Egypt 10 Days
Arrive in Cairo, where you will be greeted by your representative and transferred to your historic hotel, located just moments from the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World.
Join your expert Egyptologist this morning for a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to explore a vast collection of artifacts.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch
Today, explore the Giza Plateau, home to the pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren, and the Great Pyramid, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Enjoy the unique opportunity to enter one of these legendary structures and view the Great Sphinx, framed by the pyramids.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch
Luxor | Temples of Karnak & Luxor
Journey to the west bank of the Nile to explore the Necropolis of Thebes, including the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs and nobles, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Also, enjoy access to the beautifully decorated tomb of Seti I and Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Back on board, participate in a Chef’s Table experience, learning to prepare local dishes.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Temple of Horus, a well-preserved structure dedicated to the falcon-headed god of the sky. Later, disembark at Kom Ombo to explore the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek. Discover the mummified remains of crocodiles that once inhabited the ancient Nile.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise to Aswan and visit the ancient granite quarries, including the Unfinished Obelisk. Board a motorized boat to Philae Temple on Agilika Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Later, enjoy a local experience by riding a felucca around the Aswan Islands.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark from your river cruiser and fly to Abu Simbel to explore the impressive twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, featuring towering statues of the pharaoh. This site was meticulously relocated to prevent flooding from the Aswan High Dam. Return to Cairo for an evening at leisure.
Meals: ** Breakfast
Travel to Sakkara, home to numerous tombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. After lunch, choose from one of the following activities:
- Discover Coptic Cairo, visiting significant churches.
- Tour Islamic Cairo, including El-Moez Street and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
- Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, viewing the Royal Mummies and other artifacts.
Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals: ** Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.
