Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive to Cairo
Arrive to Cairo International Airport, where Embassy Tours representative will meet you to assist you through Passport control, Custom formalities, and transfer to your luxury hotel on the Nile River.
Over Night in Cairo.
Day 2. Egyptian Museum, Citadel, the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaars
Buffet Breakfast.
This morning, join your expert Egyptologist for an exploration of the Egyptian Museum of antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view its huge collection of 5000 years of art, the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamun collection of treasures and the gold Mask.
Enjoy Lunch at a local luxury restaurant.
After Lunch, explore the ancient city of Cairo, including the Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, and the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaars.
Return to your hotel. This evening will enjoy a Welcome dinner.
Overnight in Cairo.
Hotel: The Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3. The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and ride a Camel
Buffet Breakfast.
After Breakfast, join your expert Egyptologist for an exploration of the Giza Plateau, site of the Great Pyramids, of Cheops, Mycerinus, Chephren, it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, then view the nearby Great Sphinx and ride a camel across the sands of Giza.
Enjoy Lunch at a local luxury restaurant.
After Lunch, return to your hotel. Evening at leisure or attend an Optional Sound and Light show at Sphinx or Dinner with Belle Dance show.
Overnight in Cairo.
Hotel: The Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4. Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise Embarkation – Temple of Luxor and Temple of Karnak
Buffet Breakfast.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Meet and assist in Luxor airport, pickup, and transfer by your Expert Egyptologist to your Luxury Nile Cruise for Embarkation before Lunch.
Enjoy Lunch on board.
Disembark exploring by visiting the striking Temple of Luxor, view the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons, the Courtyard of Ramses II, and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III.
Transfer to explore the Temple of Karnak and walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Return on board. Enjoy Afternoon Tea and a Luxury A La Carte Dinner, followed by Entertainment shows by Tannoura and Belly dancer show in the lounge bar.
Overnight in Luxor.
Hotel: M.S Tulip / M.S Farah Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner
Day 5. Explore the West Bank of the Nile, Sail towards Edfu
Buffet Breakfast
Journey once more to explore the west bank of the Nile River and the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun and the tomb of Seti I.
Back to the Nile Cruise. Enjoy Lunch while sailing to Esna, then Edfu.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea and A La Carte Dinner.
Overnight in Edfu.
Hotel: M.S Tulip / M.S Farah Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6. Temple of Horus, Sail to Kom Ombo, Temple of Haroeris and Sobek, Sail to Aswan
Buffet Breakfast
After Breakfast, ride a horse carriage to visit the Temple of Horus.
The Executive Chef will welcome you to join a cooking class.
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek.
Return on board and sail to Aswan. Enjoy a Buffet Dinner followed by a Galabia party in the Lounge.
Overnight in Aswan.
Hotel: M.S Tulip / M.S Farah Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7. Aswan – Optional Tour Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk – Majestic Philae Temple – Aswan Islands
Early Morning: Breakfast Basket, and Transfer to Abu Simbel.
Visit the twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Fly back to Aswan Airport, explore the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.
Ride a felucca around the Aswan Islands.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea and A La Carte Dinner.
Overnight in Aswan.
Hotel: M.S Tulip / M.S Farah Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner
Day 8. Disembarkation and fly to Cairo
Buffet Breakfast
After Breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis Hotel Cairo
Day 9. Cairo – Memphis, Sakkara, New Discovery Tombs, and Carpet School
Buffet Breakfast
Visit Memphis, Sakkara, and the New Discovery Tombs. Enjoy Lunch at a local luxury restaurant, followed by a visit to a local carpet school.
Overnight in Cairo.
Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis Hotel Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10. Depart Cairo
Buffet Breakfast
After Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International airport for final Departure.
Meals: Breakfast