Discover the wonders of Egypt with a small group tour, exploring iconic sites like the Pyramids of Giza and cruising the Nile.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Luxor: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artifacts.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Colossi of Memnon: See the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Valley of the Kings: Embark on an experience with an Egyptologist to visit the mortuary Temple Hatshepsut.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Valley of the Kings: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs, with an Egyptologist.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Luxor: Visit Luxor Temple, constructed approximately 1400 BC. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Aswan: Visit Aswan's High Dam and Granite Quarries to ponder why the unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>: Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, where the temple of Isis was carefully reassembled after the original site was submerged by the rising Nile. Enjoy a guided visit before the temple facade becomes a canvas for light and sound, recounting the myth of Isis and Hathor and the Nile’s sacred floods in a vivid display.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Aswan: Enjoy your short flight back to Cairo for your final night.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cairo: Uncover Cairo’s rich heritage at the UNESCO-listed Citadel, a commanding fortress that shaped Egypt’s history for centuries. With your Egyptologist, step inside the Great Alabaster Mosque, where soaring domes, intricate stained glass and the tomb of Sultan Muhammad Ali create a moment of quiet reflection. From its hilltop setting, take in sweeping views over the city below.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cairo: With your Egyptologist, admire the remarkable treasures of Tutankhamun, including his iconic gold mask, gilded coffin and exquisite jewelry: priceless artifacts that shine a light on Egypt’s fascinating past.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Giza: Be mesmerized by the Sound & Light Show at the Great Pyramids.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Memphis: Visit this famous capital of the ancient world to see the statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Saqqara Necropolis: View the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, existing for over 4,500 years.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Cairo</b>: Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egypt art is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Luxor</b>: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful drink followed by dinner.</p><p><b>Kom Ombo</b>: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.</p><p><b>Aswan</b>: Follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy high tea at Aswan's famous Old Cataract Hotel, as the sun begins to set.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Aswan</b>: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.</p><p><b>Aswan</b>: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.</p>
Experience luxury at the Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino, and enjoy a four-night stay aboard the MS Medea or MS Miriam cruise ship, offering air-conditioned cabins with private facilities.