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Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Transfer: Cairo Airportto Cairo - Giza

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

This 40-acre property is located opposite the Pyramids and served originally as a royal hunting lodge. A 20-minute drive from downtown Cairo, the hotel is divided into the Palace, the Garden and the Swimming Pool sections. All rooms are in an ornate Arabesque style with balconies and marble bathrooms and the Pyramids hover in the background. Guests can play golf on the 18-hole course in the shadow of these wonderful structures. Facilities of the Mena House include a European-style casino, a discotheque, excellent restaurants and bars.

Day 2: Private Full Day Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids & Sphinx

Begin your full-day exploration with a transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums. Explore the vast halls and encounter iconic exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. After your visit to the GEM, you will be transferred to the Giza Pyramids plateau. Explore the magnificent Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, marveling at their scale and history. Visit the enigmatic Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Conclude your full-day tour with a transfer back to your location.

Day 3: Private Full Day Egyptian Museum, Citadel Mosque & Khan Khalili Bazaars

Embark on a full-day tour that takes you through the Egyptian Museum, the Museum of Civilization, the Citadel, and the bustling Bazaars. Begin your adventure at the Egyptian Museum, where you will encounter a vast collection of ancient artifacts. Next, explore the Museum of Civilization, which offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of human societies and cultures throughout Egypt’s history. Continue to the Citadel, a majestic fortress that has witnessed centuries of history and offers panoramic views of Cairo. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Bazaars, where you can experience the lively trade, aromatic spices, and colorful stalls that reflect the rich traditions and daily life of the local people. This tour provides a deep dive into Egypt’s past and present, offering unforgettable experiences and insights into one of the world’s most storied civilizations.

Day 4: Cairo to Luxor & Embark On The Nile Cruise

Board your ship this morning, your floating hotel for the next 5 days as you cruise up the Nile. After lunch, In an unforgettable excursion drive to the Karnak Temple. Karnak was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes then. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest.

Next, head to the Luxor Temple. Many festivals were celebrated in Thebes. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple.

Luxor is a city that has often been called the "world's greatest open air museum". With the number and preservation of monuments in the area, it is unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. Luxor is actually composed of three different areas: the city of Luxor - located on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak - located just north of Luxor, and Thebes - which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch

Hotel: Historia Nile Cruise (5 Star Rating)

A passion for the Nile inspired by royal tradition serves as a vehicle.

An elegance informed by the joy of discovery sets the mood.

This is an effortlessly luxurious expedition along the very banks of history itself. Every voyage between Luxor and Aswan while exploring the many hidden gems in between is accompanied by tranquility and indulgence.

Historia’s journey becomes the destination.

Where views are enjoyed from an infinity pool, co-passengers are dedicated Egyptologists, and the itinerary is royalty, both ancient and modern.

Welcome aboard Historia.

Transfer: Cairo - Giza to Cairo Airport

Transfer: Luxor Airportto Luxor Cruise Port

Day 5: Cruise Luxor to Edfu

After breakfast visit the West Bank and the burial ground of the Pharaohs including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut.

The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamen and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and title is inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacreds. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with the Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank.

After setting sail from Luxor, enjoy lunch and sunset snacks on board as you take in the scenery along the Nile. This evening, a cocktail reception awaits followed by dinner.

Hotel: Historia Nile Cruise (5 Star Rating)

A passion for the Nile inspired by royal tradition serves as a vehicle.

An elegance informed by the joy of discovery sets the mood.

This is an effortlessly luxurious expedition along the very banks of history itself. Every voyage between Luxor and Aswan while exploring the many hidden gems in between is accompanied by tranquility and indulgence.

Historia’s journey becomes the destination.

Where views are enjoyed from an infinity pool, co-passengers are dedicated Egyptologists, and the itinerary is royalty, both ancient and modern.

Welcome aboard Historia.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 6: Cruise Edfu to Kom Ombo & Aswan

Continue sailing to the small town of Edfu, situated on the west bank of the Nile, 56 km south of Esna and 105 km north of Aswan. Today, it is an important centre for sugar production and pottery-making. The site of Edfu was known as Wetjetser-hor (classical name-Apollinopolos Magna), the place where the god Horus was worshipped and where the battle between Horus and his traditional enemy, Seth, in the ancient mythology, took place.

After a delicious lunch on board your ship as you pass the Silsila Hills, disembark at Kom Ombo for your visit to the Graeco Roman style Temple of Sobek. Standing serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile. Kom Ombo is located on a bend in the Nile River about 50 km north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, Kom Ombo is home to an unusual double Temple of Sobek built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as you approach from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colours change.

Return to your ship and continue Sailing to Aswan. This evening, enjoy a 1001 nights dinner on board.

Hotel: Historia Nile Cruise (5 Star Rating)

A passion for the Nile inspired by royal tradition serves as a vehicle.

An elegance informed by the joy of discovery sets the mood.

This is an effortlessly luxurious expedition along the very banks of history itself. Every voyage between Luxor and Aswan while exploring the many hidden gems in between is accompanied by tranquility and indulgence.

Historia’s journey becomes the destination.

Where views are enjoyed from an infinity pool, co-passengers are dedicated Egyptologists, and the itinerary is royalty, both ancient and modern.

Welcome aboard Historia.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 7: Full Day Exploring Aswan

Today's sightseeing includes the Temple of Philae. The Temple of Philae was dismantled and reassembled (on Agilika Island about 500 m from its original home on Philae Island) in the wake of the High Dam. The Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting, which has been landscaped to match its original site. Its various shrines and sanctuaries, which include a temple of Hathor, a Birth House and two pylons, celebrate all the deities involved in the Isis and Osiris myth.

After lunch on board, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile. This evening will feature entertainment before your another sumptuous dinner on board.

Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town, is located about 81 miles south of Luxor and has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche, watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.

Hotel: Historia Nile Cruise (5 Star Rating)

A passion for the Nile inspired by royal tradition serves as a vehicle.

An elegance informed by the joy of discovery sets the mood.

This is an effortlessly luxurious expedition along the very banks of history itself. Every voyage between Luxor and Aswan while exploring the many hidden gems in between is accompanied by tranquility and indulgence.

Historia’s journey becomes the destination.

Where views are enjoyed from an infinity pool, co-passengers are dedicated Egyptologists, and the itinerary is royalty, both ancient and modern.

Welcome aboard Historia.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 8: Aswan to Cairo

Transfer: Aswan Cruise Port to Aswan Airport

Transfer: Cairo Airportto Cairo - Giza

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

This 40-acre property is located opposite the Pyramids and served originally as a royal hunting lodge. A 20-minute drive from downtown Cairo, the hotel is divided into the Palace, the Garden and the Swimming Pool sections. All rooms are in an ornate Arabesque style with balconies and marble bathrooms and the Pyramids hover in the background. Guests can play golf on the 18-hole course in the shadow of these wonderful structures. Facilities of the Mena House include a European-style casino, a discotheque, excellent restaurants and bars.

This morning you will disembark after breakfast.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9: Private Full Day Medieval Cairo Tour

Today you will enjoy a medieval atmosphere while walking through the old gates of Cairo into Al Moez Street with its heritage of mausoleums, mosques, palaces and schools dating from Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluke and Ottoman Eras. Cross Al Azhar Street to visit the caravansary-like Wekalet el Ghoury, and the Mamluke Style housed of Zeinab Khatoun.


Have lunch at Al Azhar Park amid the minarets of Cairo and the Citadel panorama. After lunch visit the Ibn Tulun mosque, being the oldest intact mosque standing in Egypt dating to the ninth century and characterized by its unique spiral minaret copied from the mosque of Samaraa. Add to your knowledge of Cairo's old houses by a visit to the Next door Gayer Anderson Museum, one of the famous locations where the James Bond film "The Spy who Loved Me" was shot.

Day 10: Depart from Cairo

Transfer: Cairo - Giza to Cairo Airport