Timeless Egypt: From Ancient Wonders to Nile Tranquility

Welcome to Cairo – Gateway to the Ancient World

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
(VIP service at Cairo International Airport is available upon request.)

Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals: —

Pyramids & Pharaohs – Wonders of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then depart to visit the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the iconic Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx, the mysterious limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human face.

Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world. Spanning nearly 490,000 square meters, the GEM houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the full Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time.

Return to your hotel for the evening.

Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals: B, L

Red Sea Retreat – From Ancient Capital to Coastal Paradise

After breakfast, drive to Cairo International Airport, and fly to Hurghda Red Sea, check inn your hotel, enjoy your day at Leisure. Lunch and Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

Meals: B, L, D

Sun & Serenity – Leisure and Adventure in Hurghada

After breakfast, optional safari or boat tour. Lunch and Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

Meals: B, L, D

Journey to the Nile – Temples of Time in Luxor

After breakfast, drive from Hurghada to Luxor (4 hour drive)

Upon arrival in Luxor, start visiting:

• Karnak Temple Complex: Dating back over 4,000 years, Karnak features the famed Hypostyle Hall, with 134 massive columns.

• Valley of the Kings: The royal necropolis for New Kingdom, Kings tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Colossi of Memnon: Two monumental statues of Amenhotep III that once stood at the entrance of his mortuary temple.

Check in on board the Dahabiya.

Begin sailing to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock.

Lunch & dinner onboard.

Overnight: On board Nawara Dahabiya in Esna
Meals: B, L, D

Gods of the Nile – Edfu Temple & Island Walks

Enjoy a relaxing morning on board as you sail to Edfu. After lunch, visit:

• Temple of Horus at Edfu: One of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

Continue to Bisaw Island for a walk through the scenic farmlands of Upper Egypt, passing banana groves, sugarcane fields, and date palms. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight: On board Nawara Dahabiya at Beshir Island
Meals: B, L, D

Twin Temples & Island Bliss – Kom Ombo and the Nile’s Embrace

After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to:

• Haroeris (Horus the Elder)
• Sobek (the Crocodile God)

This temple features symmetrical design with twin entrances, halls, and sanctuaries.

Later, sail to Herdiab Island to enjoy a swim in the Nile’s clean waters. Continue sailing toward the west bank of Aswan.

Overnight: On board Nawara Dahabiya in Aswan
Meals: B, L, D

Sacred Shores – Philae Temple and the Spirit of Nubia

After breakfast, explore:

• Philae Temple: A graceful temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
• Aswan High Dam: A modern engineering marvel that helped control the Nile’s flooding and generates hydroelectric power.

Return for lunch on board, then take a motorboat to a Nubian village, where you can experience the colorful culture and warm hospitality of Nubian people.

Overnight: On board Nawara Dahabiya in Aswan
Meals: B, L, D

Back to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by our representative.

Today’s tour includes:

• Citadel of Saladin: A medieval fortress built in the 12th century by Salah al-Din. Within the citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a grand example of Ottoman-style architecture with sweeping views over Cairo.

• Coptic Cairo:
  • Hanging Church: Built above a gate of the ancient Roman Babylon Fortress, this is one of the oldest and most revered churches in Egypt.
  • Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga): Believed to be built on the site where the Holy Family rested during their flight into Egypt.

• Ben Ezra Synagogue: One of Egypt’s oldest synagogues, steeped in Jewish history.
• National Museum of Egyptian Civilizations: Home to the Mummies of great Egyptian Kings.

Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals: B, L

Legacy of the Ancients – Memphis, Sakkara & the Souks of Cairo

After breakfast, drive to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Although now in ruins, the site still reflects the former glory of this once-great city.

Continue to Sakkara, where you’ll visit the Imhotep Museum, followed by the impressive Step Pyramid of Djoser — the earliest major stone structure in Egypt, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep for the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then head back to Cairo for a visit to the famous Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Wander through this bustling market filled with traditional crafts, spices, perfumes, and souvenirs — a perfect spot to experience Cairo’s vibrant street life.

Transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals: B, L

Farewell Egypt – Departure with a Heart Full of History

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
(Optional VIP airport service available upon request.)

Meals: B

Option to add 1 Night in Aswan to visit Abusimble temples, by flight or by van