Day 1: Arrival in Cairo / Check-in at the Hotel
- When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representatives will greet you at the arrivals area with a sign that displays your name. He will assist you with customs and immigration formalities and then transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.
- The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and recuperate from your travels. (Optional tour) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum)
- Once you finish your morning meal at the hotel, your guide and driver will arrive in the hotel lobby to take you on a comprehensive tour of Cairo's famous landmarks.
- First, you'll visit the Giza Plateau to see the grand Pyramids of Giza (including those of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) and the magnificent Great Sphinx, a grand funeral complex protected by the legendary lion’s body with the face of King Chephren.
- Later, you can enjoy a delicious local lunch at a restaurant before heading over to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This Museum houses an extensive and rare collection of Egyptian art dating back 5000 years and there you’ll view an impressive assortment of artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the fascinating treasures of King Tutankhamun.
- Finally, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Fly to Aswan / Aswan Tours and Nile Cruise Embarkation
- After having breakfast and checking out of your hotel at the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Our representative will meet you upon arrival in Aswan and take you to visit the city's popular attractions.
- Your first stop will be to the incredible Temple of Philae, an ancient temple that would have been submerged in Lake Nasser had it not been relocated to higher ground during the construction of the High Dam. You will have time to explore the temple before being transported to your Nile cruise ship for lunch and embarkation.
- The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure or participate in additional activities, such as a tour of the colorful Nubian village (optional tour). Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided onboard the Nile cruise ship in Aswan.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples optional / Kom Ombo Temple
- Breakfast onboard the cruise ship or optional tour: You will leave for the Abu Simbel Temples very early, so instead of having breakfast on board your cruise, you will be issued with a breakfast box to eat along the way. The temples are located approximately 3 hours away from Aswan, but the drive is definitely worth it.
- These magnificent rock-cut temples were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II and were meant to be lasting monuments for him and his wife, Queen Nefertari.
- Once the temple tour is complete, you will be driven back to the cruise ship which will set sail for Kom Ombo. Here, you will have the opportunity to see Kom Ombo Temple, an ancient temple that was dedicated to two different gods. One half was dedicated to Sobek, while the other half was dedicated to Horus, so the temple is unique in that it consists of two identical halves.
- As you sail towards Edfu, enjoy a delicious Lunch onboard the boat, and spend the afternoon as you wish. Dinner is served at the usual time, and you will spend this night on the Nile at Edfu.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5 – Edfu Temple and Cruise to Luxor
- Enjoy another good breakfast on the boat, and then you will be taken to see the ancient Temple of Edfu. This temple was buried under the sand for more than 2,000. Because of this, it is now Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple.
- Once you have explored the temple, return to the ship, and sail to Luxor. On the east bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by an Egyptologist guide to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco-Roman Kingdom.
- Then move to Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. The temple is a testament to the incredible engineering and architectural skills of ancient Egyptians.
- In the evening there will be an authentic Egyptian Belly Dance Show on board the cruise ship.Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Cruise Disembarkation / Luxor West Bank Tour / Back to Cairo
- In the early morning, you can take an optional hot air balloon ride over the mesmerizing landscape of the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles. The duration of this incredible flight is approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on weather conditions.
- Start your day by enjoying a delicious breakfast on the cruise ship, just like you always do, and then shortly after you have eaten, it will be time for disembarkation from your cruise and start the Luxor West Bank tour. Accompanied by an Expert guide, you will visit the most captivating attractions in this area.
- The first destination will be the Valley of the Kings, which is considered the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried.
- After that, you will proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered one of the most wonderful examples of Architecture in ancient Egypt because it was totally carved inside the mountain.
- The last stop on the tour will be the Colossi of Memnon, which belonged to King Amenhotep III. These giant statues are an iconic sight and hold historical significance.
- After the tours, you will have some free time to go shopping before being taken to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive in Cairo, your tour manager and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 – Cairo and Nile Cruise Holidays End
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. When the time is right, your tour leader and driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's time to say goodbye to your trip, but you'll leave with unforgettable memories of our Cairo and Nile Cruise Holidays. Although it may be a bittersweet moment, these memories will last a lifetime.Meals Included: Breakfast
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