- 7 Nights Nile Cruise based on full board and shore excursion
- 4 nights 5 star Hotel in Cairo based on bead and breakfast
- 2 full days in Cairo as per itinerary including lunches
- Domestic air within Egypt (Cairo / Luxor / Cairo)
- Sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
- All Hotels and Cruise tax
- All entrance fees
- Service of an English speaking guide.
- All transfers by modern air-conditions car as per itinerary
- Intentional flight (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Any personal items
- Tips
- Ramses Hilton Hotel or Similar
- Princess Sara Nile Cruise or Similar
Itinerary
DAY 1: Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. upon arrival to Cairo meet and transfer to your hotel , rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
DAY 2: Sunday - The Pyramids, Sphinx of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of one huge piece of limestone. This afternoon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before traveling to Memphis, capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. Now, it is an open-air museum highlighted by a giant statue of Ramses II. Continue on to Saqqara, site of hundreds of tombs, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. then visit the carpet school before returning back to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3: Monday - Flight to Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Nile Cruise Embarkation, Temple of Luxor
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. upon arrival to Luxor, embark on the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank of the Nile . Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Then, visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. After exploring this ancient structure, visit a shop where you can view a quick demonstration of how the papyrus paper is made from papyrus grass. evening enjoy the magnificent sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: Tuesday - Luxor West Bank
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank, Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt's rulers. then head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's famous female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old-fashioned way. visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Return to the ship for lunch, after lunch sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: Wednesday - Temple of Kom Ombo
Today, spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the sky god and Sobek, the crocodile god. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls, salling to Aswan.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: Thursday - Aswan Felucca Ride
Spend the morning at leisure, After lunch on board, take a felucca ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: Friday - Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Nubian Village
After breakfast, visit the romantic Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Continue to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Visit a perfume shop and learn how these scents are made. This afternoon, board a sailboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Along the way, admire the sweeping views over Soheil Island. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan. Get to know the culture, history, and lifestyle of one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Enjoy a drink at one of the colorful rural houses, Walk through the local market to get a taste of the unique culture and traditions. return back to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: Saturday - Edfu Temple
Morning sailing to Edfu , visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu by horse Carraige or bus , considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian Temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris. Its great design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: Sunday - Dendera Temple
Travel to Dendera Temple, one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile, approximately 40 miles away from Luxor. Explore the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the wife of god Horus. Marvel at the spectacular ceiling painting in the main hall, displaying stars, planets, and symbols of the Roman zodiac. The colors seen throughout the temple complex are original, visit the temple crypt, and climb the staircase up to the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. return back to the ship in Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10: Monday – Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
Disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. upon arrival to Cairo transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: Tuesday – Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
After breakfast, start the day with a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval fortress in the center of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its expansive views of the city, then Old Cairo. Visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The church’s roof is built of timber to resemble the interior of Noah’s Ark. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses' . Have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, a neoclassical style building located in Tahrir Square. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12: Wednesday - Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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