the day, especially if you plan to spend extended periods outdoors or on the beach.

After breakfast, you will check out from your resort in Hurghada and meet your representative before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will meet our representative at the airport and continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

The remainder of the day will be free at leisure, giving you time to relax and prepare for your departure from Egypt.

You may use the evening to organize your luggage, review your travel documents, and enjoy a final relaxing evening in Cairo.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, flight tickets, and other essential travel documents easily accessible for tomorrow’s departure.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out.

At the scheduled time, meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided with departure procedures before continuing to your international flight home.

Helpful Hint: Arrive at the airport with sufficient time for international check-in and security procedures.