Day 1 : Depart USA
Overnight flight to Cairo.

Day 2 : Cairo, Egypt
Your tour begins in Cairo today. Gather for a special welcome reception and dinner this evening. (D).

Day 3 : Cairo - Memphis - Sakkara
A preliminary overview prepares you for your excursion to the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. After touring the pyramids, travel south to visit the site of ancient Memphis, with its 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and Sakkara, with the oldest of all the pyramids, the Step pyramid. (B)
Day 4 - Cairo
Spend the morning discovering the incomparable collections of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, including statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen. Later in the day, enjoy some time on your own to return to the museum or perhaps visit the fascinating Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight, see Cairo's skyline illuminated on an evening dinner cruise complete with regional cuisine and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5 : Cairo - Aswan
Fly from Cairo to Aswan. In the afternoon you may choose to take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. At Abu Simbel you will see the extraordinary temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II, which were moved to their present site during construction of the Aswan High Dam. (B)

Day 6 : Aswan - Cruise Ship
Embark on your Nile cruise ship, the m/s Liberty, this morning. After lunch on board ship, sail by traditional felucca to Kitchener Island for a stroll through the botanical gardens. Your ship remains in Aswan overnight. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 : Kom Ombo
Before setting sail, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the ancient Philae Temple of Isis. Begin your cruise down the mighty Nile, stopping at Kom Ombo to tour the famous double sanctuary. (B, L, D)

Day 8 : Edfu - Luxor
This morning visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Following lunch, set sail for Luxor. Pause to view small villages alongside the river and enjoy a preview of the exciting sites that you will visit in Luxor (ancient Thebes) and on the West Bank. (B, L, D)

Day 9 : Luxor
Cross over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the massive complex of the Temple of Karnak. After dinner, return to the Temple of Karnak for the breathtaking sound and light show. (B, L, D)(FB,D)

Day 10 : Luxor - Disembark Cruise
Disembark your ship this morning. Return to the West Bank to visit the tombs in the Valley of Nobles and the well-preserved temple complex of Medinet Habu. This afternoon you may choose an optional tour to the Luxor Museum. (B, D)

Day 11 : Luxor - Cairo
Depart your hotel and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight. (B, D)