Cairo - Giza - East Luxor - West Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Cairo.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of impressive cities that unfold the mysteries of Ancient Egypt History.
02 Domestic Flights in Egypt.
Al transfers according to the itinerary
Expert English speaking guide.
Start: Thursday.
Category Silver
Cairo: Oasis Hotel Pyramids or Barcelo Pyramids or Golden Tulip Flamengo or similar 4✰✰✰✰. Standard Room.
Nile Cruise: M/S Solaris or Al Jamila or similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰.
Category Gold
Cairo: Safir Cairo, or Conrad Cairo or similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰. Standard Room.
Cruise: M/S Solaris or Al Jamila or similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰
Official Check in: 15:00
Official Check out from the hotel: 12:00.
Official Check-out from the cruise: 09:00.
Arrival at 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 your tour by visiting the Open Air Museum in Memphis Area. Memphis 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. Visit the famous Complex of king Zoser, there you will find the Step Pyramid from the 3rd dynasty. It is considered the first pyramid to appear in ancient time and built out of limestone. The Pyramid in Sakkara 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 your breakfast in the hotel, our tourist guide will accompany you to the Egyptian Museum located in the Tahrir Square, one of the most beautiful museums in Cairo which has more than 100,000 items of antiquities dated back to the great Ancient Egyptian Times. Discover and amaze at treasures of King Tutankhamen that situated in the upper floor of the museum. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Visit to a papyrus Museum and Galley, one of the ancient typical handcraft, still alive in Cairo till today. Later, enjoy your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure, the only remained of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World from the fourth dynasty in the Old Kingdom. Then, you will visit the Great Sphinx, the huge colossus in a shape of the human head and lion's body of king Khafre and take pictures. Amaze at the Valley Temple that built by King Khafre in the 4th dynasty. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
The Visiting the interior of the Pyramids of Cheops needs an additional admission to be paid personally on the spot.
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. You will start by visiting the Coptic Christian Churches in Old Cairo District. Visit to the impressive 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 Cave of the Holy Family. In addition to that you will visit the Church of Saint Barbara from the 8th century, a beautiful church that was built in the 5th century, and was consecrated to the martyr Barbara. Lunch is included at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, you will visit the Saladin Citadel, which played a significant role in the political life specially during the Ayubid and Mameluke Periods and was considered the Rule Center for more than 700 years. It was built by Salah Al-Din in the Ayubid 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. You will also visit Khan El-Khalili Bazar. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Arrival at Luxor Airport, our representative will welcome and assist you. Transfers by Modern vehicle to East Bank of Luxor. You will visit the Karnak Temple, the huge ancient buildings, and sanctuaries of Thebes that dedicated to the Theban Triad Amon, Mut and Khonsu. It was built by several kings like Senusret I, Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III and others during several times. The complex includes several pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, sanctuaries, and the sacred lake. Return back to the Cruise. Sail to Edfu and pass through Esna Lock which was built in 1906. At 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). Lunch and Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
In the morning, after Breakfast you will start your sightseeing in Luxor by visiting 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 Tutankhamon that requires an extra ticket; with limited numbers in the day, consult us about it). Then, you will reach to the Two Colossi of Memnon which belong to the Pharaoh Amenhotep III from the 18th dynasty. Each colossal measures 19.5 m in height and carved from 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. Transfer back to the cruise for check-in. Lunch and Dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise.
Optional: Hot Balloon Ride: in Luxor. Discover the stunning area of West Luxor from above by a panoramic view by Balloon ride for about 1 hours. Consult us about it.
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 god 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 Aswan Airport, then embark on your domestic flight to Cairo. Meet & Greet by our representative in Airport. Transfer to the hotel in Cairo. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at hotel in the morning. Free at leisure in the hotel or for optional tours. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Alexandria Tour + Lunch. In the morning, transfer by private van to Alexandria (221 km), the second main city in Egypt, pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. As soon as you arrive to Alexandria, the ancient capital of Egypt, you will visit the Amphitheater of Alexandria dating to the Roman times of the 3rd century. Then you will visit the National Museum of Alexandria, housed a restored modern Italian-style palace with fascinating collections of Artifacts of ancient Egyptian times; Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and Greco-Roman, medieval, and modern art. After that, visit the famous New Library of Alexandria. Lunch at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, visit the Fortress of Quitbai (From outside), built on the foundation of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Visit the Mosque of El Mursi Abu Al Abbas in Alexandria. Then after that, visit Al-montazah Park, one of the most impressive gardens in Alexandria. Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport of Cairo to embark on your next destination. (End of our services).
Per Person in | Winter Rate from 01/01/2024 till 31/04/2024 | Summer Rate from 01/05/2024 till 31/08/2024 |
Double Room | 1709 US$ | 1617 US$ |
Single Room (Travelling with other participants) | 2224 US$ | 2077 US$ |
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Giza Pyramids.
The Great Sphinx.
The Valley temple of Chefren.
Egyptian Museum.
Saint Sergio’s Church.
The Hungaing church of Virgin Mary.
Salah El Din Citadel.
Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Temple of Karnak.
Temple of Luxor.
Valley of Kings.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Felucca Ride on the Nile.
Colossi of Memnon.
Temple of Philae.
Temple of Kom Ombo.
Temple of Edfu.
High Dam.
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 5 night in Cairo with Breakfast.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Nile Cruise with Full Board.
2 Domestic Flight: Luxor/ Cairo - Aswan/Cairo in Economic class.
Entrance fees of Historical sites and Museums according to the itinerary.
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.