A concise 7-day version of the classic Egyptian route: Pyramids, Cairo, and a 3-night Nile Cruise.
If you want to sail the Nile but only have a week, this is the perfect package. You'll spend two days exploring Cairo's highlights before flying south to Aswan to board a luxury cruise ship, sailing to ancient temples before finishing in Luxor.
Welcome to Egypt! Your tour manager will meet you at Cairo International Airport, assist you through customs, and transfer you via a private air-conditioned vehicle to your premium Cairo hotel. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing and preparing for the week ahead.
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist for a tour of the Giza Necropolis. You will stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, take incredible photos from the panoramic plateau, and visit the iconic Great Sphinx. In the afternoon, explore the vast, modern Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to witness thousands of pharaonic artifacts before returning to your hotel.
Check out early and transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam and take a motorboat to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Afterward, transfer to the port to embark on your luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board as you begin your journey up the river.
Wake up to stunning views of the Nile. Your ship will dock at Kom Ombo, where you will disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Sail on to Edfu, taking a traditional horse-drawn carriage to visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment.
Enjoy a leisurely morning of sailing, passing through the Esna Lock. Arrive in Luxor, often called the world's greatest open-air museum. In the afternoon, disembark to explore the East Bank, walking through the colossal columns of Karnak Temple and visiting the majestic Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at sunset.
Disembark early to explore the famed West Bank of Luxor. Descend into the vibrantly painted tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Visit the stunning, terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and take photos with the towering Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Check into your Cairo hotel for your final night.
Enjoy your final Egyptian breakfast. Your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free departure for your journey home.