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.

Please look for our Representative who will have a sign with your names. Proceed to clear customs and immigration. Our Representative will assist you with transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel and then visit:

The Grand Pyramids of The Giza Plateau, located 10 miles south of Central Cairo just at the edge of metropolitan Cairo. Khufu, (also known as Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three Great Pyramids, thought to be over 4,000 years old. Khafre (Chepren) is the only one with an original stone cap at the top and Menkaura (Mycerinus) is the smallest. Entrance to the Pyramids can be arranged at an extra cost though this may not appeal to everyone. At the foot of the Great Pyramid you will find the mysterious Sphinx carved almost entirely from one piece of limestone, one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world. Without a doubt your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza will be one of the most memorable of your trip.

Continue your tour with a visit to Sakkara here you will find The Step Pyramid considered the first and oldest of all the ones built in Egypt. This was Constructed by King Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep.

Visit Memphis, originally a great City with many exceptional Temples, founded around 3,100 BC. Unfortunately there is not much left of the City today. People come here to visit the enormous statue of Ramses' II. The Colossus of Ramses' is about 33.8 ft long; the Colossus is housed in a small Museum built specially for this massive statue.

Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast at your Hotel then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to board your Nile River Cruise, the MS Nile Goddess River Cruise. 47 Deluxe cabins, with panoramic windows, washroom with full-size bathtub, hairdryer, mini-bar, TV, safe.

Cruise Includes all meals. We include offshore Nile Excursions to visit Egypt's famous antiquities.

After lunch, you will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple Of Philae.

- 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. The project 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. This rescue operation took many years and the cooperation of an international group of engineers and archaeologists.

After lunch sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island & the Agha Khan Mausoleum.

Afternoon tea on board. Dinner on board. Enjoy music in the lounge.

Early sailing to Kom Ombo.

After breakfast visit Kom Ombo Temple.

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.

Sail to Edfu.

After lunch, you will visit Edfu Temple.

- Temple of Edfu, Built in the Greco Roma Era this is the most well 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.

Return to the Ship for afternoon Tea.

Sail to Esna.

This evening the Cruise offers a Galabeya Party onboard.

Early sailing to Luxor.

Breakfast on board, later you will visit the 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, (Tutankhamun's available at an extra cost paid locally), and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Use of video equipment is forbidden. The valley of the Kings is a significant place in Egyptian History since the most important Pharaohs of Egypt were buried here.

- 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.

- Colossi of Memnon: These are all that remains of the largest and most opulent mortuary Temple of Amenhotep. Although severely damaged the massive stone statues 75 feet in height depicting the image of Pharaoh Amenhotep III are still quite impressive. The Colossi have stood guard for more than 3400 years on the West Bank.

Afternoon Tea on board. Tonight you will enjoy a Belly Dance Show.

Overnight on board in Luxor.

After an early breakfast, you will join your Guide for visits to Luxor and Karnak Temples:

- 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 massive 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 of time. One of the highlights is the Hypostyle Hall with 134 large pillars, indeed an awe-inspiring place.

Later disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.