Your express journey begins at Cairo International Airport. A representative will meet you before passport control to assist with your visa and luggage, ensuring a quick exit. You will transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

• Evening Recommendation: Rest early to prepare for a busy week, or enjoy a dinner overlooking the Nile to get your first taste of Cairo’s atmosphere.

After breakfast, you will head straight to the Giza Plateau. You will stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. You will also visit the panoramic viewpoint for photos and see the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (or the Grand Egyptian Museum if fully open). Here, you will see the treasures of King Tutankhamun and thousands of ancient artifacts.

• Evening: Return to your hotel in Cairo.

You will check out early and fly to Aswan (approx. 1 hour). Upon arrival, your guide will take you to the High Dam, an engineering marvel, followed by a motorboat ride to the beautiful Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island.

By lunchtime, you will embark on your 5-Star Nile Cruise. After settling in, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sundeck or take an optional Felucca ride (sailboat) around the botanical gardens.

• Overnight: On board in Aswan.

• Optional Early Morning: A trip to Abu Simbel (requires a 4:00 AM start). If you skip this, you will have a leisurely morning on the boat.

The ship will sail north to Kom Ombo, where you will walk to the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. After the visit, return to the ship for lunch as you sail to Edfu. In the late afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Edfu via horse carriage—this is the most completely preserved temple in Egypt.

• Evening: Sail toward Luxor with dinner and a "Galabeya" party on board.

You will wake up in Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes. After breakfast, you will cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings. You will enter three royal tombs to see the vibrant hieroglyphics that have survived for millennia.

Next, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture built into the cliffs, and stop for a photo at the Colossi of Memnon. You will return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon.

• Overnight: On board in Luxor.

After breakfast, you will disembark from the cruise. Your final historical tour covers the East Bank. You will visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum of pillars and obelisks. You will also see Luxor Temple in the city center.

In the afternoon, you will transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for your final night.

• Activity: Use this evening for last-minute souvenir shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar if time permits.

After breakfast, your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. You have successfully seen the best of Egypt in just one week!