Iconic Egypt Round Trip: Pyramids & Nile Cruise

Welcome to Egypt and begin your unforgettable Egypt round trip across the country with a warm welcome at Cairo International Airport, where your tour manager will meet you and assist with all arrival procedures. You'll be transferred in comfort to your hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your tour manager will review your full itinerary, ensuring all pick-up times for the tours throughout your Egypt adventure are confirmed.
Overnight in Cairo.

After a nourishing breakfast at your hotel, your private guide will accompany you to the legendary Giza Plateau, where you’ll begin your day by admiring the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue your exploration with visits to the iconic Sphinx and the historic Valley Temple. 

Following this enriching experience, enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Later, proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located approximately 2 kilometers from the pyramids. The museum is currently in a soft-opening phase, offering limited access to key areas including the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, outdoor gardens, and commercial zones. After your visit, return to your hotel to relax.
Overnight in Cairo.

Early in the morning, check out from your hotel and head to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you'll be met and assisted before being transferred in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to board your Nile Cruise.

 Enjoy a delicious lunch as you begin your sailing journey. Afterward, take some free time to relax with afternoon tea on board. Dinner will be served as you continue your cruise along the Nile.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail towards Edfu in the morning. Upon arrival, visit the Horus Temple, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Afterward, return to your Nile cruise boat and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo. Lunch will be served on board, followed by afternoon tea and free time to relax. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Egyptian Galabya party and a delicious dinner.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Kom Ombo.

Set sail early to Aswan while enjoying breakfast on board. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred for a tour to the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Return to your cruise for a delicious lunch. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner along with a belly dance and Egyptian folkloric performance.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Enjoy breakfast on board your Nile cruise followed by free time to relax in Aswan, or take an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples. The journey to Abu Simbel takes approximately 3 hours by private air-conditioned vehicle. 

Once there, explore the awe-inspiring Temples of Ramses II, dedicated to the gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and Ramses II. Return to your cruise ship in Aswan for leisure time before dinner and a captivating Nubian Show.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

*Optional group tour by coach to the Abu Simbel Temples for an additional $120 USD.

Continue your Egypt round trip with a breakfast onboard as you sail to Kom Ombo. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the temple dedicated to the two gods, Sobek and Haeroris. After the visit, return to the Nile cruise and continue your journey towards Edfu, where lunch will be served on board. As you sail to Esna, enjoy afternoon tea and relax. Dinner will be served onboard while you are in Esna.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Sail to Luxor while enjoying breakfast on board your Nile Cruise. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the impressive Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch, followed by dinner on board.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Enjoy breakfast on board, then disembark your Nile cruise in Luxor for a guided tour to the East Bank, where you'll visit the stunning Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Lunch will be served at a high-quality restaurant in Luxor. Afterward, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be met and assisted at the airport and then escorted to your hotel near Cairo Airport.
Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some free time to relax. Later, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure, concluding your iconic Egypt round trip.