Meals: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

• Day 1: Cairo
  Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day will be at yours to enjoy.
• Day 2: Cairo
  Today, a full day visit to see the famous archaeological complex of the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafra, and Menkaure, and the impressive Sphinx sculpted in rock and the temple of the Khafra Valley. Subsequently, visit to the paprus institute to be shown the craft production of Papyrus scrolls. In the afternoon, visit to the Egyptian Museum with its millenary art and where the treasure of the tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. A visit is also included to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. (B, L)
• Day 3: Cairo ~ Aswan
  Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Aswan (FLIGHT INCLUDED). Upon arrival, transfer to Abu Simbel. Visit to the temples that were dug out of the rock during the reign of the pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth century BC as a monument to the pharaoh and his wife Nefertari. They served to commemorate his supposed victory at the Battle of Kadesh and to demonstrate his power to the neighboring Nubians. Later, we will attend the Show of Light and Sound before returning by land to Aswan. (B, L)
• Day 4: Aswan
  Today, visit to Aswan Dam, Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on the island of Agilkia. Embark on your Nile River Cruise. In the afternoon, a Felucca Cruise on the Nile for a panoramic view of the mausoleum of Aga Khan, of the Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. (B, L, D)
• Day 5: Aswan ~ Edfu
  Today, arrival at the Kom Ombo to visit its temple, the only one dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Haroesis, where you will find the Nilometer, an ancient system used to measure the level of the river Nile, and a mummified crocodile. Continue to Edfu. Transfer from the boat to the temple by Horse Drawn Carriage. Visit to the Temple of Edfu, where we will see the marvelous construction dedicated to the God Horus, which in the past was partially covered by lime during the periodic flooding of the river Nile. The rescue and restoration work complete, we now have one of the most beautiful temples of Ptolemaic times, in an exceptional state of preservation. (B, L, D)
• Day 6: Edfu ~ Luxor
  Today, you will see the Necropolis of Thebes with the Valley of the Kings. As no explanations of the tombs may be given inside them on a visit, the guide will give all of the explanations outside. Visit to the Valley of the Workers known as Deir el-Medina, a funeral temple of Ramses III known as Medinet Habu and a panoramic tour of Hatshepsut. En route, a visit to the Colossae of Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenhotep II. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Karnack and Luxor. (B, L, D)
• Day 7: Luxor ~ Cairo
  Today, disembark from the cruise and transfer to the airport for domestic flight back to Cairo (FLIGHT INCLUDED). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy. (B)
• Day 8: Cairo ~ Home
  Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home as your trip comes to an end. (B)

*This is a Guaranteed English Speaking Tour.
*Final confirmation will be provided 1 week prior to the departure date.