Cairo • Giza • Saqqara • Aswan • Kom Ombo • Edfu • Luxor • Cairo
Discover the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt on this carefully crafted 9-day journey. Spend three days exploring Cairo's iconic landmarks — the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Royal Mummies Hall at Saqqara — before boarding a luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Sail past magnificent temples at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu, then explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the grand Karnak and Luxor temples. A perfect blend of history, culture, and comfort.
starting from
$ 9,499 CDN
Per person, double occupancy. Taxes included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Montreal — Egypt
Board your International flight to destination.
Day 2: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your Egyptologist guide. Your representative will assist with visa procedures (if needed), luggage collection, and customs clearance. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in downtown Cairo (approx. 45–60 min). The Ramsès Hilton is centrally located near the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, with stunning Nile views. Evening at leisure — stroll along the Nile Corniche or relax at the hotel.
Accommodation: Ramsès Hilton Hotel ★★★★★ | Meals: None (on your own)
Day 3: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and transfer to the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — along with the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for the perfect photo. Visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After lunch (own expense), explore the Grand Egyptian Museum featuring colossal statues and thousands of ancient artifacts. Optional: Nile dinner cruise with entertainment in the evening.
Accommodation: Ramsès Hilton Hotel ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast included
Day 4: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Saqqara
Begin the morning at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Old Cairo — home to the Royal Mummies Hall displaying 22 pharaohs including Ramses II, Seti I, and Hatshepsut in state-of-the-art climate-controlled cases. Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser (2650 BC) — the world's oldest major stone structure — and the beautifully decorated mastaba tombs of Mereruka and Kagemni. Optional: Khan el-Khalili bazaar visit in the evening.
Accommodation: Ramsès Hilton Hotel ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast included
Day 5: Cairo → Aswan — Nile Cruise Embarkation & Temple of Philae
Early morning checkout and private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your representative will greet you and transfer you to your luxury Nile cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy your first lunch on board with views of the Nile. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Temple of Philae — a stunning Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island as part of a UNESCO rescue project. Optional: Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk visit.
Accommodation: Luxury Nile Cruise Ship ★★★★★ | Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying breakfast on board. Visit the unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon-headed god — with its ancient stone calendar and medical instruments carved on the walls. Continue sailing to Edfu for lunch on deck, watching traditional village life along the riverbanks. Arrive in Edfu and take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Sail through the Esna Lock in the evening.
Accommodation: Luxury Nile Cruise Ship ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 7: Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut
Cross to Luxor's West Bank — the ancient Theban necropolis. Explore the Valley of the Kings where 62 royal tombs have been discovered; three elaborately decorated tombs are included (optional: Tutankhamun's tomb at additional fee). Visit the stunning mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, carved dramatically into the limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and a relaxing afternoon on board.
Accommodation: Luxury Nile Cruise Ship ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 8: Luxor East Bank — Karnak & Luxor Temples
Morning visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious building ever constructed — featuring the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns covered in intricate hieroglyphics. Return to the ship for lunch. In the late afternoon, visit Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated at sunset, then walk the newly restored Avenue of Sphinxes (3 km, inaugurated 2021) connecting Luxor and Karnak. Farewell dinner on board with traditional Egyptian entertainment.
Accommodation: Luxury Nile Cruise Ship ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 9: Disembarkation — Luxor → Cairo
Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarkation. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your representative will greet you and transfer you to the Ramsès Hilton Hotel. Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore Cairo independently or rest before your departure.
Accommodation: Ramsès Hilton Hotel ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast included
Day 10: Cairo — Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home. Ma'a salama, Misr!
Meals: Breakfast included
