Nile Cruise, Cairo Pyramids and New GEM +
Marrakech and Agafay Desert

Board your International flight to Cairo; we offer departures from most major Cities in the USA and Canada. You need a valid Canadian or American Passport to enter Egypt; it must be valid for six to eight months from your exact return date, and have blank pages.
A tourist visa is also required. American and Canadian passport holders can purchase it upon arrival. For information on entry requirements for passport holders of different nationalities, please get in touch with your local Egyptian Consulate.

Upon landing in Egypt, proceed with customs & immigration procedures. Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast at your Hotel, join your guide for a full day of sightseeing tour of The Great Pyramids & Sphinx + Valley Temple of Khafre followed by the GEM. The Pyramids of Giza complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains in one piece. The pyramids are named after the Pharaohs who built them; Khufu is the tallest, followed by Khafre and Menkaure, which is the one located in the front. The Pyramids are not decorated inside, and there are no treasures or mummies. You can visit them inside by purchasing a separate ticket. Although it is safe to tour the pyramids inside, you must be relatively fit since you go through steep stairways and low passages; some people also find it claustrophobic. The tour continues to Khafre’s Valley temple and the Great Sphinx. This famous monument carved out of limestone has the facial features of a man but the body of a lion. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the New Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM ). The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, houses the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. View the entire contents of the intact tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since it was found by British Egyptologist Howard Carter. Including Tutankhamun's gold mask, throne and chariots. Apart from housing a fantastic array of unseen artifacts, this modern building also offers a stunning panoramic view over the Pyramids, linking Egypt's past and present culture in one site.

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist you with transferring to your Nile River Cruise. Later, join your guide for a tour of the famous Karnak & Luxor Temples.
One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. The Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs. Your tour includes a visit to the boy Prince Tutankhamun’s tomb. Your tour continues with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt. On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tons each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo. Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

After Breakfast, on board, depart with your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the High Dam & Temple of Philae. Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
Many archeological sites were submerged after its construction; some, like Abu Simbel and Philae, were rescued and relocated. Continue to the Temple of Philae. The original Temple was submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was painstakingly disassembled and relocated to Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture. In the afternoon, there is a Felucca ride. A Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

Breakfast on board. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Marrakech.
Upon arrival meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Marrakech, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, blends centuries-old traditions with stunning architecture, vibrant souks, flavorful cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage.

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel for a full-day tour of Marrakech. Marrakech, known as the 'Red City', has been a top Moroccan destination for almost thousand years.
Marrakech showcases the charm of an ancient Medina alongside contemporary vibrancy. Highlights include:
Jemaa el Fna Square: Marrakech’s lively heart, with street performers and vendors day and night.
Saadian Tombs: Accessible via a narrow passage, featuring over a hundred mosaic-adorned tombs in a serene garden.
This site contains over a hundred mosaic tombs in an enclosed garden.
Koutoubia Minaret: The iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the 12th-century mosque tower dominates the Medina skyline.
El Bahia Palace: This 19th-century masterpiece has lush gardens, tiled courtyards, and Moorish-Andalusian architecture.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a half day tour of the famous Majorelle Garden in Marrakech.
This captivating botanical oasis offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Majorelle is known for its stunning botanical beauty, vibrant cobalt blue architecture ( Majorelle blue ), peaceful atmosphere, cacti collection, Berber Museum, and rich history linked to artist Jacques Majorelle and designer Yves Saint Laurent.

After breakfast, embark on an excursion from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert. Leave the bustling city behind as the landscape transforms into rugged peaks, traditional Berber villages, and verdant valleys.
En route, stop at a Berber village in the High Atlas Mountains. Berbers are the native people of North Africa and have lived here since the 7th century. After a village tour, enjoy a fresh mint tea in a traditional house, followed by a freshly prepared, authentic lunch.
Later, weave a vibrant kilim with local women using ancestral looms. Conclude the experience with a stroll through farm terraces to learn about ancient irrigation and subsistence farming. Continue your drive into the tranquility of Agafay. After about 40km of fantastic desert landscape, you will arrive at a luxury tented camp. In Agafay, you will find a rugged, rocky landscape reminiscent of the moon's surface, making it a fascinating, surreal sight when combined with the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the background.
In the evening, you can enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner in the camp's dining room. Prepare to be enchanted by the sunset before spending the night under the clear star-strewn sky.

Breakfast at the camp as you enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.
Later depart for Marrakech’s airport for your return home flight.