Treasures of the Nile Cairo to Cairo - 11 Day Cruise Tour

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your Century Cruises representative for assistance with immigration and customs clearance. Transfer to your 5-star hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, built more than 4,500 years ago. Admire the Great Sphinx, gazing east toward the rising sun and proudly guarding the Giza Plateau. Step inside the mystical Valley Temple, where ancient priests performed sacred burial rituals before the pharaoh began his final journey to the pyramid. Enjoy lunch at a premium restaurant overlooking the Giza Plateau, with spectacular views of the iconic Pyramids. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.

Fly south to Luxor and board the luxury cruise liner. Journey into Karnak Temple’s magnificent Hypostyle Hall and discover the stories of the pharaohs through its intricate carvings, with traces of the original colours still visible today. In the evening admire the Luxor Temple illuminated at dusk.

Explore the West Bank of the Nile, home to the Theban Necropolis. Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the secret burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and Ramesses II.

Admire the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically carved into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Marvel at towering Colossi of Memnon, the legendary guardians of the Theban Necropolis. It represents Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated with his gaze fixed east towards the Nile and the rising sun.

Explore the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, arriving in traditional style by horse-drawn carriage. One of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples, its beautifully carved reliefs tell the story of the world’s creation from the primordial waters. Visit the ancient archaeological site of El Kab, where remarkably preserved temples, tombs, and city walls provide a fascinating glimpse into one of Upper Egypt’s oldest settlements.

Sail to Kom Ombo Sanctuary and visit the unique Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder.

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest engineering achievements, built to control the Nile’s annual floods and create the vast Lake Nasser.

Travel by motorboat to Philae Island to explore the magnificent Temple of Isis, rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and painstakingly relocated stone by stone to its present location. Dedicated to Isis—the goddess of love, magic, healing, and motherhood—the temple is renowned for its graceful architecture and captivating history.

Visit the Tombs of the Nobles and get fascinating insights into the lives of ancient Egyptian governors and officials. Continue to the remarkable St. Simon Monastery, a 7th-century Coptic monastery set amidst the desert on the west bank of the Nile.

Optional Tour: Conclude the day with a traditional sunset sail aboard a wooden felucca, gliding peacefully along the Nile while enjoying the serene beauty of Aswan’s islands and golden evening light.

A full day visit to the UNESCO site of the temples of Abu Simbel hidden deep in the Nubian desert. The temples are comprising of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both rescued and relocated stone by stone to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The Great Temple was commissioned by Ramesses II over 3,200 years ago to celebrate his reign and demonstrate Egypt’s power.

Relax on the sun deck as your ship drifts north with the Nile’s current, passing fertile farmland that has sustained Egyptian civilization for more than 5,000 years.

Enjoy fascinating lectures by your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, who brings the history of ancient Egypt to life through captivating stories of its legends, myths, magnificent temples, and great pharaohs. In the evening, celebrate your unforgettable journey with a Farewell Gala Dinner on board.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. The evening is at leisure, or you may choose to explore the historic lanes of Islamic Cairo and browse the medieval Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for homeward-bound flights.