Visit Salahdin Citadel – which is perched atop a hill in central Cairo, the Saladin Citadel is a historic Islamic fortification. Originally built by Sultan Saladin in the 12th century to protect his Sultanate of Egypt and Syria from the Crusaders. It is home to the Mosque of Muhammed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque OVERNIGHT CAIRO HOTEL

Visit the 3 famed Pyramids of Giza – the elaborate burial complexes built more than 4500 years ago. The pyramids were built by Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre (the son) and Menkaure (the grandson). The Great Pyramid is the largest and towers some 147m above the plateau. It is estimated to be staged by 2.3 million stone blocks each weighing an average of 2.5 to 15 tons. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Visit the Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks, this lion’s body and human head statue is among the world’s largest sculptures, measuring 73 m long and 20m high. Enjoy Camel Riding where you can capture a memorable picture with the pyramids as backdrop Depart for Saqqara, the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest stone structure known to man, dating back to 2600 BC Visit the ancient capital city of Memphis and explore the ruins of the Pharaonic city including a huge fallen image of Kind Ramses II Visit the Papyrus Institute – Egyptians discovered how to use the Nile’s papyrus plant to make paper as early as 3,000 BC—and the age-old process still survives today. The Papyrus Institute takes visitors on a journey through the craft using step-by-step demonstrations and extensive displays of papyrus artworks to view and buy, with typical works showing Giza’s Pyramids, pharaohs, and hieroglyphs OVERNIGHT CAIRO HOTEL

This morning, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Hurghada, one of Egypt’s famous resorts in the Red Sea Get ready for some adventure in the desert. Set off in a land cruiser and drive into the desert to visit the home of the Bedouins and learn about their daily life and traditions OVERNIGHT HURGHADA HOTE

Today will be a day at leisure for you to explore the Red Sea Resort. You can choose to rest and relax in the beach or poolside or perhaps pick up some optional tours to explore the marine life of Red Sea OVERNIGHT HURGHADA HOTEL

Travel by coach from Hurgahda to Luxor, the capital of the ancient kingdom; today Luxor is known as the world’s greatest open-air musuem, home to some of Egypt’s most famous temples, tombs and monuments Transfer to your cruise ship which is also your home for the next 4 nights. This afternoon, visit the 2 most important temples of Luxor (ancient Thebes) – The Luxor Temple and The Temple of Karnak, the cult temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed covering about 200 acres and was a place of pilgrimage for nearly 2,000 years. The Hypostyle Hall, at 5000 sq. metres and featuring 134 columns, is still the largest room of any religious building in the world Visit a popular perfume factory where you can purchase local fragrances and beautiful blown glass perfume bottles for yourself and perhaps your loves one at home Tonight, enjoy Belly Dancing Show onboard the cruise OVERNIGHT ON BOARD CRUISE

In the morning, visit the West Bank of the Nile, the Necropolis of ancient Thebes Visit The Valley of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom Visit The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru (“holy of holies”). Queen. Hatshepsut initially ruled as regent for her stepson Thuthmosis III but she promoted herself to the role of pharaoh instead of passing power to him when he came of age. Her temple is one of the most striking monuments in ancient Egypt even in this semi-ruined state. Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor, stand guarding at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple Return to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna lock to Edfu Enjoy Afternoon Tea while cruising on the Nile Experience the Esna Lock crossing OVERNIGHT ON BOARD CRUISE

This morning, disembark at Edfu and visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt – The Temple of Horus which is dedicated to Horus the falcon headed God (By Horse carriage) Continue cruising to Kom Ombo Disembark and visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo which is dedicated to the crocodile and falcon Gods, Sobek and Haroeris Enjoy Afternoon Tea while cruising to Aswan After Dinner, enjoy a fun filled Galabia Party where you will be encouraged to get Egyptian outfits and wear the local Galabia OVERNIGHT ON BOARD CRUISE

Embark on a tour of Aswan Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the Granite Quarry Enjoy a traditional Nile felucca ride to view the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island, meet a sailor and learn about their traditional sailing practices Take a boat ride to Agilika Island and visit the Temple of Philae, which was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus Tonight, enjoy Nubian Folkloric show on board the cruise where you will see Nubian dancers and singers in their local outfit OVERNIGHT ON BOARD CRUISE

This morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan. Why not join an optional experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel. Later afternoon, transfer to airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night OVERNIGHT CAIRO HOTEL

Egyptian Museum – Is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, housing over 170,000 artefacts. It has the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. Learn the history and see the antiquities of some of the great pharaohs of ancient Egypt After lunch, visit Islamic Cairo where you can explore interesting coffeehouses and street food vendors in Khan el-Khalili, the city’s major souk which is the oldest market of the middle east for handmade Christmas ornaments and handmade gifts OVERNIGHT CAIRO HOTEL

Morning free at leisure Transfer to airport for our flight back home