Board your international flight to Cairo, we offer departures from any major city in Canada or the USA.

Upon landing in Egypt, purchase your visa by filling out an application form provided at the airport and submit it with $60 USD cash per person. They will stamp your passport, and then you may proceed to clear customs and immigration. Once finished you will meet our Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your Hotel Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Ramses Hilton Hotel, or Similar. Available at an extra cost is an upgrade to the historic 5* Marriott Mena House Hotel. Air conditioned vehicle transfer, English speaking Guide. 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 transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival our representative will transfer you to board your Nile River Cruise, MS Semiramis. Aboard your River Cruise all meals are included but not drinks. Bottled water, coffee/tea and other beverages are available at an extra cost. Please have cash available for incidentals and extras, as credit cards are not always accepted on board. Upgrades to smaller luxury and Luxury + Ships are available. All our shore excursions are guided by a licensed English speaking Egyptologist. 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 still 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 enormous pillars, certainly an awe inspiring place. Stroll down the famous avenue of the Sphinxes, with a length of two miles it was once lined with hundreds of sphinxes. Ancient Egyptians traveled on a horse drawn carriage between Luxor and Karnak Temples during the festival of Opet, a celebration to reunite God Amun and his wife Mut, since each of their statues were kept separate, one on each Temple. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Breakfast on board, later 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 and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Use of video equipment is forbidden. This is a very important 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 badly 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. Overnight on board while sailing to Edfu.

Breakfast on board, today enjoy visits to: 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. Overlooking the Nile you will find the Temple of Kom Ombo 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 Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Breakfast on board, enjoy visits to: 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. This was only possible by using very advanced engineering and the cooperation of many Countries. The construction of the High Dam created Lake Nasser, the world's biggest artificial body of water, the Lake Nasser area is very beautiful and pristine, and this is where the famous ruins of Abu Simbel are located. There are River Cruises that sail between Aswan and Abu Simbel visiting other ancient sites along the way, or you can visit the Abu Simbel Temple on a road excursion or by air. 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. Overnight in Aswan.

Enjoy a morning of leisure on board, or add an optional tour to your itinerary we suggest a tour to Abu Simbel, just three hours' drive from Aswan is one of the most well-known historical sites in Egypt after the Grand Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Optional tour at an extra cost: Abu Simbel: On the West bank of the Nile at the shores of Lake Nasser. Abu Simbel was one of the Temples moved from its original sacred place in order to save it from flooding. This project is considered one of the greatest achievements in modern engineering. Fully guided by a licensed Egyptologist, includes boxed breakfast. $199 USD Abu Simbel excursion by road $499 USD Abu Simbel excursion by air, prices per person.

Disembark. Our representative will transfer you and assist you with your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel assisted by our representative. Overnight in Cairo.

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