Egypt Prestige: Cairo and the Treasures of the Nile

Luxury Among the Pyramids and the Nile

A ten-day journey that brings together the best of Egypt, combining luxury and wonders: the Pyramids of Giza and the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, followed by a trip down to Upper Egypt with three nights aboard a motorboat on the Nile, traveling from Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, all the way to the lesser-known temple complexes of Dendera and Abydos. Accommodations at 5-star hotels along the entire route and small-group tours, confirmed with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 participants.

Program

• Day 1 — Departure · Cairo: Arrival in the largest city on the African continent, transfer to the hotel, and meeting with the rest of the group; depending on the arrival time, dinner will be served at the hotel or on the flight. Accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West (or similar).
• Day 2 — Cairo: on the Giza Plateau, the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx; after lunch, the incredibly rich collection at the GEM, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, featuring the famous Treasure of Tutankhamun. Dinner at the hotel.
• Day 3 — Cairo · Aswan: Morning flight to Aswan, where the tour of Upper Egypt begins: the Great Dam commissioned by Nasser and the Temple of Philae, located on an island in the Nile that was once believed to be the sacred burial site of Osiris. In the afternoon, a trip on a felucca, the sailboat that symbolizes the Nile. Lunch and dinner aboard the MS.Tulip Nile Cruise (or similar).
• Day 4 — Aswan · Abu Simbel · Kom Ombo · Edfu: Free morning, with an optional excursion to the Temple of Abu Simbel; after lunch on board, we set sail for Kom Ombo, dominated by the Ptolemaic temple complex dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek, then continue on to Edfu. Dinner on board.
• Day 5 — Edfu · Luxor: Very early in the morning, visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, who is depicted with the body of a man and the head of a falcon; then a full day of cruising, passing through the Esna Locks, to Luxor, ancient Thebes. Lunch and dinner on board.
• Day 6 — Luxor: on the West Bank, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings with the underground tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I, and the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; after lunch, the imposing Karnak Temple, and, in the evening, the illuminated Luxor Temple. Overnight stay at the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (or similar).
• Day 7 — Luxor · Dendera · Abydos: a day of sightseeing about 70 km from Luxor: in Dendera, the temple dedicated to Hathor, goddess of motherhood and love, famous for its two zodiacs; and in Abydos, the epicenter of the cult of Osiris with its cenotaph. Packed lunch, dinner at the hotel.
• Day 8 — Luxor · Cairo: Flight to the capital and a tour of the heart of Cairo, starting from Moez Street, one of the oldest streets in the city center, rich in Islamic art and architecture; after lunch, a stroll through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Accommodations at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel (or similar).
• Day 9 — Cairo: Explore the Coptic Quarter, built on the ruins of the Roman fortress of Babylon, featuring the 4th-century Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius; lunch in the city and a free afternoon, with an optional visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Dinner at the hotel.
• Day 10 — Cairo · Return: Depending on the departure time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Italy.

A 10-day, 9-night trip, including 6 nights in a hotel and 3 nights on a cruise ship, available with departures from October 28 to December 2, 2026, starting at €4,060.