Hotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with Breakfast Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor. Arrival transfer. All entrance fees to included monuments. Guided tour of the Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. Visit the Library of Alexandria, catacombs, and Pompey’s Pillar. Guided visit of the Egyptian Museum. Tour of Abu Simbel. Three-night Nile cruise. Tour of Kom Ombo Temple. Visit the Colossi of Memnon. Excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Luxor and Karnak Temples. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Hotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with BreakfastHotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with BreakfastHotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with Breakfast and DinnerHotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with All MealsHotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts). with Breakfast
Day 1: Cairo
If you arrive early there are plenty of things to see and do in this amazing city. Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo one of the most popular attractions in the city, or to really get a feel for the place, get lost in the bazaars and join the locals for a coffee in a local cafe.
Day 2: Cairo/alexandria
We begin with one of the key highlights of any visit to Egypt, the Great Pyramids of Giza. While once located in remote desert, they now touch the suburbs of modern Cairo. Also visit the mysterious Sphinx, with its lion’s body and man’s face. In the afternoon we drive to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two evenings.
Day 3: Alexandria
We have plenty of time to explore all the incredible sites this ancient city has to offer. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331BC, Egypt's only Mediterranean city is characterized by a distinctly European atmosphere and a refreshing sea breeze. Don't miss the chance to enjoy an optional seafood dinner at one of the city's many outdoor seaside restaurants this evening.
Day 4: Alexandria/cairo
Head back to Cairo, and stop for a tour inside the monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. In the afternoon explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.
Day 5: Cairo/aswān
Day 6: Aswān
Early in the morning, drive to the famed temples of Abu Simbel for a guided tour. Later, board our river cruise ship for the night.
Day 7: Aswān/kom Ombo
Following breakfast, we set sail. Before too long it is time for our first shore excursion, with a visit to Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god. It still contains an ancient mummified crocodile.
Day 8: Kom Ombo/luxor
Continuing cruising the Nile, relaxing and taking in the desert scenery while observing daily life along the river. Arrive to Luxor in the evening.
Day 9: Luxor
After checking in to our hotel, our day starts with a visit to the exciting ancient sites located on Luxor's West Bank and the famed Valley of the Kings.Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch in a local family home.
Day 10: Luxor
Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor. In the afternoon, use free time to explore the bazaar, museums or opt to take a guided tour of the temples of Habu, Ramsseum and Deir El Medina.
Day 11: Luxor/cairo
Catch a flight back to Cairo and enjoy another day exploring this wonderful city. Visit the bazaar, any museums you missed or opt to explore nearby Sakkara and Memphis on a guided tour.
Day 12: Cairo
Depart at any time.