Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be met and assisted upon landing. After the arrival formalities, enjoy a comfortable VIP transfer to the renowned Marriott Mena House, perfectly positioned near the Great Pyramids. Once checked in, the remainder of your day is free to unwind—take in the atmosphere of the gardens or simply relax with pyramid views from the hotel.
Meals: None
Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

After breakfast, set out on a private guided visit to the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops along with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, then continue to the timeless Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. As you tour, your guide will share insights into ancient building techniques, pharaonic beliefs, and the enduring questions that surround these monumental structures.
Following the visit, enjoy lunch at a carefully chosen restaurant with views of the pyramids, then return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a landmark of modern engineering that reshaped the Nile’s flow and Egypt’s development. Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and set in a picturesque island location on the Nile.
After lunch in Aswan, you will be transferred to the historic Old Cataract Hotel, celebrated for its classic elegance and superb river views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan

After breakfast at the Old Cataract, take a scenic boat ride along the Nile to a traditional Nubian Village. Spend time experiencing local culture, distinctive colorful homes, and the welcoming spirit of the community along the riverbanks.
Later, transfer to your luxury Nile Cruise to complete embarkation for a three-night voyage. Lunch is served on board, and the afternoon is yours to settle in and enjoy the sundeck as the cruise begins its journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

Begin the day with breakfast as you sail the Nile. Stop to visit Kom Ombo Temple, famous for its unique dedication to two deities, Sobek and Haroeris, and its striking riverside setting. Continue onward to Edfu, where you will visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus, reaching it by horse-drawn carriage for a charming, traditional approach.
Return to the cruise for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner while sailing continues toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

After breakfast, head out to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs were carved deep into the desert hills, then continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient design set against dramatic cliffs. Your tour also includes a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that have guarded this landscape for millennia.
Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy your final evening on board, surrounded by the calm ambiance of the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

After breakfast and final disembarkation, continue your discovery of Luxor with visits on the East Bank. Explore Luxor Temple, then head to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, renowned as the largest religious site ever constructed. Walk among soaring columns and along sacred pathways while learning how generations of pharaohs shaped these monumental sanctuaries.
After the visits, transfer to the storied Winter Palace Hotel, a historic property long associated with distinguished travelers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted, then transferred to Marriott Mena House for check-in. The rest of the day is free for rest and enjoying the hotel facilities.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Following breakfast, head out to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, recognized as the world’s largest archaeological museum. Explore its exceptional displays of Egypt’s greatest treasures, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
Enjoy lunch after your museum visit, then return to the hotel for the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy a smooth transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure, bringing your Palace Hotels in Egypt Tour to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: None