On arrival transfer from Cairo airport to your hotel.

Stiegenberger Pyramids Hotel

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and marvel at Tutankhamun’s treasures. In the afternoon visit the Giza plateau with the magnificent Pyramids – the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Admire the famous Sphinx with its intriguing face. (B)

Day at leisure in Cairo. There are a series of optional tours available. (B)

Transfer to Cairo airport for early flight to Aswan. On arrival transfer to your cruise vessel for embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon sail in a native felucca to view Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment on board. In your free time before boarding the cruise vessel, you can visit the Nubian Museum, a world-class presentation of Nubian history and culture. Amwaj Nile Cruise. (B, L, D)

Today visit the historic sites in Aswan including the High Dam, Old Dam and Temple of Philae. Return to the ship for departure to Kom Ombo where you visit the Temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Sail 
to Edfu. (B, L, D)

Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu before sailing to Esna where you will cross the locks then sail on to Luxor. (B, L, D)

After breakfast cross to the West Bank where you will enjoy seeing the Necropolis of Thebes including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor on the East bank. (B, L, D)

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh at the foot of the Sinai Peninsula. You are now in Asia! On arrival, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Promenade Naam Sharm Hotel - Mountain Pool view room. (B)

Spend the day enjoying the scenery or perhaps snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Book an optional overnight trip to Mt Sinai where Moses is thought to have received the 10 commandments. (B) 

Spend the day at your leisure. The Red Sea is an excellent place to learn to dive and no one can teach you better than the divers in Sinai. Certification classes are available not only in diving, but also in underwater photography and video. Enjoy your free trip on the glass bottom boat where you can admire the underwater world. (B) 

Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your departure flight to Cairo. (B)