Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Egypt, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes come together. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza to the serene waters of the Nile, experience the magic of this ancient land in luxury and comfort.

Accommodation:

• 4-star premium hotel in Cairo (Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar) – 4 nights, based on twin sharing
• 4-night deluxe Nile Cruise (Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar) with full board

Meals:

• Daily breakfast throughout the tour
• Lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary

Transportation:

• All airport transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles
• Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
• Private, air-conditioned transportation for all sightseeing tours
• Transfers to/from all sites and monuments included in the itinerary

Sightseeing & Activities:

• Great Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx
• Saqqara Step Pyramid
• Dahshur, including the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid
• Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Valley of the Kings
• Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Colossi of Memnon
• Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Kom Ombo Temple
• Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam
• Felucca sail around Elephantine Island
• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
• Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Abu Serga Church, and Old Cairo Bazaar
• All entrance fees to the sites and monuments mentioned in the itinerary

Cruise Experience:

• 4-night Nile Cruise with sightseeing along the Nile River
• Experience crossing the Esna Lock

Tour Guide:

• For groups of fewer than 10 passengers: one local Egyptologist for Cairo and one local Egyptologist for the Aswan/Luxor portion
• For groups of 10 or more: an escort Egyptologist will accompany the group from Cairo throughout the tour

Additional Services:

• Airport meet-and-assist upon arrival and departure in Cairo
• Bottled water during tours and transfers
• All local taxes and service charges

Day 1: Arrive Cairo:

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey. Optional experiences, such as Coptic Cairo or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, may also be available.

• Overnight: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar

Day 2: Cairo – Saqqara, Dahshur, Pyramids & Sphinx:

After breakfast, meet your guide and begin your exploration of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Saqqara Step Pyramid. Continue to Dahshur to see the famous Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, followed by lunch during the tour.

Continue to Giza to discover the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), along with the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. Complete your sightseeing with a visit to the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza.

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Overnight: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar

Day 3: Cairo – Luxor:

After breakfast, check out and transfer for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples.

After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile Cruise, your home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard as you begin your journey along the Nile.

• Overnight: Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Nile Cruise – Luxor:

After breakfast, explore Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Esna, where you will experience crossing the Esna Lock before continuing toward Edfu.

• Overnight: Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan:

After breakfast, visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. Later, sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.

Continue sailing toward Aswan.

• Overnight: Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Nile Cruise – Aswan & Felucca Ride:

Enjoy breakfast onboard. An optional flight to Abu Simbel (for an additional fee) is available to visit the impressive temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional felucca sail around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens.

• Overnight: Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Aswan – Cairo:

After breakfast, disembark the Nile Cruise and meet your guide for sightseeing in Aswan. Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and beautiful Philae Temple.

After sightseeing, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

• Overnight: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day tour of Cairo. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa), Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Abu Serga Church. Finish your sightseeing with time at the Old Cairo Bazaar for souvenir shopping.

• Overnight: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9: Depart Cairo

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport in time for your departure flight.

• Meals: Breakfast