DAY 1: Tue - July 27, 2027 - Departure from USA
- Board your international flight from USA to start your journey back on time to the ancient land of the Pharaohs. 2 Meals will be served on board your overnight flight.
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DAY 2: Wed - July 28, 2027 - Arrive in Cairo, Welcome Dinner
- Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, after collecting your luggage and clearing customs, you will be warmly greeted by our Right Travel Representative, who will be holding a Right Travel sign. We will then be transferred to your hotel for check‑in.
- Tonight, gather with the group to enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the hotel, marking the beginning of your unforgettable journey through Egypt.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meal: Dinner
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DAY 3: Thu - July 29, 2027 - Cairo, Giza City Tour
- 07:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00 AM Meet our expert guide and depart for the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world`s largest archaeological museum, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
- 12:00 PM Enjoy lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, offering spectacular views of the Giza Plateau.
- 02:00 PM Continue our journey to the Great Pyramids. These ancient wonders, proclaimed by the Greeks as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, include the Great Pyramid of Cheops built over 2,600 years ago and standing 480 feet tall, it is the only surviving wonder of the original seven. We will also encounter the enigmatic Sphinx, known in Arabic as Abu al-Hol ("the Father of Terror"), carved from a single piece of limestone and guarding the pyramids with its mysterious presence.
- 05:00 PM Return to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 4: Fri - July 30, 2027 - Cairo, City Tour
- 07:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM Meet our knowledgeable guide and drive to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in the historic city of Fustat, now part of Cairo. This impressive museum, partially opened in 2017, showcases over 50,000 artifacts that chronicle Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
- 12:00 PM Continue to Old Cairo to explore some of the city`s earliest religious monuments. Visit the El Muallaqa Church ("The Hanging Church"), dating back to the late 4th and early 5th centuries. Perched atop the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon, this basilica has a rich history, having served as the center of the Coptic Christian Church from its 11th-century reconstruction until the 14th century.
- 02:00 PM Enjoy lunch at Carlo`s Restaurant at Le Pacha 1901.
- 04:00 PM Return to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 5: Sat - July 31, 2027 - Cairo, Luxor, Cruise Sightseeing East Bank
- Breakfast box to be requested from the hotel front desk by the client at least 24 hours in advance to be ready by 3:00 AM.
- Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your early morning flight.
- Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide.
- 08:30 AM Begin your exploration of Luxor with a visit to the Karnak Temple. Known in ancient times as Ipet-isut ("The Most Select of Places"), Karnak is the largest temple complex ever built by man, spanning approximately 247 acres. It was developed over thirteen centuries and features three main temples dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Montu, enclosed by massive walls. This site represents the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian architecture and religious power, especially during the reign of Ramesses III.
- 10:30 AM Next, visit the Temple of Luxor, constructed by Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II. This temple was the focal point of the annual Opet Festival, celebrating the divine union of Amun-Ra and Mut. The sacred procession famously traveled by boat from Karnak to Luxor Temple, symbolizing the merging of the ruler`s human and divine nature.
- 12:00 PM Transfer to our Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
- The rest of the day is free at your leisure to relax onboard the cruise.
- Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Luxor
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 6: Sun - August 01, 2027 - Luxor, West Bank Tour
- 08:00 AM Breakfast at the Nile cruise.
- 09:00 AM Begin our West Bank exploration with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where tombs are carved deep into the cliffs. From the 18th to the 20th Dynasty, Thebes` rulers chose this sacred site over the Memphis pyramids for their final resting places. Discover the legendary tombs, including that of Tutankhamen, famously uncovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
- 11:00 AM Proceed to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Designed by her architect Senenmut, this temple is dramatically set at the head of a valley, beneath the Peak of the Thebes also known as the Lover of Silence where the goddess of the necropolis was believed to reside.
- 12:00 PM Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues standing 23 meters (75 feet) tall, guarding what remains of Amenhotep III`s funerary temple. Despite centuries of damage, these monumental sculptures continue to impress visitors.
- 01:00 PM Return to the Nile cruise for our lunch.
- The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax on board your cruise. Enjoy the tranquil views of the Nile as you unwind.
- Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Luxor.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 7: Mon - August 02, 2027 - Total Solar Eclipse
- Breakfast aboard the Nile cruise.
- Enjoy a free morning aboard the Nile cruise to witness the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Total Solar Eclipse.
- At approximately 12:39 PM, the skies will darken as the Moon completely covers the Sun, revealing the ethereal solar corona. We will marvel at rare celestial phenomena (the diamond ring effect, Baily`s beads, and a breathtaking 360° sunset horizon) making this one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles of the century.
- Lunch served onboard the cruise.
- 03:30 PM After the eclipse, sail towards the Esna Lock.
- Arrive at Esna Lock and continue sailing towards Edfu.
- Dinner onboard the cruise.
- Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Edfu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 8: Tue - August 03, 2027 - Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
- Breakfast aboard the Nile cruise.
- 08:00 AM Visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, the falcon-god, (237 B.C.) considered the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. We have a great deal of information about its construction from reliefs on outer areas. It was begun in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes I and was finished in 57 BC. Most of the work continued throughout this period with a brief interlude of 20 years while there was unrest during the period of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V Epiphanes. This is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples built on this location.
- 12:30 PM Lunch on board.
- 03:00 PM Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple (the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek & Haroeris). Located in the town of Kom-Ombo, about 28 miles north of Aswan, the Temple, dating to the Ptolemies, is built on a high dune overlooking the Nile. The actual temple was started by Ptolemy VI Philometor in the early second century BC. Ptolemy XIII built the outer and inner hypostyle halls. The outer enclosure wall and part of the court were built by Augustus sometime after 30 BC and are mostly gone. There are also tombs from the Old Kingdom in the vicinity of Kom-Ombo village.
- Sail to Aswan.
- Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 9: Wed - August 04, 2027 - Aswan City Tour
- Breakfast aboard the Nile cruise.
- 08:00 AM Explore the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, completed in the 1960s. The dam is 11,811 feet long, 3,215 feet thick at the base, and 364 feet tall, containing 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. It provides vital irrigation and electricity for Egypt. Enjoy panoramic views across the vast Lake Nasser, the reservoir created by the dam.
- 09:30 AM Head to the beautifully relocated Philae Temple, now on Agilika Island, about 550 meters from its original site on Philae Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple complex includes notable shrines such as the Vestibule of Nectanebos I, the Temple of Emperor Hadrian, the Temple of Hathor, Trajan`s Kiosk (Pharaoh`s Bed), a birth house, and two pylons each celebrating the mythology of Isis and Osiris. The temple`s romantic ambiance captivated the Victorian world and continues to enchant visitors today.
- 12:00 PM Lunch on board of the cruise.
- 03:30 PM Experience a scenic felucca tour around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden.
- Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 10: Thu - August 05, 2027 - Aswan, Optional Abu Simbel, Cairo
- Breakfast aboard the Nile cruise.
- Check out and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
- Or you may choose to join our (Abu Simbel tour - A14).
04:00 AM Embark on an early morning journey to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples, located 280 km south of Aswan. These magnificent monuments, carved into solid rock over 3,000 years ago, were famously relocated in the 1960s during a monumental engineering effort to save them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt`s longest‑reigning king, the temples honor the gods and his beloved wife Nefertari. Marvel at four colossal statues, each 60 feet tall, facing the rising sun and representing Ramses himself, with his queen and daughters at his feet. Inside, discover even more grand statues, including Ramses seated in state alongside the gods.
- After the tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for our flight to Cairo.
- Upon arrival, we will be transferred to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 11: Fri - August 06, 2027 - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet our guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
- Meal: Breakfast
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