Note: The Nile Cruise program is subject to change due to local conditions such as the operation of the Esna lock, boat queues, and water levels.
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• Private air-conditioned transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight in Cairo.
• After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide for a tour of the three Great Pyramids and the majestic Sphinx.
• Enjoy a camel or horse ride around the pyramids for panoramic views.
• Lunch at a restaurant with Pyramid views, featuring Oriental Egyptian cuisine.
• In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization near Babylon Fortress.
• Return to your hotel; overnight in Cairo.
• Early morning (around 06:00 AM) departure: transfer to the Commonwealth Cemetery, then visit the War Museum to reflect on WWII history.
• Lunch at a traditional Bedouin restaurant before departing for Siwa.
• Arrive in Siwa and check in; overnight in Siwa.
• Early morning visit to Shali Castle and the Mountain of the Dead (featuring rock tombs and wall paintings).
• Tour the Temple of Amun and Iskander (6th century BC) for stunning views over the oasis.
• Visit Ain Cleopatra, one of Siwa’s famed natural springs, and optionally hike Mount Dakrour.
• Overnight in Siwa.
• Early morning visit to Fitnas Island.
• Return transfer to Cairo; check in at your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Aswan.
• Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit the Aswan High Dam and the rescued Philae Temples on Agilka Island.
• Transfer to your Nile Cruise (M/S Blue Shadow); enjoy onboard lunch, tea, and dinner along with onboard entertainment.
• Overnight on board in Aswan.
• Early morning sail to Kom Ombo; tour the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
• Continue sailing to Edfu and visit the well-preserved Edfu Temple dedicated to the Falcon God Horus.
• Sail onward to Luxor; overnight on board in Luxor.
• After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide to explore the West Bank of Luxor:
– Tour the Valley of the Kings (overview) and the Temple of Deir El Bahari (Queen Hatshepsut).
– View the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and onboard relaxation.
• Overnight in Luxor.
• After breakfast, tour the magnificent Karnak Temple complex—including its grand Hypostyle Hall—and Luxor Temple, once connected by an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes.
• Overnight in Luxor.
Continue your exploration in Luxor (or enjoy a free day) after arriving from the Nile Cruise.
Further sightseeing in Luxor (perhaps more in-depth visits to West Bank or even a combination of both banks) and an overnight stay.
Disembarkation and final transfer from Luxor for your departure.