Wonders of Ancient Egypt

12-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise Itinerary 

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo

• Description: Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in the effervescent Egyptian capital.
• Accommodation: Hilton
• Optional Experience: Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to see the 22 royal mummies and over 1500 artifacts on display. (US$ 65.00 per person)

Day 2: Cairo - Giza - Cairo

• Description: Admire the Wonders of Giza. Immerse yourself during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.

Day 3: Cairo - Luxor

• Description: Fly to Luxor and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding your cruise in time for lunch. Later, marvel at Luxor's Temple and visit the Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Optional Experience: US$ 65.00 per person

Day 4: Explore Ancient Dendera

• Description: Pay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at Dendera Temple, a soaring structure built around 330 BC. Beautifully preserved and elaborate in its design, every inch of this impressive sand-colored structure is mesmerizing.
• Optional Experience: US$ 65.00 per person

Day 5: Journey to Aswan

• Description: Travel to Aswan, known for its High Dam, Nubian villages, and Philae Temple. Arrive in time for dinner, watching the buzz of the city from the comfort of your boat.

Day 6: The High Dam and More in Aswan

• Description: See the Temple of Isis on Philae Island.
• Optional Experience: Tour Aswan and its Impressive Landmarks (US$ 30.00 per person)

Day 7: Onwards to Philae and Kitchener’s Island

• Optional Experiences:Visit Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with his four great statues. (US$ 400.00 per person) Short boat ride to Philae Island and a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor. (US$ 75.00 per person) 

Day 8: Off to Ancient Kom-Ombo

• Description: Visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, built to honor two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek.
• Optional Experience: Learn about the wildlife of the Nile from a local Nubian expert. (US$ 55.00 per person)

Day 9: Sail to Stunning Luxor

• Description: Sail down the Nile towards Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital.
• Optional Experience: Listen to stories about the Temple during a walking tour and a show around the Divine Lake in Karnak Temple. (US$ 75.00 per person)

Day 10: Disembark and Fly to Cairo

• Description: Explore the complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience with freshly baked bread, honey, and mint tea. Fly back to Cairo for an evening at leisure.
• Optional Experiences:Visit the Valley of the Kings. (US$ 75.00 per person) Enjoy Warm Mint Tea and Freshly Baked Local Bread with The El Boerey Family in a Luxor Village. (US$ 25.00 per person) 

Day 11: Discover Colorful Cairo

• Description: Embark on an unforgettable sightseeing tour through Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque.
• Optional Experiences:Discover the 'Mask of Tutankhamun' at Cairo's Egyptian Museum. (US$ 55.00 per person) Cairo City Tour, including the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. (US$ 65.00 per person) Dinner, Belly Dancing, and Nile Cruise. (US$ 108.00 per person) 

Day 12: Farewell Cairo

• Description: Say a fond farewell to your newfound friends.
• Optional Experience: Full Day Alexandria for those with extra pre or post-trip nights in Cairo. (US$ 175.00 per person)