Nile Pearl - 5 Star Nile Cruise

On day one, arrive at the incredible Cairo airport, where our representative will warmly greet you and assist with the arrival formalities. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet your guide for a detailed briefing on the tour itinerary. Enjoy a restful overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

As the sun rises, our journey begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Marvel at these ancient wonders that have stood the test of time.

Next, we venture to the Egyptian Museum where the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb await your discovery.

As evening falls, we board the sleeper train at the station, bound for Aswan.

A day filled with history and wonder awaits, accompanied by delicious meals from breakfast through to dinner.

Arrive in Aswan. You will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. We begin the day with a tour of the romantic Philae Temple – perched atop a picturesque island, its beautiful location is reached by small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site.

Overnight on your 5* Nile Cruise.

Lunch and dinner including

Sail down the Nile in style, relaxing on deck whilst observing rural life on the shores and taking in the changing landscape of the mighty river. Today we visit the temple of Kom Ombo – its perfectly symmetrical twin entrances overlook the spectacular riverside. Continue along the Nile towards the city of Luxor, often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum and home to some of the grandest monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. Overnight on your 5* Nile Cruise.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

*Optional extra: Visit Abu Simbel – the stupendous Sun Temple of Ramses the Great, located at the southernmost tip of ancient Egypt’s borders.

After breakfast, we arrive in Luxor and start our day with a tour of the East Bank of the Nile.

First, explore the grand Karnak Temple, often regarded as Egypt’s most significant Pharaonic site and a crucial centre of ancient power. Then, visit the stunning Luxor Temple, where the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes welcomes you.

Enjoy another luxurious overnight stay on your 5-star Nile Cruise, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

After breakfast we explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting the tour with the world famous Valley of the Kings, the richest archaeological site on earth. Then on to the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir al-Bahri), built for the only woman to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Finally we visit the great Colossi of Memnon – the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. We then take our overnight sleeper train back to Cairo

Arrive at Giza train station in the morning (the train usually arrives between 7 -9 A:M). You will then be picked up from the train station and transferred to Cairo airport.

(We can change your drop off point to anywhere in central Cairo/Heliopolis/Giza if you prefer, to suit your onward travel arrangements.)

Post tour accommodation can be added to the booking at the checkout