Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs and ride a camel through the desert. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion amazingly carved out of a huge piece of limestone. After lunch, this afternoon is at leisure. You may join the Optional Sakkara Pyramids tour(US$55/person). Visit Sakkara, the site of hundreds of tombs, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Morning optional tour to the Egyptian Museum (US$55/person), this world-renowned museum is home to the largest collection of jewels, relics and statues from the golden age of the pharaohs. In the afternoon, make your way to the Old Cairo, it is the original home of the Coptic Christians. Then you will visit the Salah El-Din Citadel perched atop a hill in central Cairo and dating back to the 12th-century.

Meals: Breakfast

Today you may enjoy your free time in Cario, or you may join the optional excursion to Alexandria (US$120/person).

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt's second-largest city. Your adventure begins with a comfortable journey from Cairo, leading you to Alexandria's stunning Mediterranean coastline. Explore the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, marvel at the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and see the majestic Citadel of Qaitbay. In the evening, return to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.


Meals: Breakfast

Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upond arrival, visit the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. Then take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Then transfer to the 5 Star cruise for the embarkation. Dinner and overnight onboard the cruise. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, take in the beauty and bustle of Aswan on a private horsedrawn carriage ride to visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu. In the afternoon, arrive Kom-Ombo and tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the Sky God and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Return to the cruise boat for sailing, enjoy your free time on board. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Then Enjoy your free time on board. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning you may join the optional Luxor Hot Air Balloon (US$200/person). Start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor. After this optional tour, we will return to cruise for breakfast. 

After breakfast and disembark from cruise, visit the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Then take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank. Visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. And visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. 

Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your half-day trip of historical Dubai. In historical Dubai, you will be visiting Dubai Museum located in the ancient Al Fahidi Fort. Continue the tour through the cloth markets and end up at the Abras, where local water taxis will take you across the Creek to the area of spice and gold souks. Walk through the bustling alleys of these souks and allow the mystical aromas of numerous spices tantalize your senses. The jewelry on sale, mostly in gold with astounding quality, varies from traditional to the latest designs. Afterward, on to the Bastakiya area where old wind-towered houses of wealthy merchants can still be seen. While in the area, you're invited to the important Sheikh Mohammed Centre in the heart of the old Bastakiya area for a specially arranged local Emirati lunch. Return to the hotel with free time. In the evening, you may join the optional Marina Dhow Cruise Dinner (USD$105)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In modern Dubai, you will be driving past Jumeirah Road, la Mer beach & market, and Photo-stop at Jumeirah Beach and Burj Al Arab. Next head to visit Palm Jumeirah - a man-made island built in the shape of a palm, where you will be driving past the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm. Marvel at the stunning views of the island as you ride high above the ground. Continue on Sheikh Zayed road to visit the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa(USD$85). While at the top, a guide will help answer all your questions from your vantage point on level 124 of the building. Free time for lunch in Dubai Mall. In the afternoon, you may join the optional tour to visit New Museum of the future(MOTF) (USD$120). The museum of The future takes pride in place along the city’s super highway, is an exhibition space for innovation and futuristic ideologies, services, and products.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, you may join the optional tour to visit Sharjah(US$55), the neighboring emirate of Dubai, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’. We start with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Noor Mosque on Al Buhaira Corniche and proceed to the largest mosque in Sharjah, the King Faisal Mosque. We then visit the Islamic Civilization Museum. Several galleries display carefully restored artifacts from around the Muslim world, celebrating Islamic contribution to the World Heritage. We drive to Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’. After a stroll through the restored traditional market Souk Al Arsa, visit Sharjah Heritage museum for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture. Before returning, you have time to explore Souk Al Markazi - a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts. This afternoon, you may join the thrilling Desert Safari with dinner(USD$90). Board a 4X4 vehicle in Dubai and head out towards the highest sand dunes of the surreal surrounding desert. Feel the thrill of “dune bashing” as you spiral up and down the enormous golden dunes. Stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching the Bedouin Campsite. You’ll be welcomed with traditional Arabic coffee and might have the opportunity to ride a camel. Then, enjoy a specially prepared Barbeque Dinner, prepared on an open fire. Later, a captivating belly dancer enchants you with her swirling dances under the starlit sky before returning to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Abu Dhabi today. Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque which is one of the popular landmarks of Abu Dhabi city. Explore the rich past, vibrant present and thrilling future of Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Admire the mosque’s white marble structure that consists of 82 domes, chandeliers, and flower-patterned designs. Next, take a drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche to experience scenic views of the Arabian Gulf. Admire the clean water of the harbor as you continue to the opulent Emirates Palace, the official palace of Abu Dhabi’s ruling government. Then enjoy a visit to another of Abu Dhabi's landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Later you will visit the Heritage village, a journey to the past and experience traditional life in Abu Dhabi. Then continue driving towards the Date market where we will have a great opportunity to taste a variety of the local fruit. Head back to Dubai via Yas Island, the home of the F1 Circuit and Ferrari World Theme Park. Enjoy your farewell dinner tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the morning at leisure, on your last day in Dubai. This afternoon, visit the Al Shindagha Museum and learn more about the story of the Creek and what it took to grow the trading business. Visit the Perfume House within the museum complex which addresses the history and culture of perfume making. Learn how these fragrances are created, using regional ingredients such as musk, rose, myrtle flowers, and saffron. Then, embark on a walking tour to one of the trendiest places in Dubai, the Dubai Marina, and Jumeirah Beach Residence. The tour concludes at the Madinat souk with time at leisure to explore the treasures among the lantern-lit corridors. There will be time for dinner on your own before transferring to the airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast