TOUR HIGHLIGHTS :
This 13 day trip allows you to see the best that Egypt has to offer. See the wonders of Cairo, Cruise the Nile river, Luxor - the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Sinai - St. Catherine and more. The trip also includes excursion to Alexandria from Cairo.

Arrival at Cairo airport. After you clear customs and collect your luggage, a our representative will meet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel.. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

This morning we drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's signature attractions: the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid. Optional - After dinner on your own, return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Spend the evening at leisure on your own in Cairo. Your Program Director can give you suggestions for activities. Overnight at our hotel.

Morning transfer to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan (Optional) connect with flight to Abu Simbel for half day excursion. Then we will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship-our floating hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by 'felucca' a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Today we explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

Today we will be transferred to Luxor airport for our flight to Sharm El Saeikh where we will be met and escorted to our hotel. The balance of the day is free to enjoy the beaches.