10-Day Luxury Nile Cruise & Ancient Egypt Tour

Journey through Egypt's architectural evolution at Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure, designed by the legendary Imhotep. Explore noble tombs with exquisite forty-three-hundred-year-old carvings depicting scenes of ancient daily life. Continue to Memphis to stand before the colossal statue of Ramses II and the ruins of Egypt's ancient capital. Conclude at Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids in serene desert solitude, descending into ancient chambers where priests walked forty-six centuries ago, through dimly lit passages into the heart of these monuments. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Experience exclusive pre-opening access to the Giza Plateau in the magical pre-dawn silence, before crowds arrive. Enter the Great Pyramid's inner chambers in complete solitude, ascending the Grand Gallery to the King's Chamber, where Khufu's empty sarcophagus rests eternally. Stand between the Sphinx's paws with a special permit reserved for dignitaries and archaeologists. Visit the Valley Temple and capture panoramic photographs from the desert viewpoint. Afternoon leisure at Mena House offers pool relaxation or spa indulgence amid royal gardens with pyramid views. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

A domestic flight delivers you to Luxor, ancient capital of the New Kingdom, where one-third of the world's monuments await discovery. Board the MS Le Fayan, your floating five-star palace with only fifty suites, ensuring intimate, personalized service. Check into your spacious Luxury Suite, featuring a private furnished balcony and marble bathroom, before exploring the Karnak Temple Complex with its breathtaking Hypostyle Hall. Gain private access to the Khonsu Temple, closed to regular visitors. The evening brings a twilight-illuminated Luxor Temple, followed by riverside dinner aboard your elegant vessel. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Cross to the legendary West Bank by private motorboat to the Valley of the Kings, where you visit Tutankhamun's tomb, containing his mummy in its golden sarcophagus, along with spectacularly decorated royal tombs featuring vivid astronomical ceilings depicting the afterlife journey. Explore Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, carved dramatically into limestone cliffs, and photograph the massive Colossi of Memnon standing sentinel. Return for lunch as your ship sails toward Edfu, then enjoy afternoon spa treatments or sun deck relaxation before the Captain's Cocktail Reception under the stars. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

A traditional horse-drawn carriage delivers you through Edfu's authentic streets to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved ancient temple, built between 237–57 BC, with massive entrance gates and pristine hypostyle halls featuring detailed hieroglyphics. Lunch aboard as you sail toward Kom Ombo, watching timeless rural Egyptian life along the riverbanks. A late-afternoon exploration of the unique dual temple honoring both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Harpoeris reveals ancient surgical instruments, before an evening Egyptian Night celebration with a traditional feast and folkloric performances. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

A pre-dawn departure brings you to Abu Simbel to witness the four colossal, sixty-five-foot statues of Ramses II illuminated by the sunrise's first golden rays. Enter the temple, penetrating sixty-three meters into the solid mountainside to the inner sanctuary, where sunlight illuminates the gods twice a year. Visit the adjacent Temple of Nefertari, featuring six equal-sized colossal statues honoring her extraordinary status. Return to Aswan for a visit to the High Dam, an authentic Nubian village with aromatic hibiscus tea, and a sunset felucca sail with champagne, as golden light transforms the landscape into pure magic. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

A motorboat carries you across shimmering waters to Agilkia Island to visit the enchanting Temple of Philae, island sanctuary of the goddess Isis, rescued by UNESCO and reconstructed stone by stone on higher ground after the dam's construction. Walk through elegant colonnades covered in reliefs depicting the Osiris resurrection myth. Visit the ancient granite quarries, revealing the massive Unfinished Obelisk and offering insight into ancient stone-carving techniques. A domestic flight returns you to Cairo and a transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel, with spectacular high-floor Nile views and contemporary sophistication for your final nights. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, housing over one hundred thousand artifacts spanning five millennia of civilization. Ascend the monumental Grand Staircase and discover the complete Tutankhamun collection, featuring the iconic golden death mask, golden throne with intricate inlay, ceremonial chariots, and exquisite jewelry displayed together for the first time. Marvel at Khufu's Solar Boat, displayed in climate-controlled magnificence. Enjoy afternoon spa treatments or rooftop infinity pool relaxation, followed by a farewell gala dinner with fine Egyptian gastronomy, live traditional music, and personalized farewell gifts commemorating your unforgettable journey. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and farewell dinner included

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Nile's shimmering expanse, enjoy final moments capturing photographs from your private balcony or reflecting on your extraordinary journey through five thousand years of human achievement and civilization. A private transfer to Cairo International Airport prepares you for your international flight, with VIP departure assistance. Carry with you the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt, the profound wisdom of the pharaohs, and treasured memories of exclusive experiences and exceptional service throughout this unforgettable odyssey. Meals: Breakfast included