Egypt & the Eternal Nile

This in-depth journey through Egypt explores the country’s history from its earliest civilizations to the Greco-Roman era, combining world-famous landmarks with rarely visited Nubian treasures. The tour begins in Cairo at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection, followed by the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Traveling south to Aswan, guests visit the Aswan High Dam before embarking on a Lake Nasser cruise through ancient Nubia. Highlights include relocated temples at Philae, Kalabsha, Wadi el-Seboua, Amada, and the breathtaking temples of Abu Simbel, capped by an evening sound-and-light show. The journey continues aboard a Nile cruise to Luxor, featuring felucca sailing, the Nubia Museum, and magnificent temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak. On Luxor’s West Bank, guests explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour concludes in Cairo with visits to Old Cairo, the Citadel of Saladin, and the ancient sites of Memphis and Sakkara. Discover fabled Petra, ancient Jerash, and Amman with an optional 5-day/4-night post-tour Jordan extension.