Welcome to Cairo!

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be met and assisted by our representative.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: N/A

After breakfast, begin your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, where you will stand before the legendary pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and learn about their construction, history, and the pharaohs they were built for. Take in panoramic views of the plateau and enjoy time for photos.

Continue to the majestic Great Sphinx of Giza, the mysterious limestone guardian with the body of a lion and the face of a king and hear the stories and theories surrounding this remarkable monument.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in the Pyramids area, offering a chance to relax and enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine.

In the afternoon, travel to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest largescale stone structure. Explore the surrounding complex and discover the evolution of pyramid building, gaining deeper insight into ancient Egyptian architectural innovation and burial traditions.

After an enriching day immersed in history, return to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun and remarkable pieces from across Egypt.

Spanning 120 acres (50 hectares), GEM is the largest archaeological museum in the world.

Return to your hotel for a free evening.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfas

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, you will be met by your local representative and begin your Aswan day tour.

Enjoy a short motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, once the centre of worship of the Goddess Isis and a place that attracted pilgrims from across the ancient world.

Afterwards, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise for check-in and overnight stay.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, you may choose to take an optional early excursion by road to Abu Simbel, home to the magnificent rock-cut temples of King Ramses II.

Afterwards, we begin sailing towards Edfu, with time to unwind on board and enjoy lunch as the scenery of the Nile drifts by.

In the afternoon, savour tea on the sundeck, followed by cocktails in the lounge bar before dinner is served.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we continue our journey sailing towards Luxor via Esna, passing through the historic Esna Lock along the way.

Spend the day at leisure on board, relaxing on the sundeck, soaking up the warm Egyptian sunshine, and watching the ever-changing scenery of the Nile unfold along the riverbanks.

Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of life on the water, with time to unwind, read, or take in the views.

As evening approaches, enjoy the onboard entertainment and ambiance before another delicious dinner is served.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we visit the impressive Karnak Temple, famed for its vast scale and towering columns, before continuing to Luxor Temple, beautifully set along the Nile and lined with statues of Ramesses II.

Later, we prepare for the extraordinary Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027.

As the Moon aligns perfectly between the Earth and Sun, it will briefly block the sunlight, revealing the glowing corona in a rare moment of totality. With clear skies and the Sun high overhead, Luxor is one of the best places on Earth to witness this event, with totality lasting over 6 minutes.

TOTAL ECLIPSE TIMELINE (local time):
– Partial eclipse begins – 11:40
– Totality begins – 13:02
– Maximum eclipse – 13:05
– Totality ends – 13:08
– Partial eclipse ends – 14:26

The remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience back on board.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you’ll venture into the Valley of the Kings, a hidden valley where pharaohs, including the legendary Tutankhamun, were laid to rest (extra cost). You’ll get to explore these elaborately decorated tombs and uncover the secrets of their fascinating past.

Next, you’ll journey to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent complex built into the cliffs, dedicated to one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs.

On the drive back to the Nile cruise, you will have a quick stop at the 2 Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We set sail early this morning, continuing our journey along the Nile towards Kom Ombo.

This afternoon, we visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Horus.

Afterwards, we cruise onwards to Aswan, with time to relax and enjoy the onboard atmosphere.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, you may choose to take an optional early excursion by road to Abu Simbel, home to the magnificent rock-cut temples of King Ramses II.

Afterwards, take a visit to the Nubian village situated opposite Soheil Island, close to the Aswan Dam pass.

Once there, trace out the different aspects of traditional life and culture in the village by meeting native people. To understand more, wander among the houses in lush palm groves and admire their varied colours: sky blue, yellow, pink, and more.

Spend some time shopping handcrafted gifts before being transferred back to your Nile Cruise.

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we disembark and transfer to Aswan International Airport for our flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international terminal for your departure flight home.

Overnight: N/A

Meals: Breakfast