Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

Arrive in Cairo, the gateway to ancient history and modern culture.
Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our representative, who will assist you with arrival formalities and luggage handling.

Enjoy a comfortable, private transfer to your hotel in the heart of Cairo. After check-in, your tour manager will walk you through your upcoming itinerary and answer any questions to ensure you feel fully prepared for the days ahead.

The rest of the day is free for you to relax and settle in, take in your first views of Cairo or simply unwind at your hotel.

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, starting at the legendary Giza Plateau.

Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, built over 4,500 years ago as royal tombs that continue to defy time. Explore the ancient Valley Temple and gaze into the mysterious eyes of the Great Sphinx, guardian of the pyramids.

Break for lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, then head to the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world’s largest archaeological museum. Here, you’ll explore millennia of history and see the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun displayed for the first time in one place.

Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening in Cairo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan, Egypt’s serene southern city and gateway to Nubia.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin your tour with a visit to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Set on an island and accessible by boat, this romantic sanctuary was carefully relocated to save it from rising waters.

Next, see the Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to the bedrock in Aswan’s granite quarries, offering insight into the techniques used by ancient stoneworkers.

Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure or stroll along the Nile’s edge, soaking in the peaceful rhythm of Upper Egypt.

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, located near Egypt’s southern border. Travel by deluxe air-conditioned coach through the desert, where the colossal statues of Ramses II rise from the cliffs in silent splendor.

These twin temples, one for Ramses II and the other for Queen Nefertari, are marvels of engineering, both ancient and modern, having been relocated by UNESCO to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

After returning to Aswan, enjoy lunch and embark on your 5★ Nile Cruise, your floating home for the next three nights. Relax and take in the scenery as your cruise begins sailing toward Kom Ombo.

Begin your day sailing toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit a uniquely designed double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Explore its symmetrical halls, healing carvings, and visit the Crocodile Museum, home to dozens of mummified sacred reptiles.

Continue cruising north to the town of Edfu, where you’ll ride by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Towering columns, vivid reliefs, and ceremonial courtyards transport you back to the height of the Ptolemaic era.

Return to your cruise ship and enjoy dinner as the vessel sails gently toward Luxor.

After breakfast on board, begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, a landscape rich with pharaonic tombs and sacred monuments.

Start with the legendary Valley of the Kings, where ancient rulers including Tutankhamun and Ramses II were laid to rest. Step inside their decorated tombs, where vivid hieroglyphs and celestial scenes still cover the walls.

Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, a symbol of her power and architectural innovation. On your way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that once marked the entrance to a grand mortuary temple.

Return to your cruise for lunch and enjoy a restful afternoon onboard.

After breakfast and disembarkation from your Nile Cruise, you’ll continue your journey through ancient Thebes with a visit to Luxor’s East Bank.

Begin at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built. Wander through towering columns, sacred lakes, and processional avenues as your guide brings to life the temple’s epic history.

Then, visit the nearby Luxor Temple, where Pharaohs, Romans, and even early Christians left their mark. Its graceful columns and preserved statues make it one of Egypt’s most atmospheric sites.

After your tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your short flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel for a final evening at leisure.

Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, then check out and prepare for your international departure.

At the scheduled time, your tour manager will escort you to Cairo International Airport, assisting with final procedures to ensure a smooth farewell.

Leave Egypt with a heart full of stories, awe-inspiring memories, and the timeless spirit of the Nile.

Until next time… Ma’a al-salama 🇪🇬