Discover the Best of Egypt

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival at Cairo airport⌄

   Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will provide personal assistance with your entry visa upon arrival. You will then be escorted through customs, assisted with your luggage, and transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in, ensuring a smooth and welcoming start to your journey in Egypt.

   Overnight: 5 stars

2. 2The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum⌄

   After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a full-day tour. You will explore the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx, and enjoy a memorable camel ride across the sands. Following a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to marvel at priceless artifacts and the complete treasures of Tutankhamun before returning to your hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: 5 stars

3. 3tahir museum + Citadel + hanging church + Khan⌄

   Today's tour begins with a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), where you will journey through history and see the famous Royal Mummies Hall. You will then ascend to the historic Citadel of Saladin to visit the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy panoramic views of Cairo. The day concludes with an immersive experience in the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where you can browse for souvenirs before returning to your hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 5 Stars

4. 4Fly to Aswan + Filae temple + Faluca⌄

   You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will begin your tour immediately. On the route from the airport, you will enjoy a panoramic visit to the historic Aswan Low Dam. Your first main visit is to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. After completing the visit, you will be transferred to the port to complete check-in and board your 5-star Nile cruise vessel, marking the start of your cruising experience. The evening is at leisure to enjoy the local atmosphere and explore the old markets of Aswan at your own pace.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: 5 Stars

5. 5Abu Simbel optional + Sailing + Kom ombo⌄

   An early start for the journey south to the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. Returning to your cruise vessel in Aswan, you will begin sailing north. In the evening, you will disembark to visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated simultaneously to the gods Sobek and Horus. Your vessel will continue sailing north, arriving in Edfu late in the evening for an overnight stay.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: 5 Stars

6. 6Edfu + Luxor & Karnak temples⌄

   After breakfast, you will disembark to explore the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. You will then continue sailing to Luxor and disembark for your afternoon tour. You will discover Luxor's East Bank, visiting the vast Karnak Temple complex, followed by the majestic Luxor Temple. The evening is free for you to enjoy and explore the local markets of Luxor at your leisure before returning to your cruise ship for the night.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: 5 Stars

7. 7West bank , v/kings + Hatshepsut + flay back to Cairo "night flight"⌄

   Today, you will cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore its famed necropolis. Your visit includes three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the impressive terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You will then be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 5 Stars

8. 8End of the trip⌄

   Following breakfast at your hotel, you will have some free time until your scheduled private transfer to Cairo International Airport, where our team will assist you with check-in for your onward international flight, marking the end of your journey through Egypt.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: 5 Stars