Egypt Classic

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where an Odyssey Travel representative will welcome you and assist through immigration. Transfer by modern air-conditioned coach to your hotel, with support for a smooth check-in. Overnight in Cairo at Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Superior Garden View rooms.

Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum

Early breakfast, then a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) and the Great Sphinx. A brief stop at a papyrus institute or perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, described as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with extensive galleries and panoramic pyramid views woven into the design. Return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo at Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Superior Garden View rooms.

Day 3: Cairo to Luxor, Nile Cruise embarkation

Breakfast, check out, then transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor (or to Aswan, depending on flight routing) to board the 5-star deluxe Oberoi Philae Cruiser for a 5-day journey. Lunch is served on board, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak on the East Bank. Afternoon tea in the lounge, then evening canapés with complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer, followed by dinner.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank, sailing to Esna

After breakfast on board, visit the Valley of the Kings, at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Pass the Colossi of Memnon en route back to the Nile. Lunch on board as the boat sails to Esna, with afternoon tea later. Dinner is followed by movie night on board.

Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Breakfast on board, then visit the Temple of Edfu. Lunch is served while cruising to Kom Ombo, followed by a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek, set on a bend in the Nile. Return to the boat for afternoon tea, with an Egyptian cooking lesson while sailing to Aswan. In the evening, enjoy an “Egyptian Night” costume party with the option to dress in traditional gallabiyahs, followed by a buffet of Egyptian specialities.

Day 6: Philae Temple and Aswan

Breakfast on board, then a morning at leisure. After lunch, take a short motorboat ride to Philae Temple on Agilika Island, then continue to the Granite Quarries and the huge unfinished obelisk. Later, take a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and view the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets provided). Afternoon tea in the lounge, then a farewell gala dinner, followed by a folkloric show and a dervish show.

Day 7: Disembark in Aswan, fly to Cairo

Breakfast on board, then check out at 8am. Disembark and transfer to Aswan (or Luxor) airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo at Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Superior Garden View rooms.

Day 8: Departure

Final departure transfers after breakfast. Your representative will escort you and assist with check-in for your flight.

Prices include:

• Meet and assist at Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports by Odyssey Travel staff
• Private transfers from and to airports in air-conditioned vehicles as per the itinerary
• Private guided tours to visit the sites as per the itinerary, with English-speaking guide
• 03 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
• 04 nights’ accommodation onboard the Nile cruise on full board basis (food only, no beverage)
• Shared cruise sightseeing with English-speaking guide as per the cruise itinerary
• VIP amenities during transfers and tours in Cairo
• Wi-Fi in the car during tours in Cairo

Prices exclude:

• Items of a personal nature (tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.)
• Christmas and New Year gala dinner if applied
• Domestic flight tickets (Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo)
• Entrance into any of the three Pyramids