Itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Cairo
Welcome to Egypt land of discovery, upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met by our courteous and professional airport representatives who will arrange your ground transportation to your hotel where you will spend the night. for more information please view the hotel grade section
Day 02: Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel for a day of exploration and discovery; tour one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza standing at an unbelievable 481ft or 146.5m tall. Tour the Great Sphinx of Giza as well standing 65ft or 20m tall. Enjoy a mixed grill lunch then visit the open air museum at Memphis and marvel at the massive statues carved out of limestone and granite of Egyptian gods and pharaohs. Then stop by Saqqara famous for its step pyramids and history of building the first pyramids in all of Egypt. Then return to the hotel for dinner and spend the remainder of the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Welcome to Luxor, discover Karnak and Luxor Temples
Wake up to a warm breakfast, then proceed to Cairo International Airport to fly to Luxor. Upon your arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be met by our courteous and professional airport representatives who will arrange your transfer to the 5 star Ship. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board and tour the breath-taking Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex built by the man covering approximately 200 acres with individual temples built for various gods. It is a massive complex of columns, statues, halls and courts which tell a story of its former grandeur and splendor and later visit the Luxor temple for a brilliant night tour with a horse carriage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
Disembark the Nile Cruise to visit the Valley of the Kings which is a massive burial ground for Pharaohs, kings and the elite. Visit Hatshepsut Temple and learn about the first female Pharaoh. Then visit the Colossi of Memnon two huge statues around 17m high that guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Enjoy lunch on board the Nile cruise and spend the night on board the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Edfu Temple and Kom-Ombo Temple
Visit the Temple of Edfu said to be the best-preserved temple in Egypt and only second to Karnak in its grandeur. Enjoy lunch on board the Nile cruise then tour the Temple of Kom Ombo which is actually two temples built in one. With one side dedicated to the crocodile god and the other to falcon head god. Then go sailing around Kitchener Island with Felucca. Board the Nile Cruise for dinner and spend the remainder of the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
After having breakfast on the Nile cruise before disembarking for your last tour of Aswan, tour the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis with its many shrines and sanctuaries. Then visit the amazing High Dam for a panoramic view from atop the 364ft tall structure and finally stop by the Unfinished Obelisk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Fly back to Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Khan El Khalili and Egyptian Museum
Enjoy the morning’s breakfast on board the Nile Cruise before your drive to Aswan International airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, we proceed to visit the wonderful Egyptian Museum, then explore the Saladin Citadel. The Citadel is a magnificent structure that has acted as a fortress for Cairo against enemy attack. Within its walls, you will find the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Mosque of Suleiman and a number of museums dedicated to various aspects of Egyptian history. Do your final shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before going to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Departure from Cairo International Airport
Enjoy the morning’s breakfast at the hotel before your drive to Cairo International airport for your return flight. If you have a late departure let us know as special arrangements can be made for you.
Meals: Breakfast
