Cairo, Alexandria and Nile Cruise – 10 Days

Welcome to Egypt! When you land at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to meet you and help you through the arrival formalities before taking you to your hotel. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and once you've checked in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in after your flight.

Stay: Your hotel in Cairo

Meals: None

Important Notes: Entry visa fees are payable locally on arrival

After breakfast, you'll meet your private Egyptologist guide and head to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, along with the iconic Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple. From there, you'll visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of ancient treasures spanning Egypt's long history. After a full morning of sightseeing, you'll return to your hotel.

Stay: Your hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

Important Notes: Expect warm weather and walking on uneven, sandy ground at Giza, plus a fair amount of walking in the museum. Comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen are recommended

After breakfast, you'll drive to Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean. You'll explore the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, cut deep underground, and see Pompey's Pillar standing tall among ancient ruins. You'll also visit the striking modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a tribute to the city's legendary ancient library — and the seafront Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Afterwards, you'll check into your Alexandria hotel.

Stay: Your hotel in Alexandria

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Visits: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel

Important Notes: It’s a long but scenic drive each way. The catacombs involve stairs, and the sites include some walking; comfortable shoes are recommended

After breakfast, you'll drive back towards Cairo, stopping along the way at Wadi El Natrun — one of Egypt's most important Christian pilgrimage sites, home to several ancient desert monasteries. You'll have time to visit the peaceful monasteries before continuing on to Cairo and checking into your hotel for the evening.

Stay: Your hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Visits: Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Important Notes: Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is required at the monasteries

After breakfast, you'll drive back towards Cairo, stopping along the way at Wadi El Natrun — one of Egypt's most important Christian pilgrimage sites, home to several ancient desert monasteries. You'll have time to visit the peaceful monasteries before continuing on to Cairo and checking into your hotel for the evening.

Stay: Your hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Visits: Wadi El Natrun Monasteries

Important Notes: Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is required at the monasteries

After breakfast, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, you'll visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on its own island, reached by a short motorboat ride. From there, you'll board your Nile cruise and settle in, with lunch and dinner served on board as you relax and take in the river.

Stay: 5-star Nile cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Visits: Philae Temple

Optional Experiences: —

Important Notes: Philae is reached by motorboat. Expect warm weather along the river

After breakfast on board, you'll have the chance to join an optional early excursion to Abu Simbel, home to the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Back on board, you'll sail to Kom Ombo to visit its unusual twin temple, shared between Horus the Elder and Sobek the crocodile god. Afterwards, you'll continue sailing gently towards Edfu.

Stay: 5-star Nile cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included Visits: Kom Ombo Temple

Optional Experiences: Full-day trip to Abu Simbel by road (private or small group)

Important Notes: The Abu Simbel excursion starts very early and involves a long road journey each way

After breakfast, you'll disembark from your cruise and cross to Luxor's West Bank. You'll visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs' tombs were cut deep into the desert hills, the striking terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, you'll transfer to your Luxor hotel to relax.

Stay: Your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

Included Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Important Notes: The West Bank is hot and open, with uneven ground and steps into some tombs. Light clothing, a hat and sturdy shoes are recommended

After breakfast, you'll disembark from your cruise and cross to Luxor's West Bank. You'll visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs' tombs were cut deep into the desert hills, the striking terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, you'll transfer to your Luxor hotel to relax.

Stay: Your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

Included Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Important Notes: The West Bank is hot and open, with uneven ground and steps into some tombs. Light clothing, a hat and sturdy shoes are recommended

After breakfast, you'll transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you'll head to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Take your time wandering its lively alleys full of traditional shops, handicrafts and spices before returning to your hotel.

Stay: Your hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included Visits: Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Important Notes: The market is busy with walking on uneven ground; keep an eye on your belongings