DAY 1 - FLY TO EGYPT

Overview:

A two weeks trip including Upper and Lower Egypt, visiting Alexandria, Cairo and Luxor; sailing up the River Nile for four days on a luxury ship which will take you from Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Overnight flights to Egypt.

 

DAY 2 - CAIRO-ALEXANDRIA

On arrival, pass through customs and meet our representative who will transfer you by car to Alexandria and your 5* deluxe hotel. Due to various arrival times, no activities are planned for today. Meals are on your own.

DAY 3 - ALEXANDRIA

Meal: B

Full day sightseeing of Alexandria with a local guide

DAY 4 - CAIRO

Meal: B

Morning drive back to Cairo and check-in at your deluxe hotel. Due to various arrival times, no activities are planned for today.  Meals are on your own. Enjoy the pool at the hotel.

DAY 5 - CAIRO

Meals: B, D

After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, depart on your full day tour which will include stops at the famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus as well as the impressive Sphinx carved in rock. After a break for lunch (on your own), visit the Papyrus Institution which contains the largest collection of papyrus reproductions of all the famous paintings of ancient Egypt. 

Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6 - CAIRO/FLY TO LUXOR

Meals: B, D

After breakfast, visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and the treasures of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, before transferring  to Cairo Airport for your short afternoon flight to Luxor.  

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met by our representative for the transfer to your hotel. Check in is followed by dinner and overnight accommodation.

DAY 7 - LUXOR/ NILE CRUISE

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and embark on your tour of the East Bank and the fabulous Luxor and Karnak Temples. Then, transfer directly to your 5 * ship for check-in and lunch on board. The afternoon is free for you to explore your floating hotel or the vibrant markets located dock-side. Dinner on board.

DAY 8 - NILE CRUISE/ESNA/ EDFU

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, depart on your tour of the West Bank, the “Valley of the Kings” where 64 of Egypt’s Pharaohs have their resting places. Continue to visit the palatial Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and stop at the humongous Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail on via the Esna Lock toward Edfu. An evening welcome drink will precede dinner followed by a Disco party!

DAY 9 - NILE CRUISE / KOM OMBO/ ASWAN

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast in Edfu, a carriage ride will take you to the superbly preserved Temple of Horus dedicated to the Falcon God. Return to the ship for lunch and sail on to Kom Ombo. On arrival, tour the Temples of Kom Ombo dedicated to two deities; the crocodile headed “Sobek” and the “Haroeris” the double headed sparrow/hawk. 

On board lectures and other activities will be available on board – or just sit back on the sun deck with a cool drink and enjoy the passing vistas. Tonight prepare for the Galabya (Toga) party!

DAY 10 - NILE CRUISE /ASWAN

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, begin your exploration of gorgeous Aswan with a tour of the Fila Temple and the High Dam.  Return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is free to explore Aswan’s many markets. Dinner on board will be followed by a Belly Dance show!

DAY 11 - END CRUISE:ASWAN

Meals: B, D

After breakfast, the morning is free to give you time to explore Aswan or to take the optional air excursion to the fantastic Temples of Abu Simbel. Then bid your crew goodbye as you transfer to your hotel in Aswan.  Check in for one night.

DAY 12 - ASWAN-CAIRO

Meals: B

Transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival,  stop at the El Khalili bazaar for last minute souvenir shopping before transferring  to your hotel to spend the night.

DAY 13 - CAIRO

Meals: B

Day at leisure in Cairo.

DAY 14 - CAIRO/HOME

Meals: B

As all good things must come to an end, so does your Egypt adventure as you pack away your memories and transfer to the airport for your flights home!