Highlights:

Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Giza, Pyramids & Sphinx Tour
Luxor Tour, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan Tour, High Dam, Philae Temple, Elephantine Island, & Agha khan
Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara Tour, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

DAY 01: Arrival Cairo
Upon Arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be welcomed by Santa Maria Tours representative who will meet you and assist you through customs formalities. Afterwards you will be escorted to your hotel by A/C private Coaches.

DAY 02: Cairo / Luxor
This morning, drive to the Giza Plateau to visit the three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, as well as the Valley Temple with the Sphinx. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum and listen to the historic commentary given by your Tour Director as you walk around the Halls. Also admire the treasure of the King Tutankhamun. In the evening, we board our overnight train to Luxor. (Breakfast)

DAY 03: Luxor / Nile Cruise
Meet & Assist by Santa Maria Tour representative. Embark to your Nile Cruise. After, we will visit the great Temples which provide an unforgettable introduction to ancient Egypt. Luxor temple and Karnak temple. Overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 04: Luxor / Esna / Edfu
This morning we will visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the incredible Valley of the Kings, then we visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Which are two giant seated figures that are all that remains of the mortuary temple of Amon-Ofis III. Later we cross the lock. Sail to Edfu and Overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 05: Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Today we visit Edfu to see Egypt’s best-preserved temple, which was dedicated to the Falcon god Horus. Then we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile arriving at Kom Ombo. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombo, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Sail to Aswan and Overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 06: Aswan
After breakfast explore the High Dam. Then we travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. After we join a felucca (Sailing boat) to view the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on Nile. Overnight in Aswan. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

DAY 07: Aswan / Cairo
Early Morning, there is a once in a life time opportunity to take an optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Back to Aswan. Afternoon transfer to catch the overnight train back to Cairo. (Breakfast)

DAY 08: Cairo
Arrive Cairo train station meet & assist; Today there is still time to visit the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, after visit the oldest part of the city, known as Coptic Cairo , originally a Roman fortress town called ‘’Babylon”. Visit the Hanging Church, Later visit the Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra Synagogue. At end of the day visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Check-in our hotel & Overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 09: Cairo
After Breakfast, time to bid farewell to your Tour director and new found friends as you transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (Breakfast)