Day 1
Arrive into Cairo
Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt – the Land of the Pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo International airport, you will be met by our local representative, who will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Later this evening, experience the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and enjoy the history of the ancient Egyptians. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the Pyramids for fi ve thousand years.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
(Dinner)

Day 2
Day Trip to Alexandria with Guided City Tour
Today, we drive to Alexandria. On arrival we proceed on a guided city tour of Alexandria. Visit Pompeii’s Pillar, constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of 4th century AD. Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the eastern point of the Pharos Island.
It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After visiting the Library of Alexandria, we start our return journey to Cairo. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3
Guided City Tour of Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum
Visit the Khan El Khalili Bazar
Today, we take you on a guided city tour of Cairo. See the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Also see the Sphinx, carved from the natural bedrock at the bottom of the causeway to Khafre’s pyramid. We then visit the Papyrus Institute and see beautiful paintings being made.
Next, we visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses over 100, 000 antiquities from every period of ancient Egyptian history. Do not miss the gallery featuring the famous treasures of Tutankhamun.
Later, proceed to the medieval Bazaars of Khan-El- Khalili where you can shop for spices, precious stones and curios.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4
Fly to Aswan
Guided City Tour of Aswan
Welcome Aboard the Nile Cruise
After breakfast, we check-out of the hotel and drive to airport for our fl ight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan, we proceed to the city of Aswan to visit the High Dam of Aswan, the pride of Egypt and an ideal spot for a panoramic view of Aswan. This is where Egypt ends and Nubia begins. We then take you to see the Unfi nished Obelisk. This Obelisk was never detached from the rock as it developed cracks in several places.
Later, we return to Aswan and board our legendary Nile Cruise for a great three day journey on the scenic Nile River.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5
Visit to Abu Simbel
Temple of Kom Ombo
After collecting your box breakfast, we proceed to visit Abu Simbel by coach. Abu Simbel has two magnifi cent temples, temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari. The Temples were threatened by submersion in the Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam.
During the salvage operation which continued until 1968, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 60 meters up on the sandstone cliff where they had been built more than 3,000 years before. The alignment of the temple is such that twice a year the sun’s rays reach into the innermost sanctuary to illuminate the statues of Ptah, Amun – Re, Ramesses II and Re- Horakhy.
Next, we visit the famous Temple of Kom Ombo. Overlooking the Nile, this unique temple is in fact the fusion of two temples, set side by side, with each side having its own gateways and chapels. The left side of the temple is dedicated to Haroeris, the falcon headed God.
The right part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile headed God and God of Fertility. Return to the cruise for lunch as we sail onwards to Edfu. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6
Visit Edfu
Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock
Temple of Luxor
Upon arrival into Edfu, we take you on a shore excursion to visit the Temple of Edfu. Of all the temples of ancient Egypt, the one at Edfu is not only the best preserved, but the second largest after Karnak. The temple had been totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon entrance.
The temple is dedicated to Horus and was built in the Ptolemaic period. This temple is unusual in that it is on the west bank of the river which was normally dedicated to the afterlife. Enjoy the sights of the Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails to Luxor via the Esna Lock. On arrival in Luxor, we visit the famous Temple of Luxor. There is magic in the tombs of the great Kings with their imposing architecture and marvelous paintings. Even after over 5,000 years, the paintings retain their original colors and tell the story of civilization gone by see the gigantic.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7
Valley of the Kings
Photo-stop at Colossi of Memnon
Hatshepsut Temple
Today, we visit the West Bank of Luxor. We proceed deep into the desert to discover the Valley of Kings. This is the place where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendour, housed in crypts cut into the cliff s.
On our return, we take a photo-stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two giant statues are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenophis III.
Next, our excursion takes as to explore Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to have ruled Egypt. Later, check into your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight at the hotel in Luxor.
(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 8
Return home with wonderful memories
Today, we drive you to the airport for our flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future.
(Breakfast)