DAY 1- Flight to Cairo.
Day 2 – Welcome to Cairo! Cairo, dubbed Al-Qahirah in Arabic, is not only one of the largest cities in Africa with a population of 17 million but is the political and cultural center of the Arab World. Cairo’s old quarters retain their ancient charm with many streets known by descriptions given to them by medieval chroniclers. Modern Cairo’s architecture is distinguished by Ottoman and later European influences, especially in commercial architecture as the city’s population boomed during the 19th century. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Cairo- Dinner.

DAY 3 – This morning you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, prepare to be escorted to the cruise ship for embarkation. This will be our home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch on board, and in the afternoon, we will visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple.Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, the god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples — all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun situated at the center. Karnak is the largest temple in Egypt and one of the oldest temple compounds on earth.
Overnight Onboard in Luxor – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 – After breakfast, cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, which includes the tombs of the Theban rulers, Seti I and Tutankhamen. The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. Each king formal name and title are inscribed in his tomb, adorned with images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Explore several amazing Royal Tombs. From there you will visit the Valley of the Queens which consists of 75 to 80 tombs. These tombs belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Among these lies the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. Afterwards tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacreds. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board, we will sail to Edfu via Esna. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the “Land of Gold,” and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. In the afternoon you may join your shipmates for tea.

Dinner Overnight Onboard– Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

OPTIONAL: HOT AIR BALLOONING OVER THE VALLEY AT SUNRISE: USD 185, MIN 2 PAXMEET AT THE LOBBY OF THE CRUISE SHIP AT 4AM (TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCE).
DAY 5 – Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu. This complex is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second largest after Karnak. It was believed it was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current complex was but the last in a long series of temples built on this location. From there we will sail to Kom Ombo to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board the cruise. In the afternoon, disembark the ship and head on a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This magnificent complex consists of two temples: The Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank near here. The complex has scanted remains, due first to the
changing Nile, along with the Copts who used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. As we sail toward Ancient Nubia you may participate in an Egyptian Galabeya Party.
Overnight Onboard in – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 – Today we will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971) and the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also see the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam construction. Situated just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rockfill dam that captures the world longest river, the Nile, in the world largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later take a short trip on a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple. The boat ride will take the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart
of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.
Overnight Onboard in Aswan – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 – Disembark the cruise after breakfast before being transferred by coach to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, you will be transferred to the temple site. Visit the Temple of Ramses and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Not only are the two temples located at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world, but their removal and reconstruction were historic events. Two of the temples, Rameses II (primarily dedicated to Re-Harakhte), and that of his wife, Nefertari (dedicated to Hathor) were originally located in Lake Nasser (280 km from Aswan) but had to be relocated due to the risk of sinking.Departure Time: Approx. 7 am – *Pick up time may vary depending on the location / pick up point / flight time. At night take a flight from Abu Simbel to Cairo.

DAY 8 – Cairo City Tour – Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 – Departure to your Sweet home with lots of memories. – Breakfast