November 4–12, 2026

Day-by-Day Itinerary

November 4–12, 2026 · 9 Days · Cairo · Luxor · Nile Cruise · Aswan

Cairo
Nile Embarkation
Nile Cruise
Departure
Day1
Cairo

Thursday, November 4

Aerial view of the Great Pyramids of Giza at golden hour

Arrival in Cairo

Your Egyptian adventure begins the moment you land. A private transfer whisks you from Cairo International Airport to your hotel in Giza — where, if the timing is right, you may catch your first glimpse of the pyramids glowing in the evening light.

  • Private airport transfer to Giza hotel
  • Check-in and welcome briefing
  • Optional evening stroll near the Giza plateau
  • Dinner at leisure — explore local Cairo cuisine
Day2
Cairo

Friday, November 5

Step Pyramid of Sakkara, Egypt

Cairo Antiquities

Today is a full immersion into Egypt's ancient past. Your private English-speaking guide leads you through the oldest stone structure in the world at Sakkara, the ruins of the ancient capital Memphis, and then the crown jewel — the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and an unforgettable camel ride across the desert sands.

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara — the world's oldest stone structure
  • Ancient capital of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramesses II
  • Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
  • Camel ride across the Giza Plateau
  • Lunch included
Day3
Cairo

Saturday, November 6

Grand Egyptian Museum Cairo

Museums & Markets

Spend the morning exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world and home to the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. In the afternoon, lose yourself in the labyrinthine lanes of Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's legendary medieval bazaar, where spices, lanterns, and centuries of history fill every corner.

  • Grand Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun's golden mask and treasures
  • Over 100,000 ancient artifacts spanning 5,000 years
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — Cairo's most famous market
  • Traditional tea at a historic café
Day4
Cairo

Sunday, November 7

Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel of Cairo

Free Day in Cairo

A full free day to explore Cairo at your own pace. Whether you crave more adventure or a slower morning, the options are endless. Join an optional desert ATV ride through the dunes, take a day trip to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, visit the stunning Mosque of Mohammed Ali perched atop the Citadel, or simply wander the city's vibrant streets.

  • Optional: Desert ATV ride through the Sahara dunes
  • Optional: Day trip to Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast
  • Optional: Mosque of Mohammed Ali and the Saladin Citadel
  • Optional: Egyptian Cuisine cooking class
  • Leisure time to shop, explore, or relax
Day5
Nile Embarkation

Monday, November 8

Karnak Temple hypostyle hall columns, Luxor, Egypt

Fly to Luxor · Board the Nile Cruise

Fly south to Luxor — the world's greatest open-air museum — and board your luxury Nile cruise ship before lunch. The afternoon brings you face to face with the colossal Karnak Temple complex and the elegant Luxor Temple, both illuminated magnificently after dark. The evening ends with a belly dancer performance on board.

  • Morning flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Embarkation and welcome lunch on board
  • Karnak Temple — the largest religious complex ever built
  • Luxor Temple at the heart of the ancient city
  • Afternoon tea and dinner on board
  • Belly dancer entertainment
Day6
Nile Cruise

Tuesday, November 9

Ornate tomb paintings in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor

West Bank · Valley of the Kings

Cross to the West Bank of the Nile for one of the most extraordinary days of the journey. Descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, marvel at the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, the ship sets sail south toward Esna as you dine under the stars.

  • Valley of the Kings — tombs of Ramesses, Tutankhamun, and more
  • Valley of the Queens
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
  • Colossi of Memnon — twin statues of Amenhotep III
  • Set sail toward Esna
  • Captain's welcome cocktail and gourmet dinner
Day7
Nile Cruise

Wednesday, November 10

Interior of the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt

Edfu · Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu and visit the magnificent Temple of Horus — the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, its walls covered in vivid hieroglyphic reliefs. Continue to the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haeroris, perched dramatically on a bend in the Nile. The evening brings a festive Galabia party on board.

  • Temple of Horus at Edfu — Egypt's best-preserved ancient temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple — dedicated to Sobek and Haeroris
  • Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo
  • Galabia party on board — dress in traditional Egyptian robes
Day8
Nile Cruise

Thursday, November 11

Temple of Isis on Philae Island at sunset, Aswan, Egypt

Aswan · Philae Temple

Arrive in Aswan — Egypt's southernmost city and gateway to Nubia. Visit the island sanctuary of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated stone by stone to save it from the rising Nile. Sail by motorboat through the granite boulders of the First Cataract to Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden. The evening closes with a vibrant Nubian cultural show.

  • Philae Temple — the island sanctuary of Isis
  • Motorboat sail through the First Cataract
  • Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden
  • Afternoon tea on the Nile
  • Nubian cultural show on board
Day9
Departure

Friday, November 12

Nile River cruise ship sailing at sunset, Egypt

Farewell & Departure

Savour one last breakfast on the Nile as the ship glides through the morning calm. Disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport for your flight home — carrying with you memories of pyramids, pharaohs, and the timeless river that gave birth to one of history's greatest civilisations.

  • Final breakfast on board the Nile cruise
  • Disembarkation in Aswan
  • Transfer to Aswan Airport
  • Fly home

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