✦ Day 1 – Monday, September 28, 2026 – Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, meet our tour representative as you exit the jetway into the terminal, prior to immigration. They will assist with clearing immigration and customs, then transfer you for check-in at the 5★ Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

✦ Day 2 – Tuesday, September 29 – Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo

Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to Alexandria, the city that Alexander the Great founded and Cleopatra made famous. Upon arrival, tour the Alexandria National Museum, a world-class presentation of Alexandria's history from its founding through the Middle Ages. Enjoy lunch at a local seaside restaurant. Visit the Greco-Roman sites, including the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's pillar, and the amphitheater.
Return to 5★ Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel, Cairo. 
Breakfast • Lunch

The building that now houses the museum was originally constructed as a palace for Asaad Basili Pasha, one of Alexandria’s wealthiest figures, who designed it in the Italianate architectural style. In 1996, the Supreme Council of Antiquities acquired the property and later converted it into an archaeological museum, officially opening it to the public in 2003.

The museum’s collection highlights the historical and cultural heritage of Egyptian arts and crafts, spanning from prehistory to the modern era. Among its most remarkable holdings is a rare assemblage of sunken antiquities recovered from excavations in Abu Qir Bay. In addition, the museum features a currency hall showcasing coins from various historical periods, as well as a distinctive display of Islamic-era weaponry. The galleries further include collections of metals, ceramics, and glass, along with exquisite gold, silver, and jewelry once belonging to the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

.

✦ Day 3 – Wednesday, September 30 – Cairo (Giza & Saqqara) → Flight to Luxor

Checkout from the Cairo hotel & meet your guide for a tour of Saqqara with the famous stepped pyramid (including entry to the elaborate tombs of Mereruka, vizier to king Teti and the tomb of Maia (King Tut's wet nurse and maybe half-sister. Continue to Dahshur, home of the first stone pyramids, to tour the Bent and the Red Pyramids. Then it is off to the Giza Plateau featuring the Great Pyramid and Sphinx. SURPRISE

Afterwards, transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor. Your guide will meet & assist at Luxor Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in at Luxor’s 5★ Sonesta St. George Hotel.

Breakfast

✦ Day 4 – Thursday, October 1 – Luxor → Abydos → Luxor – Embark Cruise

Take an early morning drive north to visit the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, dedicated to Osiris, and famous for its vivid reliefs and King List.

Return to Luxor for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the East Bank to include the Luxor Museum and Karnak Luxor Temple. Then, get ready to embark on your 5★ Nile Cruise on the Le Fayan in the evening (check-in by sunset). Savor dinner and a SURPRISE. Overnight on the 5★ Le Fayan ship in Luxor. Breakfast & Dinner

Le Fayan is a one of a kind luxury Nile cruise. With her unique design and features, combined with top notch hospitality, Le Fayan promises her guests an unforgettable experience on the Nile. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, guests can enjoy the majestic sites of ancient Egypt with a perfect balance between luxury and authenticity. Every aspect of the experience is curated to ensure our guests leave with lifetime best memories.

✦ Day 5 – Friday, October 2 – Luxor West Bank

Cruise Day 2
Early morning SURPRISE. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings & Queens, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun and Tomb of Seti I, plus Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Set sail through the Esna Lock to Edfu and enjoy lunch onboard. You will have some relaxation time before Dinner & evening entertainment. Overnight aboard the 5★ Le Fayan ship.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

✦ Day 6 – Saturday, October 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo –

Cruise Day 3
Start the day with a morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Kom Ombo, then visit the Twin Temples of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan. Then, get ready for dinner, entertainment, and a SURPRISE.
Overnight aboard the 5★ Le Fayan ship.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

✦ Day 7 – Sunday, October 4 – Aswan & Abu Simbel –

Cruise Day 4
Early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return for lunch before a special afternoon SURPRISE! Dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight aboard the 5★ Le Fayan ship at the Aswan Port.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

✦ Day 8 – Monday, October 5 – Aswan → Cairo –

Disembark after breakfast and experience a half-day tour of the Philae Temple and drive-by the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Private transfer to Aswan airport for a short 1.5-hour flight back to Cairo. Private meet-and-greet at the airport and transport to the 5★ Marriott Cairo.
Dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast • Dinner

✦ Day 9 – Tuesday, October 6 – Cairo – Coptic & Modern Heritage
After breakfast, take in Cairo with a guided visit to Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church. Lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the rest of the afternoon and early evening being amazed at the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum. This “GEM” has artifacts never seen before. Evening on your own. Overnight at the 5★ Marriott Cairo
Breakfast • Lunch

The Grand Egyptian Museum
This isn’t just a building, it’s a gateway to 7,000 years of civilization. 
Located in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, GEM stands as one of the most ambitious cultural projects in the world — a masterpiece of modern architecture that honors the timeless legacy of Ancient Egypt.

It’s not only the most extensive archaeological museum ever built, but also a bridge between Egypt’s glorious past and its bright future. Inside, over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, tell the story of humanity’s greatest civilization in a way the world has never seen before.

The Grand Egyptian Museum is more than history, it’s pride, innovation, and identity coming together under one roof.
Welcome to the new global home of Egyptian heritage.

More museum information here!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1205089455008425 

✦ Day 10 – Wednesday, October 7 – Cairo – Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili

After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Civilization, including the Royal Mummies Hall. Explore Islamic Cairo with stops at the Citadel of Saladin & Mohamed Ali Mosque. SURPRISE. Have some free time before the farewell dinner and shopping at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Overnight at the 5★ Marriott, Cairo.
Breakfast • Dinner

✦ Day 11 - Thursday, October 8th - Cairo Departure

After Breakfast, we say goodbye to our incredible guides and get a private transfer to the airport for international flights home.