Description
This 9-day Egypt and Nubia Tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Egypt’s greatest ancient sites while also connecting with the distinctive culture of Nubia. The journey begins in Cairo with its world-famous monuments and museums, then continues to Luxor’s monumental temples and royal necropolis before you cruise the Nile south to Aswan. Along the way, you’ll visit Edfu and Kom Ombo, explore Philae and Kalabsha, learn the story of Nubia at the Nubian Museum, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a Nubian Village. The adventure also includes Abu Simbel and a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum before departure.
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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 4 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 at Cairo International Airport where you will be met at the passport control area by a representative holding a nominative sign and assisted through the arrival procedures. Afterward, you will be driven by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and settle in.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
After breakfast at the hotel, set out for the Giza Plateau to see Egypt’s most legendary ancient wonders. Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, then continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Following a local lunch, proceed to the Egyptian Museum, where vast collections of antiquities offer a remarkable look into the breadth of ancient Egyptian history.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Fly to Luxor & Explore the East Bank
Early in the morning, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, meet your guide and begin touring the East Bank. Explore the immense Karnak Temple complex, then visit Luxor Temple, a beautifully preserved sanctuary that was once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Nile cruise to board and settle in.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
Day 4: Discover the West Bank of Luxor
Enjoy breakfast on board before heading to Luxor’s West Bank for a day among royal tombs and monumental temples. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs cut into the hills. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing south toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast, ride by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, celebrated as one of the best-preserved temple sites in Egypt. Back on board, sail onward to Kom Ombo to visit the distinctive twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. After the visit, continue sailing to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
Day 6: Philae Temple, Kalabsha, Nubian Museum & Nubian Village
Following breakfast, start with the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and set on Agilika Island. Continue to Kalabsha Temple, an impressive Nubian monument that was relocated after the construction of the High Dam. In the afternoon, visit the Nubian Museum to gain deeper insight into Nubian heritage through artifacts, photographs, and cultural displays. Conclude the day with a guided visit to the colorful Nubian Village, offering a closer look at local life, crafts, and the renowned hospitality of the Nubian people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
Day 7: Abu Simbel & Return to Cairo
Disembark early and travel by road to Abu Simbel to tour the colossal temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, masterpieces carved into the mountainside. After the visit, transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Day 8: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
After breakfast, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Plateau. Explore its outstanding displays of ancient Egyptian treasures inside one of the world’s most significant modern museum complexes. After the visit, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 9: Final Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel, then at the appropriate time you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, bringing your Egypt and Nubia Tour to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: None
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