safari & nile cruise trip

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and begin your day exploring Egypt’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, followed by the mysterious Sphinx and the Valley Temple of King Chefren. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, where you’ll discover the treasures of Tutankhamun and countless ancient artifacts that tell the story of Egypt’s glorious past. In the evening, transfer to Giza Railway Station for your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, transfer to your hotel for some rest before heading out to explore the lively Nubian Bazaar—a colorful market filled with spices, crafts, and local charm. Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast, transfer to your Nile Cruise ship for embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board, then set out with your Egyptologist guide to visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. After lunch, continue sailing to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Enjoy afternoon tea as you sail toward Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.

After breakfast, sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch on board. Later, explore the magnificent East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, both showcasing ancient Egyptian architecture at its finest. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Rise early and cross the Nile by boat to the West Bank, where you’ll meet your donkeys for a traditional ride through the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. After exploring, return to the East Bank to meet your Bedouin crew, then travel in 4WD vehicles toward Baris. Spend your first night camping under the stars—a truly magical desert experience.

After breakfast, drive to Al Kharga, the largest oasis in the Western Desert, known for its agriculture and date production. Visit the Temple of Hibis, built by Darius I, and the Christian burial grounds of Al Bagawat, dating to the 7th century. Continue to Dakhla Oasis, where you’ll spend the night in a charming Oasis-style lodge, complete with traditional huts and basic facilities.

After breakfast, discover Al Qasr, a medieval mud-brick town that feels frozen in time. Explore the ancient olive press, granary, and old school, then visit the Ethnological Museum, a small but fascinating local project. Relax during the afternoon before heading out on a camel ride through the desert to the base of a massive escarpment. Dinner and overnight camping beneath the stars.

Travel north to Farafra Oasis, where you’ll visit the Badr Museum and enjoy a refreshing dip in a natural sulphur spring. Continue to the mesmerizing White Desert, famous for its surreal chalk formations sculpted by the wind. Take a sunset walk in this dreamlike landscape and spend the night camping beneath the desert sky.

Journey through the desert toward Bahariya Oasis, the most northerly of Egypt’s oases. Stop for a short rest before continuing your drive back to Cairo, arriving in the late afternoon. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a relaxing evening or a final night out in the city.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.