Africa · 9 Days
The Egypt Experience
Your Pharaoh Era
Explore Cairo's wonders, cruise the Nile in luxury, and discover ancient secrets on this unforgettable 9-day journey through Egypt. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the majestic temples of Luxor and Aswan, experience timeless history while enjoying 5-star accommodations and world-class service.
Dates
September 17-25, 2027 · September 15-23, 2028
Duration
9 Days
Where
Cairo, Luxor & Aswan, Egypt
Travel with
A group of 2 to 8
$499 per person holds your reservation. Reserve by Saturday, October 31 at 11:59 PM Pacific and bubbles and the digital guide are included.
Reserve by Saturday, October 31 and your reservation includes bubbles in your room on arrival and the Caviar digital guide.
After your deposit the balance splits into equal monthly payments on the 1st, starting November 1, 2026. No interest. The balance is settled 30 days before a 2027 departure and 90 days before a 2028 departure.
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Cairo, Luxor & Aswan, Egypt. A past Caviar in the Air journey.Accommodations
Where You'll Stay
Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza
Step into luxury at the Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza, one of the most elegant hotels in Cairo. Overlooking the majestic Nile River, this five-star hotel epitomizes sophisticated comfort. Experience elegantly appointed rooms and suites, indulge in world-class dining options, and unwind at the rooftop pool while taking in breathtaking Cairo sunsets. For those seeking the ultimate in luxury travel, this is your gateway to experiencing Egypt like royalty.
Sun Boat IV
Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Sun Boat IV, the pinnacle of Nile River cruising. This floating palace features beautifully decorated cabins and suites, offering an exquisite blend of comfort and style. Enjoy gourmet dining experiences, relax on the sun deck with iconic Nile views, and immerse yourself in pure luxury from the moment you step aboard. Sun Boat IV sets the standard for luxury Nile cruises, ensuring an extraordinary travel experience.
Your roomMain Deck Cabin · double occupancy (twin beds or king); single supplement applies
Your Journey Unfolds
The Day-by-Day Rundown
Day 01DinnerTouch Down in Egypt—Your Pharaoh Era Begins!
Welcome to the land of the Nile. You crossed an ocean to get here, so the first thing we do is put you somewhere worthy: the Four Seasons Nile Plaza, with the river moving right outside your window. Look for your name at arrivals, message the concierge the second you land, and let us handle everything after that. Tonight we gather at a Nile-side table for a long Mediterranean welcome dinner—casual, loud, exactly right.
- Airport meet and greet
- Four Seasons Nile Plaza check-in
- Welcome dinner on the Nile
Day 02Breakfast · DinnerKing Tut's Treasures & the Bazaar After Dark
Tahrir Square, morning light, and five thousand years waiting inside. Your private Egyptologist walks you through the Egyptian Museum to Tutankhamun's golden mask and the royal jewelry that still stops grown people mid-sentence. The middle of the day is yours—or add the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour out at Giza, where Tut's full collection sits together for the first time since it was dug up. Come evening we walk Al-Muizz Street, a kilometer of medieval Cairo lit gold, into the alleyways of Khan el-Khalili for a multi-course Egyptian dinner at a bazaar institution that has been feeding travelers for decades. Haggle hard.
- Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist
- Tutankhamun's golden mask
- Optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour
- Al-Muizz Street walk through Islamic Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili dinner and bazaar shopping
Day 03Breakfast · LunchThe Pyramids & Sphinx—Bucket List Activated
This is THE moment. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World standing in front of you, 4,500 years deep. Your Egyptologist gives you the Giza plateau properly—the Great Pyramid, the causeways, and the Sphinx guarding secrets nobody has cracked yet. If you want to go inside the small pyramid, you can, on your own ticket at the gate. Lunch is a long one nearby with real Egyptian cooking. One honest note: we no longer arrange camel rides at Giza. The welfare standards there are not where they need to be, and we would rather tell you the truth than sell you the photo. Dinner tonight is yours—Cairo has opinions.
- Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Lunch beside the pyramids
- Optional entry inside the small pyramid
- Evening free in Cairo
Day 04Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerLuxor Bound—Karnak, Cruise Mode, Cocktails
Cairo's noise traded for the river's quiet. A short morning flight drops you into Luxor, and by lunchtime you are aboard Sun Boat IV, your riverboat—forty guests, Art Deco cabins, a pool on the sun deck, and four nights of Egypt sliding past the window. Lunch is served the moment you are settled. Then straight into the deep end: Karnak, the largest religious complex ever built, a thousand years of pharaohs trying to outdo each other, and Luxor Temple with its obelisks and preserved statues. Afternoon tea, a welcome dinner with your crew, and a belly dancing performance in the lounge to close it out.
- Domestic flight Cairo to Luxor
- Nile riverboat embarkation
- Temple of Karnak
- Luxor Temple
- Welcome dinner aboard
Day 05Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerThe West Bank—Kings, Queens & a Woman Who Ruled
West Bank day, and it is the big one. Optional sunrise hot air balloon first if you booked it—floating over the Theban necropolis as the light comes up is genuinely hard to put into words. Then the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where the painted walls still hold their color; the Temple of Hatshepsut rising in terraces at Deir el-Bahari, built for the woman who ruled as pharaoh and made everyone deal with it; and the Colossi of Memnon, standing guard for 3,400 years. Tutankhamun's own tomb is a separate ticket if you want it. Back aboard for lunch, then we sail to Esna, take tea on deck, and raise a glass at the Captain's Welcome Cocktail before dinner and a film under the stars.
- Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Colossi of Memnon
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor
- Captain's Welcome Cocktail and sailing to Esna
Day 06Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerEdfu, Kom Ombo & the Galabia Party
Breakfast on the water hits different. We sail into Edfu and spend the morning inside the Temple of Horus—the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god, with reliefs so crisp you can practically read the rituals off the walls. Lunch as we sail on to Kom Ombo, tea in the afternoon, then the temple at Kom Ombo in the evening: a rare double, split straight down the middle between Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the elder. Tonight is the Galabia party. Traditional dress, Egyptian music, and a dance floor that does not quit.
- Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Sailing to Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabia party
Day 07Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerAswan—Philae, the Dam & a Nubian Night
Aswan by sunrise. The High Dam first—1960s engineering that tamed the Nile's flood and still powers the country—then Philae Temple on the island of Agilkia, lifted stone by stone to save it from the rising water, dedicated to Isis, and easily the most romantic place we will stand all week. Lunch aboard, then a motorboat out onto the Nile and time in the botanical garden. Tea on deck, dinner, and a Nubian show to finish: drums, color, and a culture that has held its own for thousands of years.
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Motorboat sailing on the Nile
- Botanical garden visit
- Nubian cultural show
Day 08BreakfastOff the Boat, Back to Cairo
Last breakfast on the water, then we disembark and say goodbye to the crew who have spent four days learning how you take your coffee. Your tour leader takes you to Aswan Airport for the short flight back to Cairo, and from the terminal it is a walk—no transfer, no traffic—to Le Meridien Cairo Airport for the night. The afternoon is entirely yours. Sleep, swim, repack, or sit still and let the week finally land.
- Disembarkation in Aswan
- Domestic flight Aswan to Cairo
- Le Meridien Cairo Airport check-in
- Afternoon at leisure
Day 09BreakfastNo Goodbyes, Just See You Soon!
Breakfast, check out, and a short walk back to the terminal—three hours ahead of your flight, because we do not do frantic. You are leaving different than you arrived. You have stood in the Valley of the Kings, sailed the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, and touched stone that was already ancient before Rome existed. The friendships stay. The glow is permanent. No goodbyes—just see you soon.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Short walk to the terminal
- Departure from Cairo
Words From Our Travelers
What They Said About The Egypt Experience
"Egypt was exceptional and a trip of a lifetime! You will leave the experience with your heart, mind, soul, bellies and luggage full of all that Egypt has to offer."
Stephanie Respress
Egypt
"I just had the most incredible Egyptian experience and was blessed to share it with like-minded people. Priceless memories and new friends, what a way to end the year."
Karlton Williams
Egypt
"The venues, the itinerary, the accommodations, the service, and the professionalism of the staff - I FELT LIKE ROYALTY AMONG EGYPTIAN KINGS AND QUEENS!"
Sherrie C. White
Egypt
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