Timeless Egypt Cairo Aswan Luxor and The Nile Journey

Day 1

Depart for Egypt
Your adventure begins as you board your flight bound for Cairo. Sit back and relax as you journey toward the ancient wonders of Egypt.
Meals: No meals included

Day 2

Hotel 4*

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to the land of ancient wonders! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our friendly representative will assist you through all airport formalities. You’ll then be escorted in a private, air‑conditioned vehicle to your hotel. After checking in, take time to relax and unwind. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, immersing yourself in the vibrant sights and sounds of Egypt’s bustling capital.


Overnight: Cairo

Day 3

Hotel 4*

Breakfast and Lunch

Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan Al‑Khalili

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for a day of iconic discoveries:

• Giza Plateau: Stand before the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Feel the desert breeze as you contemplate these colossal monuments that have stood for over 4,500 years. Nearby, marvel at the majestic Sphinx and step inside the Valley Temple where ancient priests performed mummification rituals.
• Grand Egyptian Museum: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring this state‑of‑the‑art museum. Wander through galleries filled with priceless artifacts, from glittering jewelry and pharaohs’ statues to the treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Khan Al‑Khalili Bazaar: End your day in Cairo’s most famous market. Lose yourself in the maze of narrow alleys brimming with spices, textiles and handcrafted jewelry. Sip mint tea as you haggle for keepsakes and soak up the atmosphere of this historic souk.

Overnight Cairo


Day 4

Cruise 5*

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Flight to Luxor & Luxor East Bank

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes. Upon arrival, begin your East Bank tour:

• Karnak Temple: Explore this sprawling complex dedicated to Amun‑Ra. Stroll along avenues lined with ram‑headed sphinxes and enter the awe‑inspiring Hypostyle Hall, where rows of towering columns are covered in hieroglyphic carvings.
• Luxor Temple: Next, visit Luxor Temple, a magnificent structure built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Admire its grand pylon entrance, colossal statues and the Avenue of Sphinxes linking it to Karnak.

After your tour, check in to your Nile cruise. Enjoy lunch on board, then relax and take in the scenery as your ship gently rocks on the river. Savour a delicious dinner later in the evening.
Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 5

Cruise 5*

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

Enjoy breakfast on board before crossing to the West Bank:

• Valley of the Kings: Descend into richly decorated tombs where pharaohs like Tutankhamun were laid to rest amid vibrant wall paintings.
• Temple of Hatshepsut: Visit this stunning mortuary temple, carved into cliffs and rising in graceful terraces—a testament to Egypt’s most successful female ruler.
• Colossi of Memnon: Pause at these towering statues of Amenhotep III, silent sentinels that have guarded the Nile for millennia.

Return to your cruise for lunch. As the ship sets sail toward Edfu, watch fertile fields and palm‑fringed villages drift by. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment on board.


Overnight Nile Cruise


Day 6

Cruise 5*

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on board, step ashore at Edfu:

• Temple of Horus: Explore one of Egypt’s best‑preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon‑headed god Horus. Its towering pylons and intricate reliefs depict mythic battles and royal ceremonies.

Continue sailing to Kom Ombo:

• Temple of Sobek and Horus: Discover this unique double temple with dual entrances and sanctuaries for Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus. Visit the Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles and artifacts celebrating these revered creatures.

Enjoy lunch as you sail toward Aswan, then join the evening Galabeya party on board. Dress in traditional Egyptian attire, dance to local music and share in the fun with fellow travelers.


Overnight Nile Cruise


Day 7

Cruise 5*

Breakfast and Dinner

Aswan City Tour

After breakfast, explore Aswan’s highlights:

• Aswan High Dam: See this modern marvel that tames the mighty Nile and powers much of Egypt, and admire panoramic views across Lake Nasser.
• Philae Temple: Sail to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Isis, relocated here to save it from rising waters. Wander its graceful courtyards and colonnades surrounded by shimmering blue water.
• Unfinished Obelisk: Visit the quarry where an enormous obelisk lies abandoned, offering rare insight into ancient stone‑carving techniques and the sheer scale of Egypt’s monumental ambitions.

Return to your cruise for lunch and relax on board for the afternoon. Savor your final dinner on the Nile under the desert stars.


Overnight: Nile Cruise


Day 8

Hotel 4*

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Return to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure—perhaps opt for an excursion to the awe‑inspiring temples of Abu Simbel (optional).


Overnight: Cairo

Day 9

Breakfast

After Breakfast time to say Farewell to Egypt and its Magestic Allure..

Drop off to Airport – Hotel Check ou for your international flight , it was certainly a pleasure to have been a part of your joyful time. Have a safe trip back home.