Board your International flight to Cairo; we offer departures from most major cities in Canada and the USA.

Upon landing in Egypt, purchase your visa by filling out an application form provided at the airport and submit it with the applicable fee paid in USD cash per person. Once finished you will meet our Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your Hotel the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa. This hotel is located very close to the Grand Pyramids. Air-conditioned vehicle transfer, English speaking Guide. Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Join your Guide for a day of sightseeing visiting: The Royal Necropolis of Sakkara where you visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser considered the oldest in Egypt. The ancient City of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, visit the Colossus of Ramses II. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue with a visit to The Grand Pyramids of The Giza Plateau, tour one of the most famous sites in Egypt, and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; take your picture while riding a camel. After your tour return to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival transfer to your Nile River Cruise the MS Nile Goddess. Your stay in the Cruise includes all meals. Drinks are not included, bottled water, coffee/tea, and other beverages are available at an extra cost. Daily offshore excursions included. Excursions are Guided with a Licensed Egyptologist. After lunch, meet your Guide at the Ship's reception; today you will visit: Luxor Temple: A magnificent example of Egyptian temple architecture, along with Karnak Temple this was one of the most sacred and important Temples of Ancient Thebes (now Luxor City). This temple was dedicated to Amun Ra, King of Gods and his wife Mut (Goddess of War). It is built parallel to the River Nile. At Luxor, you will find Colossal Statues of Rameses and large 24-meter tall carved pylons. One of the two Obelisks that once stood at the entrance of Luxor Temple remains, the other was removed and transported to France in 1874 and now sits at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Another site worth mentioning is the Mosque of Abu El Hagag which was built on top of the buried ruins of Luxor Temple; after the Temple was uncovered the Mosque was preserved and is still a place of worship until today. Karnak Temple: Located on the East bank this is the largest temple complex in Egypt. Built over a period of 1300 years to honor the god Amun of Thebes, his wife Mut, and Sons Khons. An impressive complex of over 25 Temples full of Sanctuaries, big columns, and Obelisks. At least thirty Pharaohs have been represented here over a period. One of the highlights is the Hypostyle Hall with 134 enormous pillars, certainly an awe-inspiring place. Return to the Ship for afternoon Tea. Dinner on board, followed by music in the lounge. Overnight on board.

Early breakfast on board. Early morning join your Egyptologist Guide for a visit to the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple). Nile West Bank to see the famous Necropolis for pharaohs and nobles: The Valley of the Kings most well known for being the place where Tutankhamun's Tomb was discovered. Tutankhamun's treasures are now in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. The Valley of the Kings is a World Heritage site, many of the tombs are closed to the public, and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Queen of Hatshepsut Temple: Dedicated to the first female Pharaoh, set at the head of the valley, this temple is the best example of Egyptian classical style architecture. Built to express the grandeur of the Pharaoh as well as honoring the gods that she would need in the afterlife. After her death, all of her statues were defaced by her son Tuthmosis III. Stop by the Colossi of Memnon: These are all that remains of the largest and most opulent Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep. Return to the Ship for lunch. Sail to Esna. Enjoy afternoon Tea on board. This evening join a Captain's welcome cocktail before dinner. Overnight on board while sailing to Edfu.

After an early breakfast on board, join your Egyptologist Guide for a visit to Edfu Temple, also known as Horus Temple. Temple of Edfu, Built in the Greco-Roma Era this is the best preserved, and complete Egyptian temple, built to honor Horus, the falcon-headed god. The walls are lined with inscriptions and hieroglyphics depicting the age-old struggle between Horus and Seth. This impressive example of the Ptolemaic architecture is said to have taken 180 years to complete. Built in the Greco-Roma Era is the most well preserved and complete Egyptian temple. Return to the Ship, and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea on board. Upon arrival in Kom Ombo join your Guide for a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo - overlooking the Nile in the town of the same name located 45 km north of Aswan. Built to honor the crocodile and Falcon Gods Sobek and Horus, dating from 180 BC it has beautifully carved columns, some of them still keep their original brilliant colors. Dinner on board followed by a Traditional Galabeya Party. Overnight on board while sailing to Aswan.

Early breakfast on board. Join your Egyptologist Guide to visit: The High Dam: Bordering Egypt and Sudan, this is the world's largest dam, its construction finished in 1970. It changed the life of Egyptian people by providing flood protection, irrigation, and electricity to Egypt. Construction of the dam required the enormous task of relocating many ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile. A project that was only possible by using very advanced engineering and the cooperation of many Countries. Granite Quarries with Unfinished Obelisk: Most of the red granite used to build Egypt's Temples and Tombs came from these quarries. Here lies the Unfinished Obelisk still attached to the bedrock. Abandoned when a crack appeared while working on it. Its weight is calculated at 110 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of solid stone ever carved. Temple of Philae: On the island of Agilkia, lies the beautiful temple of Philae, dating from 380 BC. Erected to honor the goddess Isis, it was moved from its original location in 1960, relocated from the holy island of Philae in the middle of Lake Nasser. Many of the buildings and monuments were painstakingly moved from Philae, as it was continually flooded and eventually submerged in Lake Nasser. Return to the Ship for Lunch. Enjoy a Felucca Ride around Kitchener's Island & Agha Khan Mausoleum. A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. This relaxing boat ride takes you around Elephantine Island (also known as Kitchener Island) home of the Botanical Gardens of Aswan. From the boat admire the beauty of the Aga Khan Mausoleum built for the spiritual leader of the Ismaili's, a Shiite sect. Return to the Ship for Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a Nubian Folkloric Show followed by Dinner on board. Overnight on board.

Breakfast on board.

Optional tour at an extra cost: Abu Simbel: A Temple moved from its original sacred place to save it from flooding and considered one of the greatest achievements in modern engineering. Fully guided by a licensed Egyptologist, includes boxed breakfast. Abu Simbel excursion by road USD 199 Per person.

Disembark. Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight Cairo.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Tour Ends. Our representative will assist you with your planned arrangements.