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The journey
Sign up for this Egyptian adventure to travel along the Nile from Cairo to Aswan, beginning with the historic Abu Simbel Temple. Visit the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan before sailing the Nile in luxury through Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor, with traditional dance and music along the way. Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, then end the tour in Cairo with the Egyptian Museum and the famous Giza Pyramids.
The Abu Simbel Temple consists of two huge temples - the Great Temple and the Small Temple - carved into the mountainside.
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Day by day
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where representatives will meet and assist you through all airport procedures.
Transfer to your hotel.
In the evening, head to the pier for a welcome Nile Dinner Cruise. For two hours, sail along the Nile in luxury while enjoying a belly dancer, a folklore show, western music, and a delicious dinner.
Transfer to Cairo Airport early in the morning for your flight to Aswan.
Begin your full-day tour to Abu Simbel, including lunch. The Abu Simbel Temple consists of two huge temples - the Great Temple and the Small Temple - carved into the mountainside. Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt's most renowned pharaohs, commissioned this remarkable temple complex.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to your cruise in Aswan for a three-night stay and begin with lunch on board.
Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Eat dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail to Kom Ombo with breakfast and lunch on board.
Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo.
Sail to Edfu and visit the Horus Temple in Edfu.
Eat dinner on board and sail on to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savour breakfast on board.
Visit the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. The Temple of Karnak was part of the monumental and ancient city of Thebes.
Eat dinner on board and stay overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the West Bank and admire the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch is included.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Receive a welcome reception and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meet your guide after breakfast for a full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
Begin with a complete tour of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. You will see the Great Pyramid and its associated pyramids, with the opportunity to enter the burial chamber in one of the pyramids.
See the extraordinary Sun, or Solar Boat, of Khufu. A camel ride is included.
Stop for lunch at Abu Shakra restaurant in front of the Pyramids.
Explore the Egyptian Museum, which houses magnificent ancient Egyptian antiquities from different periods throughout ancient Egyptian history. The magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, had been moved to this museum along with his famous 11 kg mask of gold.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Check out at the end of your tour in Egypt. We wish you a safe flight home.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Giza Pyramids
The route
The fine print
All transfers in Cairo
All transfers in Luxor
All transfers in Aswan
All transfers in Abu Simbel
3 nights' accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star luxury hotel, based on B.B. basis
1 night of accommodation in Aswan at a 5-star luxury hotel, based on B.B. basis
03 nights' accommodation on the luxury M/S Sonesta St. George Nile Luxury Cruise in a Deluxe upper deck cabin, based on full board
All sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with a private English-speaking guide
Half-day city tour at Khan El Khalili Market
Full-day tour of the Pyramids, Burial Chamber, Solar Boat, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum (AC coach, private guide, and lunch)
Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids in Cairo
Full-day tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae in Aswan
Full-day tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Full-day tour to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
Half-day tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples
Full-day tour of Abu Simbel
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
Portage when needed
Assistance at the hotels and airports by our representatives
All service charges and taxes
Drinks not mentioned above, such as soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Any meals not mentioned above
Entry visa to Egypt ($25)
International airfare tickets
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Heliopolis.
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