After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau.

Pyramids of Giza

Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom approximately 4,500 years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure while learning about the pharaohs who commissioned these extraordinary structures.

Enjoy time to admire the pyramids, take memorable photographs, and appreciate the remarkable engineering achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone statue featuring a lion’s body and a human head, traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. Learn about its significance in ancient Egyptian culture and admire this iconic guardian of the Giza Plateau.

Valley Temple of Khafre

Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, an important part of the pyramid complex. Built from massive limestone blocks with granite elements, the temple was associated with funerary rituals and offers insight into the religious practices of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Around midday, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Plateau. Officially opened on November 1, 2025, the museum presents an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and archaeological treasures.

Explore its galleries and discover the treasures of Tutankhamun, learning about the young pharaoh’s life, burial, and remarkable funerary collection.

After completing your sightseeing, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the VIP bus station and board your VIP bus for the journey from Cairo to Luxor.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and carry drinking water. Keep your travel essentials accessible during the bus journey.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your local representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to begin exploring the historic city of Thebes, one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centers.

Karnak Temple

Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed. Its development continued for approximately 2,000 years, beginning around 2000 BC, with successive pharaohs adding temples, pylons, courtyards, and monuments dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra.

Walk through its monumental entrances and admire the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, renowned for its 134 massive columns decorated with hieroglyphs and reliefs. Your guide will explain the complex’s religious significance and its role in the ceremonies of ancient Thebes.

After your visit, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile cruise embarkation point. Board your cruise ship, complete the check-in procedures, and settle into your cabin.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while taking in the Nile scenery. Your itinerary also lists a return visit to Karnak Temple at sunset; the exact timing should be confirmed with the cruise operator.

Helpful Hint: Keep your camera ready for the monumental columns and architectural details at Karnak. Carry water and wear comfortable shoes for walking around the complex.

After breakfast onboard, meet your Egyptologist guide and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable royal tombs and funerary monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground used primarily during the New Kingdom, approximately 1550–1070 BC. Hidden among the desert hills, this necropolis contains the tombs of pharaohs and members of the royal elite, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

Enter selected tombs to admire their colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphs, and religious scenes illustrating ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built during the 18th Dynasty in the 15th century BC. Its three monumental terraces rise dramatically against the limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari, creating one of Luxor’s most distinctive architectural settings.

Explore its courtyards, colonnades, and decorated reliefs while learning about Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most influential female rulers.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, erected around 1350 BC. Standing approximately 18 meters tall, they once guarded the entrance to the pharaoh’s vast mortuary temple and remain among the most recognizable landmarks on Luxor’s West Bank.

After completing your sightseeing, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise. Enjoy your meals onboard and relax after a day exploring ancient Thebes.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen. Some tombs involve steps and uneven surfaces.

Enjoy breakfast onboard as your cruise continues along the Nile, offering beautiful views of green riverbanks, traditional villages, and the surrounding countryside.

Edfu Temple

Explore Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and protection. Built mainly between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Period, it is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Admire its monumental pylons, detailed wall reliefs, ceremonial halls, and inscriptions depicting religious rituals and the mythological conflict between Horus and Seth.

Kom Ombo Temple

Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive riverside temple built mainly during the Ptolemaic Period, approximately 180–47 BC. Unusually, the complex is dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Explore the remaining halls and carved reliefs while learning about the temple’s dual dedication and its importance in ancient Egyptian religious life.

After your visits, return to your cruise ship and continue enjoying the peaceful Nile scenery as the journey proceeds toward Aswan.

Helpful Hint: Keep your camera ready during the sailing and temple visits. Follow your guide’s instructions regarding meeting points and boarding times.

After breakfast onboard, continue your journey through the Aswan region and prepare to discover the distinctive culture and traditions of Nubia.

Nubian Village

Visit a traditional Nubian Village and experience the colorful architecture, local customs, and welcoming atmosphere of the Nubian community. The villages around Aswan are known for their brightly painted houses, distinctive decorative patterns, and strong cultural identity shaped by centuries of life along the Nile.

Enjoy the opportunity to learn about Nubian traditions, everyday life, local crafts, and the region’s cultural heritage while taking photographs of the colorful surroundings.

After your visit, return to your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.

Helpful Hint: Ask permission before photographing residents or entering private homes. Consider supporting local artisans by purchasing locally made crafts.

After breakfast onboard, disembark from your Nile cruise and meet your Egyptologist guide for your final sightseeing experiences in Aswan.

Philae Temple

Visit Philae Temple, a magnificent complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Its principal structures date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, beginning in the 4th century BC.

Admire the temple’s elegant columns, decorated gateways, courtyards, and detailed reliefs while learning about the worship of Isis and the temple’s importance in ancient Egyptian religion. The complex was relocated to Agilkia Island during an international UNESCO-led rescue project in the late 20th century to protect it from rising water levels.

Aswan High Dam

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. This major engineering project transformed water management in Egypt by helping regulate the Nile’s annual flooding, supporting irrigation, and generating hydroelectric power.

Enjoy views of Lake Nasser and learn about the dam’s significance to modern Egypt.

After completing your sightseeing, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Railway Station and board your sleeper train to Cairo. Settle into your sleeping compartment for the journey north.

Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, train ticket, and essential belongings easily accessible. Confirm your train departure time with your representative.

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure, according to your flight schedule.

We hope your journey through Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan has left you with unforgettable memories of the pyramids, ancient temples, royal tombs, Nubian culture, and the timeless beauty of the Nile. Thank you for choosing Magic Egypt Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt.

Helpful Hint: Confirm your international flight time and allow sufficient time for airport check-in and security procedures. Keep your passport and flight documents accessible.