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Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey 2026
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey
The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to explore the Land of the Pharaohs with an expert A&K Egyptologist on this private journey, discovering its quintessential archaeological treasures and cruising for four nights along the Nile aboard Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary.
Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
- Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites
- Be among some of the first visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, viewing its spectacular galleries and the treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb
- The enigmatic Great Sphinx awaits you on the Giza Plateau, where you step from the light of day into the shadowy confines of a pyramid, for an unforgettable visit
- Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun and the tomb of Seti I, father of legendary Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings
- Nefertari was one of Egypt’s most famous queens, whose colorful tomb you enter to admire the still-vivid color of its walls
- The imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari in Abu Simbel are wonders to behold
Why choose a Poematours private ready-to-book journey?
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Comfortable and luxurious travel
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Highlight-filled itineraries designed by experts
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Unique and exclusive experiences in every destination
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The best luxury accommodations in every destination
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Convenience of pre-set dates
Itinerary
CAIRO
Day 1 Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Cairo conjures images of monuments that truly stand outside of time: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Beyond the remnants of ancient glories lies a bustling, bursting metropolis, with spacious tree-lined boulevards and souks fragrant with cinnamon and sumac.
Day 2 Cairo - Ancient Treasures
Your expert A&K Egyptologist guides you on an exploration of the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, a showcase of over 100,000 artifacts dating back millennia, including the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Day 3 Giza - The Pyramids & the Sphinx
The Giza Plateau is Egypt at its most iconic, with the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chephren, the Great Pyramid and the inscrutable Great Sphinx presiding eternally over the desert sands. Step inside one of these ancient tombs and explore the chambers of the pharaohs.
LUXOR
Day 4 Luxor - Temples of Luxor & Karnak
Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes, and board Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary — the elegant Nile riverboat that is your home for the next four nights. Visit the striking Temple of Luxor, with its towering statues of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III. Then head to Karnak, a spectacular complex of temples built by generation after generation of pharaohs, its courtyards and soaring pillars carved with symbols and gods painted gold in the afternoon sun.
Day 5 Cruising the Nile - Valleys of the Kings & Queens
On the West Bank of the Nile River lies quite possibly the world’s most incredible open-air museum: the Necropolis of Thebes. Here lie the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, the grandest resting places of the rulers of Ancient Egypt. See the mysterious “singing” Colossi of Memnon and the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut. Delve inside Queen Nefertari’s colorfully painted tomb; the storied chamber of Tutankhamun, revealed to the world in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter; and the beautifully preserved and decorated tomb of Seti I.
KOM OMBO
Day 6 Cruising the Nile - Temples of Horus and Kom Ombo
View the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky, at Edfu. Back on your river ship, learn to prepare local dishes during a cooking lesson with your onboard chef. Later this afternoon, sip a cocktail on deck as you cruise to Kom Ombo, the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Disembark to explore this twin temple and view the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked on the banks, just as their descendants do today.
ASWAN
Day 7 Aswan - Sailing Around the Aswan Islands
In Aswan, see the ancient granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk, a partially excavated monolith taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Board a motorized boat to picturesque Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, it reflects a fusion of Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Later, sail around the Aswan Islands in a felucca (traditional sailboat).
CAIRO
Day 8 Abu Simbel - The Twin Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari
Abu Simbel finds you face to face with the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. The entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Fly back to Cairo this evening.
Day 9 Cairo - Design Your Day
Explore Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. After lunch, enjoy your chosen Design Your Day activity. Discover Coptic Cairo, visiting a church built where the Holy Family stayed, as well as St. Barbara and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Tour Islamic Cairo, including a walk along El- Moaz Street, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. View the Royal Mummies as you tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This evening, gather with your fellow guests to toast the conclusion of your journey at a farewell dinner.
Day 10 Depart Cairo
After breakfast, take your private transferto the airport to board your departing flight.
About the ship
Sun Boat IV, an A&K Sanctuary
Supreme comfort wrapped up in classic design
An established icon of the Nile, the 236-foot, four-deck Sun Boat IV cuts a sleek yachtish figure with refined interiors incorporating natural materials, ceramic ornaments and delicately etched metalwork to add local flavor to its contemporary styling and Art Deco flourishes. As befits its name, the upper sun deck is what first lures guests from their well-appointed cabins, its daybeds and parasols providing shade, and its turquoise-tiled pool cooling waters as the mercury rises (though it is heated in winter). Naturally, the lounge bar and restaurant provide highly convivial points of focus, further enlivened on occasion by the presence of musicians and dancers. Facilities include a small gym with a treadmill, cycling machine and dumbbells, plus a massage room and a gift shop – and should your elegant Nile-view room prove too tempting, there is full room service.
Set foot on land and you will see the region’s great archaeological treasures up close with guidance and insights from an Egyptologist, expert in bringing to life 5,000 years of history.
Dates & Prices
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13 MAY - 22 MAY
From $11,595
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02 JUN - 11 JUN
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