Cairo, Aswan & Luxor for 7 days/6 nights at the Sofitel El Gezirah Cairo Hotel (3 nights) including Mayfair Nile Cruise from Aswan (3 nights)

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be greeted by a NASCO Tours
representative who will assist you and arrange your transfer to your hotel for
an overnight stay.

Day 2: Cairo’s Highlights
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Cairo. Begin at the Giza
Plateau, home to the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, a true highlight of your
visit and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Next, visit the Papyrus Institute, where you’ll
witness a demonstration of ancient papyrus-making techniques. Continue to the Egyptian
Museum, which houses the largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts,
including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Conclude your day with a visit to the bustling Khan El
Khalili Bazaar for shopping before returning to your hotel for overnight.

Day 3: Historic Cairo
After breakfast, explore the Salah El Din Citadel, a medieval Islamic
fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo. Visit the unique St. George
Church, notable for its round design, built atop a Roman tower.

Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian
Civilization, the first museum in the Arab world dedicated to Egypt’s
ancient and modern history. Finally, visit Coptic Cairo, with its rich
collection of historic churches, before returning to your hotel for overnight.

Day 4: Fly to Aswan & Nile Cruise Begins
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to
Aswan. Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard. Visit the High
Dam and the stunning Philae Temple before returning to the ship for
dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu
Enjoy breakfast onboard as the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of
Kom Ombo, shared by the gods Sobek and Haeroris. Continue sailing to Edfu
to explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient
temples. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Luxor’s East Bank
Sail to Luxor and, upon arrival, visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor
Temple on the East Bank of the Nile. Return to the cruise for lunch and
enjoy a festive Galabeya party in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay
onboard.

Day 7: Luxor’s West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and check-out, visit the West Bank of Luxor, including
the Valley of the Kings, where you’ll explore the tombs of ancient
pharaohs, including Tutankhamen. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a
magnificent mortuary temple.

Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, connecting to your final destination.

Included in the Package:

• 3-night accommodation in Cairo (on a bed and breakfast basis).
• 3-night Mayfair Nile cruise (on a full-board basis).
• Tours and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
• English-speaking guide.
• Round-trip airport transfers in an A/C vehicle, including meet-and-assist services.

Excluded:

• Entry visa.
• Optional tours and activities.
• Items not mentioned above.
• Tips.

Languages:
French, English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. Chinese and Greek are available upon request and subject to availability.