Egypt in a Week

Day 1

Arrive Cairo, Egypt

Arrive in Cairo, the vibrant capital of Egypt and home to over 10 million people, as well as the gateway to some of the greatest wonders of the ancient world. Settle into your hotel along the Nile.

Day 2

Cairo - The Great Pyramids and Sphinx

Visit the Giza Plateau, site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chephren as well as the Great Pyramid, built in the Fourth Dynasty, nearly 5,000 years ago. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them. Pause to view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations

Day 3

Aswan - Sail on a Felucca

Fly to Aswan where you step aboard Sun Boat IV, an elegant river cruiser renowned for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. After lunch on board, feel the cooling breeze and take in the inspiring views as you sail around the Aswan Islands in a felucca (traditional sailboat).

Day 4

Cruising the Nile - Majestic Philae & Kom Ombo

Ride by motorized boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, it reflects a fusion of three great civilizations, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Next, cruise to Kom Ombo (h

Day 5

Cruising the Nile - Temples of Horus & Luxor

Start your day with a close-up look at the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals the nature of temple worship in ancient Egypt. Then, cruise toward Luxor while learning to prepare local dishes during a hands-on cooking lesson with an onboard chef. Disembark to visit the striking Temple of Luxor, v

Day 6

Luxor - Valley of the Kings & Queens

Devote a full day to exploring Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Begin on the west bank of the Nile, at the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs. Enter t

Day 7

Cairo - Ancient Treasures

Bid farewell to Sun Boat IV and fly to Cairo, where you are greeted and driven to the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, a showcase of over 100,000 artifacts dating back millennia, from the stone tools and pottery of the earliest human settlements along the Nile to the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Afterward, transfer to your hotel to check in, with the balance of your evening at leisure.

Day 8

Depart Cairo

After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.