Day 1 – Arrive into Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival into Cairo our representatives will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for the start of your tour.

(No meals included)

Day 2 – Cairo. Pyramids Tour & Saqqara

Our tour of Egypt begins this morning with a trip to Giza to view the Sphinx and the world famous Pyramids where we enjoy a fully guided tour of the sites before giving you the chance to explore on your own. This afternoon we make the short drive to the huge ancient necropolis found at Saqqara. Built in the third dynasty and designed by renowned architect Imhotep, Saqqara is famous for its dramatic stepped Pyramid – the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Finally we head back to Cairo and conclude the evening with the dramatic Sound & Light show at the Pyramids.

(Breakfast included)

Day 3 – Cairo. Museum & City tour

After breakfast our city tour of Cairo begins with a visit to the incredible Egyptian Museum – home to countless ancient artifacts including the Tutankhamun exhibition. We then continue our tour of Cairo with a trip to the Citadel and the Mohamed Ali mosque which overlook the city.  The maze like streets and the bustling bazaars of Khan-el-Khalili market are next before we end the day exploring the fascinating churches of Coptic Cairo – both the hanging church of St. Mary’s (one of Egypt’s oldest churches) and St. Sergio which is believed to have been visited by the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. This evening we transfer you to the train station for the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Day 4 – Arrive in Aswan. Board Cruise and tour to Philae Temple

Upon arrival into Aswan you will be met be our local representative and transferred to your luxury cruise boat for the next 3 nights.  After freshening up we begin our tour of Aswan this afternoon with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam before arriving at the idyllic Philae Temple – perhaps one of the most picturesque in the whole of Egypt. On our return to the cruise boat we have a chance to also visit the unfinished Obelisk.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5 – Nile Cruise. Aswan – Edfu

Enjoy the tranquility and history of the River Nile as we travel down river towards Edfu making a stop at the temple of Kom Ombo. Unique in that it is dedicated to two gods – Horus and Sobek, we enjoy a full tour of the site before returning to the boat and cruising on to Edfu tonight.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6 – Nile Cruise. Edfu – Luxor

Beginning with a morning tour of the nearby Edfu Temple we then set sail for Luxor – home to some of the greatest sites and most impressive monuments in all antiquity. We spend the afternoon on Luxor’s East bank and enjoy fully guided tours of both the huge Karnak Temple system and the smaller but perfectly positioned Luxor Temple.  The evening is free to explore Luxor before returning to the boat for our last night on board.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7 – Luxor. West Bank tours. Fly to Sharm-el-Sheikh

After disembarking the cruise boat this morning we travel across the Nile River to start our tour of the West Bank sites. Beginning at the Colossi of Memnon we then visit the fabled Valley of the Kings burial site and the mortuary temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu) before ending the excursion at the historic and beautiful temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In the afternoon we transfer to Luxor airport for the short flight to Sharm-el-Sheikh on the Red Sea where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

(Breakfast included)

Day 8 – Sharm-el-Sheikh. Free day

Welcome to your Red Sea paradise! The next few days are free to spend at leisure – choose to relax in your hotel, enjoy the beautiful and tranquil beaches or arrange any activities such as diving or snorkeling with our local reps.

(Breakfast included)

Day 9 – Sharm-el-Sheikh. Free day

Free day. Contact our local reps to arrange any activities.

(Breakfast included)

Day 10 – Sharm-el-Sheikh. Free day

Free day. Contact our local reps to arrange any activities.

(Breakfast included)

Day 11 – Sharm-el-Sheikh. Fly to Cairo

We bid farewell to our Red Sea resort this morning as we transfer to the airport for the short flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival into Cairo our reps will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the fascinating city of Cairo on your own or arrange one of the optional tours we offer.

(Breakfast included)

Day 12 – Cairo. Departure transfer to the airport

Free time. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

(Breakfast included)