Egypt
Overview
Duration: 14 Nights
Discover the wonders of Egypt on an unforgettable journey that combines the vibrant energy of Cairo with a relaxing cruise along the legendary Nile.
Explore the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramid Complex and the Great Sphinx of Giza, then travel south to uncover more treasures of ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, visiting magnificent temples, royal tombs, and timeless riverside landscapes that bring thousands of years of history to life. From the grandeur of the pharaohs to the beauty of the Nile, this remarkable holiday offers the perfect blend of culture, history, and relaxation.
Highlights
Pyramids of Gisa and Sphynx
River cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Cairo bazaar and food tour
Days 1-3
Fly into Cairo, private transfer to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo The First Residence for 2 nights. This stunning hotel enjoys an enviable location featuring a spectacular backdrop of the Pyramids in one direction and the Nile in the other. Adorned with Egyptian art and antiques, the hotel is a sumptuous blend of old-world charm and grandeur. Spend these days exploring the delights and antiquities of Cairo. Fly from Cairo to Aswan on day 3.
Activities include:
Grand Egyptian Museum, newly opened to the public, offers an awe-inspiring journey through more than 5,000 years of history. Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, this vast, light-filled complex showcases Egypt’s most iconic artefacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale.
The enigmatic Sphinx is close to the Pyramids featuring the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth.
Day 3
Arrive in Aswan, transfer to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan for 1 night. Recently renovated by French interior designer Sybille de Margerie, the beautifully redesigned hotel exudes its iconic heritage enriched with a contemporary design.
Days 4-8
Transfer to Sun Boat IV where you will stay for 4 nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor. Sun Boat IV boasts a contemporary-yet-classic design with the highest levels of luxury and chic. With just 38 cabins, on board, it is an intimate floating palace.
Activities include:
Ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum
Motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Take a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
Visit some magnificent Temples: Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. Edfu Temple. Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun.
Egyptian cooking lesson on board.
Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.
Tomb of Tutankhamun is perhaps the most famous of all the tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, discovered virtually intact by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.
Tomb of Ramses, another pharaoh of the 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt, who ruled during the 12th century BC.
Guide around the Temple of Karnak by Egyptologist.
Day 8
Transfer from the boat to Hilton Luxor Hotel, the ideal base from which to explore the region’s historic attractions such as the Temple of Karnak, which is just moments away from the hotel.
Activities include:
Sound and Light Karnak Temple, experience the fascinating walking tour through the history of the world’s largest-ever temple complex, narrated by the voices of the pharaohs.
Day 9-13
Private transfer to The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, the resort is set on 48 acres of gentle hills, sloping down to its own 850-metre private beach, washed by the warm waters of the coral-rich Red Sea.
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo.
Days 13-14
Arrive back in Cairo, transfer to Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo .The downtown hotel upholds its legacy and the city’s ancient history, overlooking the legendary Nile or the historical Egyptian Museum.
Activities include:
Downtown Food Tour. Start at the historic Tahrir Square and walk through the Haussmann-inspired streets of Downtown Cairo, enjoy six stops for different foods and drinks. whilst taking in the history and culture of the city.
Islamic Cairo & Bazaar. The bazaar is a vast labyrinth of narrow streets where you will find workshops and stalls selling everything from woodwork and glassware to leather goods and perfumes.
Transfer to airport.