All airport pickups and transfers are arranged and managed by a Voyage on the Spot representative, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your Egyptian adventure.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Voyage on the Spot representative, who will assist you with arrival procedures and guide you through the necessary formalities.

After completing the airport procedures, enjoy a private transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Upon arrival, complete your check-in and settle into your accommodation.

Your tour manager will provide a brief overview of your itinerary, confirm the schedule and pickup times for the days ahead, and make sure everything is arranged for a seamless experience.

Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink before taking the remainder of the evening to relax and recover from your journey. Prepare for the exciting discoveries that await you in Cairo and throughout Egypt.

Overnight: Cairo
Included: Welcome Drink

After breakfast, meet your private guide and begin your exploration of Cairo’s legendary landmarks, combining the wonders of ancient Egypt with the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Start at the spectacular Giza Plateau, home to the three iconic Pyramids of Giza — the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), and the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinus). Learn about the remarkable engineering, architecture, and religious beliefs behind these monumental royal tombs, built during Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Continue to the mysterious Great Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most recognizable monuments. Carved from the limestone bedrock, this colossal figure combines the body of a lion with the head of a king and is traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre.

Visit the nearby Valley Temple, an impressive ancient structure constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks. Once an important part of the royal funerary complex, the temple was used for rituals connected with the burial of the pharaoh.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum, one of Cairo’s most important cultural landmarks. Explore its extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including royal statues, jewelry, funerary objects, mummies, and treasures spanning thousands of years. Among its most celebrated highlights are the treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his iconic golden funerary mask and other magnificent objects discovered in his tomb.

After exploring Egypt’s ancient heritage, continue to Old Cairo, a historic district where centuries of religious and cultural traditions come together. Wander through its atmospheric streets and discover landmarks reflecting Egypt’s rich Christian and Islamic heritage.

End your day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s historic marketplace. Explore its narrow lanes filled with traditional shops offering Egyptian handicrafts, spices, perfumes, jewelry, textiles, souvenirs, and other treasures. Take in the lively atmosphere and enjoy the authentic character of one of Cairo’s most famous historic districts.

After a full day of discovery, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out from your Cairo hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and one of Egypt’s most important archaeological destinations.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your Voyage on the Spot representative and transfer to the elegant Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise. Complete your embarkation and settle into your comfortable cabin while the crew welcomes you aboard.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before beginning your first exploration of Luxor’s magnificent East Bank.

Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Developed over more than two thousand years by successive pharaohs, Karnak was dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Explore its monumental pylons, vast courtyards, colossal statues, ancient obelisks, and the extraordinary Great Hypostyle Hall, where massive columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions and reliefs.

Continue to the nearby Luxor Temple, an elegant monument built and expanded by several ancient Egyptian rulers, including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. Admire its impressive entrance, colossal statues, grand colonnades, and the famous Obelisk of Luxor. Learn about the temple’s connection to the ancient Opet Festival, an important celebration associated with the renewal of kingship.

After your sightseeing, return to the Sonesta St. George and enjoy the ship’s luxurious facilities. Relax on deck, take in the peaceful views of the Nile, or unwind in your cabin as you prepare for the fascinating journey ahead.

Enjoy dinner on board and spend your first evening surrounded by the timeless landscapes of the Nile.

Overnight: Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise – Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, continue your Nile journey aboard the luxurious Sonesta St. George, sailing through the peaceful landscapes of Upper Egypt toward Edfu.

Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples in the country. Built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship, the temple offers a remarkable glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious traditions.

Enter through the monumental Great Pylon, decorated with beautifully preserved reliefs depicting Ptolemaic rulers presenting offerings to the gods. Continue through the impressive courtyard and hypostyle halls, where detailed inscriptions and scenes tell stories from Egyptian mythology, including the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.

Explore the temple’s inner chambers and sanctuary while learning about the rituals once performed by the ancient priests. Admire the remarkable preservation of the temple’s columns, walls, and hieroglyphic inscriptions, which make Edfu one of the highlights of any Nile journey.

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board as the ship continues sailing toward Kom Ombo. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the Nile. Watch as lush agricultural fields, palm groves, traditional villages, and distant desert landscapes unfold along the riverbanks.

As the cruise approaches Kom Ombo, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the river and the changing colors of the landscape toward sunset.

In the evening, savor a delicious dinner on board while the cruise continues its journey. Relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities as you prepare for the following day’s exploration of Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Overnight: Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the tranquil scenery of the Nile as your Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise arrives in Aswan, one of southern Egypt’s most beautiful destinations. After breakfast, begin your exploration of the city’s remarkable ancient and modern landmarks.

Start with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects. Built to regulate the Nile’s waters and control seasonal flooding, the dam created the vast Lake Nasser and played an important role in Egypt’s modern development. Enjoy panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes while learning about the dam’s history and impact.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. This enormous monument provides a fascinating insight into the stone-working techniques of ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever erected. Explore the quarry and see the ancient marks that remain visible in the granite.

Next, enjoy a scenic boat ride across the Nile to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and protection. Originally located on Philae Island, the temple complex was carefully relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising waters created by the construction of the High Dam.

Explore the temple’s impressive pylons, courtyards, colonnades, and beautifully carved reliefs depicting Isis, Osiris, Horus, and other ancient Egyptian deities. Surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile, Philae offers a truly atmospheric experience and is one of the most beautiful temple sites in southern Egypt.

After your sightseeing, enjoy some time to relax on board before experiencing one of Aswan’s most memorable traditions: a traditional felucca sailing trip around Elephantine Island.

Step aboard a classic wooden felucca and glide gently along the Nile while enjoying panoramic views of Elephantine Island, the surrounding palm groves, Nubian villages, and the desert hills of Aswan. The peaceful rhythm of the sail and the timeless scenery provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Nile at a relaxed pace.

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch and dinner on board, followed by a relaxing evening as you take in the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan.

Overnight: Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise – Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day in Aswan, with the freedom to relax aboard the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise or choose an optional excursion to one of Egypt’s most extraordinary ancient sites.

Option 1: Leisure Day in Aswan

Take advantage of a relaxing day at your own pace. Unwind on board, enjoy the cruise facilities, or spend time on the deck taking in panoramic views of the Nile and Aswan’s peaceful landscapes.

You may also choose to explore Aswan independently, visit local markets, discover traditional Nubian handicrafts, or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful southern city.

Option 2: Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

For an unforgettable addition to your Egyptian adventure, join an optional guided excursion to the spectacular Temples of Abu Simbel, located near the shores of Lake Nasser.

The temples were commissioned by Pharaoh Ramesses II and are among the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt. The magnificent Great Temple of Ramesses II features four colossal seated statues of the pharaoh carved directly into the mountainside, creating an extraordinary approach to the sanctuary.

Inside, explore vast halls and chambers decorated with beautifully preserved reliefs depicting Ramesses II, the ancient Egyptian gods, and scenes celebrating the pharaoh’s reign and military victories.

Continue to the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and built in honor of Ramesses II’s beloved wife. Its façade features monumental statues of the royal couple, while the interior contains beautifully painted reliefs and scenes of Nefertari before the gods.

Learn how both temples were carefully relocated to higher ground during a major international preservation project in the 1960s to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

After the excursion, return to Aswan and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure aboard your cruise. Relax, enjoy dinner, and take in your final evening surrounded by the tranquil scenery of the Nile.

Overnight: Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise – Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional: Abu Simbel Excursion – Additional Cost

After breakfast, continue your Nile journey aboard the luxurious Sonesta St. George and prepare for another fascinating encounter with ancient Egyptian history.

Visit the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely built as a double temple and dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile-headed god associated with the Nile, fertility, and protection, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), a powerful form of the falcon-headed god Horus.

Explore the temple’s symmetrical layout, monumental entrance, courtyards, colonnades, and sanctuaries. Admire the beautifully preserved reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian rulers and religious ceremonies, along with fascinating carvings associated with medicine and daily life in ancient Egypt.

The temple’s location directly beside the Nile provides a spectacular setting, offering beautiful views of the river and surrounding countryside. Take time to appreciate the contrast between the ancient stone monuments and the peaceful landscape that has changed remarkably little over the centuries.

Return to the Sonesta St. George and enjoy lunch on board as the ship begins sailing north toward Esna.

Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck and watching the timeless scenery of the Nile Valley unfold. Pass lush agricultural fields, palm groves, traditional villages, and riverside landscapes while enjoying the gentle rhythm of the cruise.

As the day comes to an end, enjoy dinner on board and unwind as the ship continues toward Esna, preparing for the next stage of your journey along the Nile.

Overnight: Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable monuments and royal tombs.

Valley of the Kings: Visit the famous necropolis where many of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs were buried. Explore the elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs and admire the colorful scenes and inscriptions depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut: Continue to the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female rulers. Built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the temple is distinguished by its grand terraces, colonnades, and reliefs depicting important events from her reign and the famous expedition to Punt.

Colossi of Memnon: Stop to see the two monumental statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon. These enormous stone figures once stood at the entrance of the king’s mortuary temple and have remained an iconic landmark on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years.

After the sightseeing tour, return to the cruise ship and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Aboard the Nile cruise in Luxor.

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to Luxor International Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, with free time to relax or explore Cairo at your own pace.

Spend your final evening in Egypt enjoying the city and reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of your journey through ancient Egypt.

Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and prepare for your departure from Egypt.

Your Voyage on the Spot representative will meet you at the hotel and accompany you to Cairo International Airport, assisting you with the transfer and all necessary departure formalities.

With wonderful memories of Egypt’s ancient treasures, cultural heritage, and unforgettable Nile experience, your journey comes to an end as you board your flight home.

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