Experience the antiquity of Egypt with an unforgettable full day tour. Visit Memphis which served as the capital of Upper and Lower Egypt some 5000 years ago during the First Dynasty. Continue to Sakkara one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. Dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser this was the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt - preceding those at Giza by many centuries.

Continue to the most iconic of Egyptian sites – the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Here you will see the great pyramid built by Cheops containing more than 2.3 million cubic metres of stone. Your Egyptologist guide will help you navigate the Giza Plateau complex and enrich your discovery.

This morning you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor you will be met and transferrred to board your cruise ship. Commence your cruise on the life-giving waters of the Nile. Visits to the Luxor and Karnak Temples are highlights of this day. These two incredible “open air museums” are linked by the 2.7km long Avenue of Sphinxes originally lined with over 1000 sphinx statues.

Today cross to the West Bank of the Nile to the Valley of the Kings. Part of the ancient city of Thebes this area was the burial site of almost all the pharaohs of the 18th 19th and 20th dynasties (1539–1075 BCE). Later continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and haunting Colossi of Memnon which is known to make an eerie wailing sound.

Innovative Bonus: Entry into Tutankhamun and Ramses VI included

Another unforgettable day beckons as you take a horse drawn carriage ride to and from the Edfu Temple. This temple the best preserved in all of Egypt was completed during the reign of Cleopatra and has provided much knowledge of ancient Egypt. Afternoon visit to the Kom Ombo Temple known for its murals bas relief fine Nile views and fascinating mummified crocodiles! Later sail to Aswan.

After breakfast on your boat visit the Aswan Dams at the end of Lake Nasser the re-sited Temple of Philae dedicated to the Goddess Isis and the granite quarries. Delight in the serenity of an afternoon sail on a tradition Felucca around Kitchener Island. Also known as Nabatat or Botanical Island this charming island paradise was irrigated and planted with a vast collection of tropical trees many from as far away as India.

Disembark this morning after breakfast and transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Abu Simbel to join your Lake Nasser Cruise boat. After unpacking, get your first view of these magnificent temples from the water. Step ashore and visit these incomparable temples dedicated to Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. These structures were lost to antiquity until the early 19^th century, only to then face the threat of being submerged by the creation of the Aswan High Dam. An international effort had them chiselled into pieces and relocated to their current site, preserving them for the ages to come. A welcome cocktail will be served.

Optional Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel Temples (supplement applies) followed by a candlelight dinner on board.

Those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, may enjoy an early morning visit to the temples (entrance ticket is not included). Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrival at Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ships sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout. A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and Nubian show on board.

Visit Wadi El Seboua Temple and the Temple of Dakka. Some of the frescoes here still amazingly retain their original colour. Later today visit the Greco Roman Temple of Meharakka. These temples were at risk of being submerged by the construction of the Aswan Dam and so was both were painstakingly deconstructed and reassembled above the flood waters. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.

One final insight into some of the other cultures that have come to these ancient lands as you visit Kalabsha Temple, dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis, and the Kiosk of Kertassi – a remarkably elegant roman structure from an unknown architect. After breakfast disembark the cruise and transfer to your Aswan hotel where accommodation is reserved for one night.

Early this morning you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight flight to Cairo. This morning delight in a visit with your private Egyptologist-Guide to the Egyptian Museum where you can view some of the Pharaonic treasures held there. Continue to the Citadel which has dominated Cairo’s skyline since it was fortified by the famed Sultan Saladin. Visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque commissioned by Mohammed Ali Pasha and built between 1830 and 1848. Your Cairo experience ends with a visit to the 14th century Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel to reflect on your journeys.

This morning you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.

• VIP Meet and assistance including Egyptian Visa at Cairo Airport
• Egyptian Visa for US, Canadian, New Zealand, Australian and UK Passport holders
• Airport departure assistance
• Private transfers by A/C transportation with English-speaking driver
• Accommodation: 2N Cairo-Giza area | 4N Nile Cruise | 3N Lake Nasser Cruise | 1N Aswan | 1N Cairo Downtown area
• Daily breakfasts
• All meals on cruise
• Private Egyptologist-guide for sightseeing in Cairo
• Small group sightseeing with English speaking guide on the Nile Cruise
• Upgraded entry to the Valley of the Kings including entrance to Tutunkhamun's and Ramses VI Tombs
• Entrance fees
• Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor - Aswan/Abu Simbel - Aswan/Cairo

• International airfares
• Optional tours and excursions
• Port Taxes and fuel surcharges
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Departure taxes
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above