RV DA VINCI, 7 Night Cairo & cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs ex Cairo, Egypt to Luxor, Egypt

Discover the hidden treasures of the Egyptian capital. From the Cairo Citadel to the bazaar district, learn all about the intellectual and cultural capital of the Arab world and its must-see Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then, discover ancient Egypt, the cradle of all civilizations, which has fascinated humankind forever. Since the dawn of time, explorers, diplomats, writers, and painters have used the fertile banks of the Nile as inspiration for their work. Even today, we still seek the answers to the mysteries found within the pharaohs' tombs. Over two thousand years of history are waiting for you on a cruise that promises exciting, spectacular, and unforgettable discoveries. Majestic temples, tombs, pyramids, and lively villages dot the Nile Valley landscapes from Luxor to Aswan. Wind down from your everyday grind and step way back in time on a cruise through Upper Egypt.

Day 1
Your program will begin according to your time of arrival in Cairo. If you arrive at the hotel before 7:00 p.m., your program will be:Guests are welcome to check in at our 4-star hotel beginning at 3:00 p.m. So that our local representative can assist you, make sure you have provided your flight arrival time. After checking in at the hotel, you'll have dinner. You'll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 2
Full-day excursion included: Saqqara, one of the largest necropolises in Egypt, entry to the pyramid of Teti, the Giza pyramid complex, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.You'll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 3
Full-day included excursion: The Citadel of Saladin, Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Hanging Church—built over the Babylon Fortress ruins—Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Egypt.You'll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 4
Flight from Cairo to Luxor to board our ship.

Day 5
Excursion included: The Karnak Temple Complex.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.

Day 6
Excursion included: The Temple of Horus.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Kom Ombo.Join us for a presentation on ancient Egypt.Excursion included: The Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 7
Excursions included:- The Philae Temple Complex and photo op at the Aswan Dam- Local boat tour on the Nile, passing close to the island of Elephantine, and teatime in a magnificent setting.

Day 8
Time on your own in Aswan.Optional excursion: The amazing rock temples of Abu Simbel.(1)The ship will cruise to Esna.

Day 9
We’ll spend the morning cruising. Join us for a presentation on modern Egypt.Excursion included: The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Tomb KV11Optional excursion: Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple Complex(3).

Day 10
Optional excursion: Hot-air balloon ride over the Nile River Valley.(2)Excursion included:- The Valley of the Kings and four of its tombs, including Seti I- The Luxor TempleEnjoy a show of traditional Egyptian entertainment.

Day 11
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before disembarking at 9 a.m. End of our services.

The RV Da Vinci proudly sails on the Nile, a symbolic and sacred river, witness to forty centuries of history and the cradle of one of its most brilliant civilizations. A superb Premium ship, the RV Da Vinci is the ideal setting for a dream trip.The RV Da Vinci is a magnificent Premium ship, measuring 72 meters long and 13,60 meters wide. It can accommodate 108 passengers, in 54 cabins spread over 3 decks. Each cabin has a size of 16 m2(plus 2 suites of 32 m2 each), offers amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is stylish and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, is in perfect harmony with its surroundings.The restaurant offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting. The large bay windows in the lounge / bar and the library allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. The sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the scenery, provides comfortable sun loungers as well as a swimming pool.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.