The Classic Collection

Embark on an 8-day journey through Egypt's iconic landmarks, combining Cairo's historical sites, a day trip to Alexandria, and a classic Nile River cruise.

Day 1: Cairo Arrival

  • Welcome to Egypt!

  • Meet your representative at Cairo International Airport.

  • Assistance with passport control and customs formalities.

  • Transfer to your hotel via air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Assistance with hotel check-in.

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Half-day visit to the Pyramids Plateau and the Sphinx.

    • Explore the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

  • Afternoon: Leisure time or optional excursion (additional cost):

    • Memphis & Sakkara: Visit the Royal Necropolis of Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser, and the ancient capital of Memphis.

  • Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Cairo to Alexandria

  • Early breakfast at the hotel.

  • Approximately 3-hour drive to Alexandria by motor coach.

  • Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel (outside view).

  • Lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the sea.

  • Visit Morsi Abul Abbas Mosque and view the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

  • Check-in and overnight in Alexandria.

Day 4: Alexandria to Aswan (Nile Cruise Embarkation)

  • Early breakfast at the hotel.

  • Drive back to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Aswan.

  • Transfer to your Nile River cruise ship, check-in.

  • Lunch on board.

  • Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.

  • Afternoon: Felucca ride around Aswan's islands.

  • Optional evening activity (additional cost): Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple.

  • Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu

  • Early morning navigation to Luxor, passing by Kom Ombo.

  • Visit Kom Ombo Temple (dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris).

  • Lunch on board.

  • Navigate to Edfu.

  • Visit Edfu's Horus Temple by horse-drawn carriage.

  • Overnight on board.

Day 6: Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temples)

  • Breakfast on board.

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.

  • Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.

  • Lunch on board.

  • Optional evening activity (additional cost): Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

  • Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7: Luxor to Cairo

  • Breakfast on board.

  • Transfer to Luxor Domestic Airport for your flight to Cairo.

  • Transfer to your Cairo hotel.

  • Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Cairo Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.