After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, begin your sightseeing at the Giza Plateau. Discover the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and see the Great Sphinx, whose lion's body and human face have become enduring symbols of ancient Egypt. Take time to appreciate the scale of the monuments and capture photographs of the plateau.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its displays of ancient Egyptian heritage. The visit adds context to the monuments you have seen, introducing the art, beliefs and craftsmanship of the civilisation that built them.

An optional camel ride at Giza is available at an additional cost. In the evening, transfer to the railway station and board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan, beginning the next stage of your journey into Upper Egypt.

Overnight: Sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast at the Cairo hotel.

Arrive in Aswan after your overnight train journey and meet your guide. Begin your exploration of the city with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an important landmark in Egypt's modern history.

Next, take a boat to Philae Temple. Approach the island sanctuary from the water, then explore its courtyards, columns and carved reliefs. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the temple offers a memorable introduction to the sacred sites of the Nile.

After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile cruise vessel and check in for your three-night stay. Settle into your cabin and enjoy your first evening on board. The order of sightseeing and embarkation is coordinated with your train arrival and the cruise schedule.

Overnight: Nile cruise.

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile cruise continues towards Kom Ombo. Along the way, watch the river scenery unfold, with cultivated banks, palm trees and settlements beside the water.

Step ashore to explore Kom Ombo Temple. Its distinctive double layout reflects its dedication to two deities: Sobek and Horus the Elder. Walk through the temple and look closely at its carved walls while discovering how the two sanctuaries share the same riverside setting.

Return to your vessel and continue sailing towards Edfu. Spend the remaining time relaxing on board and enjoying the changing views along the Nile. Lunch and dinner are served aboard the cruise, where you spend another night.

Overnight: Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Nile cruise.

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. Walk past its monumental entrance and explore the courtyards and columned spaces, where carved scenes reveal the temple's religious traditions.

Return to your Nile cruise and continue the journey towards Luxor. Enjoy time on board between visits, taking in the river landscapes as you approach the city known for the monuments of ancient Thebes.

On arrival in Luxor, visit Luxor Temple. Explore this impressive ancient landmark and its monumental columns before returning to your vessel for the final night of your cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on board; visit timings follow the vessel's sailing and arrival schedule.

Overnight: Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Nile cruise.

After breakfast on board, check out of your Nile cruise and continue exploring Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, where Egypt's New Kingdom rulers were buried in tombs cut into the desert hills. Discover the remarkable funerary art and beliefs represented in the tombs visited during your tour.

Continue to the Karnak Temple complex on the East Bank. Explore its monumental gateways, courtyards and towering columns, gaining a sense of the scale of one of ancient Egypt's great religious centres.

A visit to Hatshepsut Temple can be arranged as an optional excursion at an additional cost, subject to the day's schedule. Later, transfer to the railway station and board your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.

Overnight: Sleeper train to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast aboard the Nile cruise.

On arrival in Cairo, continue by road to Alexandria for a day exploring Egypt's Mediterranean city. The programme brings together its ancient heritage, coastal setting and modern cultural landmarks.

Visit Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, then continue to Qaitbay Citadel beside the sea. Your sightseeing also includes the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, subject to opening hours. Each stop reveals a different chapter of Alexandria's story, from its ancient monuments to its enduring connection with learning and the Mediterranean.

After your visits, travel back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for the final night of the tour. The day's departure time and sequence of visits depend on the train's arrival and the opening hours of the sites.

Overnight: Cairo hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel before preparing for your departure. Depending on your flight time, spend your remaining time relaxing and bringing your journey through Egypt to a close.

If your schedule allows, an optional visit to Khan el-Khalili bazaar can be arranged at an additional cost. Explore the market's lively lanes and browse its shops for souvenirs before leaving the city.

At the arranged time, transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Cairo, Alexandria and Nile cruise journey with New Belquis Tours.

Meals: Breakfast at the Cairo hotel.