Day 1 Fly USA to Cairo (Via Europe)

Day 2 Arrive Cairo

Modern Cairo is an architectural fusion of old and new, where skyscrapers and ancient monuments stand side by side. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: 4 nights – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed information.
Superior:    Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort
Deluxe:      Mena House Oberoi

Day 3 Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramid and Sphinx full day tour

Begin with Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt in Pharaonic times, and the chosen city of the God Ptah. Proceed to Sakkara to see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first tall building known to mankind. After Lunch continue to Giza to see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Sphinx, the largest single block sculpture of all time – carved from one solid piece of limestone.

Day 4 Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Mosques full day tour

The Egyptian museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts including the mummies of ancient Egypt’s king and Tutankhamun treasures. Situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills, the citadel dominates Cairo’s skyline and was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for almost 700 years. Within the citadel is the Alabaster Mosque built by Mohammed Ali of Sultan Hassan and the Mosque of Al-Refai, which are among the most majestic monuments of Arab architecture in Egypt. Visit Khan El Khalili, a famous Cairo bazaar dating back to the late 14th century.

Day 5 Old Cairo and Churches full day tour

Coptic Cairo is on the site of a Roman-Byzantine fortress town. Descend the short stairway into the quarter and explore the quaint, modest alleyways and small homes. Walk the cobblestone streets and stop at Hanging Church, dating to the late 4th and early 5th Century, this basilica was built on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Continue to Church of St. Sergius, built on the cave in which the Holy Family stayed, it is regarded by visitors as a source of blessing. Visit the Coptic Museum; its collection includes religious and secular art, stonework, manuscripts, woodwork, metalwork, paintings and pottery.

Day 6 Cairo to Alexandria

The drive is about 2.5 hours. On arrival, visit the National Museum and gain insight into the grandeur of Alexandria in its Greek and Roman days. See the Roman Amphitheater and tour the Catacombs of Kom-El-Shouqafa. Visit Pompey’s Pillar; a column 98 feet high and 7 feet thick, made of Aswan rose granite.

Accommodation: 1 night – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed information.
Superior:    Renaissance Hotel
Deluxe:      Sheraton Montazah

Day 7 Alexandria to Luxor (Via Cairo)

Explore Montazah Palace, built on a low plateau overlooking a beautiful beach. See the Fort of Qaitbay whose design is influenced by medieval architecture. Travel back to Cairo and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Enjoy lunch on board. Visit East Bank to see the Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Cruise Accommodation: 4 nights – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed information.
Superior:    Radamis I Nile Cruise
Deluxe:      Oberoi Nile Cruises OR Sonesta Nile Cruises

Day 8 Luxor / Edfu / Esna

Breakfast on board then visit the West Bank – The Valley of the Kings & Queens, The
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon.
Sail to Edfu at 12:00 pm and enjoy lunch on board and then spend the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner on board. Overnight in Esna

Day 9 Edfu / Kom Ombo

Enjoy breakfast on board. Visit the temple of falcon-headed God, Horus – one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt. Sail to Esna and cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board.

Day 10 Kom Ombo / Aswan

Breakfast on board and then visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan with lunch lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island
Afternoon tea and then dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan

Day 11 Fly Aswan to Sharm el Sheikh

Disembark after breakfast on board and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation: 4 nights – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed information.
Superior:    Mexicana Sharm Hotel
Deluxe:      Sheraton Sharm el Sheikh

Days 12 to 14 At leisure, Sharm el Sheikh

At leisure in the most spectacular deep sea diving and water sports paradise in the world. The crystal-clear blue tropical waters sustain an overwhelming variety of marine flora and fauna, with more than 1,000 species of fish feeding among magnificent coral. Fill your days with water skiing, sailing, surfing, tennis, fishing and snorkeling.

Day 15 Fly Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 16 Fly Cairo to USA (Via Europe)

Transfer to the airport for your departure flights.