The trip of a lifetime

Travel back 5,000 years in time and stand in awe of the great Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx. You will have a life altering experience when you walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra. Ancient history will come alive right before your eyes. Egypt, the gift of the Nile, is PS&B treasured travel adventure!

Before embarking on a relaxing cruise, you will explore the majestic temple ruins of Karnak and Luxor. You will be immersed in the ancient mythical tales and other lores of the Gods. Surround yourself with colorfully artful images and hieroglyphics in the Valley of Kings and Queens. Cruise down the Nile towards Aswan, stopping along the way to visit magnificent temples of the east and west banks, including Edfu, Essna, and Komo Ombo, and be enlightened.

Bringing you forward to the present, spend a day exploring a colorful Nubian village, with the opportunity to shop for artisanal souvenirs, vibrant fabrics, and fragrant, colorful spices. And, no Egyptian odyssey would be complete without a leisurely traditional felucca sail on the River Nile.

 Before returning to Cairo, let us customize your Egyptian experience further afield with an iconic must-see. Traverse the golden Sahara Desert and behold the regal temples built for Ramses II and his beloved queen Nefertari in Abu Simbel.

In Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum and marvel over antiquities. King Tut’s treasures, especially the sparkling jewels, will dazzle you. Relax and drink mint tea at an outdoor cafe before shopping at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Finally, bid each other farewell at a beautiful Nile view restaurant tasting delicious Egyptian cuisine. 

Journey Highlights

Arrival in Cairo - Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs: Meet your Tour Director, David J. Cumberbatch, Esquire, and traveling companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.

Accommodation:  5-star Accommodation for five nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast. Unparalleled views of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Accommodation for four nights on a 5-star superior Nile Cruise ship, full board. 

Accessibility:  Shopping. sightseeing, restaurants, bars, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Great Sphinx of Giza nearby.

Meals: Unless otherwise noted, breakfast, lunch and dinner at an additional cost.

Cairo, Memphis, and Sakkara Sightseeing – Step back in time on a private tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and visit various ancient Egyptian monuments in Old Cairo, Sakkara, and Memphis.

Pyramids at Giza Plateau – Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Great pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions:  Guided sightseeing to each of the following:

Luxor - Valley of the Kings, Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the world's most striking architectural masterpieces

Luxor Temple - the largest and most significant religious center in ancient Egypt

Karnak Temple - A temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu; Largest religious building ever constructed.

Colossi of Memnon - two giant stone statues which represent the Pharoah Amenhotep III relaxed, looking out over the Nile and the rising sun.

Edfu (Temple of Horus)

Aswan Tour - Explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the largest obelisk yet discovered. and take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddesses Isis and Hathor, then shop at the fabulous ad colorful Nubian Village.

Abu Simbel Tour - Feast your eyes upon the Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also Called Temple of Hathor, as they reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Egyptian Kingdom.

More Cairo Sightseeing – Shop at the world-famous bazaar and souk ‘Khan el-Khalili’. Sail down the Nile River in a felucca enjoying a traditional Egyptian lunch and the majesty, beauty, and wonder of Cairo.