Best of Egypt With Grand Egyptian Museum

This morning, you will begin your trip to Egypt with a visit to Giza. You will explore the legendary Giza Pyramids complex: the Great Pyramid, the pyramid of Khafre, the pyramid of Menkaure, and the Sphinx. Your experienced local guide will tell you the fascinating history and stories behind these ancient wonders and take you to the best vantage spots to capture iconic photos of Egypt.

Next, visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which is quite near the Giza Pyramids. The GEM houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient pharaohs, including the Gold Mask of Tutankhamun, the Solar Boat of Pharaoh Khufu, and the 3200-year-old, 82-ton statue of Ramses II.

Note: It is possible to visit the old Egyptian Museum instead, just let us know your preferences!

Fly to Aswan and meet your Egyptologist guide for a visit to the monumental High Dam and the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus.

After this exploration, board your Nile cruise for lunch.

In the late afternoon, hop on a traditional Egyptian Felucca and sail along the tranquil Nile with a breathtaking sunset view. Alternatively, you may take an onshore trip to Kitchener Island. There, you can wander through the Botanical Gardens to admire its lush greenery and exotic plants.

Continue the cruise with ashore tours to the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu. The former is unique for having the southern half dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the northern dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. In addition, the latter is particularly famous for the inscribed texts and pictures on the building facade describing details of its construction and some mythical stories.

Set sail for Luxor early in the morning. Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore the hidden tombs of ancient pharaohs, each decorated with murals that have survived thousands of years.

Next, visit the majestic Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built dramatically into limestone cliffs. Its unique terraced design and the story of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh make it a standout. Finally, marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon before going back to your cruise ship.

Your Nile cruise comes to an end today. After breakfast, disembark and then follow your guide to explore the east bank of the Nile, including the Karnak Temples and the Luxor Temple, connected by the two-kilometer-long Avenue of Sphinx.

After the tour, take a flight back to Cairo for the last night in Egypt.