• Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative holding your company sign will greet and assist you through the airport.
• You’ll then meet your dedicated Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your adventure in Cairo.
• Begin your journey in the historic city of Fustat with a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).
• Explore the museum’s main hall, which presents a sweeping narrative of Egypt’s cultural development from prehistoric times to the present day.
• A highlight of your visit is the Royal Mummies Hall, where you’ll come face to face with 22 royal mummies, including Queen Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis III, and Ramses II.
• Wander through this atmospheric space designed to evoke the ambiance of the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit the temporary exhibition showcasing traditional Egyptian crafts such as pottery, woodwork, textiles, and jewelry.
• Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, depart with your guide to explore three of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites.

Giza Plateau:

• Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.

• Visit the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus, along with nearby queens’ pyramids.

• Explore the Valley Temple and gaze upon the mysterious Great Sphinx.

• Optional: Camel ride or entrance into the Great Pyramid ($20 per person).

• Stop at the Papyrus Institute for cultural insights and souvenirs.

Saqqara Necropolis:

• Visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first monumental stone building in Egypt, designed by Imhotep.

• Explore the Pyramid of Teti, known for its pyramid texts, and the Tomb of Kagemni, which offers glimpses into daily ancient Egyptian life.

Memphis:

• See remnants of Egypt’s first capital, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut.

Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour through Cairo’s historic treasures.

• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to over 250,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Yuya and Tuya and Tanis.

• Explore the Citadel of Saladin, Cairo’s 12th-century fortress.

• Tour the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, with its stunning Ottoman-style architecture and panoramic views of Cairo.

Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo

• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan. Upon arrival, a representative will escort you to your Nile Cruise ship, where you will check in and meet your guide.Begin your Aswan tour:

• Visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel of the 1960s.

• Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to tour Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and learn how UNESCO rescued the temple from rising waters.

• Stop at the Granite Quarries to view the Unfinished Obelisk, illustrating ancient stone-cutting techniques.

• Return to your cruise. Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast on board:

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.

• Continue by horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, the most intact ancient temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus. Learn about ancient mythology and the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.

Return to your cruise and sail to Esna. Overnight onboard.

After breakfast, explore Luxor in full:

West Bank:

• Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three richly decorated tombs from the New Kingdom.

• Tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel at Deir el-Bahari.

• See the Colossi of Memnon, the only remnants of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.

After lunch, continue to the East Bank:

• Explore Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt’s largest religious structure.

• Walk the Avenue of Sphinxes, which once connected Karnak and Luxor Temples.

• Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. See the mosque of Abu Al-Haggag, built atop earlier ruins within the temple grounds.

Return to the cruise. Overnight in Luxor.

Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, then travel onward by private vehicle to Alexandria.

Highlights of Alexandria:

• Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman-era burial site in Egypt.

• Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a towering monument once part of a Serapis temple.

• Tour Qaitbay Citadel, built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

• End at the Library of Alexandria, a modern cultural complex housing over 8 million books.

Return to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, head to the Fayoum Oasis with your guide:

• Visit Wadi El-Rayan, home to Egypt’s largest waterfalls and a haven for birdlife in a protected reserve.

• Explore Tunis Village, a charming community where you can learn and practice local pottery-making.

• Discover the layered formations of Gabal El-Medawara and its enchanting Magic Lake.

Return to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

• Tour the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum housing over 50,000 artifacts.

• Highlights include:

  • Ramses II's Colossal Statue

  • Grand Staircase with pharaoh statues

  • Tutankhamun's Full Collection

  • Four additional exhibition halls tracing Egypt’s historical timeline

• Try the Hololens Experience, an immersive interactive tour through ancient Egypt’s artifacts.

• Return to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.