Egypt Essentials - 7 Nts, 8 Dys

🔹 Cairo

• Pyramids of Giza
• Great Sphinx
• Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
• Citadel of Salah El Din
• Mohamed Ali Mosque
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar

🔹 Luxor

East Bank:

• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple

West Bank:

• Valley of the Kings
• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon

🔹 Edfu

• Temple of Horus

🔹 Kom Ombo

• Temple of Sobek and Haroeris

🔹 Aswan

• High Dam
• Philae Temple

DAY 1 | CAIRO

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet and assist at the airport, then transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a free evening to rest or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 2 | CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast

Start your day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, marveling at these ancient wonders. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to explore its vast collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the afternoon, visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the stunning Mosque of Mohamed Ali, followed by a stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 3 | CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, then transfer to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. After lunch, explore the East Bank, visiting the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for dinner and an evening at leisure. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

DAY 4 | NILE CRUISE – WEST BANK

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover the West Bank of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most famous female ruler, and end your tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III. Sail toward Edfu. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

DAY 5 | NILE CRUISE – EDFU & KOM OMBO

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, a unique double temple dedicated to both a crocodile god and a falcon god. Sail toward Aswan. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

DAY 6 | NILE CRUISE – ASWAN

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In Aswan, visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the Nile's flow, and explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure on board. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

DAY 7 | ASWAN – CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast

Disembark from the cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free evening. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 8 | CAIRO – DEPARTURE

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

🛬 Transfers & Transportation:
✔ 4 Airport Transfers in Cairo
✔ 1 Airport Transfer in Luxor
✔ 1 Airport Transfer in Aswan
✔ All transportation in private A/C modern vehicles

🏛 Sightseeing & Activities:
✔ Visit to the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Citadel of Salah El Din & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
✔ Classical sightseeing on board the Nile Cruise, including Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan

✈️ Domestic Flights:
✔ Cairo to Luxor
✔ Aswan to Cairo

🏨 Accommodation:
✔ 2 Nights at Cairo Marriott (Bed & Breakfast)
✔ 4 Nights on the M/S Royal Lilly Nile Cruise (Full Board)
✔ 1 Additional Night at Cairo Marriott (Bed & Breakfast)

👩‍🏫 Guiding & Assistance:
✔ Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the trip

🚗 Comfort & Convenience:
✔ All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles (recent models)

❌ Not Included:
✖ International airfare
✖ Entry visa to Egypt
✖ Personal expenses & optional activities
✖ Tips for guides, drivers & cruise staff