You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the port to board your boat for the day. Once everyone is onboard your crew will give you information about the sites you will be visiting and answer any questions about the day you may have.

There will be three stops of approximately one hour throughout the day, the locations will depend on local conditions at the time. There is snorkeling equipment onboard for your use if required, and lunch is included.

The Egyptian Museum
A visit to the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir square is an absolute must on any visit to Cairo. It was built during the reign of Khedive Abbass Helmi II in 1897, and opened in 1902. With 107 halls you can explore the history of Pharaonic Egypt through the 120,000 artifacts exhibited, from Narmer to Ramses. On the upper floor is the famous collection of King Tutankhamon treasures. The pharaoh is indeed gone, but his treasures and life still fascinate us today.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaars
Not just any market, but one of the most historic markets in the world. Founded by the Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in 1382, the khan was responsible for developing such a stranglehold on goods moving from the Eastern world to the West, that it is indirectly responsible for the discovery of the American continent. The spice markets in the Khan, a monopoly controlled by the ruling Mamluks of Egypt, forced explorers such as Columbus to find alternate routes for goods coming from the East.

Citadel of Salah el-Din with Alabaster Mosque
One of Cairo's most popular tourist attractions is the Citadel, located on a spur of limestone that had been detached from its parent Moqattam Hills by quarrying. The Citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo's eastern skyline. Particularly when viewed from the back side (from the north), the Citadel reveals a medieval character.

Legend has it that Salah ad-Din chose the site for its healthy air. The story goes that he hung pieces of meat up all around Cairo. The meat spoilt within a day everywhere except in the Citadel area, where it remained fresh for several days. But in reality this location provides a strategic advantage both to dominate Cairo and to defend outside attackers.?Salah ad-Din had come from Syria where each town had some sort of fortress to act as a stronghold for the local ruler.

For a delightful excursion, travel by sailboat to the small granite Island of the Nile - Kitchener or Botanic Island. The sailing takes approximately 20 minutes.

During the tour you will have a fantastic view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill, commanding a magnificent view of Aswan area. It was here that Mohamed Shah the Agha Khan, the 48th Imam (boom in Karachi, Pakistan in 1877), built a winter home and chose to be buried.

Kitchener Island is home to many exotic and foreign species of plants and trees which have been imported from all around the world.