Overview
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting to meet your CEO and group. Dinner will be on your own this evening in Cairo.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Fly from Cairo to Aswan today and visit both the High Dam and Philae Temple before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile. Enjoy the scenery along the river as you sail around Kitchener Island. Dinner will be enjoyed on the ship this evening.
- Plane: Fly from Cairo to Aswan this morning as the adventure continues.
- Aswan High Dam Visit: Visit the High Dam of Aswan, built in the 1960s and considered an engineering miracle at the time. Learn about the history of the dam and its construction and enjoy views across Lake Nasser.
- Philae Temple: Sail across the Nile to the beautiful island of Agilkia and explore the Greco Roman history of the Temple of Philae, built as a dedication to the Goddess Isis. This temple complex was moved from its original location on the Island of Philae after the flooding of Lake Nasser, the word "philae" meaning "the end" in reference to this island's placement on what was once the southernmost border of Egypt.
- Nile Felucca ride: Board a felucca (local boat), to take a trip along the magnificent Nile, with views of the city.
The group will have a free morning to relax or book the optional visit to Abu Simbel. Then, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo with time to recharge on board as the scenery passes by.
- Free Time: Free morning to lounge about on board the boat or to pre-book the Abu Simbel optional visit.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
- Kom Ombo Temple & Museum Visit: Enjoy a visit to Kom Ombo Temple located in a scenic spot, right on the banks of the Nile. It was dedicated to the crocodile god, and you can still see the remains of an ancient mummified crocodile that was worshipped here thousands of years ago at the museum.
- Temple of Abu Simbel Visit: Part historic monument and part modern marvel, Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s grandest temples. Built during the rule of Ramses the II this structure was almost swallowed by the Nile, but now stands safe and sound thanks to some crafty archaeologists and UNESCO. Travel through Egypt’s rugged landscapes and the towering figures of Ramses himself, Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah will all be waiting to welcome you. *Please be aware this optional activity lasts for about 6hrs including the roundtrip bus transport to/from Abu Simbel. Around 2 hours are spent exploring the site itself. In addition, this activity goes on request 60 days from first travel and cannot be guaranteed bookable locally.
Sail to Luxor and enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile, passing through Esna Lock.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
Get ready this morning for an epic party and a once-in-a-lifetime event! Head to the cruise deck and enjoy the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. After witnessing the day turn to night in a matter of seconds, toast to the sky. The path of totality will not appear in this region again in any of our lifetimes. After the eclipse, have lunch on board before sailing to Qena.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
- Solar Eclipse Viewing Party: The 2027 total solar eclipse will feature one of the longest durations of totality on land in centuries —over six minutes of darkness — and it will cross through southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Experience this long blackout and solar corona in a historically and geographically rich region. You will have a viewing party G Adventures style aboard the cruise ship on the Nile as the sky turns black. Toast to this unique experience with your new travel family.
Begin the day with a visit to Dandara Temple, one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Sail back to Luxor and drive to the West Bank to meet your student guide for walk at the Funtasia Project Centre. This G Adventures-supported initiative has benefited the local community for years. Learn more over tea and an orientation with the students. Then, head to the Valley of the Kings to explore and take in the grandeur of this monumental place. Travel back to the ship for the evening.
- Dandara Temple Visit: After arriving in Luxor visit Dandara Temple. Dedicated to Hathour, the Goddess of love and motherhood, the temple has tombs around the site that belong to the old kingdom. There's also some well known details on the ceiling that show the first calendar in the Ancient World. Dandara is often said to be the best preserved temple in Egypt. It sees fewer visitors than other sites in the area and yet is one of the most expansive.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
- Funtasia Project Visit: After breakfast the group will travel to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will walk through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Funtasia is a local nonprofit that works with young people in the West Bank of Luxor to develop life skills and social consciousness. They work with youth in after school programs that teach art, communication, and social skills.
- Valley of the Kings Visit: Cross the Nile to the west bank, passing through farmers fields on your way to the Valley of the Kings. Descend the narrow, rock-hewn corridors and take in the magnificent decoration and designs of the tombs of the pharaohs. While the treasure has now all gone, the tombs contain the incredible paintings of the life of their incumbent and stories from the Book of the Dead.
Visit both Luxor and Karnak temples before boarding your cruise ship on the Nile, passing through the Edna lock.
Please note that tour inclusions may be provided in an alternative order as outlined.
- Luxor Temple Visit: Take in the beauty of the Luxor temple, an architectural splendour located near the Nile and right in the centre of downtown Luxor. One of Egypt's most impressive temples, Luxor has been used as a place of worship all the way from it's conception in 1390 BC to present day. Evidence of ancient worship, Coptic Christianity and Islamic architecture are found throughout the temple, illustrating how the regional culture has evolved over several thousand years.
- Karnak Temple Visit: Enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. Built and extended by successive generations of rulers, admire the amazing architecture, massive columns, and painted hieroglyphs.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
Pay a visit to Edfu Temple today which was dedicated to Horus. Head back to the boat and sail to Aswan. Simply enjoy the afternoon sailing along the Nile. Lunch and dinner are included on board. The boat will anchor in Aswan for the evening.
Please note that tour inclusions may be provided in an alternative order as outlined.
- Edfu Temple Visit: Enjoy a visit to the Edfu Temple, which is located in the middle of a bustling village. It is the most completely preserved temple in Egypt.
- Nile River Cruise: Enjoy a week aboard a Nile River Cruise ship allowing you to see the beauty of Egypt from the waters of the mighty Nile while you stop along the way to visit ancient temples and historical sites. You'll also enjoy a solar eclipse viewing party on board as the sky turns dark under the path of totality over the Nile.
Fly from Aswan to Cairo this morning, visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo before lunch on your own in Khan Al Khalili. End the day with your CEO on Moez Street, the largest open-air museum featuring Islamic monuments in the world.
- Plane: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
- Saladin Citadel: Explore this medieval fortress that served as the seat of Egyptian government for 700 years. See the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and military museums, with panoramic views of the capital.
- Moez Street: Venture out on Moez street, a one-kilometer open-air museum showcasing the world's highest concentration of medieval Islamic architecture. Wander past Fatimid mosques, Mamluk hospitals, and Ottoman houses that now house copper smiths and traditional cafes.
Today, delve into the majesty of the pyramids, starting with the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, dating back to approximately 2600 BC. Conclude your morning with a magnificent view of the Sphinx, the stoic guardian of the Giza Plateau. After an included lunch, immerse yourself in the Grand Egyptian Museum, a site that offers a captivating journey through Cairo's rich history and vibrant modernity. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure, and dinner is at your own discretion this evening.
- Great Pyramid of King Khufu: Visit the great pyramid of King Khufu, which dates back to around 2600 BC. Cap off your time there with a visit to the great Sphinx of Giza, fondly known as the guardian of the Giza Plateau.
- Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx Tour: Enjoy a tour of the magnificent great pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. No matter how many photos or documentaries you have seen, the first glimpse of these marvels of the ancient world will take your breath away. As a qualified Egyptologist, your CEO has all the facts about these massive structures.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum Guided Tour: The Grand Egyptian Museum is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to the single civilization of ancient Egypt. Here you will find vast collections of over 100,000 artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before. Wander the grand halls and take a journey through Egypt’s ancient heritage and modern design.
- Free Time: Immerse yourself in Cairo's vibrant history and culture with a free evening.
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Marvel at the timeless grandeur of the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.
- Explore the fantastic twin temples of Abu Simbel.
- Witness the Solar Eclipse aboard a boat on the Nile between Luxor and Edfu.
- Dive into Egypt's intricate history with expert guidance.
- Visit the West Bank with a student guide and learn how local initiatives support families.
- Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Great pyramid of King Khufu visit
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Luxor Temple visit
- Karnak Temple Visit
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Dandara Temple visit
- Nile Cruise Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
- Edfu Temple Visit
- Philae Temple visit
- Scenic Felucca ride on the Nile
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Free time in Aswan
- Internal flight between Cairo and Aswan
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, plane, walking, felucca, Nile Cruise Vessel
- Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hotels (3 Nights), Nile River Cruise Vessel (7 Nights)
- 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
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