Embark on a 7-night, 8-day Egyptian adventure beginning in Cairo, where you'll explore the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Cruise along the Nile, visiting Aswan's Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor's Valley of the Kings, then end your journey with a visit to Cairo's vibrant Khan El Khalili Souk.

Your itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza and Sakkarah

Day 3: Cairo - Aswan - Philae Temple

Day 4: Aswan - Kom Ombo

Day 5: Edfu - Esna - Luxor

Day 6: Luxor - Cairo

Day 7: Cairo

Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Touch down in Cairo, Egypt's capital and one of the largest metropolises in the world, home to iconic landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx.

• Check-in to your hotel
• Night in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and Sakkarah

Refuel with breakfast at the hotel then head out to visit the Giza plateau and its incredible pyramids. Admire the Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2650 BC and one of the 7 wonders of Antiquity which have stood the test of time, and see the iconic Sphinx whose role was to defend the entrance to the tomb against looters.

Spend the afternoon at the sites of Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom, and Sakkarah, built around 2700 BC by the architect Imhotep and now most famous for its first-step pyramid.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Night in Cairo

Day 3: Cairo - Aswan - Philae Temple

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival, transfer from the airport to the port and board your cruise
• Visit the Temple of Philae, an ancient island entirely dedicated to Isis
• Sail through the Nile's calm waters on a mini-cruise in a felucca, the only way to discover the left bank and the Kitchener or Elephantine islands. Stop at Kitchener Island and visit its botanical garden.
• Visit a papyrus institute and learn the techniques used to make papyrus
• Night on board

Day 4: Aswan - Kom Ombo

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Optional visit to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt's most emblematic temples (at an extra cost)
• Visit to the Aswan Small and High Dams, one of the most impressive in the world
• Gaze at the spectacular panoramas they offer over the immense Lake Nasser
• Sail on to Kom Ombo - a temple of dualities and parallels dedicated to both Sobek and Horus with two entrances and two corridors
• Sail to Edfu
• Night on board

Day 5: Edfu - Esna - Luxor

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Visit the splendid Temple of Horus, a true architectural masterpiece and one of the best preserved sites in all of Ancient Egypt
• Enter the temple via the great pylon set in a courtyard whose walls tell the story of the various rites performed by the King and the gods
• Night on board
• Sail to Luxor

Day 6: Luxor - Cairo

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Discover the left bank of the Nile: the city of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of the greatest pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties
• See the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues sculpted from sandstone, bearing witness to the former splendour of the temple of Amenophis II
• Visit the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu, one of the most spectacular temples in Ancient Egypt
• Transfer to the airport and take off for Cairo, then transfer to the hotel on arrival
• Night in Cairo

Day 7: Cairo

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Stroll through the Souk of Khan El Khalili, a bazaar built in the 14th century, ablaze with 1001 colours and folkloric goods as well as a vast choice of jewellery and spices
• Optional visit to the Cairo Museum (at an extra cost)

Day 8: Departure

• Breakfast and transfer to the airport according to flight schedules

At each of your stops, stay in comfortable accommodation in carefully selected hotels. You will also get to stay on board a cruise ship for 3 nights of your tour;

Your hotels:

Cairo: Concorde El Salam 5* or Le Passage

Cruise: Cabin in MS Pioneer I or II, MS Nile Marquise, Paradise or Champollion

If the hotels or cruises listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels and cruises. Local standards apply.

Enjoy an exhilarating plane ride with a breathtaking aerial view of Abu Simbel - one of Egypt's most iconic ancient wonders - where two colossal temples of Abu Simbel emerge from the desert.

Prepare for an awe-inspiring adventure as you ascend into the skies on a hot-air balloon, exploring the legendary west bank of Luxor from the most enchanting vantage point. Marvel at iconic sites, including the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, as these steadfast guardians of royal tombs unfold beneath you.

Duration:

Distinguish between the time spent in the balloon, approximately 45 minutes, and the overall excursion duration, which may vary by a few minutes due to wind conditions. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable experience, and allow for a total adventure duration of 2 to 2.5 hours.

Be enchanted by a sound and light display at Karnak and watch as the temple is lit up against the night sky in a 1 hour 15-minute show.

Showtimes:

• Monday and Friday: Unveil the spectacle at 7:45 pm in winter and 8:15 pm in summer.
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Immerse yourself in the magic starting at 6:30 pm in winter and 7:00 pm in summer.

Dive into Ancient Egyptian history as lights and sounds illuminate the iconic Pyramids in this 2-hour show.

Discover the bustling capital of Egypt. Cairo is home to many treasures such as Old Cairo, the medieval Citadel, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Khan el-Khalili Souk and more! Visit the many famous sites and immerse yourself with rich culture the city has to offer.