All aboard a 5-star Nile cruise through Egypt’s “open-air
museum” from Aswan to Luxor - visit Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak,
and more ! Tour also includes Cairo’s main attractions.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure
a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time
to explore at your leisure before meeting your tour
escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the
hotel. Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit
to the most famous wonderland in the whole world – the Great
Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight
train to Aswan. Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for
check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the
Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished
Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel. Day 4: Aswan/Nile Cruise
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine
Islands. Overnight on ship, cruising to Kom Ombo. Day 5: Kom Ombo/Edfu/Nile Cruise
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo.
After lunch, visit one of the most well-preserved temples in
all of Egypt in Edfu -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God.
Overnight on ship, cruising to Luxor. Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel. Today we visit the
East Bank of Luxor:
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel. Day 7: Luxor (West Bank)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo. Day 8: Cairo/City Tour Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Then we’re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the
fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive
to the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700
years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic
area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
(the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel. Day 9: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
TOUR INCLUDES
Transfers from/to the airport.
All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo,
and Luxor (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your
program.
Two nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals
included.
First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
on an air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and
Luxor. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV,
and include breakfast.
All transfer and pick-up services.
All service charges and taxes.
Not included
international flight ticket,
Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in
advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to
your program as you may choose to skip one or more
sites depending upon your interests.
Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other
items of a personal nature.