Welcome to Egypt- the gift of the Nile as described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by a tour representative who will help you through passport control, baggage claim and all customs formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, home of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. After that visit the Egyptian Museum where you can see great pharaonic treasures including those of Tutankhamun. Overnight in Cairo.

Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Luxor where you will be met and assisted by a Memphis Tours representative and taken to your five star deluxe cruise ship via air-conditioned vechile. After lunch on board, visit the Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Karnak temple was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman period. After Karnak, visit Luxor Temple, started by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty. Return to the ship for dinner. Overnight on board.

Enjoy an early morning excursion to Valley of the Kings and see the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial. From Valley of Kings, move to El Deir El Bahari Temple, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for approximately 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Finally, visit the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch. Relax and enjoy an afternoon sail to Edfu, followed by a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on boat.

In Edfu, visit Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus. It was built during the reign of Ptolemy VIII to Ptolemy XII and is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival you will see the Temple of Sobek, built in honor of two deities: Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris also known as the falcon-headed god, Horus. Return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk which is considered the largest piece of stone ever made; this obelisk most likely belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. Continue on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail to Elephantine Island via local felucca boat. The island is named Elephantine either because it was a major ivory trading center or because Egyptians first saw the elephant in this area. Dinner and overnight on board.

Transfer to Aswan Airport and fly to Cairo International Airport, where you'll be met and assisted then driven to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.