Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport
Upon arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport, you meet and greet with our local representative who’ll be waiting for you, transfer to the hotel where you’ll be for the night before start of your Egypt tour.
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel
Day 2: Cairo Tour, Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel, today you explore the treasures of Cairo and nearby cities on a privately guided tour.
You’ll start off the day tour to Memphis, then tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyrami before having a lunch break. Later take an excursion to Pyramids of Giza, explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you for a panoramic view of the pyramids with a memorable photo session to the three pyramids. Then visit the Sphinx, scout the valley temple before you head back to the hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel
Day 3: Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Old Cairo
Today after breakfast, go for another guided tour. You’ll explore the Egyptian Museum which houses amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, then proceed to Citadel of Salah El-Dein, watch the treasures of the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. A lunch break before the next excursion to Old Cairo here you visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and finally trail through Khan El-Khalili Bazaar to end your day.
Enjoy a 5-star wellness treat at the hotel
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel
Day 4: Nile Cruise; - Night in Aswan
Leave the hotel after breakfast with the guide/driver. An early transfer to Cairo Int’l airport for your flight – domestic to Aswan. On arrival you’re transferred to the Nile for your ultimate on-board excursion and cruise along the world’s longest river. Embark the cruise, have lunch, briefing and introductory tour. Today you’ll visit the Nubian Museum in Aswan which is dedicated to their cultural heritage and civilization, have tea later at club lounge, cocktail reception on board and dinner.
Overnight: The Oberoi Philae
Day 5: Nile Cruise; - Night in Edfu
Hearty breakfast on board. Today you visit the Philae temple complex and behold its glory, visit the High Dam, continue – sail to Kom Ombo and after your lunch break visit the twin temple of Kom Ombo, a limestone temple built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the two Egyptian gods – learn more about its history, then sail to Edfu where you spend the night.
All meals on-board.
Overnight: The Oberoi Philae
Day 6: Nile Cruise tour: Night in Luxor
Enjoy breakfast on-board; continue exploring the jewels along the Nile. You’ll visit the ravishing Temple of Edfu situated on the west bank, it was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus – learn more about it, later sail to Esna – a rich city on the west bank known for its barrage bridges built on the Nile. Cross the Esna lock, sail to Luxor. Have overnight a board the ship with meals.
Overnight: The Oberoi Philae
Day 7: Nile Cruise tour – Overnight in Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, visit Luxor and Karank temples.
On board breakfast. Today you’ll continue exploring the jewels on the Nile, unleash your soul – visit west bank valley of the Kings; King Tut’s tomb, Ramses VI, Dier Elmadina, Habu and Colossus of Memnon watch the glory of the two huge statues. Later, after lunch break visit Luxor and Karank temple – the largest complex of temples in Egypt. Return on board for an evening tea at the lounge, massage and wellness treat, dinner and overnight.
Overnight: The Oberoi Philae
Day 8: Disembarkation
Disembarkation from Cruise after a hearty breakfast. Then guide transfers you for a local/domestic flight to Sharm, it here you’ll be for your next excursion in Egypt. Once you arrive Sharm, check into your hotel.
Overnight: Movenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Day 9-10: Sharm El-Sheikh at Leisure
All meals will be at your resort. You’ll spend two days of leisure in Sharm, one of the most famous coastal tourist cities located in the south of Sinai – Egypt, known for its huge appeal for those seeking beach escapes. It famous for its white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, here you’ll try a lot of Water sports, Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, bask under the gleaming Sun, entice your eyes with the splendid Red Sea. You may also visit the Soho square for entertainment and the Old Market for a taste of local culture. Our local representative wil help you choose the best excursions for your stay here, be it a desert safari experience.
Overnight: Movenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Day 11: Sharm to Cairo
Have a relaxed and hearty breakfast at the resort, bid-farewell to Sharm later then the guide transfers you to Sharm Airport, for a local flight to Cairo – on arrival you’ll meet with our representative who will transfer you to the hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: The Nile Ritz Carlton
Day 12: Departure – Int’t Flight from Cairo
Bid farewell to Egypt. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred on time for your international flight back home.
