- TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Citadel &Mohamed Ali mosque
Luxor: East bank (Karnak & Luxor temples), west bank (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple & Memnon Statues)
Edfu: Horus temple
Aswan: High Dam & Philae temple
Kom Ombo: Sobek temple
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day
Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our
representative who will assist you through immigration and customs
formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take
you, in our deluxe vehicle to your hotel for check in & overnight.
Meals: Onboard
Activities: Free at Leisure
Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at hotel is followed by a visit to one of the Seven Wonders;
The great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were
reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the
World. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which
dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural
yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this
unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's
body.
Next is a visit to the citadel of Salah El Din with its famous mosque
of Mohamed Ali, stands proudly on the highest point inside the
courtyard of the Citadel. It’s one the landmarks in Cairo with its
huge space, the beautiful decorations on its walls, and its
remarkable domes and minarets.
After lunch, you will visit the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders
of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; lose yourself
in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are
awaiting your visit.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel &
overnight.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & lunch during tour at local restaurant
Activities: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Citadel & Mohamed Ali
mosque
Day 03: Cairo / Luxor
Breakfast at hotel & check out, then you will be transferred to Cairo
airport or domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival; Our representative will meet & assist you at Luxor
airport, then you will be transferred to your cruise boat: your
floating hotel for your next 5 days.
After lunch which will be served onboard; you will enjoy a visit to
the magnificent Karnak & Luxor temples. Once your visit to these
ancient Theban Temples is complete, you will return to the boat for
dinner & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast at Cairo hotel, Lunch & dinner onboard
Activities: East bank of Luxor (Karnak & Luxor temples)
Day 04: Luxor: Nile cruise
After your first breakfast on board, it’s time to visit the West Bank
of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of
the Kings; The magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El
Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon.
After this visit to the Theban "City of the Dead", you will be taken
back to your boat for your lunch, and then you can watch as it
departs Luxor and sails for Esna. As the Nile flows gently underneath
you, dinner will be served & overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Activities: West bank (Valley of kings, Hatshepsut temple & Memnon statues)
Day 05: Nile cruise
You can enjoy your breakfast watching as the cruise boat crosses
the Esna lock and then sails onward to Edfu, home of the best
preserved temple in Egypt: the temple of Edfu or Temple of Horus.
Your guide will then return you to your cruise boat for lunch while
the boat sails majestically toward Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Haroeris.
After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for dinner &
overnight while sailing towards Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner onboard
Activities: Horus & Sobek temples
Day 06: Nile cruise
Breakfast onboard is followed by a visit to the temple of Philae,
which was moved to the new island of Agilika after the waters of
Lake Nasser flooded its original location on Philae.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Activities: Philae temple
Day 07: Aswan / Cairo
Disembarkation after breakfast, then you will be transferred to
Aswan airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo, upon arrival
our representative will meet & assist you then you will be transferred
to your hotel for check in & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast onboard
Activities: Free at leisure
Day 08: Final departure
Breakfast at hotel & check out, then you will be transferred to Cairo
airport for your international flight & final departure.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
- 03 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast.
- 04 nights onboard cruise on full board basis (starts with lunch ends with breakfast).
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary (Except extras or separate tickets).
- English speaking tour guide.
- Meals outside hotels:
1 lunch in Cairo during the tours at local restaurants - Service of meet & assist at airports by our representatives.
- Domestic airfare: Cairo / Luxor X Aswan / Cairo
- All tours and transfers are private.
- All applicable taxes.
- Complimentary bottle of water + juice during tours.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc...).
- Beverages during meals.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Any other items which are not included in the above package.
- All tipping.
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