Diva Destinations hosts throughout your stay

Meet & Assist service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival.

Visa on arrival in Egypt

Flights from London Heathrow to Cairo

Return flight from Luxor to London Heathrow

Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor

3 nights stay in the Marriott Omar Khayam Cairo - Deluxe garden view rooms with breakfast

7 nights Full Board Accommodation on Alexander the Great (based on Lower Deck cabins)

All transfers and entrance fees detailed in our itinerary

All tips/gratuities for hotel, porters, drivers, boat staff and guides

Professional English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide throughout

EARLY BIRD PRICES - MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

Sole Occupancy Cabin

£7,395 | $ USD $10,100

Twin/Double Occupancy Cabin

£6,230 | $8,500 USD per person

Cabin Upgrades (prices per cabin):

Middle Deck £240

Upper Deck £480

Suite £1,750 (only 2 suites)

Please note the USD$ prices are based on current exchange rates and may alter at the time of booking

Kindly note the USD$ prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuation

Travel insurance

All beverages onboard the Nile Cruise, including water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages

Day 1 | 10 March 2028

"Arrival in the Land of Pharaohs"

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will assist you through all arrival formalities before escorting you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 | 11 March 2028 (B,L)

"The Wonders of Ancient Egypt" After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring two of Egypt's most iconic archaeological treasures.

✦ Giza Pyramids Complex

Explore the legendary plateau that is home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, standing proudly as the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

✦ The Great Sphinx

Admire Egypt's timeless guardian, whose mysterious gaze has overlooked the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.

Following lunch at a local restaurant, continue to:

✦ Saqqara Necropolis

Visit the legendary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure and the earliest pyramid ever built. Explore this remarkable archaeological site while learning about the evolution of pyramid architecture. Transfer back to our hotel.

Overnight in Cairo 

Day 3 | 12 March 2028 (B,L)

After breakfast, continue discovering Egypt's incredible heritage.

✦ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Explore the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, showcasing thousands of priceless treasures and extraordinary masterpieces from Ancient Egypt, including the magnificent collection of King Tutankhamun.

After lunch we will first visit the Citadel of Saladin (12th century) and the famous alabaster mosque of Mohamed Aly Pasha (19th century), representing the Ottoman style of architecture. Afterwards, spend a brief time exploring the bustling streets of Khan Al Khalili market with our guide.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4 | 13 March 2028 (B,D)

Today we have an afternoon flight to Luxor. We will be met upon arrival and transferred to our Nile cruise boat (transfer time approx. 30 minutes). Overnight moored in Luxor.

Day 5 | 14 March 2028 (B,L,D)

Valley of the Kings: Today cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterwards there is a visit to the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served back on board the boat. Set sail upstream to Esna and pass through the Lock. Overnight in moored in Esna.

Day 6 | 15 March 2028 (B,L,D)

Edfu and Kom Ombo: Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterwards still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights.

Day 7 | 16 March 2028(B,L,D)

Aswan: Today is spent exploring the delights of Aswan. Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island. After lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner.

Day 8 | 17 March 2028 (B,L,D)

Today we travel by private coach to Abu Simbel. Here we will see the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II at the two lakeside temples. We will hear about their history and go inside these towering statues and view the pillars and murals. Saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser when the Aswan High Dam was constructed, the two 65-foot figures of Pharaoh Ramses II sit on a throne facing the rising sun. If time allows before your return to Aswan, go to the visitor centre and see how both the temples were relocated, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding. Late afternoon our private coach will return us back to Aswan for dinner.

Day 9 | 18 March 2028 (B,L,D)

Nile River: Today we enjoy a quieter day sailing downstream along the Nile before arriving late evening in Esna. During this pleasant journey, you can choose to take a dip in the pool, catch up on some reading or simply enjoy the view. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 10 | 19 March 2028(B,L,D)

Sailing to Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak - an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to the Theban Gods. Afterwards explore the magnificent Temple of Luxor which was once connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of sphinxes. In the evening, there is an excursion to the exhilarating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 11 | 20 March 2028 (B)

"Farewell Egypt" After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and transfer to Luxor International Airport for your final departure flight. We hope you leave Egypt with unforgettable memories and look forward to welcoming you again for another extraordinary adventure in the Land of the Pharaohs