Egypt & the Eternal Nile
Travel through the heart of ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptian guide, tracing a timeless route from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile. Cruise across Lake Nasser through the old Nubian homeland, then follow the classic course of the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo, taking in monumental temples, desert landscapes, and unforgettable riverside scenes along the way.
Tour Highlights
- Spend time in Cairo exploring major ancient sites, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the historic areas of Memphis and Sakkara.
- Walk through Old Cairo on guided touring that reveals early Christian, Islamic, and medieval layers of the city.
- Visit Cairo’s newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to view one of the world’s most important collections of pharaonic treasures.
- Fly south to admire the dramatic temples of Abu Simbel, relocated stone by stone to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
- Attend a sound and light show at Abu Simbel, seeing the colossal statues and temple façades illuminated against the desert night.
- Cruise on Lake Nasser through the ancient Nubian homeland, with views of remote temples and stark, beautiful shorelines.
- Explore Aswan’s temples at Kalabsha and other nearby sites that highlight the blending of Egyptian and Nubian history.
- Sail on the Nile by traditional felucca, gliding past palm-fringed banks and islands as the river traffic drifts by.
- Continue with a classic Nile River cruise, traveling between Aswan and Luxor in relaxed comfort while visiting key sites along the way.
- Stop at the Aswan High Dam to learn about its role in modern Egypt and its impact on the region.
- Wander through the vast temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor, where towering columns, obelisks, and reliefs evoke the power of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
- Venture into the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens to see richly decorated tombs that preserve vivid scenes from ancient Egyptian belief and daily life.
- Savor Egypt’s incomparable historic atmosphere throughout the journey, from bustling souks and river sunsets to the sile...
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Cairo
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo
Day 5: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 6: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 7: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 8: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 9: Nile cruise
Day 10: Nile cruise
Day 11: Nile cruise
Day 12: Luxor
Day 13: Cairo
Day 14: Cairo
Day 15: Depart Cairo for U.S.
Operator
Odysseys Unlimited
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo
Day 5: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 6: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 7: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 8: Aswan / Lake Nasser cruise
Day 9: Nile cruise
Day 10: Nile cruise
Day 11: Nile cruise
Day 12: Luxor
Day 13: Cairo
Day 14: Cairo
Day 15: Depart Cairo for U.S.
Operator
Odysseys Unlimited