Upon arrival in Cairo, claim your bags and proceed toward the arrival hall.  Our representative will meet you and assist you with your transfer to the hotel. (Standard check-in time is 3:00 pm). Our local representative will assist you with a smooth check-in.

Check-in at the hotel and catch up on your rest. You can unwind or tour the city throughout the remaining part of the day.

Overnight in Cairo

Begin your day with a delightful buffet breakfast at the hotel and then embark on a full-day guided tour to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the world - the Great Pyramids of Giza. These pyramids, which include Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, were once considered by the Greeks to be a marvel of the world. It is astonishing to learn that a single pyramid is constructed from 2.3 million blocks, each weighing around two and a half tons. The sheer enormity of this architectural wonder is enough to leave one in awe, a feeling that countless writers and artists have tried to capture throughout the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially fascinating as its interior burial chambers are open to the public for inspection.

Located close to the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates back to the time of Chephren (2620 BC). This incredible statue, made from natural yellowish limestone and standing at a height of 65 feet and length of 187 feet, is a unique combination of a Pharaoh's head with a lion's body. After visiting the Pyramids, you can take a quick trip to the Papyrus Institute or a perfume shop.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant, and after that, you will be transported back to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and unwind at your own pace.

Later this evening continue to see the Great Pyramids illuminated at night at this spectacular sound and light show with a stunning audio-visual display. Learn about the history of Ancient Egypt and the story of the Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Necropolis for over 5000 years. The show starts with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also depicts the story of building the pyramids and relates the history of great figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti, and Tut Ankh Amon. 

Overnight in Cairo

Around 9:30 Am, meet your guide and visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, which is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, and the remainder in storerooms. Built-in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant take in views of the city from the medieval ramparts at Saladin’s Cairo Citadel, and visit the exquisite Muhammad Ali mosque within the walls. Then finish your tour in Cairo’s vibrant present, browsing the bright displays of handicrafts, perfumes, and souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar you will be met and transferred to the Hotel.  

The rest of the day is at leisure.  

Following your breakfast at the Cairo hotel, our representative will transport you to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon reaching Aswan, Visit the High Dam of Aswan, and the ancient Granite Quarries, where one of Queen Hatshepsut's obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock. Your guide will explain to you how the construction of the dam and subsequent creation of Lake Nasser required the relocation of the Nubian people and several important historical monuments, including Abu Simbel. We'll then take a short boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of the oldest goddesses of ancient Egypt and worshipped as the paragon of motherly virtues. It is believed that the last Egyptian hieroglyph was written on the island of Philae in the late fourth century.  

Around noon, we will board check in on our Nile Cruise, where we will be staying for the next 3 nights. Upon check-in and formalities, enjoy lunch on board. Evening enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. .

Overnight on Board the Cruise

Early morning visit Abu Siembel is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site called the "Nubian Monuments". The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one.   After exploring the temple, we will head back to the Cruise

After returning to the ship, you can enjoy your lunch while you sail along the Nile, arriving at the Kom Ombo Temple,  an associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and dated mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c). Return back to the ship and sail to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, visit the upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. 

Later return to Cruise and sail to Luxor through the Esna Lock. You will get the opportunity to see local life and take some memorable pictures.  The cruise will then continue on its way towards Esna, where we'll cross the famous floodgate. Having arrived at the majestic city of Luxor (the ancient Thebes, once the capital) Here we'll eat and spend the night anchored in Luxor

Evening enjoy Galabiya party theme dinner and entertainment on board. 

Overnight on Board the Cruise

After breakfast, visit the west bank of the Nile. Today we will take the time to visit several sites. One of the sites we will visit is the Valley of the Kings. After the pyramid building began to wane, the kings still needed a final resting place to preserve themselves and store all their treasures. Housing nearly all the tombs of the kings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties, the Valley of the Kings was designed to help hide the burial places of the kings to prevent looting. One of the most famous tombs here is the tomb of Tutankhamun. We will have the opportunity to explore some of the tombs. Next, we move to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the wife to Thutmose II but became pharaoh after he died. This mortuary temple was modeled after Mentuhotep’s but at a much larger scale. We will explore this beautiful temple which is set into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. As we continue our sightseeing, we will move to Deir elMedina, which is the ancient village of the craftsmen of the Valley of the Kings. Our last site to visit will be the Colossi of Memnon where you will see two (nearly 60 feet tall) seated statues of Amenhotep III. These statues were once the entrance to Amenhotep’s mortuary temple.  

Return back to the Ship for Lunch around 12:00 noon. Post lunch visit Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty. 

Evening enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. 

After having breakfast and checking out, you will embark on a tour to explore the East Bank of Luxor. The tour includes visiting the impressive Karnak Temples Complex, which is renowned for being the largest construction of its kind globally, covering an area of one hundred acres. You will conclude the tour at the Temple of Luxor, constructed by a king from the 12th dynasty and completed by the famous king Ramses II. After finishing the tour, you will be taken to your hotel in Luxor.   Spend the rest of the day at leisure.  Evening you will be transferred to Steigenberger Palace hotel for your farewell dinner at El Tarboush  Lebanese restaurant. Post dinner return back to the hotel. 

Add-on : Hot Air Balloon : USD 150 Per person (minimum 2 pax)
In the early hours of the morning, you'll cross the River Nile to the West Bank, where your hot air balloon adventure awaits. Following a safety briefing and introductions to your ground crew and pilot, you'll step into the balloon's basket, preparing for liftoff. Then, it's time to ascend. High above the daytime crowds, you'll gently drift over Luxor's West Bank, passing by significant landmarks like the monuments of Thebes. As the morning sun begins to rise on the East Bank, the city and the surrounding mountains will be bathed in mesmerizing golden hues. Throughout the journey, your knowledgeable guide will share historical insights, pointing out landmarks such as Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Karnak, among other significant structures. Upon landing, you'll be transported back to your cruise, having experienced the beauty of Egypt from the most enchanting vantage point

Overnight in Luxor 

Your incredible tour of Egypt comes to an end today. Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning. You will be transported to the airport for your return flight at the appropriate time.

For those wanting to stay extra night, please select the extra night option from the add-ons at the time of reservation so that we will update the itinerary