Overview
Start your tours in Egypt with the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and explore the Egyptian Museum to learn about the culture of the ancient Egyptians. Enjoy a 5-day Nile cruise in Luxor to see Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Colosseum of Memnon. Next, visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, and see beyond the dam at Lake Nasser.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
On the day of your arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our representative and assisted at Cairo International Airport. You will then be taken to the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, you will start the day by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Enjoy a tour of the Egyptian Museum to discover the secrets and culture of the ancient Egyptians. The rest of the evening enjoyed a free-roaming night of entertainment around town. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 3: Models of Karnak and Luxor Temple
After breakfast, you will transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. After arrival, you will be transferred to Nile Cruise. Check-in before lunch and enjoy an afternoon visit to Luxor and Karnak temples. Relax and unwind with a one-night stay aboard the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Day 4: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossae of Menon
After breakfast, you will start the day by visiting the West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut Temple. Afterward, have lunch on board the Nile Cruise and start sailing to Esna Lock, crossing Esna Lock and sailing to Edfu. Relax and unwind with a one-night stay aboard Nile Cruise.
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo
After breakfast, you will start the day by visiting Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus (by horse cart). Sail to Kom Ombo, followed by lunch on board the Nile Cruise. After arriving in Kom Ombo, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and stay overnight on your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Day 6: The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
After breakfast, you will start the day by visiting the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Then return to the Nile Cruise boat and have lunch on board the Nile Cruise. Afterward, you'll have a felucca or motorboat ride around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden. Once you are done, you will return to the Nile Cruise boat and enjoy an overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 7: Nasser Lake
After breakfast, you will transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned car, and upon arrival, you will be transferred to Lake Nasser Cruise. Lunch will be served on board before you visit the Abu Simbel temples. Immediately afterward, you will return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay on board the Lake Nasser cruise.
Day 8: Nasser Lake
You will start your day with breakfast on board, and lunch will be served while sailing to Qasr Ibrim. Upon arrival, a tour of Qasr Ibrim Castle will be conducted from the ship's sun deck, 'No Entry Allowed.' Once all activities are done, enjoy dinner on board the cruise.
Day 9: Nasser Lake
Breakfast, then start your day sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada, Monastery, and Shrine of Benawat. Soon after, you will return to the ship for lunch as you cruise to Wadi El Sabwa. Upon arrival, discover Dakka Temple and Mukhara Temple. Dinner will be served on the flight—overnight in Aswan on your Nile cruise.
Day 10: Disembarkation in Cairo
You will start your day with breakfast, get off Lake Nasser Cruise, and then take you to Kalabsha Temple. Once you are done, you will head to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Enjoy the rest of the evening with a free-roaming night of entertainment around town. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 11: Final Departure
After breakfast, our representative will accompany you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back to your home country.
Included/Excluded
- Meet & assist upon arrival with flowers/departure.
- 3 Nights at a hotel in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.
- 4 Nights at Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis.
- 3 Nights at Lake Nasser Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis.
- Egyptologist English guide during tours.
- Entrance fee for all sightseeing mentioned in the programs
- Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program.
- Free bottle of mineral water during Daily tours
- All Taxes and Service charges.
- International Airfare.
- International Airfare. Egypt Entry Visa.
- Any tours, items or services not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
