Explore Incredible Ancient Wonders Of Egypt on a Nile Cruise in 8 Days
Highlights
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Locations Covered
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu
archaeological, cultural, historical
Group Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for this Egyptian adventure to travel along the Nile from Cairo to Aswan, starting at the historical Abu Simbel Temple. Visit the Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk in Aswan before setting sail on the Nile in luxury with traditional dance and music through Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor. Explore the Karnak Temple of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. End the tour with a full-day tour in Cairo, exploring the Egyptian Museum and the famous Giza Pyramids.
Itinerary
-
Day 1: Arrival to Cairo and Welcome Dinner
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where the representatives will meet & assist through all airport procedures.
Transfer to the hotel.
Head to the pier for a welcome Nile Dinner Cruise in the evening. For two hours, sail along the Nile in luxury while enjoying a belly dancer, folklore show, western music, and a delicious dinner.
-
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temple
Be transferred to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan early morning.
Start the tour to Abu Simbel by visiting Abu Simbel Temple on a full-day tour, including lunch. The Abu Simbel Temple consists of two huge temples (the Great Temple and the Small Temple) that were carved into the mountainside. Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt's most renowned pharaohs, commissioned the temple complex.
Transfer back after the tour to Aswan Hotel overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day 3: Aswan - Nile Cruise
Transfer after breakfast to your cruise from Aswan for three nights and start 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
-
Day 4: Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo with breakfast and lunch on board.
Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek - Haeroris in Kom Ombo.
Sail to Edfu and visit the Horus Temple in Edfu.
Eat dinner on board. Sail to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day 5: Luxor
Savour breakfast on board.
Visit the East Bank for the Karnak and Luxor Temples; the Temple of Karnak was part of the monumental & ancient city of Thebes.
Eat dinner on board overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
-
Day 6: Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the West Bank after breakfast and admire the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch included.
Transfer to Luxor airport to fly to Cairo.
Receive a welcome reception and transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day 7: Cairo City tour
Meet with your guide for a full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum after breakfast.
Start with a complete tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. You will see the Great Pyramid and associated pyramids with the opportunity of entering the burial chamber in one or other of the pyramids.
See the extraordinary Sun or Solar Boat of Khufu. Camel ride included.
Stop for lunch at the Abu Shakra restaurant in front of the Pyramids.
Explore the Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum houses magnificent ancient Egyptian antiquities from different periods throughout ancient Egyptian history. The magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamun, whose tomb was recently discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, had been moved to this museum along with his famous 11 kg mask of gold.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day 8: Final Departure
Check out at the end of your tour in Egypt. We wish you a safe flight home.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
---|---|
1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |