E28F - 10D7N EGYPT

Assemble at airport for your flight to Cairo –Capital of Egypt

**Overnight on board

• Upon arrival, embark on a sightseeing tour of Aswan:
• Visit the majestic Aswan High Dam
• Visit the unfinished Obelisk, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship
• Explore the Philae Temple, known as the "Pearl of the Nile"
• Afterwards, board a Luxurious Nile River Cruise for a romantic and leisurely water journey.
• Sailing along the Nile on a traditional Egyptian felucca or others motorboat, passing by Elephant Island, the Aswan Botanical Gardens, the Tomb of Aga Khan, and other attractions.

**Overnight on Cruise

• In the early morning, visit the World Heritage Site – the Great Temples of Abu Simbel.
• Admire the awe-inspiring masterpieces of Pharaoh Ramses II: the Temple of Ramses and the Temple of Nefertari.
• After returning to the cruise ship, continue sailing along the Nile River, the River of Life.
• Arrive at the Kom Ompo Temple and explore the dual temple dedicated to both Horus, the  falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.

**Overnight on Cruise

• Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the ancient city streets to the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple. Dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky, the temple is magnificent and exquisitely carved.
• Continue your journey and experience the famous Eisna Locks, feeling the unique impact of the Nile's changing water levels.
• Arrive in Luxor in the evening, known as the "world's largest open-air museum."

**Overnight on Cruise

• After breakfast, depart from the cruise ship.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut,the only female pharaoh in ancient Egyptian history.
• Explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the burial site of over 60 pharaohs and the discovery site of the tomb of the famous young pharaoh Tutankhamun.
• Visit a traditional alabaster workshop and admire the exquisite carving skills of the artisans.
• Proceed to the grand Karnak Temple, experiencing the most sacred religious center of ancient Egypt.

**Overnight at Luxor

• Take a domestic flight back to Cairo.
• Visit Khan el-Khalili, one of the most famous traditional markets in the Middle East with a history spanning over a thousand years. Wander through its exotic alleyways, browsing handicrafts, spices, silver jewelry, and souvenirs. This is the place with the best value, the most discounts, and the widest selection of souvenirs, bags, exotic trinkets, and creative cultural products.
• A special visit is arranged to an Egyptian natural essential oil workshop, where you can learn about the millennia-old wisdom of Egypt, the birthplace of perfume, and experience its ancient fragrance culture.

**Overnight at Cairo

• Visit the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum. This world-class museum houses over 100,000 precious artifacts. Pay special attention to Tutankhamun's golden mask and other treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization.
• Visit a papyrus-making workshop and explore the wisdom of ancient Egyptian civilization.

**Overnight at Cairo

• Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• The magnificent Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of  Menkaure.
• Visit the Sphinx, which has stood guard for millennia.
• Continue to the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt.
• Admire the colossal statue of Ramses II.
• Afterwards, proceed to the Saqqara Pyramids.
•  Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first pyramid, witnessing a great beginning in human architectural history.

**Overnight at Cairo

• Visit the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 AD.
• Admire the Muhammad Ali Mosque, Cairo's most iconic building, known as the "Blue Mosque of Egypt" for its white domes and towering minarets.
• Transfer to airport for your flight to home

**Overnight on board

Arrival Penang. End of tour