Egypt & Lake Nasser Program
4 Nights Cairo + 4 Nights Nile Cruise + 3 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise
This comprehensive itinerary allows you to explore the greatest monuments of ancient Egypt by combining Cairo’s iconic landmarks with a 4-night Nile Cruise and an extraordinary 3-night Lake Nasser Cruise.
You will visit the Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, and Saqqara; sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan; and discover the remote and majestic temples of Lake Nasser, including Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, Amada, and the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples.
Journey through untouched landscapes rich in wildlife — home to Nile crocodiles, exotic birds, desert foxes, gazelles, and more.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport.
Meet & assist by our Spanish-speaking representative.
Private transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2 : Cairo | Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for a full tour of the Three Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx.
In the afternoon, visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, and Saqqara, home of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 3 : Cairo → Luxor | Start Nile Cruise
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet & assist and transfer to the cruise ship.
Embarkation and lunch on board.
In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4 : Luxor → Esna → Edfu
Full board on board.
In the morning, cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore:
The Valley of the Kings
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari)
The Colossi of Memnon
Begin sailing toward Esna.
Cross the Esna Lock, then continue to Edfu.
Overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 5 : Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan
Full board on board.
Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Afternoon visit to the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods.
Sail to Aswan.
Overnight on board.
Day 6 : Aswan | Philae Temple & Felucca Ride
Breakfast, then visit:
The High Dam of Aswan
Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional felucca sailing ride on the Nile.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 : Aswan → Abu Simbel | Start Lake Nasser Cruise
Breakfast and disembarkation.
Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel.
Arrival, assistance, and embarkation on the Lake Nasser cruise.
Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, visit the Great Temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 8 : Abu Simbel → Kasr Ibrim → Amada → Wadi El Seboua
Breakfast.
Begin sailing toward Kasr Ibrim and enjoy a panoramic visit of the fortress (landing is not permitted).
Continue sailing to Amada, and visit:
Temple of Amada
Temple of Derr (if included by cruise operation)
Lunch on board.
Sail to Wadi El Seboua.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 : Wadi El Seboua → Dakka → Aswan
Breakfast, then visit:
Wadi El Seboua Temple
Temple of Dakka
Temple of Meharraka
Lunch on board.
Continue sailing to Aswan.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 10 : Aswan → Cairo
Breakfast, then visit the impressive Temple of Kalabsha, one of the most important monuments relocated during the construction of the High Dam.
Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Arrival, assistance, transfer to your hotel, and overnight.
Day 11 : Cairo | Free Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day at leisure for shopping, optional tours, or relaxation.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 12 : Cairo | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.