Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.
Valley of the Kings: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs, with your Egyptologist.
Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
Edfu: Visit the only temple in Egypt that is dedicated to two gods.
Silsila: Visit Gabal El Silsila Temple, a small riverside sanctuary between Edfu and Kom Ombo set below sandstone cliffs on one of the Nile’s narrowest stretches. Walk among its rock-cut chapels and reliefs as your Local Expert explains how quarries here supplied stone for major temples such as Karnak, Luxor and Edfu, linking this quiet site to Egypt’s larger monuments.
Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.
Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.
Cairo: Discover Cairo’s history on a city tour taking in the Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its domes and courtyard, before continuing to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, built above a Roman gate, and see how these landmarks trace Egypt’s Islamic and Christian traditions.
Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.
Giza: Visit the Giza Plateau to see the three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, iconic monuments of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Walk among the pyramids and go inside one of them to view its internal passages and burial chamber, gaining a closer look at the scale and construction of these ancient royal tombs.
Cairo: At the Grand Egyptian Museum, discover the complete collection from Tutankhamun’s tomb — displayed together for the first time — from ceremonial beds to his golden funerary mask. With your Egyptologist, explore the reconstructed solar barque once buried beside the Great Pyramid of Giza, stand before the 11‑meter statue of Ramses II, and wander through one of the largest collections of ancient artifacts spanning the Predynastic to the Greco‑Roman eras.
Al Ramady: Enjoy dinner on Al Ramady Island, a small sand island in the Nile. You’ll arrive by boat in the early evening and sit down to an al fresco meal of Egyptian dishes such as grilled meats, seasonal salads, mezze and freshly baked bread.
Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organization provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a cleaner world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.
Valley of the Kings: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs, with your Egyptologist.
Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
Edfu: Visit the only temple in Egypt that is dedicated to two gods.
Silsila: Visit Gabal El Silsila Temple, a small riverside sanctuary between Edfu and Kom Ombo set below sandstone cliffs on one of the Nile’s narrowest stretches. Walk among its rock-cut chapels and reliefs as your Local Expert explains how quarries here supplied stone for major temples such as Karnak, Luxor and Edfu, linking this quiet site to Egypt’s larger monuments.
Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.
Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.
Cairo: Discover Cairo’s history on a city tour taking in the Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its domes and courtyard, before continuing to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, built above a Roman gate, and see how these landmarks trace Egypt’s Islamic and Christian traditions.
Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.
Giza: Visit the Giza Plateau to see the three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, iconic monuments of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Walk among the pyramids and go inside one of them to view its internal passages and burial chamber, gaining a closer look at the scale and construction of these ancient royal tombs.
Cairo: At the Grand Egyptian Museum, discover the complete collection from Tutankhamun’s tomb — displayed together for the first time — from ceremonial beds to his golden funerary mask. With your Egyptologist, explore the reconstructed solar barque once buried beside the Great Pyramid of Giza, stand before the 11‑meter statue of Ramses II, and wander through one of the largest collections of ancient artifacts spanning the Predynastic to the Greco‑Roman eras.
Al Ramady: Enjoy dinner on Al Ramady Island, a small sand island in the Nile. You’ll arrive by boat in the early evening and sit down to an al fresco meal of Egyptian dishes such as grilled meats, seasonal salads, mezze and freshly baked bread.
Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organization provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a cleaner world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
