Magic of Egypt

Welcome and assistance by the local tour coordinator at Cairo airport in the arrival hall. Visa Purchase: your travel coordinator will help you to get your visa stamps upon your arrival. ​ Transfer to your hotel. A vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming city. Home to the best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in Egypt, this city is where you never know what incredible, half-forgotten monument you might stumble across while wandering around. Visit the capital's medieval markets at Khan El-Khalili or walk down the Nile promenade. There are also plenty of cinemas, theatres and modern malls. Go for an opera or enjoy oriental music dance shows. Good for short breaks and long stays; you’ll get to see the Giza Pyramids, thousands of ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and much more.​ Overnight in Cairo. Tour options & excursions available Entry ticket to Khufu Pyramid at Giza Plateau Price: contact us Hotel: Flamenco Zamalek / Jaz Pyramids (or similar)

Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for your full day tour to Giza & Sphinx. ​ ​The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson respectively. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale, with the largest - Khufu's - constructed from over two million stone blocks. Optional entry into Cheops Pyramid for a glimpse of the interior structure. Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument. This story of the Sphinx is told on the 'Dream Stela' that was placed between the Sphinx's paws by King Tuthmoses IV.​ Lunch at a local restaurant ​Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner under your own arrangements.​ Overnight in Cairo. Tour options & excursions available Sakkara complex, Pepi II Pyramid and Kagemni tomb: Continue to Sakkara and explore the step pyramid, Pepi II Pyramid & Kagemni Tomb. Sakkara Pyramid is the oldest important stone building in Egypt. With your private guide, continue to Pepi II Pyramid, one of the last major pyramids built in Egypt's pyramid age. Pepi II was one of Egypt's longest-reigning pharaohs, ruling for over 90 years. Descending to Kagemni Tomb, belonging to a high-ranking official, who served under Pharaoh Teti of the Sixth Dynasty, you will discover the well-preserved wall paintings and reliefs depicting scenes of daily life, agriculture, and religious ceremonies of ancient Egypt. Price: contact us Cairo by Night with Food Tour: Experience the enchanting allure of Cairo by night with an immersive food tour. Traverse the bustling streets under the stars, delving into the vibrant tapestry of Egyptian cuisine and indulge in a sensory journey through local delicacies, while soaking in the city's illuminated landmarks and lively atmosphere. Discover the hidden gems of Cairo's culinary scene as you savor every bite against the backdrop of its rich cultural heritage. Price: contact us Hotel: Flamenco Zamalek / Jaz Pyramids (or similar)  

Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Bazar Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour.​ Tour 7,000 years of history at the Egyptian museum, home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world. ​ Continue to the Citadel, a medieval fortress perched high on limestone hills above Cairo, which was built in 1176 to protect the city from crusaders. Continue to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, completed in 1363, is one of the finest in Egypt and houses the mausoleum where Sultan Hassan's sons are buried. The more recent Refaie Mosque, which was completed in 1912, has well-preserved, colorful decoration. Lunch at local restaurant. Finally, visit the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets to find workshops and stalls selling anything from woodwork and glassware to leather goods and perfumes.​ Optional: Visit to the citadel complex houses various mosques and museums, including the National Military Museum. With its grand, soaring architecture and rich decoration. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner under your own arrangements.​ Overnight in Cairo. Tour options & excursions available Citadel and Alabaster mosque Price: contact us Sound & Light Pyramids Price: contact us Grand Egyptian Museum  Price: contact us   Hotel: Flamenco Zamalek / Jaz Pyramids (or similar)

Temples of Luxor Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo Domestic Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. ​Meet and assist at Luxor Airport, transfer to your cruise boat and meet with your local guide. After breakfast on board, begin your tour with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, which was​ once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes, almost 3 kilometres in length. Built by Amenhotep III in 1380 BC, the site was added to by later pharaohs. The temple enjoyed many celebrations, the most important being the Festival of Opet which lasted almost a month. Lunch and afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight on board. Tour options & excursions available Entry ticket to King Seti I tomb at the Valley of the Kings Price: Contact us Sound and Light at Karnak including roundtrip transfers Price: Contact us Entry ticket to Tutankhamon tomb at the Valley of the Kings Price: Contact us Entry ticket to Ramses VI tomb at the Valley of the Kings Price: Contact us Karnak Temples (ask your Guide for your free bike ride by the Temple!): Continue to the Karnak Temple, the 62-acre Temple of Karnak was dedicated to the god Amun. The great “Hypostyle Hall” alone is a veritable forest of giant pillars rising 23 meters toward the sky. At the “Sacred Lake,” priests purified themselves in the waters before performing rites at the temple. At the height of its glory, Karnak Temple collected annual tribute from over 65 cities in the region. Price: contact us  Hotel: Jaz Monarch Nile Cruise (or similar)

Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon Luxor Once an Ancient Egyptian capital, Luxor is known today as the world's "greatest open-air museum. Luxor is divided by the Nile into two areas commonly called the East Bank and West Bank, which were considered in Ancient Egyptian times as symbolizing Life and Death.​ Departure to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in hidden tombs which have maintained their richly painted hues and were filled with treasures for use in the afterlife. Continue to the famed Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues of Amenhotep III which, in Pharaonic times, guarded the entrance to his once great temple known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.​ Lunch and afternoon tea. Return to the ship for lunch and departure to Esna​, pass through the lock and continue cruising to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Tour options & excursions available Hot air Balloon including roundtrip transfers: Early morning Hot air balloon flight from the desert for a bird’s eye view on the Nile and its surrounding fertile land. Price : contact us Hatshepsut Temple at Luxor West Bank: Hatshepsut Temple. The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s only female pharaoh, rises out of the desert in a series of brilliant white terraces set against limestone cliffs. The temple was an important religious and funerary site, dedicated to the cults of Hathor, the cow goddess of beauty and love, and Anubis, god of the dead and mummification. Price: contact us Hotel: Jaz Monarch Nile Cruise (or similar)

Temple of Kom-Ombo Return to the ship for lunch and departure to Kom-Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank.​ Later, afternoon tea is served in the lounge of the ship. Tonight's dinner on board is an Egyptian Night costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeyya. Dinner is a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties. ​ Overnight on board. Tour options & excursions available Edfu Temple: Temple of Edfu. After breakfast, explore the Temple where you will have the opportunity to discover the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus, Ancient Egypt’s falcon god. According to Pharaonic legend, Hathor of Dendara was Horus’ consort; their annual ritual marriage constituted one of the most important celebrations in the city. Price: contact us Hotel: Jaz Monarch Nile Cruise (or similar)

Philae Temple, High Dam and unfinished Obelisck A breakfast buffet is served on board and the morning is yours to enjoy at leisure.​ Enjoy lunch on board, ​ Take a short motorboat ride to visit the Temple of Philae, built in honour of Isis, one of the great mother goddesses of Ancient Egypt. This beautiful temple was moved, with the help of UNESCO, to its present location on Agilka Island to save it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the High Dam. Its construction in the 1960’s was somewhat controversial due to the loss of Nubian villages and temples which now lie under Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake. However, the resulting electricity generated by the dam supplies the whole of Egypt. You will also stop at the stone quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk. Here, listen to your guide as they explain the methods used by ancient craftsmen to create impressive moments and see marks from workers' tools, which are still clearly visible on the bedrock. Afternoon tea is served on board and your farewell dinner is a gala dinner. A folkloric show and a Whirling Dervish show follow.​ Overnight on board. Tour options & excursions available Sound and light at Philae temple including roundtrip transfers: The Sound and light will bring the temple to life, and combines historical narration, music, and dynamic lighting to bring the temple's history and significance to life for visitors. Price: contact us Hotel: Jaz Monarch Nile Cruise (or similar)

A buffet breakfast is served on board, before check-out.​ Optional: Excursion to Abu Simbel Early morning transfer to Abu Simbel by road (3 hours one way) or by flight (flight duration 45 minutes one way) As you approach the entrance to Abu Simbel temple notice the four enormous statues of Pharaoh Ramses II that look out over Lake Nasser, which are carved from one piece of rock. The temple is dedicated to the god Ra-Hurakhti and was built by Ramses II during the 13th century BC. The walls inside depict the pharaoh in his various exploits and next door is the temple that Ramses dedicated to his favorite wife, Nefertari.​ Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport. ​ Board your flight for departure. Tour options & excursions available Abu Simbel by road: Abu Simbel by road (3 hours one way). Price: contact us Abu Simbel by flight: Abu Simbel by flight (flight duration 45 minutes one way). Price: contact us Domestic flights Cairo – Luxor / Aswan – Cairo Price: contact us Hotel: None.