Day 1 - Welcome to Egypt

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will welcome you and assist you with the entry process before escorting you to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will assist you to ensure a smooth check-in and will then review your holiday itinerary with you to confirm pick-up times for each tour and answer all your questions.

Overnight at the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel. (Deluxe City View)

Day 2 - Pyramids, Cairo Museum & bazaar visit

After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. Then, you will have a chance to visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum and enjoy a lunch at a wonderful, traditional Egyptian restaurant in Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest and most lively bazaar famous for its narrow alleyways full of shops, restaurants and cafes where locals drink tea and smoke water pipes.

Day 3 - Karnak and Luxor temple private guided tour

Enjoy your breakfast and flight to the wonderful town of Luxor. On arrival, you will be received by your private assistant and transferred to your Nile Cruiser. After your delicious lunch onboard you will visit the stunning Luxor & Karnak temples. Back on board enjoy tea at the lovely sundeck and a fun cultural evening with Belly Dancing and a folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor on the Steigenberger Legacy Ship on Full Board Basis (Superior Cabin)

Day 4 - Explore the Valley of the Kings and West Bank

Enjoy breakfast on board before heading out with your private guide to explore the mind-blowing West Banks in Luxor. Here you’ll have the chance to discover the jewels of Ancient Egypt: the majestic Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Queen Hatshepsut’s temple.

Hop on board and start your sail journey to Edfu. After lunch, the afternoon is at leisure onboard where you will enjoy the sun, the Nile breeze at the sundeck and take a refreshing dip in the pool. Tonight have fun at the Captains welcome cocktails and dinner. Overnight in Edfu (Superior Cabin)

Day 5 - EDFU & KOM OMBO temples

Enjoy breakfast on board the cruise while you sail along the River Nile direction to Edfu. Upon arrival, you will take a horse carriage ride through the quaint town of Edfu to visit the gorgeous temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon God.

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes from the comfort of your luxurious cruise ship on your way to Kom Ombo temple.  Explore the unique twin temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek and visit the museum which contains a number of fascinating mummified crocodiles. Enjoy your sailing journey to the romantic city of Aswan.

Day 6 - Discover Aswan, the always sunny city

After breakfast on board the boat, you will be accompanied by your knowledgeable English-speaking guide for a lovely day tour to the famous High Dam and the enigmatic Unfinished Obelisk. Afterwards, a short boat ride will take you to the charming temple of Philae dedicated to the two Goddesses, Isis and Hathor.

After lunch at a high quality Egyptian restaurant, you will end your day by taking a felucca ride to visit the lovely botanical gardens at Kitchener Island, a captivating green oasis and a lovely contrast with the surrounding desert landscapes.

Day 7 - Cairo transfer by air

After your delicious breakfast on board you will be transferred by private AC vehicle to Aswan Airport to take your flight to Cairo.

*Optional highly recommended tour: Private guided tour to the magical Abu Simbel Temples.

On arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted by a private assistant who will transfer you to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Cairo at the boutique-like Kempinski Nile Hotel.

Day 8 - Safe travels!

Enjoy breakfast, your assistant will meet you to take you to your private transfer to Cairo international airport to take your flight back home. Safe travels!