Explore the magnificent city of Cairo and its ancient wonders such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum, Old Coptic, and Islamic Cairo. You can even enjoy a luxurious cruise along the River Nile and experience the stunning beauty of Lake Nasser and its surroundings. The grand design of both cruises provides all the comfort and luxury that one could desire. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that all the incredible ancient sites of Upper Egypt are included in your tour, including the Valley of the Kings, temples along the Nile, colorful attractions in Aswan, and the magnificent complex of Abu Simbel.
Upon your arrival at the Cairo International Airport, your Tour Manager will be waiting to greet and assist you. You will then be transported to your hotel in a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive at the hotel, your Tour Manager will help you with the check-in process and review your holiday itinerary with you. This will ensure that you are aware of the pick-up times for each tour. Spend the night in Cairo and consider taking an optional excursion to witness the spectacular Sound & Light Show on the Giza Plateau, near the breathtaking pyramids.
You will start your day with a delicious breakfast served onboard while cruising towards the West Bank of the Nile. Your expert guide will accompany you to explore the remarkable archaeological sites of Ancient Thebes, which are globally renowned. Your first stop will be at the (Colossi of Memnon), the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III. After that, you will visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, which is terraced and colonnaded and built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. The temple graphically narrates the tale of Hatshepsut's expeditions to the enigmatic land of Punt. Your next stop will be at the Valley of the Kings, where you will witness beautifully decorated rock-cut tombs. You will get to visit three tombs, however, the Egyptian Government determines the tombs to preserve them from the large flow of visitors. Thus, the three tombs visited are rotated throughout the year, and you cannot confirm which tombs you will visit before your arrival. The most visited tombs are highly recommended. Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock dinner and overnight stay onboard the Nile cruise vessel.
Experience the pleasure of having breakfast while sailing towards Kasr Ibrim. Behold the magnificent view of the Kasr Ibrim Fortress from the sun deck as you make your way toward Amada. There, you'll explore the Temple of Amada, Ed Deir, and the Tomb of Pennut. After lunch on the ship, continue your journey towards Wadi el Seboua, where you'll dine and spend the night on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner