Cleopatra's Egypt

On day one, arrive at the incredible Cairo airport, where our representative will warmly greet you and assist with the arrival formalities. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet your guide for a detailed briefing on the tour itinerary. Enjoy a restful overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

As the sun rises, our journey begins. After breakfast you will meet your tour guide and driver, then journey to the historic city of Alexandria, also known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival, we will begin with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a well-preserved and fascinating mix of different ages with Pharaonic and Roman dedications to the dead.

Interestingly, in 1900, these sets of rock-cut burial chambers and tombs were found purely by an accident with a donkey falling through a hole in the ground. Afterwards, we move on to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a new modern, and stunning building combining a library with a magnificent collection of archaeological finds from ancient Alexandria in a museum setting.

Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant in the city. Energized, make your way to the last stop, Fort Qaitbey. one of Alexandria’s top attractions for its historic value and important position – see sphinxes, columns, capitals, and statues dating from the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman eras.

After exploring the city with your guide, return to your accommodation in Cairo.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo

Today your adventure unfolds at the majestic Giza Plateau, home to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. Stand before these colossal masterpieces, marvel at their sheer scale, and feel the weight of thousands of years of history echoing across the desert sands.

Our journey continues at the Egyptian Museum, where countless artefacts illuminate the story of ancient Egypt. Here you will encounter the breathtaking treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb,  a dazzling collection that brings the golden age of the pharaohs vividly to life.

Depending on your flight time, you’ll either stay in Cairo or head to Aswan this evening. Overnight stay at your hotel

A day brimming with history, discovery and timeless wonder.

This morning you arrive in beautiful Aswan, where our representative will greet you and transfer you to your Nile Cruise, your home for the next few nights as you sail through the heart of ancient Egypt.

Your day begins with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most romantic and atmospheric sites. Set on a small island surrounded by shimmering waters, the temple is reached by a gentle motorboat ride, offering a stunning approach as its elegant columns and sacred courtyards rise into view.

Wander through this serene sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, admire its intricate carvings, and soak in the peaceful beauty that has made Philae a favourite of travellers for centuries.

Return to your cruise for an evening on the Nile, relaxing onboard as the river drifts quietly past. Overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.

Today you sail down the legendary Nile in true style, relaxing on the sun deck as the river glides gently beneath you. Watch scenes of rural life unfold along the banks,  farmers tending their fields, palm groves swaying in the breeze, and timeless villages that seem untouched by the centuries. The ever-changing landscape of the Nile offers some of the most unforgettable views in Egypt.

Your first visit of the day is the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely designed with perfectly symmetrical twin entrances dedicated to two gods. Perched dramatically beside the river, it is one of the most striking temples along the Nile, with beautiful reliefs and an atmosphere that transports you straight into the world of ancient Egypt.

You continue your journey northward towards Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. As you approach this extraordinary city, prepare to encounter some of the most magnificent temples, tombs and monuments ever created, the surviving wonders of ancient Thebes.

Settle back into the comfort of your 5-star Nile Cruise for another peaceful night on the river.

Optional extra: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Abu Simbel, the monumental Sun Temple of Ramses the Great, carved into the cliffs at Egypt’s southern frontier. This site is one of the most awe-inspiring masterpieces of the ancient world.

After breakfast, your cruise glides into Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, where an extraordinary day of discovery awaits. We begin on the East Bank of the Nile, the realm of sunrise, life and celebration in ancient Egyptian belief.

Your first stop is the magnificent Karnak Temple, a vast complex of sanctuaries, halls and towering columns that served as one of the most powerful religious centres in Pharaonic Egypt. Walk through the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall, marvel at the forest of colossal pillars and feel the immense scale of a site that took over 2,000 years to complete.

We then continue to the graceful Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved and rich in symbolic detail. Here, the iconic Avenue of Sphinxes stretches out before you, once linking Luxor to Karnak in a grand ceremonial procession. Wander through its courtyards and statues, soaking in the atmosphere of a temple dedicated to kingship, celebration and divine power.

A day filled with history, artistry and the magic of Luxor’s East Bank.

After breakfast, we cross to the West Bank of Luxor, the ancient realm of the setting sun and the gateway to Egypt’s royal afterlife. Our journey begins in the legendary Valley of the Kings, the world’s most extraordinary archaeological treasure house. Here, deep within the cliffs, pharaohs prepared for eternity. You will enter several of the richly decorated tombs, their walls alive with vibrant colours and sacred scenes that have survived for millennia.

We then continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, an architectural masterpiece carved into towering limestone cliffs. This incredible structure was built for Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, and its sweeping terraces and dramatic setting make it one of the most breathtaking sights in the entire country.

Our final stop is the imposing Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenophis III. Standing nearly 18 metres tall, these silent sentinels have watched over the Theban landscape for more than 3,000 years.

In the evening, you’ll head to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you’ll stay the night.

Arrive at Giza or Cairo train station in the morning (the train usually arrives between 7 -9 A:M). You will then be picked up from the train station and transferred to Cairo airport.

(We can change your drop off point to anywhere in central Cairo/Heliopolis/Giza if you prefer, to suit your onward travel arrangements.)

Post tour accommodation can be added to the booking at the checkout