Egypt

Arrival – Pyramids of Giza

Arrive in Egypt, home to one of the most ancient civilizations on earth. Visit the Giza Pyramids which are considered one of the great wonders of the world, Valley Temple, The great sphinx which has kept its secrets for centuries. Visit the Papyrus temple where the
art of writing on paper was invented. Night halt in Cairo

Cairo to Aswan – Embark on Nile Cruise 

Fly down to Aswan in the south of Egypt. Visit the High dam which has ensured up to three harvests a year and the unfinished obelisk - still rooted to the bedrock of granite. Board the 5 star Nile cruise. On board cruise.

Abu Simbel – Komombo 

Early morning leave for Abu Simbel with packed breakfast to visit the temple of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Later sail to Kom Ombo. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile God. On board cruise.

Breakfast on board Visit the Temple of Edfu (Horus Temple). Lunch on board during sailing to Luxor crossing Esna Lock. Arrival in Luxor on the east bank of the Nile, in the afternoon visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Dinner on board and overnight.

Disembark – Cairo 

Breakfast on board and disembarkation the Nile Cruise to visit the westbank (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and colossi of Memnon). For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter in the Tomb of Tutunkhamun in the Valley of the Kings to see a Spectacular mummy over 3,300 years old.Transfer Luxor domestic airport and departure to Cairo. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation where you will visit the Royal Mummies Room or the Egyptian museum. After an Indian lunch, enjoy some free time to shop at the Khan e Khalili market. Night halt in Cairo.

Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo 

Early morning drive to Alexandria (around 300 km). Full day visit in Alexandria: Alexandria Library - (one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world), The glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea, Pompey's Piller, Catacombs and view Qait- Bay Citadel from the outside. Drive back to Cairo.

Departure 

Transfer to Cairo airport for departure.