Hurghada - Cairo

Cairo - In the early morning, an air-conditioned private minibus will transport the group to Cairo. The itinerary includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum to delve into the country’s remarkable ancient history, followed by a tour of the old city of Cairo. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Cairo.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - As the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, the Egyptian Museum boasts the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities worldwide. Its extensive collection ranges from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.

The museum’s unparalleled collection includes the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I, the treasures of Tanis, and the Narmer Palette, which marks the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king. The museum also features magnificent statues of the great kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the pyramids at the Giza plateau. An extensive array of papyri, sarcophagi, and jewelry completes this uniquely expansive museum.

Cairo - Aswan

Cairo - In the early morning, an Egyptologist guide will accompany the group to the Giza pyramid complex, where they can view the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. The tour will then proceed to Sakkara to see the distinctive step Pyramid of Zoser. Overnight travel to Aswan will be by an air-conditioned private minibus.

Pyramids of Giza - The Giza pyramid complex, also known as the Giza necropolis or the Giza Pyramids Plateau in Giza, Egypt, is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, between 2600 and 2500 BC. The site also includes several temples, cemeteries, and the remains of a workers’ village. A few hundred meters farther southwest, the Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. The current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre.

Memphis and Sakkara - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids is one of the most extensive archaeological sites, featuring many significant monuments such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Pyramid of Unas, Pyramid of Sekhmet, Mastaba of Ti, and the deep underground Persian Tombs.

Aswan

Aswan - Upon arrival at the Nile Cruise ship in Aswan, check-in will be at 12:00 PM. Guests can take some time to freshen up and enjoy lunch on board before beginning the Nile quest by visiting the High Dam of Aswan. The guide will explain the construction of the dam and the subsequent creation of Lake Nasser. A short boat ride to Agilkia Island will follow to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Overnight stay will be on board.

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, constructed across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Building the High Dam became a key objective of the government following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. With its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation, and generate hydroelectricity, the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt’s planned industrialization. The High Dam has significantly impacted Egypt’s economy and culture.

Temple of Philae - This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It is located on Agilkia Island, just south of the old Aswan Dam, and requires a boat ride to reach the ruins. The temple was relocated to its current location following the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently. The careful reconstruction at the current site meticulously preserved the original appearance and layout of the complex, even landscaping the island to match its former location. Philae rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. The Temple of Isis is the main feature there, but several other smaller temples on the island are worth admiring.

Aswan - Kom-Ombo

Aswan - In the early morning, there is an option to join an excursion to Abu Simbel, two massive temples carved into rock on the western bank of Lake Nasser. In the afternoon, the journey to Kom-Ombo will begin. Guests can relax and enjoy the stunning views as the ship navigates the Nile, one of the world’s oldest waterways. Before sunset, the ship will reach the magnificent Temple of Kom-Ombo, a unique ‘double’ temple dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Overnight stay will be on board.

Temple of Kom Ombo - The Kom Ombo Temple is one of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, primarily built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty from 180 BCE. The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek and the first “god of the Kingdom,” the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). This double dedication was intentional. Not only is it architecturally duplicated, with two sets of courts, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, but the twin temple also symbolizes the local and universalist themes that the two different deities represented.

Edfu - Luxor

Edfu - Breakfast will be served on board the ship. Afterward, guests will join an Egyptologist tour guide by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The journey will then continue to Luxor, where an afternoon tour of the east bank will include the incredible Karnak temple complex, part of the ancient city of Thebes. The day will conclude with a tour of Luxor Temple. Overnight stay will be on board.

Temple of Horus - The Temple of Horus, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris, with its roof intact.

Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple Complex is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and numerous outer temples, showcasing the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over 1500 years. Around thirty different pharaohs contributed to the building process of this site, enabling it to reach a size, complexity, and diversity not seen elsewhere. It was the New Kingdom’s most sacred site. The ancient complex covers a total area of 2 sq km. The temple of Amun, the complex’s main structure, is the largest place of worship ever built. It is surrounded by two other gigantic temples, dedicated to Amun’s wife, Mut, and his son, Khonsu, respectively. Although it might seem badly ruined today, there are still many features to Karnak that make it one of the largest and most impressive of all ancient sites in Egypt.

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple was built on the east bank of the Nile by Amenhotep III, “The Magnificent.” With his wife, Queen Tiy, whom he dearly loved, he ruled Egypt during the peaceful and stable 18th Dynasty. The temple was dedicated to the Theban triad: the great god Amon-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Luxor Temple suffered some damage during the reign of Amenhotep’s son Akhenaten when the name and figure of Amon were erased, but it was reconstructed during the reigns of Tutankhamon and Haremhab. In the 19th Dynasty, Ramses II carried out major work there, particularly when he constructed a new court and entrance.

Luxor - Hurghada

Luxor - In the morning, the tour of the west bank of Luxor will begin with the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where visitors can enter some of the incredible tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. The tour will then proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of the only Pharaoh Queen who ruled Egypt. The day will conclude with a visit to the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. The journey will then return to Hurghada.

Valley of the Kings - Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings (Wadi Biban al-Muluk) contains 63 magnificent royal tombs from the New Kingdom period (1550–1069 BC), each unique. The West Bank had been the site of royal burials from the First Intermediate Period (2181–2055 BC) onwards. At least three 11th-dynasty rulers built their tombs near the modern village of Taref, northeast of the Valley of the Kings. The 18th-dynasty pharaohs, however, chose the isolated valley dominated by the pyramid-shaped mountain peak of al-Qurn (The Horn). The secluded site, enclosed by steep cliffs, was easy to guard and, when seen from the Theban plain, appears to be the site of the setting sun, associated with the afterlife by ancient Egyptians.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west bank of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, “the Holy of Holies,” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut. The temple consists of three levels, each with a colonnade at its far end. On the uppermost level, an open courtyard lies just beyond the portico. Mummiform statues of Hatshepsut as Osiris, the god of the dead, lean against its pillars. Far from being devoted solely to her, the temple also includes sections for the cults of her revered father Thutmose I, the goddess Hathor, and the funerary god Anubis. An altar, open to the sky and the sun, was dedicated to the cult of the solar Ra-Horakhty. Pride of place was given to Amun. At the far end of the upper courtyard, on the temple’s central axis, a passage cut directly into the living rock culminates in his sanctuary.

Colossi of Memnon - One of the most popular tourist attractions in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon gained fame due to its majestic appearance and the mysterious sounds emitted by the northern colossus statue at every sunrise.

• All transfers by air-conditioned mini bus
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Stay 4-star hotel in Cairo and 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise between Aswan & Luxor
• Private Egyptologist guide

• (Gratuities) Tipping your guide and Driver is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees for tour sightseeing
• Any optional tour

We begin our journey in Hurghada, from where we travel to Cairo. We explore the magnificent Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Zoser Pyramid, before heading off to Aswan. Here, the High Dam is our major attraction, complemented by a trip to the Philae Temple. The subsequent day commences your Nile Cruise, with 4 days and 3 nights immersed in the natural beauty of Egypt. As the ship glides along the river, enjoy the peaceful scenery. We pay a visit to Kom Ombo, home to a marvelous ‘double-temple’ dedicated to the crocodile-headed God Sobek and the falcon-headed God Horus. We then visit the Edfu Temple before continuing on to Luxor, where we tour the vast Karnak temple complex and the historical Luxor Temple. The day after, we journey to the west bank for a tour of the internationally famous Valley of the Kings and visit the Hatshepsut Temple, before returning to Hurghada with unforgettable memories.

• Operated by a multilingual guide
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please dress appropriately

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.