Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Upon arrival at
Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your personal travel representative, who will assist with a smooth transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to unwind after your journey.
Meals: None (explore local dining options or enjoy your hotel’s restaurant).
Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx & The Egyptian Museum
Start your adventure by visiting the
Giza Plateau, home to the
Great Pyramids of Giza. Witness the magnificence of these ancient wonders, where the towering pyramids of
Cheops,
Khafre, and
Menkaure have stood for millennia.
Stand in awe before the
Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh.
Afterward, delve deeper into Egypt’s fascinating history at the
Egyptian Museum. Marvel at the treasures of
Tutankhamun and explore the collection of over 120,000 ancient artifacts, from golden jewelry to intricate mummies.
Optional: A camel ride around the Pyramids for a unique photo opportunity and perspective on the landscape.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Luxor & Karnak Temples
After breakfast, catch a morning flight to
Luxor, often referred to as the world's greatest open-air museum.
Begin your explorations with a visit to the grand
Luxor Temple, where Egypt’s pharaohs were crowned. Walk through the stunning avenue of sphinxes and marvel at its towering statues.
Continue your journey to the colossal
Karnak Temple, an impressive complex filled with sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Witness the towering hypostyle hall with its forest of massive columns.
Board your Nile cruise where a welcome lunch awaits as you sail down the legendary river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Valley of the Kings – Temple of Hatshepsut – Sail to Edfu
Step back into ancient Egypt’s royal burial grounds with a visit to the
Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of great pharaohs, including
Tutankhamun, are hidden deep in the desert hills.
Explore the awe-inspiring
Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s most famous female ruler, carved into the cliffs at
Deir el-Bahari.
Stop by the towering
Colossi of Memnon, the grand statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, guarding the entrance to his mortuary temple.
Return to your cruise for lunch and set sail for
Edfu, enjoying tea on the sundeck while taking in the scenic Nile views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 5: Temple of Horus at Edfu – Sail to Kom Ombo and Aswan
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to the
Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god. This majestic temple offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Egypt’s Ptolemaic era.
Sail onward to
Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the unique
double temple dedicated to
Sobek, the crocodile god, and
Haroeris, the falcon-headed god. Discover the fascinating symmetry of this sacred site, which is shared between two gods.
Continue your journey to
Aswan, enjoying the peacefulness of the Nile as the riverbank scenery drifts by.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 6: Abu Simbel Temples – Felucca Ride in Aswan
Start your day early with a trip to
Abu Simbel, the grand temples of
Ramses II and
Queen Nefertari, located near the southern border of Egypt. These colossal rock temples are a testament to the engineering genius of ancient Egyptians and the power of Pharaoh Ramses II.
Return to Aswan in the afternoon and enjoy a leisurely sail on a traditional
felucca around
Elephantine Islandand the
Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Spend the evening relaxing onboard, or explore the bustling markets of Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 7: Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam – Fly Back to Cairo
Visit the beautiful
Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess
Isis, which was carefully relocated to an island to save it from the rising waters of the Nile after the construction of the
Aswan High Dam.
Marvel at the engineering marvel of the
Aswan High Dam, which tamed the unpredictable Nile and created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
In the afternoon, transfer to
Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo, where you will be met and escorted to your hotel for a final evening in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, bid farewell to Egypt as you are transferred to
Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Egyptian adventure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations
Cairo Hotels: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo, Ramses Hilton, or Cairo Zamalek Residences (5-star).
Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium, or similar (5-star).
Pricing:
$2,000 per person (double occupancy).
$2,460 for single occupancy.
Children Policy:
Aged 0-6: $250 (airfare only).
Aged 6-11: 50% of the adult rate (sharing with parents).
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