Ancient Egypt & Desert Stillness: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Siwa

~ Your journey begins in Cairo, where our team will welcome you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel.

⟣ After check-in, take the rest of the day to settle in, relax after your flight and ease into the rhythm of Egypt.

☽ In the evening, enjoy your first dinner at a local restaurant, giving you a gentle introduction to Cairo’s atmosphere, hospitality and flavours.

⟁ After breakfast at the hotel, step into the world of ancient Egypt with a visit to the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

⟣ Standing before these timeless monuments offers a powerful introduction to Egypt’s history, mystery and scale.

⭒ Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the country’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures and stories.

☽ After a full day of discovery, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

~ After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.

⟣ Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your Nile cruise, where you can settle in and enjoy lunch on board as the journey begins to unfold.

⟁ In the afternoon, step into the ancient world of Luxor’s East Bank, visiting the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

☽ In the evening, return to the cruise for a relaxed dinner on board and your first night on the Nile.

~ Wake up on the Nile and enjoy breakfast on board before crossing into one of Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological landscapes: the West Bank of Luxor.

⟁ Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest, before continuing to the striking Hatshepsut Temple and the iconic Colossi of Memnon.

⟣ Later, return to the cruise for lunch on board as you begin sailing towards Esna, watching the river scenery shift around you.

☽ Spend the evening relaxing on the water before enjoying dinner on board and overnighting in Esna.

~ Continue your journey along the Nile as the cruise sails towards Edfu, with breakfast on board as the morning begins.

⟁ Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and a powerful window into the ancient world.

⟣ Sail onwards to Kom Ombo, enjoying lunch on board as the river carries you through rural landscapes, palm-lined banks and timeless Nile scenery.

⟁ In the afternoon, explore Kom Ombo Temple, a unique riverside double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.

☽ End the day with dinner on board as the cruise continues towards Aswan, settling into the slow rhythm of the river.

~ Wake up in Aswan, a city known for its calmer pace, golden landscapes and beautiful position on the Nile.

⟁ After breakfast on board, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.

⟣ Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on an island surrounded by the river.

☽ Return to the cruise for lunch on board, time to relax by the Nile, and a peaceful dinner on board in Aswan.

~ Enjoy your final breakfast on board before checking out from the Nile cruise.

⟣ You will then transfer privately to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

⚘ Upon arrival, our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel, where you can settle in and enjoy a restful evening before the next chapter of the journey.

~ After breakfast, check out from your hotel and begin the journey west towards Siwa Oasis.

⟣ The drive takes you away from the movement of Cairo and into Egypt’s vast desert landscapes, where the pace begins to slow and the scenery opens around you.

⚘ Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation and take time to rest after the journey, allowing the calm of the oasis to welcome you.

☽ In the evening, enjoy dinner before relaxing in Siwa’s natural hot springs — a soothing way to arrive into the slower desert rhythm.

⚘ Wake up in the peaceful surroundings of Siwa Oasis, a destination known for its palm groves, natural springs, ancient ruins and unique Amazigh culture.

⟁ After breakfast in Siwa, begin exploring the cultural side of the oasis with the Mountain of the Dead, one of Siwa’s most important archaeological sites.

⟣ Continue to Alexander’s Temple, a place connected to the legendary journey of Alexander the Great and the ancient spiritual history of the region.

⚘ Later, spend time swimming and relaxing in the bright turquoise waters of the Siwa Salt Lakes, a peaceful natural setting known for its weightlessness and calm.

☽ As evening arrives, enjoy sunset watching and dinner in the oasis before your overnight stay in Siwa.

~ Begin the day with breakfast in Siwa before heading deeper into the wild beauty of the surrounding desert.

⟣ Set out on a 4x4 desert safari across the dunes, with time for sandboarding, exploration and quiet moments surrounded by golden landscapes.

⚘ Pause for snacks and traditional Bedouin tea, taking in the stillness and openness of the desert.

☽ As the sun begins to set, gather for a memorable campfire dinner under the open sky — one of the most atmospheric moments of the journey.

~ After breakfast, enjoy a final slow morning in Siwa Oasis before checking out.

⟣ Visit the local Siwa Souq, where you can browse traditional crafts, dates, olive oil, salt products and locally made goods.

⚘ Begin the private journey back to Cairo, traveling once more through Egypt’s desert landscapes.

☽ Upon arrival, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking in for your final overnight stay in Cairo.

~ Enjoy your final breakfast in Cairo before checking out from the hotel.

⟣ Our team will transfer you privately to Cairo Airport for your onward journey.

Cairo

• Hyatt Regency Cairo West
• Hyatt Centric Cairo West
• Marriott Mena House Cairo
• Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
• The St. Regis Cairo
• The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo
• Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City

Luxor & Aswan Cruise / Dahabiya Options

• Historia Nile Cruise
• Al Mourad Dahabiya
• Kazazian Dahabiya
• El Nur Dahabiya
• Oberoi Philae Nile Cruiser
• Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser
• Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
• Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
• MS Mayfair Nile Cruise
• M/S Tosca Nile Cruise
• Uniworld River Tosca

Aswan Hotel Options

• Zen Wellness Resort
• Kato Dool Nubian Resort

Luxor Hotel Options

• Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor
• Al Moudira Hotel

Siwa

• Stamps Ayur
• Talist Siwa