Day 1: Arrival in Cairo, Hotel Check-in, Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
Repas : déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: 4-Star hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1, Segment 1: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel
Cairo
1 h
Upon your arrival at the airport in the morning, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to a 4-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and breakfast. Enjoy complimentary snacks provided by your driver during the transfer. The driver will also assist you with your luggage and the hotel check-in process.
Day 1, Segment 2: Exploring the Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids Of Giza
2 h, entrée non incluse
Around 1:00 PM, your certified Egyptologist guide will meet you in a private, modern vehicle to begin your exploration of the Pyramids of Giza. Discover the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which still stands today. Your guide will provide detailed explanations and answer any questions you may have about these magnificent structures.
Day 1, Segment 3: The Great Sphinx and Camel Ride
Great Sphinx
1 h
Next, proceed to the Great Sphinx and its associated temple, also known as the Temple of Mummification. Capture memorable photos in this area and enjoy a 30-minute camel ride around the pyramid complex for unique perspectives of the site and its surroundings.
Day 1, Segment 4: Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
Gran Museu Egipci
2 h, entrée non incluse
Continue your journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Explore an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and witness the complete treasures of Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time. Your Egyptologist guide will highlight key exhibits and share insights into ancient Egyptian civilization.
Day 1, Segment 5: Lunch and Return to Hotel
Cairo
30 min
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, our representative will transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 2: Full-Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: 4-Star hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2, Segment 1: Transfer to Alexandria and Kom El-Deka
Alexandria
3 h
Embark on a full-day excursion to Alexandria, a historically significant Egyptian city. You will be transferred by a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, explore Kom El-Deka, an ancient residential area known for its villas, bathhouses, and theatre.
Day 2, Segment 2: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Lunch
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
1 h, entrée non incluse
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Following the visit, enjoy a delicious lunch at a high-class local restaurant.
Day 2, Segment 3: The Great Library of Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
1 h, entrée non incluse
Explore the Great Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest and most important libraries of the ancient world.
Day 2, Segment 4: Citadel of Qaitbay
Citadel of Qaitbay
1 h, entrée non incluse
Your final stop is the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean coast. Your professional Egyptologist guide will provide a detailed explanation of its history.
Day 2, Segment 5: Return to Cairo
Cairo
2 h
After completing your tour, you will be transferred back to Cairo to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 3: Transfer to Luxor, West Bank Visits, and Nile Cruise Embarkation
Repas : déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3, Segment 1: Transfer to Cairo Airport and Flight to Luxor
Cairo
1 h
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your 1-hour flight to Luxor (flight tickets included).
Day 3, Segment 2: Arrival in Luxor
Luxor
30 min
Upon arrival in Luxor, our delegate will be waiting for you, holding our company sign.
Day 3, Segment 3: Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
1 h, entrée non incluse
Begin your tour at the Valley of the Kings, once known as the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth. This site contains 63 magnificent royal tombs. Your professional Egyptologist guide will offer detailed explanations and answer your questions.
Day 3, Segment 4: Temple of Hatshepsut
Temple of Hatshepsut
1 h, entrée non incluse
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent mortuary temple built by the queen who became Pharaoh, located at Deir al-Bahari on Luxor's west bank.
Day 3, Segment 5: Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon
30 min
Admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the remaining statues of the Temple of Amenophis III.
Day 3, Segment 6: Transfer to Nile Cruise Ship
Nile River Valley
passage sans arrêt
You will then be transferred to the Nile cruise ship for check-in, lunch, and accommodation. The ship is scheduled to begin sailing around 2:00 PM.
Day 4: Visit to Edfu Temple
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4, Segment 1: Edfu Temple Exploration
Edfu Temple
1 h, entrée non incluse
Enjoy a captivating visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This Ptolemaic temple, constructed between 237 and 57 BC, is remarkably well-preserved. Your professional Egyptologist guide will provide detailed insights.
Day 4, Segment 2: Sailing to Aswan
Aswan
passage sans arrêt
After a wonderful experience, you will return to the Nile cruise ship. Enjoy meals and the ship's facilities as you sail towards Aswan. All meals are included during the trip.
Day 5: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5, Segment 1: Aswan High Dam Visit
Aswan High Dam
1 h, entrée non incluse
Following pick-up, visit the Aswan High Dam, the world's largest embankment dam, built across the Nile in Aswan between 1960 and 1970.
Day 5, Segment 2: Philae Temple Exploration
Temple of Philae
1 h, entrée non incluse
Explore the Temples of Philae, a sacred site venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. This monument is one of Nubia's most significant sites.
Day 5, Segment 3: Unfinished Obelisk and Return to Ship
Unfinished Obelisk
1 h, entrée non incluse
Conclude your visits with the Unfinished Obelisk, known as one of the largest obelisks ever quarried. After a remarkable time, you will be transferred back to the Nile cruise ship. Prepare for an early morning visit to Abu Simbel the next day.
Day 6: Visit to Abu Simbel Temples
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6, Segment 1: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion
Abu Simbel Temple
6 h, entrée non incluse
In the early morning, travel to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples. These temples, featuring colossal statues of Ramses II, were relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of the Nile due to the Aswan High Dam. Your professional Egyptologist guide will provide detailed explanations.
Day 6, Segment 2: Return to Aswan
Aswan
passage sans arrêt
After the visit, you will return to your Nile cruise ship in Aswan.
Day 7: Visit to Kom Ombo Temple
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7, Segment 1: Kom Ombo Temple Exploration
Kom Ombo Temple
1 h, entrée non incluse
Around 5:00 PM, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the deities Horus and Sobek. Learn about the temple's construction and its dedication to these two important gods.
Day 7, Segment 2: Return to Nile Cruise Ship
Aswan
passage sans arrêt
After a pleasant visit, you will return to your Nile cruise ship.
Day 8: Sailing to Luxor and Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8, Segment 1: Sailing through Esna Lock
Esna Lock
passage sans arrêt
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxing day on the ship. Watch the scenic views as you sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Day 8, Segment 2: Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show
Luxor Sound and Light Show
2 h, entrée non incluse
In the evening, experience the captivating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. Discover the history of Thebes and its monuments. After the show, you will be transferred back to the Nile cruise ship.
Day 9: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, Luxor East Bank & Departure
Repas : petit-déjeuner
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9, Segment 1: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Luxor
3 h
In the early morning, take a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor for approximately 45-80 minutes. Enjoy spectacular views of the landscapes and the ancient capital of the Pharaohs from an altitude of up to 1500 feet, with experienced pilots and high safety standards.
Day 9, Segment 2: Karnak Temple Visit
The Karnak Temple
2 h, entrée non incluse
After landing, your professional Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple in the world, dedicated to the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Your guide will share fascinating historical explanations.
Day 9, Segment 3: Felucca Ride on the Nile
Luxor
1 h
Enjoy a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile at sunset, experiencing refreshing breezes and picturesque views of Luxor from the water.
Day 9, Segment 4: Luxor Temple Visit and Departure
Luxor Temple
2 h, entrée non incluse
Visit Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. After your tour, you will return to the Nile cruise ship to collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to Luxor Airport for your 1-hour flight back to Cairo (flight tickets included). Upon arrival in Cairo, our delegate will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.