Cairo, sakkara, sphinx of giza, nile cruise, luxor, aswan, luxor), valley of kings, karnak temple
$1850 P/PDay 1
Cairo Arrival Transfer
Arrive at Cairo airport and meet with your transferman for assistance through customs and baggage claim. Transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(No meals)
Day 2
Full Day Cairo Pyramids Tour
Today you will set out on a full day tour of the pyramids. Visit the vast Necropolis of Saqqara, including tombs from all periods of Egyptian history. The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first stone structure to appear in the world. In the afternoon, we continue with our visit to the three Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx of Giza, the world’s oldest tourist attractions. At the end of the day you will be returned to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3
Flight to Luxor – Nile Cruise Embarkation – Luxor East & West Bank Tour
Today you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your 1 hour flight to Luxor (flight tickets must be arranged, not included). Arrive in Luxor and transfer to your Nile Cruiser for embarkation. Enjoy an unforgettable day of sightseeing when you discover the East & West Bank of Luxor. We begin firstly with the East Bank to visit the Luxor Temple built by Amenophis III and the Karnak Temple. We then cross to the West Bank to explore the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Stay overnight in Luxor.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4
Nile Cruise: Sail on River Nile to Edfu
Today we make sail to Esna and cross the lock. Relax & Enjoy the historical waters. Lunch will be on board. Later in the day we sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5
Nile Cruise: Edfu Tour – Sail to Kom Ombo
This morning we have a shore excursion tour of Edfu including the Temple of Horus, a beautiful Egyptian temple distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch on board whilst sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6
Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo Tour – Sail to Aswan – Aswan Tour
This morning we set off for our morning shore excursion to explore the Kom Ombo Temple which was shared by the two Gods; Sobek and Haroeris. Come back on board after the tour. We continue sailing through to Aswan. Upon our arrival in Aswan we have an afternoon tour the Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis and enjoy a felucca boat ride around Elephantine Island and the botanical gardens. Overnight in Aswan.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7
Nile Cruise: Free Day in Aswan – Optional Excursions
A free day on the harbor of Luxor. Enjoy your casual time or book one of our optional excursons. The reccommended tour from Aswan is the Abu Simbel By Bus Excursion. Overnight on board in Aswan.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8
Nile Cruise: Sail on River Nile to Esna
Today we being our return sail to Luxor via Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. Overnight in Esna.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 9
Nile Cruise: Free Day in Luxor – Optional Excursions
Today we arrive in Luxor. Enjoy your casual time or book one of our optional excursons. The reccommended tour from Aswan is the Hot Air Balloon Ride. Overnight on board in Luxor.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10
Disembarkation in Luxor – Flight to Cairo
After breakfast you will disembark from your Nile Cruiser in Luxor. Transfer to the airport (included) for your flight (not included) to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel (included). Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast)
Day 11
Cairo Departure Transfer
After breakfast you will be transferred by private air conditioned vehicle to the airport and be assisted through airport formalities for your international departure flight. The end of the services.
(Breakfast)