Cairo Tour & Nile Cruise 8 Days / 7 Nights

Reception at Cairo airport. Transfer and check-in at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day of sightseeing:

of the site of Memphis which is the oldest political and religious capital of Egypt, founded in 3200 BC by the legendary king Menes, the unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt.
It is located on the eastern bank of the Nile, the capital of Egypt for more than a millennium and a leading religious center. It is also the seat of the cult of the god Ptah.

of the site of Saqqara, which is a vast funerary complex that contains the necropolis of the dignitaries and the so-called "stepped" pyramid of King Djoser (the founder of the 3rd
^th Pharaonic dynasty, c. 2700 BCE). This pyramid represents the first attempt at pyramid construction. It is considered to be the first freestone construction in the world.

of the site of Dahshur: the rhomboidal pyramid and the "red" pyramid, both built by King Senefru (founder of the 4th^th pharaonic dynasty and father of the famous pharaoh Khufu). The style of these two pyramids allows us to follow the architectural evolution of pyramidal design, illustrating the intermediate stage between the type of the step pyramid of Saqqara and the perfectly pyramidal type of those found on the plateau of Giza. You will have the opportunity to enter the "red" pyramid to admire the interior architecture of this fascinating structure.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day trip to:

Giza Plateau: the flagship site of the Pharaonic civilization which contains the three famous pyramids "Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos" as well as the Sphinx, in limestone, enigmatic and gigantic with a human head and a lion's body, raised as the guardian of the necropolis. And the funerary temple of King Khafre built entirely of granite and limestone.

Egyptian Museum: It is located in the city center on the iconic Tahrir Square, in an imposing neoclassical construction, well suited to its exquisite collections. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1902. It has since grown to become the world's largest museum of Egyptian art. With more than 150,000 objects, the museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits that trace the glorious reign of ancient Egypt

Khan El-Khallili souk. A labyrinth of small streets animated day and night that solicits the senses with a mixture of images, sounds, scents and colours. Khan El-Khallili is the oldest bazaar in the world. It has been occupied by traders since the 14th^th century

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor.

Reception at Luxor airport.
Transfer and boarding on your boat.

Lunch on board.

In the middle of the afternoon, departure to visit:

Karnak Religious Complex: Here you can admire the strata of different ancient periods covering about 16 centuries of ancient Egyptian history. Decorated columns, walls and ceilings as well as superbly carved statues and obelisks of dizzying dimensions. It is dedicated to the god Amun, the national deity during the Egyptian New Kingdom.

You will continue with a visit to the sumptuous temple of Luxor, originally built during the reign of Amenophis III, then enlarged by Ramses II and several other pharaohs over the centuries. This temple perfectly illustrates the classical architecture of an Egyptian sanctuary, with its majestic dromos lined with sphinxes, leading to an imposing façade (the pylon), once framed by two monumental obelisks. One of them still stands proudly at the entrance, while its twin has adorned the Place de la Concorde in Paris since 1836.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board.

Departure to discover the wonders of the Theban necropolis on the left bank of the Nile:

The Valley of the Kings: A must-see and world-famous site, home to the eternal homes of the great pharaohs of Egypt, such as Ramses2, Seti1, All Ankh Amoun and many others.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Featuring an exceptional architectural style by the standards of the time. It consists of three terraces superimposed one on top of the other. The whole is backed by the Theban mountain.

Photo stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon: Two giants sculpted in the sandstone quarries. Each one is 17m high.

Return to the boat in the early afternoon.

Lunch on board and start sailing south. A relaxing afternoon admiring the landscape of the banks of the Nile as it slowly passes by in a bewitching way.

Tea service on the upper deck of the ship and take the opportunity to admire the spectacular crossing of the Esna lock after 60 km of sailing from Luxor. Continuation of navigation to Edfu, located 65 km south of Esna (125 km south of Luxor)

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board.

Departure by horse-drawn carriage for the visit of the Temple of Edfu: a prestigious site dedicated to the god Horus, a harmonious structure and a well-preserved ensemble.

Return to the boat and resume navigation for about 80km to Kom Ombo at the end of the afternoon.
Lunch on board and relaxing afternoon to enjoy the picturesque and unusual scenery while sailing.
Tea service on the upper deck of the boat in the late afternoon.

Upon arrival, departure for the visit of the temple of Kom Ombo standing on a hill overlooking the Nile offering a spectacular panorama. It exudes a captivating charm with the finish of its columns and frescoes in the colors of the sunset. An original and rare temple, it has two sanctuaries, respectively dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, and to Sobek, the crocodile god.

Return to the boat and continue sailing for about 45km to Aswan.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board and departure to discover the joyful history of Aswan and its charming landscape:

The temple of Philae; erected on the fabulous island of Agilika and dedicated to the goddess Isis. It is characterized by its romantic setting, remarkable architecture and refined frescoes.

The unfinished obelisk; enclosed in an ancient granite quarry widely exploited in the time of the pharaohs. This large failed monolith would have been the largest obelisk in Egypt if it had been completed, but due to cracks in the stone itself, it was abandoned on site. It should have been 42 meters long and 1200 tons.

Return and lunch on board.

In the middle of the afternoon, felucca ride around Elephantine Island.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board and end of the cruise.

If you have time, it will be possible to visit Abu Simbel... optional!

Transfer to Aswan Airport (or Train Station)

Based on 2 people to 4 people: 1185 € per person in a hotel room and boat cabin for 2 people on a standard
5* boat or 1470 € per person in a hotel room and boat cabin for 2 people on a 5* Deluxe
boat or 1840 € per person in a hotel room and boat cabin for 2 people On a 5* Super Luxe boat

• The Cairo / Luxor link (740 km) is as follows:

- Or by plane: for about 100 $ per person.
- Or by train – sleeper: for about 90 $ per person.
- Either by train – seated, very comfortable for about 25 $ per person.

• The Aswan / Cairo link (970 km) is done:

- Or by plane for about 100 $ per person.
- Or by sleeper train for about 90 $ per person.
- Either by train – seated, very comfortable for about 25 $ per person.