Egypt & Cyprus: pharaohs, wine & river cruise

This morning, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for a full-day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. You'll spend the morning touring the iconic pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in a private golf cart with your private guide. Afterwards, continue to Saqqara with your guide, where you'll visit the oldest stone pyramid in history.

Today you'll get a chance to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt's newest museum and the largest in the world to exhibit one civilisation. Your guide will accompany you on a half-day tour, guiding you through the most outstanding exhibits. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cairo under your own steam.

Today, you have an early start and are taken to the airport by your private driver before boarding your short internal flight to Aswan. There, you embark on your Nile cruise ship. After settling into your cabin and getting acquainted with the boat, you disembark for a small group guided tour of the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. The rest of the evening is yours to spend at leisure.

This morning, sail north to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in a small guided group. After lunch, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Your guide will take you through the different halls and antechambers, explaining their significance, before you reach the inner Sanctuary of Horus. Then, rejoin the boat and sail to Esna, where you'll moor overnight.

This morning, the boat crosses the famous Esna lock before sailing to Luxor. On arrival, you visit the West Bank. In the Valley of the Kings, take the opportunity to go inside a tomb and see the vividly preserved hieroglyphics. The tombs you can enter change daily to prevent excess moisture from damaging the interiors, so your guide will confirm on the day which ones you'll visit. You also see the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

After spending your final night on board, you visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor on Luxor's East Bank on your last morning in Egypt. The Karnak Temple is particularly impressive, boasting 134 giant sandstone columns designed in the form of papyrus stalks. In the evening, you'll fly to Cairo for your final night in Egypt, before your flight to Cyprus tomorrow.

Fly from Cairo to Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus. Upon arrival, meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Spend the day exploring Paphos, including its Archaeological Park and the Tombs of the Kings. Your private guide will bring the history to life as you wander among mosaics, tombs, and ancient ruins.

Take a private tour of Ancient Kourion, where you can explore its remarkably well-preserved Roman villas and mosaics. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque village of Omodos to taste local wines and participate in an authentic Cypriot lunch experience.

Enjoy a free day to relax at your hotel or explore nearby beaches and villages at your own pace.

Your private driver will transfer you to Larnaca International Airport for your onward flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.