Best of Egypt: Cairo Pharaohs, Nile Cruise & Luxor Temples

Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival in Cairo, our airport representative will greet you, facilitate the visa process, escort you through customs and immigration, and accompany you to the passenger pick-up area. Then your private driver will transfer you to your hotel (usually an hour drive). After checking in, the time is left for you to recover from jet lag.

Things to do for today: Stepped Pyramid of Djoser , Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx

After breakfast, head south to Memphis, which is an ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. You can get a glimpse into its former glory from the ruins here. Later, proceed to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, which is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. End the tour today in the most iconic and largest pyramids at Giza and the mysterious Sphinx, a colossal lion with a pharaoh's head.

Optional: night show, Pyramids Sound and Light Show with private transfers between hotel and theatre USD 48 per person, *, Enter into the Grand Pyramid USD 25 per person, *

Things to do for today: Egyptian Museum , citadel of Salah El Din , Mohammed Ali Mosque , Khan El Khalili Bazaar

After breakfast, pay a visit to the Egyptian Museum where you may admire its magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Afterward, explore Old Cairo, where you can visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. In the late afternoon, enjoy leisure time at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Things to do for today: High Dam , Philae Temple , Botanical Gardens

Take a flight to Aswan in the early morning. Upon your arrival, take a private transfer to your cruise boat. Settle into your cabin, and then disembark for a guided tour to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Later in the afternoon, take an Egyptian Felucca to sail on the Nile, passing by the Elephantine Island, and go ashore the Botanical Gardens on the Kitchener Island.

Things to do for today: Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)

Early in the morning, you will set sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Greco-Roman Sobek Temple, the temple is unusual in that it is a double temple, with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek. The cruise will continue to sail to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu), which is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. This is partly because it was built later than most: in the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC. Despite its later date, it reflects the traditional pharaonic architecture and so provides an excellent idea of how all the temples once looked. Edfu is also very large: the second largest in Egypt after Karnak Temple.

Things to do for today: West Bank (Thebes) , Valley of the Kings , Funerary temple of Hatshepsut , Colossi of Memnon

Early morning sail to Luxor. After breakfast on board, explore some of the most incredible sites in the country. You will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will have the chance to explore three tombs of the ancient Pharaohs. You will then visit the recently renovated mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the second pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. The tour also includes a visit to the huge Colossi of Memnon which are all that remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Things to do for today: Karnak Temple of Amon , Luxor Temple

Today, you will continue your exploration of Luxor. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the Temples of Karnak while learning how the massive facade was constructed from your guide. Proceed to Luxor Temple, which was once connected to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx. You will be guided through the most important parts of the temples and get a better understanding of them from your guide. Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, head to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Things to do for today: Ephesus , Arcadian Way , The Celcus Library

Farewell, Egypt! Enjoy some free time to purchase souvenirs before boarding your departure flight.