Cairo - Giza - Sakkara - Siwa Oasis - Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Cairo.
An exceptional tour package, providing you with memorable experiences where you enjoy the rich heritage and unique monuments of Egypt. Explore the different cities of Egypt: Cairo, Giza, Siwa Oasis, Luxor and Aswan.
Including:
Guided Tours
Transportation
4 nights Nile Cruise with Full Board
2 domestic flights in Egypt.
Start: Sunday.
Cairo: Pyramisa Cairo or Oasis Cairo or similar. (4 stars).
Siwa Oasis: Deheba Siwa or Similar. (Regional Hotel).
Official Check: 15:00
Official Check out: till 12:00
Official Check out on Nile Cruise: 9:00
Arrival in Cairo International Airport, our representative will welcome you and help you during the formalities of disembarkation. Transfer by our modern vehicle to the hotel. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
In the morning, you will be driven to Sakkara which is 35 km far from Cairo. You will start first with Open Air Museum in Memphis. It was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. In the Open-Air Museum of Memphis, you can find a limestone colossus of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in addition to many antiquities, sarcophagus, statues of deities and architecture elements from ancient times. After that, you will transfer to the Plateau of Sakkara, 7 km from Memphis site. Visit the famous Complex of king Zoser. There you will see the Step Pyramid from the 3rd dynasty. The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is considered the first pyramid to appear in ancient time and built out of limestone. It is 60 m. high and consists of 6 large steps. Then after, you will visit two Mastabas of the nobles from the Period of Sakkara, known for its beautiful decorations and scenes such as Mastaba of Idut and Mastaba of Petah-hotep. You will have a good opportunity to visit the interior of the Pyramid of king Unas. Then, you will be driven to visit the Museum of Imhotep in Sakkara. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
After you enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Transfer by Modern Vehicle to Siwa Oasis in the Egyptian Western Desert (560 km from Cairo). Siwa Oasis is located near the northwestern border with Libya. A miraculous place that saved Alexander the great from being lost in the middle of the desert. Evening during sunset time, you will visit the old City Shali in the center of Siwa Oasis. In the old times, Shali was the capital of Siwa Oasis. Its Urban design protected the city from enemy attacks. Siwa Oasis was inhabited till 1926. However, the pouring rain and torrential storm destroyed a large part of its houses. Check into a regional hotel. Dinner is included in the hotel or local restaurant. Overnight in Siwa.
Breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Enjoy unique attractions and marvelous historical landmarks in Siwa Oasis. You will visit the Temple of the Oracle in Aghurmi, dedicated to the Egyptian sun god Amon. The same temple where Alexander the great and his military campaign were led to receive divine assistance. Later, you will go by 4X4 Jeep to visit the hot springs of Siwa where you can recharge your energy and take a fresh bath in the natural pools. You will continue your journey to The great sand sea, located in the north and the Gilf Kebir Plateau in the south. There you will visit Bir Wahed, a natural thermal spring. Enjoy the most spectacular sunset in the desert while drinking traditional Bedouin tea. Dinner is included in the hotel or local restaurant. Overnight in Siwa.
At night, at a predetermined time, you will enjoy an unforgettable adventure of Star gazing through a telescope in the middle of the desert.
After enjoying your breakfast at hotel, check out. Transfer by Modern Vehicle to Cairo (560 km). Arrival in Cairo. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
In the morning, we will start discovering the most important places in Cairo by visiting the Egyptian Museum in the well-known Square Midan El Tahrir. Gaze to the wonderful of thousands of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities. Lunch will be in a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Then, we will continue to visit the Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure, on Giza Plateau to explore how were built by the ancient Egyptians. You will ascend to the Panoramic point to take stunning photos. Then we will visit the So-called Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx, the huge guardian Colossus of the Pyramids complex, where we will pick up other fantastic unforgettable pictures there. Lunch at a local restaurant. Go back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer by A/C vehicle to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. When you arrive at Luxor Airport, our representative will help you during the formalities of disembarkation. Transfer from the airport to the cruise for check in. Lunch on board. Then, visit the Karnak Temple, the huge ancient buildings and sanctuaries of Thebes that were dedicated to the Theban Triad Amun, Mut and Khonsu. It was built by several kings like Senusret I, Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III and others during several times. The complex includes several pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, sanctuaries, and the sacred lake. During the sunset, you will visit the illuminated Temple of Luxor; a very impressive ancient temple built by Amenhotep III (around 1420 BC) and enlarged by Ramses II (around 1240 BC). Dinner will be provided on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Early in the morning, you will visit the West of Luxor that includes the Valley of the Kings on the western bank of the Nile; it is the necropolis of great kings of Thebes of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties. You can visit three royal tombs (except for the Tomb of Tutankhamun that requires extra ticket; with limited numbers in the day, consult us about it). Then, you will visit the Two Colossi of Memnon which belong to the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 18th dynasty. Each colossal measures 19.5 m in height and carved from a single block of quartzite stone. After that, visit El Deir El Bahari Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that was built of limestone with great design and fine decorations. Navigation to Edfu and pass through Esna Lock which was built in 1906. Lunch and Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Optional: Balloon Ride: A wonderful Balloon ride over West of Luxor for 1 hour (kindly consult us about That)
After breakfast, you will reach to Edfu (about 140 km from Aswan) to visit the Temple of Horus which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, rebuilt in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Lunch on board. Continue our journey to Kom Ombo, it is about 45 km from Aswan. There, you will explore the Temple of Kom Ombo which is known as the temple of ancient deity Hor-Wer (Horus the elder) and Sobek (the crocodile god) according to ancient Egyptian believes. The temple is unique for its double design as it is divided between the two gods. Navigation to Aswan. Dinner will be provided on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Have your breakfast on board, and then prepare yourself to view the High Dam of Aswan, one of the great projects of Egypt that was inaugurated in 1971. It provides Egypt with water and electricity, also secures the country from the destructive inundation of Nile River. After that, see the glory of Isis Temple in Philae Island that was center of pilgrimage in ancient Egypt, and cult of Isis, the temple is the greatest monument of the island and was built by king Ptolemy II in the third century. Go back to the cruise for Lunch. Afternoon, make a Felucca ride (typical sailing boat) on the river Nile. In the evening, Dinner will be provided. Overnight on Cruise.
After your breakfast, check out and transfer to Awan Airport, then embark on your domestic flight to Cairo (domestic flight ticket is included in the package). Meet & Greet by our representative in Airport. Transfer to the hotel in Cairo. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Abu Simbel - Departure to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan: Land transfer to Abu Simbel (260 km), which includes the two wonderful Two temples of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to the magnificent Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari. Return by land to Aswan. Including transfer, guide and entrance fees. Abu Simbel including 2 domestic flights from Aswan (Duration: 30 minutes) 2 hours visiting the 2 temples, guide and entrance fees (kindly consult is about that)
Breakfast at hotel in the morning. Free at leisure in the hotel or for optional tours. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Coptic and Islamic Cairo: Full Day tour (8 hours) to discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo. You will start by visiting the Coptic Christian Churches in Old Cairo District. Visit to the amazing Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, which was built over two towers of an ancient Roman fortress in the 4th century and renovated several times later. Continue to visit the Church of St. Sergius known as Abu Serga Church by the locals, built on top of the Grotto of the Holy Family. Lunch at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Then after you will visit the Saladin Citadel, which played a significant role of the political life specially during the Ayyubid and Mameluke Periods and was considered the Rule Center for more than 700 years. It was built by Salah Al-Din in the Ayyubid Dynasty to fortify Cairo against the crusaders with several gates. The citadel is famous for the Mosque of Muhammad Ali that has magnificent design and decoration; besides several buildings show the architecture of Ottoman influence. Later you will visit Al Azhar Mosque and Khan El-Khalili Bazar.
Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Transfer by Modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport to embark on your next destination. (End of our services).
Per Person in | Price |
Double Room | 1847 US$ |
Single Room (Traveling with other participants). | 2692 US$ |
We accept many types of credit card payment.
The Open-Air Museum of Memphis.
King Zoser Complex.
The Step Pyramids.
Museum of Imhotep.
2 Mastabas of the Nobles.
Shali Fortess.
The Temple of the Oracle.
Siwa lake.
Bir Wahed.
The Great Sand Sea.
The Egyptian Museum.
Giza Pyramids.
The Great Sphinx.
The Valley temple of Chefren.
Karnak Temple.
Luxor Temple.
Valley of the Kings.
The Two Colossi of Memnon.
El Deir El Bahari Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Temple of Edfu.
Temple of Kom Ombo.
High Dam.
Temple of Philae.
Felucca Ride on the river Nile.
All services mentioned in the program.
Transfers in modern coach as per the itinerary.
Meet and assist in the airport (During Arrival/ Departure).
Accommodation for 6 nights in Cairo with Breakfast.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Siwa Oasis with Half Board.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Nile Cruise with Full Board.
2 Domestic Flight: Cairo/Luxor - Aswan/Cairo in Economic class .
Entrance fees of Historical sites and Museums according to the itinerary.
Jeep 4x4 in the dunes of the great sand sea.
English-speaking Tourist guide during the days of Sightseeing in Cairo .
Services charge, accommodation tax and tours taxes.
International flight tickets.
Entry Visa. Consult us about it!
All personal expenses: extra drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc…
Optional tours and any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tips for the guide, drivers and on board of the Nile Cruise.
Travel Insurance.
Panorama Pyramids Tower. Entrance 1. Apt. 202 – 2nd floor. Al Haram St. Mashaal. Al Haram. Giza. Egypt.