Day 01 "Friday": Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo international Airport.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our English speaking representatives who will assist you through passport and customs formalities and transfer you to your first class hotel, the Four Seasons Cairo First Residence.

Day 02 "Saturday": Cairo (Old Cairo)
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and chauffeur for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs.Your tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church, a Coptic church also known as the Hanging Church filled with remarkable works of art, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohammad Ali with a commanding panoramic view of the city. Your visit to Cairo will not be complete without a visit to Khan el Khalili, better known as the Souk, a great market place for shopping and mingling with Egyptians. (B & L)

Day 03 "Sunday": Cairo (The Pyramids)
Your private tour will begin with a drive to the pyramids at Sakkara, beginning with ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt.
After a leisurely lunch, you will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each. A short walking distance from the pyramids, you will find the Great Sphinx of Gin, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of then King of Egypt Chephran (Khafre). The ancient monument - 187 feet long and 65 feet high - is a human headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the Great Pyramids.
Time for shoping and refresh up. (B & L)

Day 04 "Monday": Cairo - Aswan
You will be picked up at the hotel for a private transfer to the airport in preparation for your direct flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan airport, you will be met and transferred. (B)

Day 05 "Tuesday": Aswan (Nile Cruise)
This morning you will be transferred to the Sonesta Moon Goddess ship for check in for your four night cruise along the Nile. A welcome drink will be served as you board.
Embarkation before Lunch.
Lunch.
Sail on the NIle by felucca around Kitchener's Island.
Afternoon Tea.
Dinner on board.
Nubian Folkloric Show.
Overnight in Aswan. (B, L & D)

Day 06 "Wednesday": Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast on board.
Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo.
Sail to Edfu.
Afternoon Tea.
Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party.
Dinner.
Disco.
Overnight in Edfu. (B, L & D)

Day 07 "Thursday": Edfu - Luxor (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast on board.
Visit Horus temple in Edfu.
Sail to Luxor.
Lunch.
Afternoon Tea.
Dinner.
Galabeya Party.
Overnight in Luxor. (B, L & D)

Day 08 "Friday": Luxor (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank (the valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari).
Lunch. Visit the East Bank Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Afternoon Tea.
Dinner.
Belly Dance Show.
Overnight in Luxor. (B, L & D)

Day 09 "Saturday": Luxor - Cairo
Breakfast
Disembarkation.
You will be picked up at your Egypt Nile cruise ship and transferred to the airport in preparation for the flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you are met and assisted by a tour representative to be transferred to the JW Marriott for your overnight stay. (B)

Day 10 "Sunday": Homeward Bound
After breakfast your private driver and escort will take you to the airport for your flight. (B)