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Explore Egyptian Highlights By A Nile Cruise Over A 10-Day Trip From Cairo
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey to explore the grandeur of various temples and cities and witness the mesmerising beauty of Egypt on a cruise on the Nile. Visit the city of Luxor, Aswan and beige-sand layered Cairo to go back into time while seeing the Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, High Dam, Hatshepsut Temple, Egyptian Museum and Philae Temple. And marvel at the world-class Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza.

Highlights
  • Explore the Great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Understand the history and heritage of the country at the Egyptian Museum
  • Offer you prayers at the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple
  • Visit the unique Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple
  • Pay your respects at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple
  • Enjoy cruising on the Nile
  • Look at the majestic Colossi of Memnon
  • Day 1: Arrival in Cairo expand_more
    • The guide will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the guide will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

    Overnight in Cairo.

  • Day 2: Pyramids and Sakkara Tour expand_more
    • Have breakfast and move to start your blissful day kicking off with the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect, Imhotep for his master King Zoser. 
    • Eat lunch at a good quality local restaurant. After that, visit the enchanting pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus at Giza. Then, proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body which dates back to the time of Chephren. 
    • The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. 

    Overnight in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tours expand_more
    • Today, transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to embark on your 5-star luxury Nile Cruise. 
    • In the afternoon, you will be accompanied on a wonderful tour to the East Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. Here you will see the captivating Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple that reflect the bewitching Pharaonic history. 
    • Return to the cruise for an evening tea and dinner. 

    Overnight in Luxor.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Sightseeing expand_more
    • After breakfast, transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. 
    • Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. 

    Overnight in Edfu.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples expand_more
    • Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. 
    • Head back to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. 
    • Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. 
    • Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. 

    Overnight in Aswan.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours expand_more
    • After breakfast, pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. 
    • Enjoy lunch and dinner on board. 

    Overnight in Aswan.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7: Fly Aswan to Cairo expand_more
    • Disembark after breakfast and spend some free time in Aswan. 
    • Then, you will be driven to Aswan Airport for a flight to Cairo. 

    Overnight in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 8: Cairo Sightseeing Tour expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will admire many fascinating artifacts. 
    • Transfer to visit Salah El Din Citadel, which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. 
    • After that, go to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled for over 45 years. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant. 
    • Next, proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 9: Optional Excursion to Alexandria expand_more
    • This is a free day in Cairo or optional trip to Alexandria, to visit its famous sights, where you can see Qaitbay Fort, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse.
    • Then, move on to the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also, explore the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock and the Catacombs. 

    Overnight in Cairo.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10: Cairo - Fly Back Home expand_more
    • After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.

    Trip ends.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's Included
  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • The assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 5 nights in Cairo including breakfast & taxes
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on 05 star Super deluxe Nile cruise on full board basis
  • All Sightseeing Tours in Cairo and Giza (Private Guided Tours)
  • All Sightseeing tours on your Nile Cruise sharing cruise group
  • Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon
  • Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
  • Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae in Aswan
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
  • Local English speaking guide throughout your tours
  • Lunch during tours in Cairo and Giza
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • Domestic flight (Cairo – Luxor- Aswan – Cairo)
  • All service charges & taxes
What's Excluded
  • International airfare
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping Kitty
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
11 To 20 USD 2550 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 2690 Per Person
2 To 5 USD 2765 Per Person
1 To 1 USD 4520 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 1400 Per Person

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USD 2550 / person