DAY 1: CAIRO

DAY 2: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

DAY 3: ASWAN

Breakfast box. Aswan awaits! An optional visit to Agilika Island to tour the Philae temple, including a Nubian dinner. Or a free day to relax and explore Egypt's southern most city, shop in the colourful souks and watch the amazing sunset over the River Nile. Overnight Aswan.

DAY 4: ABU SIMBEL

Breakfast/ breakfast box. This morning you have the option to visit the massive rock cut temple of ABU SIMBEL. Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the might of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later we board our feluccas and set sail along the River Nile. (Please note their is an option to upgrade to a 5* cruiser) As our felucca plies its way our afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.

DAY 5: FELUCCA SAILING

Breakfast. A blissful day of relaxing in the sun and enjoying the views, as the felucca plies its course along the Nile. Swim, sunbathe and simply chill out with a few beers and by night sleep out under a blanket of stars!  Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.

DAY 6: LUXOR

Breakfast. Disembark and guided touring of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Journeying onward we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. At over 4000 years old Thebes (Luxor) is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown. This evening we tour Luxor Temple - majestically illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the mammoth columns and intricately carved lintels the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is one of only a few temples open for night time viewing and quickly becomes many travellers' favourite. Overnight Luxor, 4 star hotel.

DAY 7: VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Breakfast. Early morning motor boat launch to Luxor's West Bank and travel on to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterwards we visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and can opt to take a short donkey ride to the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. If you're up for some dizzy excitement then why not do hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise! This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and go crazy with your camera. Later this evening climb aboard the overnight train to Cairo. Overnight - seater train

DAY 8: CAIRO

Breakfast/ breakfast box. A free day to explore Cairo! Perhaps visit the famous Khan-al-Khalili bazaar to haggle for souvenirs, belly dancing costumes and spices! Or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church. Overnight - Cairo.

DAY 9: CAIRO

Our tour ends after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.