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The journey
Discover Egypt's timeless wonders on an 8-day journey that combines the iconic sights of Cairo with a scenic Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly south to continue with guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Aswan's highlights. With arrival assistance, smooth transfers, and sightseeing led by an Egyptologist, this trip is designed to make exploring effortless and memorable.
At a glance
Day by day
Arrival: Upon arrival, and after a meet and greet, your tour manager will assist you at Cairo International Airport.
Transfer: He will escort you to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel: Your tour manager will assist you with your check-in procedures and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each part of your trip to Egypt.
Overnight: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast at your hotel.
Tour: Visit the Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Visit: See the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Visit: Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the Grand Hall with the Ramses II statue and the royal statues along the grand staircase.
Tour: Discover the main chronological galleries showcasing masterpieces from the Pre-dynastic, Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
Visit: Visit the Tutankhamun Galleries.
Free time: Enjoy free time at the outdoor Obelisk Plaza.
Return: Return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: After breakfast.
Transfer: You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport to take your flight to Luxor.
Arrival: On arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our tours representative.
Tour: Accompanied by your Egyptologist Tour Guide, explore the East Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Transfer: You will then be transferred to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor for embarkation.
On board: Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner aboard your Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast on board the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Tour: Explore the West Bank with your own personal Egyptologist Tour Guide.
Visit: Visit the Valley of the Kings.
Visit: Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.
Visit: See the Colossi of Memnon.
Transfer: Transfer back to the cruise ship in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast served on board the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Tour: Visit the Horus Temple at Edfu.
Transfer: You will be transferred back to the cruise to sail on to Kom Ombo.
On board: Enjoy lunch on board the Nile cruise boat.
Visit: Visit Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Sailing: Continue sailing to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast on board the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Tour: Escorted by your Egyptologist, enjoy a small-group tour to Abu Simbel.
Drive time: 03 hours and a half, a one-way drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
Visit: Visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel.
Transfer: You will then be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Overnight on board.
Disembarkation: Disembark after breakfast.
Tour: Be escorted by your tour guide in Aswan.
Visit: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk.
Visit: Visit the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Transfer: You will then be transferred to Aswan International Airport to take your flight to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: After breakfast at your Cairo hotel.
Leisure time: Enjoy some leisure time.
Transfer: You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back home, concluding your amazing trip to Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast.
The fine print
Airport meet and greet service
Assistance throughout your trip
Private vehicle for all transfers
Domestic flights: Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
Accommodation in Cairo - 3 nights (breakfast included)
Accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise - 4 nights (full board)
Private tours in Cairo
Group tour to Abu Simbel
Group tours on board the Nile cruise
Local English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water throughout the trip
All service charges and taxes
International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Personal spending
Optional excursions
Tipping
Hard and soft drinks
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in cairo international airport.
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