The Secret Cave of Osiris
The classic adventure of Egypt, steeped in mystique and ancient lore, invites explorers to discover Osiris. These storied caverns provide not only a glimpse into Egypt’s rich mythology but also a thrilling quest for knowledge and discovery.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to the mystical land of Egypt, where the Ancient Egyptians lived and ruled for thousands of years. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you and escort you through the bustling streets of Cairo in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. Once you reach your chosen hotel according to your accommodation plan, your tour manager will assist you with your check-in and confirm your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all the pick-up times for all your activities during your trip.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: Cairo
Pyramids of Giza: After breakfast, your Egyptologist will escort you on an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors.
Sphinx: Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Egyptian Museum: It’s time to visit The Egyptian Museum, which contains more than 140,000 artifacts.
Featuring important masterpieces and royal statues from across Egyptian history.
After you’ll enjoy Lunch, you will visit Khan el-Khalili.
Khan el-Khalili, established between 1382 and 1389, is a famous bazaar and souq in Cairo’s historic center. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais. You’ll return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Luxor
Early in the morning, you’ll fly to Luxor.
Upon arrival in the city of the famous god Amun Ra, you will visit the Karnak temple complex, followed by the Luxor temple with your Egyptologist.
UNESCO classifies Luxor City as the biggest open-air museum humanity has ever known. Luxor also contains one-third of the world’s monuments.
Karnak temples is known as the biggest complex on earth. It was built to honor mainly the triad of Luxor, the head of which is the god Amun Ra. You’ll enjoy the amazing inscriptions, such as the Zoo and Garden of Tutmosis III, representing his commercial expedition, and the scenes of Philip Arrhidaeus, Alexander’s great brother. The Great Hypostyle Hall, known as the jungle of columns, has its western outer walls decorated with Seti, the first war scenes.
Luxor temple
The temple was built to celebrate the Obet festival and for King Amenhotep to prove his legitimacy on the throne of Egypt as a successor of the god Amu Ra.
The temple was buried during early times of Christianity, and a church was built on the top of it, then a mosque, even Alexander the Great had a chapel constructed in the pre naos area.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a horse-drawn tour of Luxor city, with a quick refreshment stop, before returning to your cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Dinner and overnight your Nile Cruise.
Optional tour: Sound and Light show at Karnak temple
Day 4: Luxor- West Bank
Hot Air Ballon ride is optional
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll enjoy a day trip escorted by your Egyptologist to the West Bank of Luxor to see Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon’s colossal status.
The Valley of the Kings
In ancient texts, the Valley of the Kings is known as The Gates of the Kings. Although it’s called the Valley of the Kings, only 24 tombs out of 64 are for kings and queens who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Your tour will include visiting the tomb of the golden king, Tutankhamun, which is the most famous tomb in the valley.
The temple of Queen Hatshepsut
After visiting the Valley of the Kings, you’ll visit the famous temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was designed in a terrace style in which she recorded her famous commercial expedition to the country of Boont.
Alabaster workshop and learn how ancient Egyptians used the alabaster.
A quick stop to Alabaster factory where you can purchase some of the hand made products that are made using the same way that ancient Egyptians used to.
The Colossal statues of Memnon
The two statues are the remaining temple that King Amenhotep III built.
After finishing your visits to the West Bank, return to your cruise and start sailing towards Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax for the rest of the day as you sail aboard your cruise in Edfu overnight.
Dinner and overnight onboard your cruise.
Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo
After enjoying your breakfast on board your cruise with your Egyptologist, you’ll explore Edfu Temple by horse carriage.
Edfu temple The temple is the second largest after the Karnak temples and one of the most complete, with its intact decoration and considered a full register of most religious festivals in ancient Egypt. It’s distinct, with its entrance having a fantastic scene of Ptolemy 12th, the father of Queen Cleopatra.
Then, you’ll return to the Cruise to continue sailing to Kom Ombo City
Lunch onboard your cruise
Kom Ombo town is located 37 miles to the North of Aswan city, and it’s known from prehistory, which is about 15000 years old. The city became the center of elephant training during the Greek-Roman era. The city’s name means The Pile of Gold; according to the legend, when God Hours left the town with his followers, God Sobek tried to plant the field, but since he had no followers, he raised the dead people to help him plant the fields, and they planted gold instead of seeds.
After your visit, return to your cruise, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner while sailing to Aswan.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan
Aswan Sightseeing yet another delicious breakfast on board Aswan. with your Egyptologist you’ll enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals.
Philae temple dates to the Ptolemaic period (332-30 B.C). The last Demotic (a writing style of the ancient Egyptian Language) was inscribed in this temple. The temple was also used as a church during the early days of Christianity.
UNESCO transported the temple due to the building of the high dam in 1960 to Egilika island
The unfinished obelisk is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. The obelisk could have been the highest and heaviest at 137 feet high and 1168 tons if it was finished, but the work has never been completed due to a crack occurring during the extraction. The obelisk dates back to the time of Queen Hatshepsut(1458-1473 B.C)
The Nubian Museum was founded in response to the international salvage campaign of the ancient Nubian monuments initiated by UNESCO upon the Egyptian government’s request in 1960. Work on establishing the Nubian Museum began in the early 1980s when a committee comprised specialists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egyptian universities, and UNESCO.
After your day tour, you will return to your Nile cruise for lunch onboard.
The Nubian village is another adventure. The tour will be completed by a mix of a motorboat and camels in the late afternoon. On your way to the Nubian Village, you’ll pass by Salouga and Ghazal Nature Reserve, which is the home of Threskiornithinae, Vulpes Vulpe, Egyptian Goose, Epops upupa, Moorhen, and many other birds. The reserve is also the home of 90 plants, some of which grow only on the Nile banks.
While browsing the village, visit a Nubian family member who has a chance to purchase a Henna tattoo. You‘ll also have the opportunity to walk around the village market, which has many handmade products from the people there.
Dinner on board your cruise and overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Abu Simble(optional)- Cairo (Last day on cruise-check-out)
If you purchase Abu Simble visit, breakfast will be in to-go boxes since the drive from Aswan to the site will start at 3 a.m. and take about two and a half hours.
If you decide to stay, you’ll enjoy your breakfast onboard before checking out at 11 a.m., and you can wait until the pick-up time at Aswan Airport.
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel is famous for its four-seated colossal statue of King Ramses II. The temple itself is clear evidence that Ancient Egyptians were masters in astronomy. The sun’s rays enter the Sanctuary of the great temple twice a year to illuminate three out of four statues. The three statues are Ra Hour Akhty, Rameses II as a god, and Amun Ra. These statues are on the right-hand side. However, the fourth statue to the left is for the god Ptah, god of darkness, and that’s why the sun’s rays don’t fall on the status. The temple’s inner walls are decorated with many beautiful scenes representing King Ramses II and the first peace treaty humanity has ever known between Ramses II and the Hittites.
Both temples were transported to a new location due to the construction of the High Dam in 1960. They were moved almost 265 feet higher than their original location.
The small temple has one of the most beautiful texts, which King Ramses II dedicating the small temple to his beautiful wife Nefertari, stating, “ The One That The Sun Rises For Her”
Fly back to Cairo; upon arrival, you’ll enjoy lunch, then check in and overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo
Fly Back Home Enjoy a deliciously prepared breakfast at your hotel and then head out and roam the streets of the beautiful capital, Cairo. Spend some free time at your leisure; buy some souvenirs for your friend back home, chat with some locals, or have some Egyptian tea at a local café. As your flight nears, you will be transferred through the buzzing streets of Cairo-to-Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.
Meals: Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Pricing
5-Star Hotels
Per person in a Double Bed
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $2302.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $2302.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $2302.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $2302.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $2302.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $2760.00USD
Per person in a Triple Bed
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $2304.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $2304.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $2304.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $2304.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $2304.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $2762.00USD
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $250.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $250.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $275.00USD
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $1566.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $1566.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $1566.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $1566.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $1566.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $1840.00USD
4-Star Hotels
Per person in a Double Bed
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $2048.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $2048.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $2048.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $2048.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $2048.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $2352.USD
Per person in a Triple Bed
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $2046.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $2046.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $2046.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $2046.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $2046.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $2350.00USD
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $250.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $250.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $250.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $250.00USD
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: $1439.00USD
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: $1439.00USD
- Saturday, December 13, 2025: $1439.00USD
- Saturday, February 14, 2026: $1439.00USD
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: $1439.00USD
- Saturday, April 18, 2026: $1591.00USD
Optional tour prices are as follows:
Abu Simbel 195USD per person
Hot Air Balloon 185USD per person
Group size 2 to 15 travelers
Price Includes:
- 3 nights in Cairo with half board
- 4 nights on board Nile cruise on a full board basis
- Domestic flight
- English-speaking Egyptologist and entrance fees for all sightseeing listed in itinerary
- Taxes and fees
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance with guest relations during your stay
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel in air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flight ticket from Cairo to Aswan and back to Cairo
Price Does Not Include:
- International airfare
- Entry visa
- Medical examinations or certificates
- Beverages during meals
- Tips, any personal expenses, or extra charges
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extension
