Pyramids, cruising the Nile aboard the award-winning Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, meeting a Nubian family in their riverside village, witnessing the rock temples of Abu Simbel, and ending at ancient Sakkara.
★ Stays at: The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo | Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, Aswan | Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
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Welcomed by your Egypt Go Travel tour manager (visa included). After settling in, your Egyptologist escorts you directly to the Giza Plateau:
▸ Great Pyramids of Giza: The last remaining wonder of the ancient world — three iconic royal tombs rising from the Giza Plateau, built over 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the tallest and most colossal structure ever built by human hands. Enter the interior of one of the legendary pyramids. Ride a camel for an authentic perspective on the plateau.
▸ Solar Boat Museum: The 4,600-year-old royal funerary boat of Cheops — a breathtaking piece of intact ancient craftsmanship.
▸ The Great Sphinx: A colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Standing guard over the Giza Plateau for millennia, the Great Sphinx is one of the most recognizable monuments on Earth.
Evening Sound & Light Show included. Meals: Lunch
▸ Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Home to over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization — including the breathtaking Tutankhamun treasure room, royal mummies, and priceless golden jewelry.
▸ Mosque & Madrasa of Sultan Hassan: A stunning 14th-century Mamluk masterpiece — one of the finest examples of medieval Islamic architecture in the world.
▸ Khan el-Khalili Bazaar: Cairo's historic bazaar, established in the 14th century, where labyrinthine alleyways are packed with artisans, goldsmiths, perfumers, and spice merchants. An authentic sensory adventure. Stroll through the old walled city of Cairo, taking in beautiful Islamic monuments and vibrant local markets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
▸ Tombs of the Nobles (by camel): The elaborately painted tombs of Aswan's most powerful ancient governors and high priests — commanding dramatic views over the Nile.
▸ Saint Simeon's Monastery: One of Egypt's best-preserved early Christian fortresses, rising dramatically from the desert above Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
▸ Traditional Nubian Village: A vibrant, colorful community along the Nile with a distinct culture, music, cuisine, and architecture stretching back thousands of years — one of Africa's oldest living civilizations. Cross the Nile by boat to visit a traditional Nubian family in their home. Learn about their ancient customs, sample their cuisine, and experience a living culture that stretches back thousands of years.
Meals: Breakfast
▸ Abu Simbel Temples: Two massive rock-cut temples built by Ramesses II — one of the great achievements of ancient engineering. The temples were relocated in a UNESCO mega-project to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Fly to Abu Simbel for an exclusive morning visit to the twin temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari — a UNESCO world heritage site of breathtaking scale. Return to Aswan and board the award-winning Sanctuary Sun Boat IV.
▸ Granite Quarries & Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the ancient quarrying methods that shaped Egypt's greatest monuments.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
▸ Temple of Philae (by motor launch): A beautifully restored temple complex on an island in the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temples were painstakingly relocated stone-by-stone to save them from rising Nile waters. Chef's Table culinary experience on board.
▸ Twin Temple of Kom Ombo: A unique double temple perched dramatically above the Nile, equally dedicated to two gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). An on-site museum displays ancient mummified crocodiles.
▸ Temple of Horus at Edfu: Egypt's best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to Horus the falcon god. Its towering entrance pylon and detailed reliefs make it one of the most impressive examples of Ptolemaic Egyptian architecture. Egyptian-themed costume party on board this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
▸ Luxor Temple: Built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II, this elegant riverside temple was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Its towering pylons and soaring columns glow magnificently at night.
▸ Karnak Temple — Great Hypostyle Hall: The world's largest ancient religious complex, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Its Great Hypostyle Hall — filled with 134 massive columns — is an architectural wonder still awe-inspiring today.
▸ Valley of the Kings: The royal burial ground of Egypt's most powerful New Kingdom pharaohs, where over 60 decorated tombs have been discovered, including those of Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, and Thutmosis III.
▸ Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: The dramatic mortuary temple of ancient Egypt's greatest female ruler, cut into the Theban cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for 20 years and is celebrated as one of its most successful pharaohs.
✦ Optional: Valley of the Queens — with time permitting. Festive gala dinner celebrating your final night aboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark Sun Boat IV and fly to Cairo.
▸ Ancient Memphis: The legendary capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes. An open-air museum displays a colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx.
▸ Sakkara Necropolis & Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt's oldest stone monument, the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 2650 BC) was designed by the genius architect Imhotep. Sakkara is one of Egypt's most important ancient necropolises with over 14 pyramids.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. Meals: Breakfast
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