Morning visit to Old Cairo, viewing the remains of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, Ben Ezra Synagogue (dating back to the time of Moses and earlier), the early Christian house of worship, Saint Serguius Church and end the morning with the Mosque of Amr Ilbn Al Ass. After lunch, we visit the Cairo Egyptian Museum to view the famous Rosetta stone, which enabled Champollion to find the key to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics. The museum also contains the treasures of Tutankhamun.

This morning we transfer to the Cairo airport and fly to Aswan to embark on our Sonesta Goddness Nile Cruise ship for 4 nights along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. After lunch we sail on a Fellucca around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Afternoon tea, dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

This morning we visit the West Bank—Valley of Kings and Queens where many of the Pharaohs were buried, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch in the late afternoon, we will visit the huge Temples of Karnak (also called Temple of Thebes) and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board in Luxor.