Aswan is the city of glorious history and prosperous present, which is evident by its ancient antiquities and its modern urban revival. It is the queen of winter resorts, famous for its fine weather and bright sunshine. This one-day extension tour consists of a felucca ride down the Nile to Kitchener's Botanical Island, then a visit to the Mausoleum of Aga Khan and an afternoon spent at the Nubian Museum. This day tour will undoubtedly add a special flavor to your Egyptian journey!

Discover Classical Egypt on a tour of the most important cities throughout the land. Visit Cairo, the jewel of the Orient, the city of a thousand Minarets and the melting pot of ancient and modern Egyptian civilization. Sail away to Aswan on an afternoon felucca ride and dazzle your eyes with the sights of the sun sleeping in the arms of the River Nile. In Luxor, take a trip through the history of an immortal civilization. Join Palace Tours now for an amazing, luxurious Egyptian experience.

The construction of the High Dam at Aswan led to the creation of the world’s largest man-made lake, Lake Nasser. With it came the opportunity to cruise its picturesque waters on board luxurious vessels, visiting a selection of temples and ancient sites. Many of these temples represent incredible feats of modern engineering, as they have been moved from their original sites to escape the rising waters brought by the construction of the dam. A cruise on Lake Nasser allows you the incomparable experience of dining by candlelight on board your boat as it is moored beside Abu Simbel. Also, a fantastic extension upon the end of the cruise awaits you at Aswan and Luxor before you reach the end of the tour in Cairo.

Egypt has several excellent hotels in converted palaces that exude charm and character. By utilizing these historic properties, which are a key part of the travel experience, as well as a stylish Nile cruise ship, this 2-week sojourn showcases the most impressive and important monuments of Ancient Egypt and affords you enjoyable, unique accommodations with wonderful views.

Embark on an eight day sojourn through all four of Morocco’s Imperial cities, which have all held the title of capital at some point in history. Re-live the glory of these four cities, with visits in between to Essaouira, Casablanca and Beni Mellal on this unforgettable journey from Agadir.

The oldest former capital is Fes, which was established in the ninth century under Sultan Idriss II. After the fall of his dynasty, Marrakech became the capital under the Almoravides, but Fes regained status as capital twice since under different rulers. In the 12th century under Almohad control, Rabat was built and became the capital before being replaced by Meknes during the rule of Morocco's notorious sultan Moulay Ismael. Rabat again became capital under the French protectorate, and has since retained the title after Morocco’s independence.

Depart on an eight day journey through all four of Morocco’s Imperial cities, which have all held the title of capital at some point in history. Re-live the glory of these four cities, with visits in between to Casablanca, Moulay Idriss and Beni Mellal on this unforgettable journey from Marrakech.

The oldest former capital is Fes, which was established in the ninth century under Sultan Idriss II. After the fall of his dynasty, Marrakech became the capital under the Almoravides, but Fes regained status as capital twice since under different rulers. In the 12th century under Almohad control, Rabat was built and became the capital before being replaced by Meknes during the rule of Morocco's notorious sultan Moulay Ismael. Rabat again became capital under the French protectorate, and has since retained the title after Morocco’s independence.

Discover Luxor, the site of the ancient Egyptian capital city of Thebes. The early Arab travelers named Luxor (“the palaces” in Arabic) for the numerous monuments and ruins scattered around the city. Today’s city is among the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Egypt, a definite must-see. You can add this trip to any of our tours as an extension, depending on your time frame and interests.

The town of Luxor is a destination in and of itself, offering royal history, unique temples, architecture, and great hospitality. After visiting the superb temple of Luxor situated in the center of the city near the Nile, make your way with ever-growing wonder along an avenue of Sphinxes that stretches some 2.5 kilometers to the entrance of the awesome temple of Karnak, a masterpiece of New Kingdom architecture, a fascinating combination of colors, massive columns and vividly sculpted friezes.

To traverse the Valley of the Kings is to trace the history behind the discovery of Tutankhamen’s fabulous treasure. Dominated by a rocky mountain, the sanctuary contains some sixty tombs hollowed out of the rock. The tombs were built for Pharaohs, including Tutankhamen, whose tomb was discovered in 1922. Each one as beautiful as the next, these well-preserved tombs tell the story of each successive Pharaoh’s reign.

Take a day tour in Jordan and discover the mysterious Carved City of Petra. Visit “Al Khazneh” (The Treasury) where, according to legend, pirates hid their loot in a stone urn high on the second level. It is up to you to decide whether you believe the legend or not...

The archaeological site of Sakkara, 8 kilometers in length, reveals layer upon layer of Egyptian history. Marvel at step pyramid built for Pharaoh Djoser and the fantastic mastaba tombs, whose rich decorations and gorgeous sculpted bas-reliefs evoke images of daily life in Egypt under the scepter of the Pharaohs.  

This day tour from Cairo shows you the famous pyramids and sites of Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur that you may have missed during your Egyptian journey.