The second day is the true highlight of any classic Pyramids and Nile cruise: You’ll visit the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the imposing Valley Temple. Your tour guide will explain the fascinating architectural history of these monuments, which are over 4,500 years old. After lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon takes you to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum —the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Among over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history, you’ll discover, among other things, Tutankhamun’s complete burial treasure, while the monumental statue of Ramses II greets you as soon as you enter the atrium.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, you’ll fly comfortably from Cairo to Luxor, where the second part of your journey begins: a luxurious 5-day Nile cruise aboard the 5-star M/S Salacia. After checking in and having lunch on board, you’ll visit the monumental Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of the ancient world, as well as the nearby Luxor Temple, which is illuminated in a particularly impressive way at dusk.

Dinner and first night aboard in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

In the morning, you’ll explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings with the tombs of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses II, the impressive terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the majestic Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, your ship will continue its journey upriver to Edfu—enjoy the relaxed rural life along the banks, a hallmark of a true Nile cruise in Egypt.

Overnight stay on board in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

In Edfu—after arriving in style by traditional horse-drawn carriage—you’ll visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The ship then continues on to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the extraordinary double temple, dedicated equally to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Lunch will be served on board, followed by the journey on to Aswan.

Overnight stay on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your day trip in Aswan takes you to the unfinished obelisk in the ancient quarry, which offers a unique glimpse into the techniques of ancient Egyptian stonemasons, as well as to the picturesque Philae Temple on its island in the Nile —the boat ride there is one of the most beautiful moments of the entire Nile cruise in Egypt. Dinner on board.

Overnight stay on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After disembarking, you will be taken to Aswan Airport and fly back to Cairo. If you’d like to cap off your Egypt tour—which includes Cairo and a Nile cruise—you can optionally join a group excursion to the world-famous temples of Abu Simbel (additional charge of CHF 110). Upon arrival in Cairo, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. Your AdamTravel representative will accompany you to the airport right on time and assist you with departure formalities—reliably and personally, just as you’ve come to expect from us.

Pack your bags—and maybe pack a little warmth, some memories, and the excitement of seeing each other again.

We wish you a pleasant flight home and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another journey through Egypt, the country so dear to our hearts.