Day 3: Cairo
Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum where you find the greatest Collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and the Home of King TUT treasures.
Lunch at restaurant over looking the Nile
Visit the historical old Cairo, The hanging church, and Ben Azer Synagogue.
P.M. Khan El-khalili (bazaar).
Transfer to the train station fo4r an overnight first class seating train to Aswan.
Day 4: Cairo - Aswan
Train arrive Aswan in the morning,The optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel is recommended.
Return to Aswan and transfer to your cruise ship.
After noon view of Elephantine Island by felucca (sailing boat) and visit The Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Back to the ship for an open buffet dinner and over night.
Day 5: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
A.M. Right after breakfast visit the High Dam and the temple of Philae.
Lunch and after noon sail to Kom Ombo
P.M. visit the temple shared by two Gods Sobek, the crocodile God of fertility, and Haroeris, the hawkheaded god of the Underworld.
Cruise to Edfu and overnight.
Day 6: Edfu - Esna - Luxor
A.M. visit the temple of Horus, the Nile best preserved temple
P.M. Sail to Esna. Cross the lock.
Sail to Luxor and overnight.
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