Explore the best of Egypt Over an 8-Day Vacation from Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
Locations Covered
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna
historical, sightseeing, Sailing
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo
- Arrive at Cairo airport and connect with the tour representative waiting for you in front of the arrival hall with the sign of our company. After that, you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2- Cairo Sightseeing
- After you will have your breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up to visit the great pyramids, which were built during the old kingdom of the ancient Egyptian time by king Cheops, Chephren and Mykarynos.
- Then, drive to the step pyramids of Djoser (Sakkara) oldest major stone structure.
- Next, we will go to a restaurant to enjoy a local meal.
- Afterwards, proceed to the magnificent Memphis city that was founded by King Menes, the Old Kingdom capital and Heart of ancient Egypt.
(Optional tour) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.
Overnight in Cairo. -
Day 3- Islamic & Coptic Cairo
- After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, our guide will pick you up to visit the ancient Egyptian Museum, the treasures place of the young ruler Tutankhamen.
- Afterwards, you will be transferred to Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo through a private air-conditioned vehicle, where you will witness the scenes of Cairo’s ancient bazaar, Khan El Khalili.
- Later, transfer back to the hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
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Day 4- Nile Cruise (Aswan)
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport to fly to Aswan.
- Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting for you at Aswan airport with our sign then you will drive to the Philae temple and the high dam.
- Next, check in at the cruise.
Overnight in Aswan.
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Day 5- Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo Temple
- Our guide will pick you up from the cruise in Aswan in a deluxe and luxury car.
- Savour from a precise team tour in Abu Simple, and travel to the famous Two Temples in Abu Simple. These sanctuaries are designated as the fame and stunning success of ancient Egypt. These temples echo the grandeur and magnificence of the new realm.
- Transfer back and then sail to Kom Ombo temple to explore the Temple of Sobek and Horus, the temple which was divided into two parts between those gods.
- Then, sail to Edfu and enjoy the amazing galabya party.
Overnight in Edfu.
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Day 6- Nile Cruise (Edfu - Luxor)
- After breakfast, you will visit the temple of the god Horus Edfu temple and you will go to that temple by a carriage horse. It is considered the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments, two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus flank the entrance.
- Cross Esna lock and sail to Luxor.
- In the afternoon, have tea and then head to the Temple of Karnak.
- Later, drive to visit the Temple of Luxor- the temple of god’s harem.
Overnight in Luxor.
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Day 7- Nile Cruise (Luxor West Bank)
- After breakfast, you will check out, the crew will help you to get your luggage and drive you from Luxor to the west bank of Luxor.
- Explore the Valley of the King, the place of millions of years where the Egyptian kings from the new kingdom time were buried. Next, go to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built from limestone.
- Afterwards, move to Colossi of Memnon and finally, proceed to Luxor airport to get your flight back to Cairo.
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Day 8- Departure
- After breakfast, our representative will drop you at Cairo International Airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Tour ends.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 6 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 5 | /person |
This is a private tour |