MANDOLIS

Day 01 - Arrival in Cairo / Aswan:

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 Aswan, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 02 - Aswan / Embarkation on the Cruise:

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a motorboat to Philae Island to visit the Temple of Isis. Then, visit the Aswan High Dam, a masterpiece of modern engineering. Transfer to the cruise, embarkation, and lunch onboard. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile to admire Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Optionally, extend the excursion with a visit to a Nubian Village. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 03 - Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu:

Full board onboard. Sail towards Kom Ombo and visit the temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. You will also explore the Hathor Chapel, which houses a collection of mummified crocodiles. The cruise will then continue to Edfu, where you will take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the cruise and sail to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 04 - Luxor:

Full board onboard. In the morning, visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak, two of the most impressive religious complexes in Egypt. The afternoon is free to relax onboard. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.

Day 05 - Luxor / Cairo:

Breakfast and disembarkation. Cross to the west bank of the Nile to explore the Theban Necropolis, including the Valley of the Kings, the funerary Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari, and the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu. You will also admire the Colossi of Memnon before transferring to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 06 - Cairo:

After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau to explore the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. From the panoramic viewpoint, you will enjoy a stunning view of the pyramids. Continue with lunch and, optionally, visit the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 07 - Cairo:

A day dedicated to exploring the city. The tour starts at the Egyptian Museum, where you can admire the treasures of Tutankhamun and other invaluable collections. Next, visit the Coptic Quarter, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, and finally, stroll through the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 08 - Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo:

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by coach to Alexandria (230 km, approx. 4 hours), Egypt’s second-largest city. Visit the Qaitbay Fortress, built on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the modern complex of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 09 - Cairo / Departure:

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