Breakfast at the hotel. The day is dedicated to the Saqqara necropolis, the main funerary site of Memphis, with the Step Pyramid of Djoser (3rd Dynasty, circa 2650 BC), the first large stone structure in history, composed of six superimposed mastabas and designed by the architect Imhotep. Visit to the tombs of the nobles. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Memphis: the ancient capital founded by Menes (circa 3100 BC): He was a pharaoh of the Protodynastic Period of ancient Egypt, to whom classical tradition attributes the merit of having unified Upper and Lower Egypt and being the founder of the First Dynasty. Afterwards, visit the Pyramids of Cheops: It was named after George Wharton James for its resemblance, albeit fanciful, to the famous pyramid built by the Egyptian pharaoh Cheops. Visit Chephren: Khafre, or Chephren, was an ancient Egyptian ruler, the fourth king of the Fourth Dynasty, who lived in the first half of the Old Kingdom period. Visit Mycerinus: Menkaure, or Menkaura, was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. He is best known by his Hellenized names Mykerinos, in turn Latinized as Mycerinus, and Menkheres. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Aswan. Visit to the High Dam (1960-1970): The Aswan Dam is one of the largest embankment dams in the world, built between 1960 and 1970 on the Nile River, near Aswan. Visit to the Temple of Philae (4th century BC): The Philae temple complex is a complex of temples located on an artificial island in the reservoir of the Aswan Dam, downstream from the dam itself and Lake Nasser, in Egypt, Africa. Originally, the temple complex was located on the island of Philae, near the vast First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt, on the island of Agilika. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, transfer to the cruise ship for check-in. Dinner and overnight on board.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Wake up at dawn for an excursion to Abu Simbel (13th century BC, Ramses II), temples saved from the waters of Lake Nasser, with colossal statues 20 meters high and a solar alignment. Return to Aswan for lunch on board and some relaxation. In the afternoon, sail towards Kom Ombo. Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo (2nd century BC), a symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, with medical-themed reliefs. Crocodile Mummification Museum: The Crocodile Museum is located next to the Kom Ombo temple, north of Aswan. This museum, inaugurated in 2012, is dedicated to the deity Sobek, depicted with the head of a crocodile. Dinner while sailing towards Edfu and overnight on board.

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Wake up early in the morning for a visit to the Temple of Edfu (Ptolemaic period, 237-57 BC), one of the best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, with a 36-meter pylon and reliefs depicting the battle against Seth. Breakfast on board while sailing towards Luxor. Crossing the Esna lock: Esna was one of the most prestigious cities of ancient Egyptian civilization; during the Roman and Ptolemaic periods, their influence is clearly visible in the surrounding temples. Lunch on board. Overnight stay on board in Luxor, followed by dinner and overnight stay on board.

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Breakfast on board and check-out. Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings (UNESCO World Heritage Site), with over 60 tombs, including that of Tutankhamun; Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari: The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Colossi of Memnon: The Colossi of Memnon are two large stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing in front of the ruined mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban necropolis. Lunch on board. Afternoon on the East Bank: Karnak Temple Complex: The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast collection of temples, pylons and chapels, and visit the Luxor Temple. Transfer to Luxor airport for the flight to Cairo. Overnight stay in Cairo.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Following this, a visit to the religious complex of Old Cairo: The Coptic Orthodox Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and dates back to the 3rd century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As: The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As is a mosque located in the Fustat district of Old Cairo, Egypt. Named after the Arab Muslim commander Amr ibn al-As, the mosque was built around 642 AD and became the center of the new capital of Egypt. The Ben Ezra Synagogue: The Ben Ezra Synagogue, often known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is an ancient Jewish synagogue located in the Fustat district of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local tradition, it stands on the site where the infant Moses was found. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM, inaugurated in 2025), with over 100,000 artifacts, including the Tutankhamun collection. Overnight stay in Cairo.

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Breakfast at Hotel. Later transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight for onward destination.

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