DAYS 1 – 4, Sunday – Wednesday
Depart for Cairo, Memphis & Sakkara, Egypt Depart from home on Sunday. Upon arrival in Cairo, settle into a Nile-view room at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza. We explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and the stupendous Tutankhamen collection, as well as visit the Mummies Room. Explore the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In Memphis, see the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Enjoy prime seating at the Pyramids Sound and Light Show which reenacts the history and the glory of the Pharaohs.

DAYS 5 – 8, Thursday – Sunday
Aswan, Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise Fly to Aswan and Abu Simbel, to explore a 3,300 yearold temple built by Ramses II. Originally carved into a hillside facing the Nile, the imposing monument was famously rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam. Settle into your luxury suite aboard the Sonesta St. George I for an unforgettable cruise into the glories of ancient Egypt. Enjoy a boat excursion to the island temple of Philae, and take in a spectacular sound and light show. On the four-day voyage from Aswan to Luxor, we drift along the landmarks of civilization and through the Pharaonic dynasties. Visit the beautifully preserved sandstone Temple of Horus, one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt. In Luxor, you’ll have the chance to visit the Valley of Kings, famous for its royal tombs. For over five hundred years, the kings of the New Kingdom were buried in this valley, making it the world’s most magnificent burial ground.

DAY 9 Monday
Luxor After disembarking in Luxor, we take a horse carriage to visit the incredible Luxor Museum. Our accommodations are in the elegant Sonesta St. George Hotel, in deluxe rooms overlooking the Nile.

DAYS 10 – 12, Tuesday – Thursday
Cairo The final stop on this magical journey, Cairo, is a fusion of old and new—where modern skyscrapers and ancient monuments stand side by side along with features of Islamic, Christian, Coptic and Jewish cultures. We stay at the Four Seasons Hotel at The First Residence, a gracious sanctuary on the west bank of the Nile with impressive views of the Great Pyramids and overlooking the greenery of Cairo’s venerable Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Enjoy an evening at the home of an Egyptian family with cocktails and dinner. Explore the famous Khan El Khalili Souk (marketplace), largely unchanged since the 14th century, and wander through small narrow alleys lined with old shops. You will return home with treasured memories of this grand journey into the past.