Your Egyptian story begins the moment you step off the plane. A personal representative greets you at Cairo International Airport and escorts you by private car to the Fairmont Nile City, where the river glimmers below your window and the city hums with five thousand years of history.
As evening falls, gather with your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome reception, followed by a celebratory dinner of authentic Egyptian cuisine at one of Cairo's most stylish restaurants: the perfect toast to the adventure ahead.
Today you meet the icons. With your private Egyptologist, step onto the Giza Plateau as the morning light warms the ancient stone.
In the afternoon, enter the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. Here, for the first time, the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun are displayed together, a dazzling collection of gold, jewels and artistry that has captivated the world for a century. Lunch is served at a carefully chosen local restaurant celebrating Egypt's rich culinary traditions.
A day to savor Cairo at your own pace. Linger over breakfast, unwind at the Fairmont's rooftop pool high above the Nile, or set out to discover another side of this extraordinary city.
A morning flight carries you south to Luxor, ancient Thebes, once the most powerful city on Earth. Begin at the vast Karnak Temple complex, where you'll walk through the legendary Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 towering columns, each carved with hieroglyphs that have spoken across three thousand years.
Continue to Luxor Temple, where colossal statues of Ramses II keep watch over the avenue. In the afternoon, step aboard the Sonesta Sun Goddess, your elegant floating home for the next four nights. Settle into your Presidential Suite, step onto your private balcony, and watch the Nile drift by.
Rise before dawn for one of the world's great experiences: a hot air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank. As the sun breaks over the desert, drift silently above ancient temples, the Valley of the Kings and the emerald fields that line the Nile, bathed in gold. Return to the ship for a leisurely breakfast.
Return on board for lunch and an afternoon of serene sailing as the Nile carries you south.
Begin at the Temple of Edfu, the most completely preserved temple in all of Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, its soaring gateway and hushed sanctuaries offer an extraordinary window into Ptolemaic-era architecture, mythology and ritual.
By afternoon, the ship arrives at Kom Ombo, a rare double temple set dramatically on the riverbank and dedicated to two gods: Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek, the crocodile god. Discover carvings of ancient surgical instruments, then visit the fascinating Crocodile Museum next door.
Tonight, dress the part for a festive galabeya evening on board, an unforgettable celebration of Egyptian music and culture under the stars.
Aswan is the Nile at its most beautiful, with granite boulders, golden dunes and white-sailed feluccas gliding past palm-fringed islands. Today you discover its treasures.
Return to the ship for lunch and a languid afternoon on the sun deck, with a cool drink in hand and the river drifting by.
A short flight brings you to one of the most awe-inspiring sights on Earth. Carved into a mountainside by Ramses II, the twin temples of Abu Simbel honor the great pharaoh and his beloved queen, Nefertari. Four 66-foot colossi gaze out across Lake Nasser, as they have for more than three millennia.
In the 1960s, the entire site was cut into blocks and lifted to higher ground, stone by stone, to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam. It remains one of the greatest feats of preservation in history.
After your private tour, fly to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo, where you'll be welcomed and whisked to the Sunrise White Hills Resort on the shores of the Red Sea.
Welcome to one of the world's most celebrated destinations for snorkeling and diving. Here, where the golden mountains of the Sinai meet the turquoise Red Sea, lies an underwater paradise of more than 1,200 species of fish and over 200 varieties of coral, all in warm, crystal-clear water.
The legendary reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park, ranked among the finest dive sites on the planet, are just a short boat ride away, and some of Sharm's most beautiful snorkeling begins right from the beach. Whether you're a seasoned diver or slipping on a mask for the very first time, the Red Sea will take your breath away.
Today is yours to savor: snorkel the reef, unwind beside one of the resort's shimmering pools, or surrender to a treatment at the spa.
Wake to sunlight dancing on the Red Sea and a day entirely at your leisure.
A final, unhurried day by the sea. Linger over breakfast, float in the pool, explore one more reef, or simply watch the colors of the Red Sea shift from turquoise to sapphire as the sun goes down. The choice is entirely yours.
Savor a final breakfast beside the Red Sea before your private transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo and your onward journey home. You leave with the glow of golden temples, starlit evenings on the Nile, the brilliant colors of the Red Sea, and friendships forged along the way. Egypt has a way of staying with you long after you return home.
Rising above the Nile in the heart of Cairo, the Fairmont Nile City pairs sweeping river views with refined Egyptian hospitality, elegant rooms and a celebrated rooftop pool overlooking the city. Your home for the first 3 nights of your journey, with daily breakfast.
Classic Package – Fairmont City View Room
Signature Comfort Package – Fairmont Gold Signature Room (Nile View)
Premier Suite Package – Fairmont Gold Premium Nile View Suite
The Hotel
One of the most elegant ships on the Nile, the all-suite Sonesta Sun Goddess sails between Luxor and Aswan with a sun deck and pool, relaxing lounges and attentive service throughout. 4 nights, full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
All Packages – Presidential Suite
The Ship
A contemporary five-star sanctuary on the Red Sea, Sunrise White Hills enchants with its brilliant white architecture, lagoon-style pools and beachfront setting. 4 nights, all inclusive.
Classic Package – Deluxe Room
Signature Comfort Package – Deluxe Swim-Up Room
Premier Suite Package – Junior Swim-Up Suite (Posh Club)
The Resort
(Classic Package)
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 2 | $7,150.00 |
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 1 | $3,575.00 |
| Solo Occupancy Paid in Full (with Single Supplement) | $5,975.00 |
(Signature Comfort Package)
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 2 | $7,865.00 |
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 1 | $3,932.50 |
| Solo Occupancy Paid in Full (with Single Supplement) | $6,690.00 |
(Premier Suite Package)
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 2 | $8,305.00 |
| Double Occupancy Paid in Full for 1 | $4,152.50 |
| Solo Occupancy Paid in Full (with Single Supplement) | $7,130.00 |
All packages include a Presidential Suite with private balcony on the Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile cruise.
Reserve today and spread the cost over 18 months, with no financing charges. Payments are billed automatically each month.
(Classic Package)
| Double Occupancy for 2 | $397.22 for 18 payments |
| Double Occupancy for 1 | $198.61 for 18 payments |
| Solo Occupancy for 1 (with Single Supplement) | $331.94 for 18 payments |
(Signature Comfort Package)
| Double Occupancy for 2 | $436.94 for 18 payments |
| Double Occupancy for 1 | $218.47 for 18 payments |
| Solo Occupancy for 1 (with Single Supplement) | $371.67 for 18 payments |
(Premier Suite Package)
| Double Occupancy for 2 | $461.39 for 18 payments |
| Double Occupancy for 1 | $230.69 for 18 payments |
| Solo Occupancy for 1 (with Single Supplement) | $396.11 for 18 payments |
Classic and Signature Comfort packages fly Economy Class. The Premier Suite Package includes Business Class seating on all 4 domestic flights.
Pre-paid gratuities: paid when you register for the event on Zeffy (see below).
Domestic flight baggage: all domestic flights within Egypt are with EgyptAir. The baggage allowance is as follows:
Guests are responsible for any fees for baggage that exceeds the airline's limits.
Note: Optional tours are not included and can be paid on-site.
All guests must register for the event and pre-pay gratuities, including both guests in a double room.
Register for the Event & Pre-Pay your GratuitiesPlease review our Terms & Conditions and our Cancellation Policies before booking.
Destination photo credits: Ricardo Liberato, Dak15, kallerna, Wouter Hagens, Garyow77, Diego Delso, Vyacheslav Argenberg, Luigi Rosa, MatthiasKabel, Olaf Tausch, Marc Ryckaert, M.ramadan2014, Sovernigo, 74papa, Derek Keats, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY / CC BY-SA). Hotel and cruise images courtesy of Fairmont Nile City, Sonesta Sun Goddess and Sunrise White Hills Resort.
