Egypt with Nile River Cruise
Itinerary
Thursday, February 29
Depart the U.S.
Our spiritual adventure begins as we depart from the U.S. for our long-awaited destination!
Cairo
Friday, March 1
The Adventure Begins
Your Day Includes
- Arrive Cairo (CAI) - An airport representative will greet and escort you through airport procedures, baggage claim, and connect you with your private transfer to your hotel. Upon check-in at your luxury hotel, you will be free to relax and to explore at your own pace.
- Dinner - at your leisure at one of the many Four Seasons restaurants available or enjoy room service (not included in tour cost).
Overnight
Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza – Cairo
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Pyramids
Saturday, March 2
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Your Day Includes
- Grand Egyptian Museum - home to an extensive collection of 120,000 Ancient Egyptian antiquities. Stand face-to-face with the Burial Mask of King Tutankhamen as well as other highlights of this Museum.
- The Great Pyramids of Giza - the most iconic images of Egypt and a must-see on any trip to Cairo. The only survivor of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, their mysteries have piqued the curiosity of visitors for thousands of years.
- Camel Ride - a ride on your individual “ship of the desert” across the sands of Giza in the shadow of the Pyramids.
- Exclusive Insider Access to the Sphinx - an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery, which has mystified world travelers for centuries. Our Egyptologist will lead you through special access points for unique photo opportunities and will enthral you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Overnight
Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza – Cairo
Memphis
Sunday, March 3
Back in Time
Your Day Includes
- Memphis - the first capital in the ancient world.
- Sakkara - the necropolis of Memphis and oldest stone building complex in the world, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first limestone structure ever built. Explore its colored tombs over 4,000 years old, and see ancient Hieroglyphics that have been engraved on the walls for thousands of years.
- Coptic Cairo - site of the old Fortress of Babylon, built at the time of the Romans to protect the country from invading enemies. The walls of the fortress enclose the Church of St. Sergius, built on a crypt considered to be one of the places where Mary, Joseph, and Jesus rested after fleeing Israel and King Herod during their flight to Egypt 2,000 years ago.
Overnight
Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza – Cairo
Night Sky in Egypt
Monday, March 4
Valley of Kings & Queens
Your Day Includes
- Flight to Luxor - direct from Cairo (approximately 1 hour)
- Luxor - formerly known as Thebes, the capital city of the New Kingdom of Upper Egypt.
- Luxor Temple - the amazing temple, built by Pharaoh Ramses II.
- Welcome aboard Historia - the 5-star luxury cruise ship. Take some time to get settled into your stateroom and explore the ship before coming together for lunch.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the second historically confirmed female Pharaoh. She is generally regarded as one of the most successful Pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty, and remembered as the first great woman in history of whom we are informed.
- Colossi of Memnon - the only remaining monuments of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
- Exclusive insider access to the Valley of the Kings - a unique experience in the Valley of the Kings under the dark sky of night. The silence and multitude of stars will take us back thousands of years and amaze!
Overnight
Karnak Temple
Tuesday, March 5
Sailing the Nile River
Your Day Includes
- Karnak - the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god, this history of Thebes consists of colossal sandstone columns transported 100 miles along the Nile River.
- Sail to Edfu - an afternoon of sailing down the Nile River, taking in the timeless landscapes and enjoying powerful teaching and great fellowship.
Overnight
Kom Ombo Temple
Wednesday, March 6
A Walk through the Past
Your Day Includes
- Edfu Temple - this second largest temple in Egypt dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt and reflects traditional pharaonic architecture. It fell into disuse as a religious monument when the Roman Empire banned all non-Christian worship within the Empire in 391 AD.
- Kom Ombo Temple - a unique Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris), and Sobek, the crocodile god. The ancient Egyptians believed that by honoring the fearsome crocodile as a god, they would be safe from attacks. We will stop at the Crocodile Mummification Museum, where you can see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old.
Overnight
Philae Temple
Thursday, March 7
Experience the Nile
Your Day Includes
- Philae - a visit to the island of Philae and the temple of Isis, the goddess of love and passion in ancient Egypt, via motorboat.
- Felucca Ride - sail around Elephantine island aboard a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat.
Overnight
Old Cataract Hotel
Friday, March 8
Aswan
Your Day Includes
- Disembark Ship - a fond farewell to those who have served us aboard the Historia.
- Farewell Brunch - a special time to rejoice and reminisce over the extraordinary days spent together
- Flight to Cario - direct from Aswan (afternoon)
Overnight
Le Meridien Hotel – Cairo
For those traveling on the Sharm El Sheikh Extension, you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure and overnight at the historic British colonial-era Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan.
Saturday, March 9
Homeward bound
With heart-changing memories of our walk in the footsteps of history, we arrive back home. May we never be the same!
*Important: Itinerary and times are subject to change. To best serve the group, the schedule may be altered or substitutions made at the discretion of Morning Star Tours, your cruise Captain, or your Egyptian land operator.