Day 1 - Welcome to Egypt

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed assisted privately by your tour leader with the entry process and you will be escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Our representative will assist you to ensure a smooth check-in, he will review your holiday itinerary with you to confirm pick-up times for each tour and he will answer all your questions.

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

Day 2 - Pyramids, Cairo Museum & bazaar visit

After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up to take you 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. After this, you will have a chance to visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum and enjoy a lunch at a lovely, 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 - Discover Karnak and Luxor temples

After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to the airport to fly to the mind-blowing town of Luxor. On arrival, your private assistant will meet you and transfer you to your Nile Cruiser to start your Nile adventure on full board basis. After lunch onboard, your guide will take you to visit the stunning Luxor & Karnak temples.

After the sightseeing, you will be back on board to enjoy a yummy dinner 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 knowledgeable guide to explore the mind-blowing West Bank in Luxor. Here you’ll have the chance to discover the word- known 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 with your guide 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. Continue your sailing journey to the romantic city of Aswan.

Day 6 - Aswan, the always sunny city

After breakfast on board the boat, you will discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan: the famous High Dam, the enigmatic Unfinished Obelisk and, later a, short boat ride will take you to the lovely temple of Philae located in a picturesque small island in the Nile and it is dedicated to the two Goddesses, Isis and Hathor.

Enjoy lunch in 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 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!

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