Description
Discover Egypt’s most celebrated landmarks in a carefully planned 8-day journey that blends Cairo’s world-famous monuments with the comfort of a deluxe Nile Cruise. Start in Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum and enjoy local dining. Next, fly to Luxor to board your 5-star cruise and travel through the heart of ancient Egypt, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. In Aswan, explore Philae Temple and the High Dam, then travel to the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples before flying back to Cairo for your final night. Throughout the trip, you’ll benefit from private guided tours, smooth transfers, and full-board cruising for a relaxed and enriching experience.
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What's Included
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star Nile cruise on full board
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary in good quality restaurants
- Private English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Domestic flights (Cairo - Luxor) (Aswan - Cairo).
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in your itinerary
- Bottled water during the tours
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flights and visa
- Tipping
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and meet our representative at the airport, holding a nominative sign at the passport control area. After the welcome and any needed assistance, you will be transferred privately in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to unwind and adjust after your travel.
Meals:
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast at the hotel, set out with your private guide to the Giza Plateau to witness the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Continue to the Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple to complete your experience at this iconic site. Next, head to The Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its impressive collections, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before you return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Fly to Luxor – East Bank Tour – Embark Nile Cruise
Enjoy breakfast and check out, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin touring Luxor’s East Bank, starting with the vast Karnak Temple Complex, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. After the sightseeing, you will be transferred to your deluxe Nile Cruise for embarkation, check-in, and dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor
Day 4: West Bank of Luxor
After breakfast on board, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, renowned for the royal tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, then stop to see the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch, and later begin sailing toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Edfu
Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
This morning, travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After the visit, return to the ship and sail onward to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, tour Kom Ombo Temple, known for its distinctive design and for being dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. After the visit, continue your cruise journey toward Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board near Aswan
Day 6: Philae Temple & Aswan Sightseeing
Following breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the Temple of Philae, beautifully set and dedicated to Isis. Next, stop to view The High Dam of Egypt, a major modern engineering landmark. Return to the cruise for lunch, and enjoy dinner on board later in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan
Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples – Fly Back to Cairo
Early in the morning, depart by private transfer to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, the monumental rock-cut temples created by Ramses II. After completing the tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Day 8: Final Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel, then, at the scheduled time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your trip.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight:
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