Splendours of Egypt

Day 1  Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city.

Day 2  Cairo to Luxor
Fly to Luxor this morning and visit the large temple complex of Karnak upon arrival. Board your Nile cruise vessel, your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, visit the Luxor Museum to see ancient artefacts.

Day 3  Luxor to Edfu
Visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the bestpreserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship this evening for a scenic journey through the Esna Lock to Edfu.  

Day 4  Edfu to Aswan
Cruise past Kom Ombo to Aswan, a vibrant city blending ancient and contemporary sites. This evening, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner and Galabeya Party.

Days 5-6  Aswan
Admire the Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Isis. Sail aboard a traditional felucca and enjoy high tea at the historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel.

Day 7  Aswan to Kom Ombo
Spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods.

Day 8  Kom Ombo to Luxor
Continue along the Nile back to Luxor. This evening visit Luxor Temple, where you dock for the night.  

Day 9  Luxor to Cairo
Disembark your cruise and visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Meet a Bahirat family at their village before flying on to Cairo.

Day 10  Cairo
Head to the Citadel for breathtaking views over the city and visit the Alabaster Mosque. Continue to Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum.

Day 11  Cairo
Visit the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx. This afternoon, explore the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and iconic Sphinx.

Day 12  Cairo
Your journey ends in Cairo. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.