Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Icons of Egypt: Pyramids, Nile and Temples tour, a meticulously crafted journey designed to unveil the country’s most legendary treasures. This marvelous experience perfectly balances iconic sightseeing with unparalleled comfort, ensuring every moment of your trip is filled with wonder and discovery.
Day 1: Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
- Met airside by our airport representative, assisted through customs & baggage claim.
- Private transfer in a deluxe, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle to your Deluxe Urban 5* hotel.
- Check-in briefing with Tour Manager: review of daily pick-up times & local tips.
- Evening at leisure in cosmopolitan Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Private tour with Egyptologist to Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos pyramids and the Sphinx.
- Camel ride for panoramic viewpoint photo stop.
- Egyptian lunch with Pyramids view.
- Afternoon guided visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum*.
- Return to hotel; evening free (ask about a Sound-and-Light show).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: National Museum of Egyptian Culture, Old Coptic Quarter, Citadel
- Tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, including the Royal Mummies Hall.
- Stroll through Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Abu Serga & St Barbara.
- Lunch in a high quality Local Restaurant.
- Drive to the Citadel for visiting Mohamed Ali Mosque.
- Evening at leisure or optional Nile dinner cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Luxor – Karnak and Luxor Temples – Nile Cruise Embarkation
- Morning flight to Luxor Baggage 23 kg checked + 7 kg carry-on.
- Meet & transfer to Deluxe 5* Nile Cruise; check into deluxe main-deck cabin.
- Lunch on Deck.
- Guided visit to Karnak’s awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall.
- Sunset stroll through elegant Luxor Temple.
- Welcome cocktail & dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Luxor – West Bank Wonders
- Early morning optional hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank (extra).
- Explore three tombs in the Valley of the Kings (upgrade to Tutankhamun or Seti I available against extra supplement).
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- Discover Queen Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple.
- Sail south, enjoying afternoon tea on deck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Nile – Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
- Continue cruising to Kom Ombo for sunset visit of the twin crocodile-god temple.
- On-board Egyptian cooking demo or Galabya party this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Aswan – Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Arrive Aswan; tour the granite quarries to view the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Motor launch to the romantic Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island.
- Optional Nubian Village excursion by motorboat (extra).
- Farewell dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Return to Cairo – Optional Abu Simbel
- Disembark; optional early-morning small-group trip to Abu Simbel (extra).
- Fly from Aswan to Cairo; baggage allowance as Day 4.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Remainder of day at leisure or Visiting Khan El Khalili if time permits.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Cairo Departure
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast