Stay : Visit Cairo and cruise between Luxor and Aswan 10 days / 9 nights

Welcome at Cairo airport

Transfer to your hotel.

Night at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day of sightseeing:

the site of Memphis, Egypt's oldest political and religious capital, founded in 3200 BC by the legendary king Menes, the unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt.

It is located on the eastern bank of the Nile, Egypt's capital for over a millennium and a leading religious center. It is also the seat of the cult of the god Ptah.

the Saqqara site, a vast funerary complex containing the necropolis of dignitaries and the step pyramid of King Djoser (founder of the 3rd pharaonic dynasty, circa 2700 BC). This pyramid represents the first attempt at pyramidal construction. It is considered the world's first ashlar construction.

dahshur: the Rhomboid Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both built by King Seferu (founder of the 4th Pharaonic Dynasty and father of the famous Pharaoh Cheops). The style of these two pyramids allows us to follow the architectural evolution of pyramid design, illustrating the intermediate stage between the stepped pyramid type of Saqqara and the perfectly pyramidal type of those on the Giza plateau. You'll have the chance to enter the "red" pyramid to admire the interior architecture of this fascinating structure.

Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day excursion to the :

Giza Plateau: the flagship site of Pharaonic civilization, home to the three famous pyramids "Khéops, Khéphren and Mykérinos", as well as the enigmatic, gigantic limestone Sphinx, with a human head and the body of a lion, raised as guardian of the necropolis. And the funerary temple of King Khephren, built entirely of granite.

Egyptian Museum :

It's located downtown on the iconic Tahrir Square, in an imposing neoclassical building, well suited to its exquisite collections. Cairo's Egyptian Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1902. It has since grown to become the world's largest museum of Egyptian art. With over 150,000 objects, the museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits tracing the glorious reign of ancient Egypt.

Khan El-Khallili Souk. A labyrinth of narrow streets bustling with life day and night, the Souk appeals to the senses with its mix of sights, sounds, scents and colors. Khan El-Khallili is the oldest bazaar in the world. It has been occupied by traders since the 14th century

Lunch

Return to hotel late afternoon

Night at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor.

Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the Luxor boat. Installation in your cabins and welcome drink.

Lunch on board.

Depart mid-afternoon to discover Luxor's historical treasures:

The fabulous Karnak complex: a huge historic site, covering some 60 hectares, with remains dating from the 20th century. To the 4th century BC. Karnank is the world's largest historical religious site, dedicated to the great god Amun, patron saint of the city and of all Egypt in ancient times.

In the late afternoon, departure for Luxor Temple: a temple begun by King Amenophis 3 and completed by Ramses 2 and many other pharaohs. It represents at best the schematic plan of an Egyptian temple, with its elegant sphinx path, its gigantic facade once preceded by two magnificent obelisks, one of which is still in place and the other has stood since 1834 on the Place Concorde in Paris...!

Dinner on board

Night in hotel

Breakfast on board.

Departure to discover the wonders of the Theban necropolis on the left bank of the Nile:

The Valley of the Kings: a world-famous must-see site, home to the eternal dwellings of Egypt's great pharaohs, including Ramses2, Sety1, All Ankh Amun and many others.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: an exceptional architectural style by the standards of the time. It consists of three terraces, one above the other. The whole complex backs onto the Theban Mountain.

Photo stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon: two giants sculpted in sandstone quarries. Each is 17 m high.

Return and lunch on board. Start sailing south. An afternoon of relaxation as you admire the Nile's gently flowing banks.

Tea service on the ship's upper deck and enjoy the spectacular Esna Lock crossing after 60 km of sailing from Luxor. Continuation to Edfu, 65 km south of Esna (125 km south of Luxor)

Dinner on board. Musical ambiance in the lounge-bar.

Night on board.

Breakfast on board.

Departure by horse-drawn carriage to visit the temple of Edfu: a prestigious site dedicated to the god Horus, a harmonious structure and a well-preserved complex..

Return to the boat and resume navigation for another 80km or so to Kom Ombo in the late afternoon.

Lunch on board and afternoon relaxation to enjoy the picturesque and unusual scenery during navigation.

Tea service on the boat's upper deck in the late afternoon.

On arrival at Kom Ombo, departure to visit the temple of Kom Ombo, set on a hill overlooking the Nile and offering a spectacular panorama. It exudes a captivating charm, with its fine columns and frescoes under the colors of the setting sun. An original and rare temple of its kind, it boasts two sanctuaries, dedicated respectively to Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.

Return to the boat and continue sailing for around 45km to Aswan.

Egyptian-style dinner on board

Night on board.

Breakfast on board and departure to discover Aswan's joyful history and charming landscape:

The temple of Philae; erected on the fabulous island of Agilika and dedicated to the goddess Isis. It is characterized by its romantic setting, remarkable architecture and refined frescoes.

The unfinished obelisk; enclosed in an ancient granite quarry widely exploited in Pharaonic times. This great failed monolith would have been the largest obelisk in Egypt had it been completed, but due to cracks in the stone itself, it was abandoned in place. It should have been 42 metres long and 1200 tonnes.

Return and lunch on board. Free afternoon in Aswan.

Dinner on board and an evening of Nubian folklore in the lounge-bar.

Night on board.

Breakfast on board.

Morning at leisure and possibility of visiting Abu Simbel... ( optional )

Lunch

Late afternoon: felucca (sailing boat) trip around Elephantine Island

Sailing to Luxor

Dinner on board

Night on board.

Breakfast on board

Lunch on board

Arrival in Luxor in the afternoon

Dinner on board

Night on board.

Breakfast on board

Transfer to Luxor airport for flight to Cairo.