Highlight
- Iconic Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, Saqqara,, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, hanging church also visiting Karnak & Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut, , Tutankhamun’s tomb. Hot Air Balloon , Aswan , Philae temple , Nubian Village , Abu Simple ,
- four night cruise down the Nile River, (visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan) flight back to then two days in Cairo. Day trip to Alexandria optional after return to Cairo
- Shopping tour (Egyptian handmade souvenir as jewelry gallery , Egyptian cotton …. )
- Papyrus institute ,Essential oil
- Carpet school
- Alabaster factory
Prices Per Person start from 1650 USD($)
Day 01 | |
Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel | Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport
Assist you with obtaining your visa and luggage and then transfer you to your hotel for the start of your trip. They will help you settle in, introduce you to the local area, and explain tomorrow's arrangements. The rest of the day is a free if you arrive early you may like to take an evening dinner cruise on the Nile ( available to book locally on arrival ) |
Day 02 | |
Cairo, Pyramids & Saqqara tour | Our tour of Egypt starts with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's world famous Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx,then drive to Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to visit Sakkara where the Step pyramid. |
Day 03 | |
Cairo , Egyptian Museum , Coptic & Islamic old Cairo | We start our tour of Cairo with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities , you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. This afternoon we will discover Cairo's old hanging church in Coptic Cairo,l the pearl mosque of Mohamed Ali ,citadel of Salah Eldien and explore the narrow streets of old Cairo |
Day 04 | |
Fly to Luxor, East bank tour, Luxor temple |
Early flight to Luxor, West Bank tour, evening visit to Luxor Temple This morning we transfer to Cairo airport of an early flight to Luxor. We begin our tour of the West Bank of the Nile starting at the Colossi of Memnon we then get to explore the dusty Pharaonic tombs located at the world famous Valley of the Kings. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut before crossing back into Luxor. Your afternoon is free to relax on board your 5-star Nile cruise boat . In the evening we take a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple which is spectacularly lit up at night. |
Day 05 | |
Luxor, Luxor, temple | This morning you have the chance(optional tour) to take a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight over the West bank of the Nile. After breakfast, our tour of Luxor today is to the huge temple complex of Karnak which features towering columns and numerous temples and structures - rightly justifying Luxor's reputation as the largest open air museum in the world! In the afternoon the boat starts sailing up the Nile, through the lock at Esna and on to Edfu where we overnight.
Note: Nile cruise boat itineraries are subject to slight alterations en-route) |
Day 06 | |
Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo | After breakfast we visit the nearby Edfu Temple which is dedicated to the god Horus. We then continue upriver towards Kom Ombo, watching traditional rural Egyptian life pass us by on the banks of the Nile. You may want to enjoy a relaxing soak in the plunge pool on the boat's sun deck. At Kom Omombo we tour the temple which sits scenicly by the banks of the Nile and is home to mummified crocodiles amongst other things! The cruise then continues onwards to Aswan. |
Day 07 | |
Philae Temple & Nubian Village | We awake this morning to see one of the most beautiful stretches of the Nile in Egypt in front of us. The river here is dotted with islands and felucca sailing boats and Aswan itself is an intriguing mixture of African and Middle Eastern cultures which can be easily seen by strolling through the bustling markets. . We check out of our hotel and onto our Nile Cruise boat then start a tour to the Temple of. This beautiful island temple is dedicated to Isis and was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. It can only be reached by a scenic boat ride.
Many descendants of the Nubian people still live here and we'll sail by a felucca or sail boat to visit a local Nubian village to see their colorful houses, simple way of life This trip is the best way to discover Aswan's charms, Nubian culture and people, enjoy relaxation during the sailing Set in the middle of the Nile River at Aswan, Elephantine Island where is then Nubian village During the trip the boat landing on the western side of the island Nubian villages to visit Nubian sloping villages of colorful mud-brick houses, where the owner serves tea, introduce their culture language , tradition ,Nubian handicrafts, henna 'tattoos' with local women Gorgeous views across the water make this a favorite destination for both sunset sails and strolls, and also, you can catch a rowboat to Kitchener's Island. Now officially known as Aswan Botanical Gardens (though no one actually calls it that), . There is also an early morning optional visit to the UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. This is an amazing site that was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded.
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Day 08 | |
Abu Simbel overland Aswan, – Cairo | Optional today to start very early driving to Abu simple to visit The Abu Simbel temples it is two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments", which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramsess
Then we transfer to Aswan airport for a flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel to enjoy at your leisure, an optional dinner cruise on the Nile is available this evening. |
Day 09 | |
Cairo – Alexandria | Alexandria day trip (optional)
This full day tour from Cairo visits the coastal city of Alexandria to explore its Located around 2 1/2 hours drive north from Cairo, Alexandria is very popular with Egyptians during the summer months and has a lot to attract tourists all year round.Alexandria sits on the Mediterranean coast and is the second largest city in Egypt. This full day guided tour from Cairo includes Fort Qaitbey (from inside) which sits on the site of the ancient lighthouse, and the famous modern library before returning to Cairo.. Lunch is included. |
Day 10 | |
Cairo, departure | Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Extensions are available to add onto the end of the tour to spend some time by the Red Sea, add some day trips to Alexandria. |
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