Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your tour guide who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel for check-in and a refreshing welcome drink. In the evening, you can choose to attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids (optional) before enjoying a restful night at your hotel.

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the iconic Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. Stand before the legendary Great Sphinx, the guardian of the pyramids and one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Egyptian Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun. If time permits, stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Fly from Cairo to Aswan and check in to your Nile Cruise. Your sightseeing begins with a visit to the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully located on Philae Island. Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that tamed the Nile and created Lake Nasser. End the day at the Unfinished Obelisk, an impressive monument that reveals ancient quarrying techniques. Enjoy dinner and overnight onboard the cruise in Aswan.

Enjoy breakfast as your cruise sails north to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the unique dual Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and experience a charming horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, showcasing remarkable Ptolemaic architecture.

After breakfast, explore Luxor’s legendary West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of ancient Egypt, home to the tombs of great pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Continue to the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural masterpiece set against desert cliffs, and stop by the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your cruise.

Today, explore Luxor’s East Bank, starting with the magnificent Karnak Temple, a vast complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Walk through its grand Hypostyle Hall and gaze upon towering columns and sacred obelisks. Then, visit the beautiful Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of a remarkable journey through the land of the pharaohs.