Arrival at Cairo Airport and transfer to the hotel for the next two nights. Pyramisa Hotel 4* or similar (local standards). (D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your French-speaking Egyptologist guide and depart for a visit to the Giza Plateau and the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, iconic symbols of Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discovery of the Sphinx, standing at the foot of the pyramids. Lunch at a traditional restaurant. Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza pyramids. More than 100,000 artefacts are on display, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun, eagerly anticipated by archaeology enthusiasts. Dinner at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, stop at the Aswan High Dam, a major hydroelectric project built between 1960 and 1970. Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on Agilkia Island, the temple was rescued from the rising waters and relocated during the construction of the High Dam. Visit to an essential oils and perfume workshop to learn more about their traditional uses.Optional excursion : Discovery of the Nubian Village. ($) Check in aboard the ship in a standard cabin for a three-night cruise. Lunch on board. Cruise information meeting and presentation of optional excursions. Dinner on board. M/S Princess Sarah 4* or similar (local standards). (B-L-D)

Breakfast on board and free morning. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel ($). Lunch on board. Begin sailing towards Kom Ombo at 2p.m. In the late afternoon, visit Kom Ombo Temple, home to one of the world's earliest known solar calendars. Resume sailing towards Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. (B-L-D)

After breakfast, departure for a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Sail towards Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. Tea and coffee served on deck during the cruise. In the evening, enjoy an oriental dinner and a costume party. Costumes may be purchased locally. (B-L-D)

Early in the morning, you can take a hot air balloon ride over the necropolis of Thebes. ($) Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Visit to the Valley of the Kings, home to 62 royal tombs discovered to date, including visits to three tombs. Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut. Stop to observe local stone carvers at work. Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit a papyrus institute to learn about the process of transforming this plant into beautiful works of art. Optional excursion :Luxor sightseeing tour by horse-drawn carriage.($) Check in at the hotel for one night. Opal Legacy Hotel 4* or similar (local standards). (B-L-D)

Drive to Hurghada. Check in at the hotel and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation on the beaches of the Red Sea. Swiss Inn Hurghada Resort 4*+ or similar on an all-inclusive basis (local-brand beverages and local standards). (B-L-D)

Free day on an all-inclusive basis. (B-L-D)

Free day on an all-inclusive basis. (B-L-D)

Departure for the airport for the flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for the final overnight stay. Optional excursion ($): visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Royal Mummies Hall, including lunch. Dinner at the hotel. Pyramisa Hotel 4* or similar (local standards). (B-D)

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your international flight. (B)