8-Nights Egypt's Timeless Wonders: Pyramids & Nile Cruise from $6,676

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Upon arrival into Cairo International Airport, you will be met by Goway's local representative inside the customs and immigration area holding a sign board with your name on it. After being assisted with immigration formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will be presented with full documentation required, including domestic airline tickets by your representative when you arrive.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.

Cairo, the Triumphant City, is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of civilization and the beacon of religion. It is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa, and lies at the centre of all routes leading to and from the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. Greater Cairo extends on the banks of the River Nile to the south of its delta. Here the Nile divides into two tributaries, the Rosetta and the Damietta. It is the city where the past and present meet. On its East Side stands the evidence of 2000 years of Islamic, Christian Coptic and Jewish culture still flourishing to this day. On its West Side lies the Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis (Giza), the renowned capital of the Old Kingdom and the site of the Pyramids, the only wonder of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World surviving. Indeed, a journey through Cairo is a journey through time, a journey through the history of an immortal civilization.

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

Set at the foot of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House is one of Cairo's most iconic hotels, combining a storied past with an exceptional location for exploring the city's ancient wonders. The Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx are just minutes away, while the hotel's landscaped grounds offer a peaceful retreat from the energy of Cairo.

Elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms and private balconies, with views overlooking the gardens, pool or Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. With its historic character, beautiful grounds and extraordinary proximity to the Pyramids, Marriott Mena House offers a memorable base for a stay in Cairo.

Today, you will visit Cheops' Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Sphinx, the great god-lion sentinel. Built over 35 centuries ago, the towering pyramids were erected to preserve bodies and treasures for afterlife. You'll continue on to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and Sakkara, the 'City of the Dead', to see the step pyramid of King Zoser and the Wall of Cobras.

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

Set at the foot of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House is one of Cairo's most iconic hotels, combining a storied past with an exceptional location for exploring the city's ancient wonders. The Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx are just minutes away, while the hotel's landscaped grounds offer a peaceful retreat from the energy of Cairo.

Elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms and private balconies, with views overlooking the gardens, pool or Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. With its historic character, beautiful grounds and extraordinary proximity to the Pyramids, Marriott Mena House offers a memorable base for a stay in Cairo.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you will transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your ship, your floating hotel for the next 5 days as you cruise up the Nile. This morning, cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank where you will explore the astonishing and extensive New Kingdom city of 'Thebes'. Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III. After lunch, visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries, dedicated to the God Amon Ra, his consort Mut and their son Khonsu.

Luxor is a city often been called 'world's greatest open air museum', with the number and preservation of monuments in the area, it is unparalleled to anywhere in the world. Luxor is actually composed of three different areas: the city of Luxor - located on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak, located just north of Luxor, and Thebes which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.

Hotel: The Oberoi Zahra (5 Star Rating)

The Oberoi Zahra offers an elegant and intimate way to experience the River Nile, combining exceptional comfort with expertly curated sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan. Its spacious luxury cabins and suites feature contemporary interiors and uninterrupted views of the Nile, creating a peaceful retreat after days spent exploring Egypt's ancient temples and monuments.

Onboard, guests can enjoy fine dining, traditional music and entertainment, or simply relax as the landscapes of the Nile drift by. The cruiser also features an Oberoi Spa, fitness center and temperature-controlled swimming pool on the upper deck. With personalized service, refined accommodations and thoughtfully arranged excursions, The Oberoi Zahra offers a distinctive luxury cruising experience in the heart of ancient Egypt.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Early in the morning sail to Edfu via Esna lock. The small town of Edfu is situated on the west bank of the Nile, 56 km south of Esna and 105 km north of Aswan. Today, Edfu is an important centre for sugar production and pottery making. The site of Edfu was known as Wetjetser hor (classical name Apollinopolos Magna), the place where the god Horus was worshipped and the ancient mythological battle between Horus and his traditional enemy, Seth, took place.

Hotel: The Oberoi Zahra (5 Star Rating)

The Oberoi Zahra offers an elegant and intimate way to experience the River Nile, combining exceptional comfort with expertly curated sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan. Its spacious luxury cabins and suites feature contemporary interiors and uninterrupted views of the Nile, creating a peaceful retreat after days spent exploring Egypt's ancient temples and monuments.

Onboard, guests can enjoy fine dining, traditional music and entertainment, or simply relax as the landscapes of the Nile drift by. The cruiser also features an Oberoi Spa, fitness center and temperature-controlled swimming pool on the upper deck. With personalized service, refined accommodations and thoughtfully arranged excursions, The Oberoi Zahra offers a distinctive luxury cruising experience in the heart of ancient Egypt.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning starts with a visit to the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. The temple is perhaps the best preserved in all of Egypt and ranks second behind Karnak, simply because of its immense size. At the temple's entrance stand two large black granite statues of Horus who is depicted as a falcon. The elaborate carvings on the walls of the temple are beautiful as if carved just yesterday. Inside the temple is a small sanctuary where the priests of the day offered the best parts of the animals to the gods. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo is located on a bend in the river Nile about 50 km north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, it is home to an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as one approaches from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colours change.

Hotel: The Oberoi Zahra (5 Star Rating)

The Oberoi Zahra offers an elegant and intimate way to experience the River Nile, combining exceptional comfort with expertly curated sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan. Its spacious luxury cabins and suites feature contemporary interiors and uninterrupted views of the Nile, creating a peaceful retreat after days spent exploring Egypt's ancient temples and monuments.

Onboard, guests can enjoy fine dining, traditional music and entertainment, or simply relax as the landscapes of the Nile drift by. The cruiser also features an Oberoi Spa, fitness center and temperature-controlled swimming pool on the upper deck. With personalized service, refined accommodations and thoughtfully arranged excursions, The Oberoi Zahra offers a distinctive luxury cruising experience in the heart of ancient Egypt.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

This morning's sightseeing includes Aswan's High Dam, the ancient Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. After lunch, sail around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens.

Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town, is located about 81 miles south of Luxor and has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche, watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.

Hotel: The Oberoi Zahra (5 Star Rating)

The Oberoi Zahra offers an elegant and intimate way to experience the River Nile, combining exceptional comfort with expertly curated sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan. Its spacious luxury cabins and suites feature contemporary interiors and uninterrupted views of the Nile, creating a peaceful retreat after days spent exploring Egypt's ancient temples and monuments.

Onboard, guests can enjoy fine dining, traditional music and entertainment, or simply relax as the landscapes of the Nile drift by. The cruiser also features an Oberoi Spa, fitness center and temperature-controlled swimming pool on the upper deck. With personalized service, refined accommodations and thoughtfully arranged excursions, The Oberoi Zahra offers a distinctive luxury cruising experience in the heart of ancient Egypt.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Disembark from your ship after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

Set at the foot of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House is one of Cairo's most iconic hotels, combining a storied past with an exceptional location for exploring the city's ancient wonders. The Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx are just minutes away, while the hotel's landscaped grounds offer a peaceful retreat from the energy of Cairo.

Elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms and private balconies, with views overlooking the gardens, pool or Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. With its historic character, beautiful grounds and extraordinary proximity to the Pyramids, Marriott Mena House offers a memorable base for a stay in Cairo.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today, enjoy a Cairo city tour and lunch then head to Giza to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Start at the Citadel, situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills and dominates Cairo's skyline. This was the nerve center of the city and all of Egypt for almost 700 years. Its construction was initiated in 1176 by Saladin and completed by Muhammad Ali. Mameluke sultans and Turkish governors later on made it their residence, building palaces and mosques within the Citadel walls. Facing the Citadel is the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 and perhaps the most majestic monument of Arab architecture in Egypt. Continue your exploration towards the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Khan el-Khalili, browsing its unique shops and traditional crafts. After lunch, visit the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums. Explore the vast halls and encounter iconic exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

Hotel: Marriott Mena House Cairo (5 Star Rating)

Set at the foot of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Marriott Mena House is one of Cairo's most iconic hotels, combining a storied past with an exceptional location for exploring the city's ancient wonders. The Grand Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx are just minutes away, while the hotel's landscaped grounds offer a peaceful retreat from the energy of Cairo.

Elegant rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms and private balconies, with views overlooking the gardens, pool or Pyramids. Guests can enjoy a choice of restaurants and lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. With its historic character, beautiful grounds and extraordinary proximity to the Pyramids, Marriott Mena House offers a memorable base for a stay in Cairo.

Meal(s): Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.

Meal(s): Breakfast