Day 1– Depart USA
Overnight flight to Cairo.

Day 2– Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. There is time at leisure to relax and unwind before you start to explore this fascinating city. 

Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport

Day 3 – Cairo – Pyramid Excursion – Overnight Train
Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphis where we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid Age. From here prepare yourself for a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert. Later we board the overnight train which will take us south to the city of Aswan. (Buffet breakfast Dinner)

Day 4 – Aswan – Nile Cruise (3 nights)
This morning we explore the High Dam and Granite Quarries where we see the massive unfinished obelisk. Then by motorboat to the Island of Philae to visit the Temple of Isis. This afternoon we take a memorable felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. Marvel at the blood–red sunset with the distinctive sails of dozens of feluccas silhouetted against the setting sun. (Continental breakfast Lunch Dinner)

Cruise Ship: MS La Traviata or similar

Day 5 – Nile Cruise: Kom–Ombo – Edfu
This morning there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion by air to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. This afternoon we leave Aswan as we sail to Kom Ombu. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombu, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Later we enjoy dinner onboard our Nile cruise ship. (Breakfast Lunch Dinner) 

Day 6 – Nile Cruise: Edfu
This morning in Edfu we visit Egypt’s best–preserved cult temple which was dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Then we cruise on to Luxor where we visit the grand Temple of Luxor, which dominates the town and was built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. Later we visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak and marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. (Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner)

Day 7 – Disembark – Luxor
First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the breathtaking Deir el–Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s impressive temple and the gigantic statues of Memnon Collossi. (Breakfast)

Hotel: Steigenberger Nile Palace

Day 8 – Luxor – Cairo (2 nights)
The morning is at leisure in Luxor to explore this attractive town, peacefully situated on the banks of the Nile. Later we are transferred to the airport for our short flight back to Cairo where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Oasis Pyramids

Day 9 – Cairo sightseeing
Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the citadel, spectacularly dominating Cairo’s skyline and then a visit to the Mohammed Ali’s Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated and ornate interior. In old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary above the old water gate and, finally, the Egyptian Museum, which is home of King Tutankhamun’s remarkable priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 – Depart Cairo
Time to bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please consult your travel agent when booking to assess your specific requirements.