After breakfast, check out and meet your Egyptologist to begin your full-day tour of Giza and Saqqara.
Start at the Three Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, followed by the Queens’ Pyramids, and capture incredible panoramic photos at the Giza Plateau.

Visit the Valley Temple and the majestic Great Sphinx, guardian of the Pyramids, to learn about ancient Egyptian burial and mummification rituals.

After a delicious lunch with pyramid views, head to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the world’s first pyramid—designed by the genius architect Imhotep. Explore nearby noble tombs adorned with hieroglyphics, and the Titi Pyramid, famous for its colorful funerary texts.

Conclude your day at Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where you’ll see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

In the evening, board the First-Class Sleeper Train to Aswan, enjoying dinner and an overnight stay in your private cabin.

Wake up to breakfast aboard your train as you arrive in Aswan. Meet your local tour guide and begin exploring the highlights of this tranquil southern city.
Visit the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering marvel that tamed the Nile and created Lake Nasser, then enjoy a scenic boat ride to Philae Island, home to the Temple of Isis, goddess of love and magic.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarries to see where ancient Egyptians carved massive stone monuments.

After your tour, check in to your luxury Nile Cruise, where you’ll spend the next three nights on full board. Enjoy lunch on board, then join your guide for a relaxed walking tour of Aswan’s local markets.

This evening, enjoy a traditional Nubian show aboard your cruise ship before dinner. Overnight in Aswan.

Early morning, you have the option to join an unforgettable excursion to Abu Simbel, the grand temples of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated by UNESCO to save them from flooding. Marvel at the solar alignment that illuminates Ramses’ face twice a year on his birthday and coronation day.

Return to your cruise for lunch, then relax on deck as your ship begins its navigation along the Nile River. Soak in breathtaking views of the lush riverbanks and desert landscapes.

At sunset, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. See the Crocodile Mummies Museum before returning to your cruise for dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight on board.

After breakfast, arrive in Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage will take you to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Learn about the mythological battle between Horus and Seth, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Return to your ship and enjoy lunch as you sail through the Esna Lock, witnessing local life along the Nile’s fertile banks.

Upon arrival in Luxor, explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, followed by a stroll through the lively Luxor bazaars. Return to your cruise for dinner and your final overnight on board.

After breakfast, check out and begin your full-day exploration of Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Cross to the West Bank to visit the Colossi of Memnon, the enormous statues of King Amenhotep III. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs (optional entry to King Tut’s tomb available).

Next, visit the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

After lunch at a Nile-view restaurant, explore the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, with its vast columns, sacred lake, and obelisks.

Spend your afternoon shopping or relaxing before boarding the Sleeper Train back to Cairo, with dinner and overnight on board.

Arrive in Cairo for breakfast on the train, then travel north to Alexandria, the “Bride of the Mediterranean.”

Begin your sightseeing with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman art. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre, and enjoy lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

In the afternoon, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, and view the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina from outside.

Check into your Alexandria hotel for an overnight stay, and spend the evening at leisure, walking along the scenic Corniche or relaxing at a café by the sea.

After breakfast, check out and meet your tour guide for your transfer back to Cairo International Airport. Arrive three hours before your flight for assistance with check-in and departure formalities.

Bid farewell to the Land of the Pharaohs, taking home unforgettable memories of your Cairo, Alexandria, and Nile Cruise adventure.