Days 1 to 2
Cairo and Giza
The Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Days 3 to 5
Three nights on the Nile
Fly to Aswan, see Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and sail to Luxor.
Days 6 to 7
Luxor and New Cairo
Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, then modern New Cairo before you fly home.
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Meet at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest and relax. Optional Nile dinner or evening city tour.
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Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum, subject to opening availability.
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Day 3
Fly to Aswan, Philae Temple, board the Nile cruise
Fly to Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Board the Nile cruise and enjoy the sunset on the Nile.
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Day 4
Kom Ombo Temple and Nile sailing
Visit Kom Ombo Temple and learn about the crocodile god. Sail the Nile with beautiful scenery on both banks. Optional Abu Simbel excursion.
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Day 5
Edfu Temple, sail to Luxor
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise and sail to Luxor, arriving in the evening.
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Day 6
Luxor highlights, flight to Cairo
The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, as time allows. Evening flight back to Cairo.
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Day 7
Modern New Cairo, transfer to airport
Explore New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement and Cairo Festival City Mall, with modern cafes and restaurants. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Museum visits are subject to opening hours and ticket availability. The Abu Simbel excursion is optional and must be arranged in advance.
Where you stay
Three nights in a Cairo hotel and three nights aboard a Nile cruise ship between Aswan and Luxor.
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