Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport
Upon arrival at the airport, meet and greet from our guide/representative, transfer to hotel for relaxation, it’s here your overnight will be.
Overnight: Ramses Hilton
Day 2: Cairo Tours, Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Start with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark of an epic full day guided tour – explore the Pyramids of Giza, Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Behold the panoramic view of the pyramids, with some memorable Kodak moments. Visit the Sphinx, the valley temple and a lunch break at local restaurant. Later visit the Egyptian Museum showcasing amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun.
Optional tours: Try a Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dance, or sound & light show at the pyramids.
Overnight: Ramses Hilton
Day 3: Nile Cruise Tour - High Dam, Obelisk, Philae Temple
After breakfast, the guide transfers you to Cairo airport, for a domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival, transfer for a Nile River Cruise, on board you have lunch– explore the fabulous High Dam, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, and also a visit of the glorious Philae Temple is worthwhile. Later transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch on board, dinner and overnight on board.
Overnight: Sonesta Sun Goddess
Day 4: Nile Cruise Tour, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples
Start off with breakfast on board, behold the breathtaking views of the Nile on your cruise as you sail to Kom Ombo, scout the splendor of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus, sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, dinner and overnight on board in Esna.
Overnight: Sonesta Sun Goddess
Day 5: Nile Cruise Tour – Explore the Western Bank
Today you visit; Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
Breakfast on board, sail to Luxor visit the West Bank and savor it delights, explore – Valley of the Kings (visit 03 Tombs Only), visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, at El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues - later back on board your cruise, all meals on board.
Overnight: Sonesta Sun Goddess
Day 6: Nile Cruise Tour – Explore the Eastern Bank
Today you visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Hearty breakfast on board, disembark the cruise - feast your eyes on the grandeur of Luxor, savor its rich culture, visit the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars Hall, tour of the Luxor temple, then you’re transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo and on arrival, transfer to hotel, where overnight will be Cairo.
Overnight: Marriot Mena House
Day 07: Cairo – Tour of Alexandria
Today explore the treasures of Alexandria – Catacomb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace.
Start with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you enjoy a privately guide tour of Alexandria – a Mediterranean port city known for the lighthouse of Pharos which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; its Great Library – the largest in the ancient world and more. You explore Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbai, the Library of Alexandria, visit Montazah Palace, and finally the Roman Amphitheatre – back to Cairo.
Overnight: Marriot Mena House
Day 8: Departure
Bid farewell to Egypt. Have breakfast at the hotel – you’ll be transferred on time for your Int’l flight back home.