Arrive in Cairo and receive a warm welcome at Cairo International Airport. After assistance with arrival procedures, you’ll be escorted by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Once checked in, the remainder of the day is yours to unwind and take in your first impressions of Egypt’s lively capital.
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Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, set out with your private Egyptologist to the Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos—and admire the legendary Great Sphinx. Continue to the nearby Valley Temple to complete your introduction to this extraordinary necropolis. Later, enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a landmark modern museum showcasing Egypt’s ancient heritage through impressive collections and contemporary displays. Return to your hotel for a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, begin with Philae Temple, beautifully set on Agilkia Island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the Aswan High Dam to see one of Egypt’s great modern engineering achievements. In the afternoon, enjoy time at a traditional Nubian Village, known for its colorful houses and welcoming atmosphere. Afterwards, embark on your deluxe Nile Cruise, have lunch on board, and settle in as your voyage on the Nile begins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

Have breakfast as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, famous for its distinctive double design honoring Sobek and Horus the Elder. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, renowned as one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. After the visit, return to the ship and continue onward toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

Today’s touring takes you across to Luxor’s West Bank, the heartland of ancient Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial place of many of Egypt’s most powerful rulers, with the tomb of Tutankhamun available as an optional visit. Then proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs and celebrated for its elegant terraces. Pause for photos at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch and time to rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, disembark and begin your guided visits on Luxor’s East Bank. Start at Karnak Temple, Egypt’s largest temple complex, and walk among monumental columns, obelisks, and the sacred lake. Continue to Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, and discover its refined design and historic significance. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, set out for a full day exploring Cairo’s signature landmarks. Begin at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Next, visit Salah El Din Citadel, a historic fortress dating to the 12th century, and enter the Alabaster Mosque of Cairo, admired for its Ottoman-style architecture. In the afternoon, continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar to experience the atmosphere of Cairo’s most famous market and browse spices, souvenirs, and handcrafted items.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer at the scheduled time to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Bid farewell to Egypt after completing your 8-day itinerary across Cairo and the Nile Valley.
Meals: Breakfast
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