Classical Egypt

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Excel Travel representative welcomes you and assists you through the immigration process. Modern air-conditioned coaches take you to your hotel in Cairo. Your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Then drive to the hotel to refresh & check out.

Lunch will be served in an oriental/Indian/Chinese restaurant and then drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum for another unforgettable tour.

Step into the world of ancient Egypt with a tour of the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the most valuable treasures from this era.  When you arrive, one of your first experiences is entering through the atrium, seeing the giant Ramses II statue, then walking up the Grand Staircase.

From the staircase you go into the exhibition halls which are both chronological (history over time) and thematic (by ideas). There are multimedia and immersive experiences — so it’s not just static displays. Your tour provides a unique opportunity to witness a selection of the most impressive artifacts, including magnificent statues, royal regalia, and ancient monuments. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you on this journey back in time, sharing insights on the treasures you'll encounter along the way.

Through the windows, visitors can enjoy a direct sightline to the Pyramids, integrating the museum experience with the surrounding archaeological landscape.

Visit all major galleries including Tutankhamun exhibit, Enjoy the Solar boats of King Cheops.

Drive back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo

Optional tour can be booked to enjoy the spectacular sound & light show by the Pyramids

Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Meet & assist, and transfer to the Nile cruise

11:00 Check-In

12:30 Lunch on board

15:00 Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)

20:00 Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor

06:00 Breakfast on board

07:00 Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

13:00 Lunch on board

13:00 Sailing to Edfu via Esna

20:00 Dinner on board & overnight in Edfu.

07:00 Breakfast on board

08:00 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu

10:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo

12:30 Lunch on board

15:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo

17:00 Sailing to Aswan

19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan

07:00 Breakfast on board

08:00 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae

12:30 Lunch on board

15:00 Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener island

19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan

Disembarkation after breakfast, and transfer to Aswan airport for a flight takes you to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel

Overnight in Cairo

Evening at leisure whereby an optional tour can be booked to enjoy your dinner & Cairo by night while cruising the Nile & watching the folkloric show.

Breakfast in the hotel, and check out

Transfer to Cairo international airport for your final flight back home