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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Oct 11, 2026
Day 1
Cairo, Egypt
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Marriott Mena House, Cairo. A transfer is included from Cairo International Airport to the Marriott Mena House, Cairo, a sumptuous former royal hunting lodge. This evening, join a welcome reception and dinner that celebrates your arrival in this historic land.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Oct 12, 2026
Day 2
Cairo, Egypt
Bus Travel
Saqqara, Egypt
Bus Travel
Cairo, Egypt
Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. View the most instantly recognizable statue in the world, crafted in limestone with the body of a lion and the head of a king - the Great Sphinx has been mysteriously reclining atop its Giza plateau for more than 3,000 years, guarding still the unanswered secret of who built it and why. Next, visit the pyramids at Saqqara, site of the necropolis (burial ground) for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. The pyramid you will see here is the Step Pyramid, a magnificent reminder of the early architecture of the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Cairo as you please. ... Read More
The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water, and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebes and an extraordinary open-air museum, where your Nile cruise ship awaits, embarking ship in time for an onboard lunch. This afternoon, join an excursion to the Valley of the Queens, where the antiquities amaze. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for an after-hours private visit that includes entry to King Tutankhamun's tomb, renowned for the wealth of valuable antiquities it contained when it was discovered unopened in 1922. Return to your ship for dinner at leisure. ... Read More
With three main temples and several smaller ones constructed over hundreds of years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who shares insights about its history and construction, including the 134-columned Great Hypostyle Hall. A locally guided visit to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes, and dating back to the 1300s BC, follows. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to Esna. ... Read More
Thursday - Oct 15, 2026
Day 5
Essna, Egypt
Edfu, Egypt
Kom Ombo, Egypt
Sail from Esna early morning and disembark at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be among the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be built, and during your guided visit you'll discover why. Massive statues of Horus as a falcon guard entrances and the reliefs on its interior walls relate the story of the birth of Horus and depict Ptolemaic rulers making offerings to the gods and destroying their enemies. Return to your ship and cruise to Kom Ombo, where its unusual twin temples are just a walk away from your ship. Temple reliefs here feature a unique engraving thought to depict the first representation of medical and surgical instruments. ... Read More
Friday - Oct 16, 2026
Day 6
Aswan, Egypt
Your morning begins with a visit to the ruins of the Monastery of St. Simeon. Dedicated to a 4th-century local saint by the name of Anba Hatre, at its peak, the monastery was once home to over 300 monks and 100 pilgrims before, unfortunately, being destroyed in the 12th century. Your Egyptian exploration continues with a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the sacred Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the last of the ancient temples constructed in the "classic" Egyptian style. Back aboard ship, enjoy a relaxing afternoon charting a course towards Aswan, highlighted by a sunset felucca cruise and dinner at leisure. ... Read More
Saturday - Oct 17, 2026
Day 7
Aswan, Egypt
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 7 - Saturday - Oct 17, 2026
Day 7
Air Travel
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Air Travel
Cairo, Egypt
A morning flight brings you to the Nubian village of Abu Simbel for a locally guided visit to its massive temples cut into a solid rock cliff and created during the reign of Ramesses II in the 1200s BC. The Great Temple stands 98 feet high with four seated colossi flanking the entrance and smaller statues depicting Ramesses's conquered enemies lining up below. The smaller temple, some 40 feet high, is adorned by four colossi depicting Ramesses and two of his queen Nefertari at a height of 32 feet. Your journey continues with an afternoon flight back to Cairo where you'll check into your riverside hotel, The St. Regis Cairo, with outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo. Enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Oct 18, 2026
Day 8
Cairo, Egypt
Your day begins with a sightseeing tour highlighting what daily life is like in Cairo. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a guided visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and many of the treasures found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. The remainder of the day is yours to do as you wish. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Oct 19, 2026
Day 9
Cairo, Egypt
Located on the right bank of the River Nile, the historic district of Old Coptic Cairo predate its modern-day processor with sites that date back to 6th century BC, including ones allegedly visited by the holy family of Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus. A guided tour includes Roman ruins, ancient Coptic churches, mosques and later visits the Al Rifai Mosque or the Sultan Hassan Mosque a short drive away. The afternoon is free; you are invited to join a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel tonight. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Oct 20, 2026
Day 10
Cairo, Egypt
Tour ends: Cairo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The St. Regis Cairo to Cairo Airport. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.
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