OSIRIS

Day 01 - Arrival in Cairo / Luxor:

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Spanish-speaking representative will assist you with immigration and visa formalities. You will then take a domestic flight to Luxor, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 02 - Luxor / Embarkation on the Cruise:

After breakfast at the hotel, depart by coach to Dendera to visit the magnificent Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor, renowned for its astronomical reliefs and zodiac signs. Return to Luxor and embark on the cruise. After lunch, visit the majestic Karnak and Luxor temples, two of the most significant religious complexes of Ancient Egypt. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 03 - Luxor / Esna:

Full board onboard. Cross to the west bank of the Nile to explore the Theban Necropolis. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Ramses IV and Tutankhamun were buried (up to 3 tombs can be visited). Continue to the funerary temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari and the temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu. Admire the Colossi of Memnon, the imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the cruise and sail towards Esna, passing through the Esna Lock to continue to Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 04 - Edfu / Kom Ombo:

Full board onboard. In Edfu, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek, the crocodile god. Also, visit the crocodile mummies exhibition. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 05 - Aswan:

Full board onboard. Optional excursion to the Abu Simbel temples (280 km, approx. 3 hours), rescued by UNESCO and famous for their colossal statues of Ramses II and the temple dedicated to his wife Nefertari. Upon return to Aswan, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile to admire Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Optionally, you may visit the Nubian Village. Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 06 - Aswan / Cairo:

Breakfast and disembarkation. Depart by boat to Philae Island to visit the Temple of Isis. Then, visit the Aswan High Dam, a masterpiece of modern engineering. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 07 - Cairo:

After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau to explore the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Sphinx. From the panoramic viewpoint, enjoy an incredible view of the entire complex. Optionally, you may continue with lunch and a visit to the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 08 - Cairo:

Free day with the option to take an optional excursion to explore Cairo’s main highlights. Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun. Then, explore the Coptic Quarter, featuring the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. Finally, visit the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 09 - Cairo / Departure:

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.