9 Nights 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria Tour Package

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10 Days / 09 Nights
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2022 / 2023
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This long vacation is a comprehensive tour that contains all the amazing cities in Egypt. You will be exploring Cairo, Alexandria, and enjoy a Nile Cruise journey from Aswan to Luxor.

You will be exploring all the marvelous highlights of Cairo, then you will take the sleeper train to Aswan, where you will be sailing down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor enjoying all the historical monuments of the two cities.

The last chapter of this great Egypt travel package, you will be enjoying a marvelous day in Alexandria, The jewel of the Mediterranean Sea. A great package like this is a gold chance, never miss it!

 Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive to Cairo International Airport.

Once you arrive at the Cairo International Airport, one of our best tour representatives will be waiting for you.

You will be riding one of the best and most comfortable vehicles to take you to your hotel in Cairo.

Check in the hotel and have some rest after a long flight. Don’t forget to get ready to start the journey the next day.

Day 02: Day Tour Giza Pyramids and Memphis City Tour

In the early morning you will be enjoying the best breakfast in your hotel to energize for the best journey to Egypt.

Egypt is famous for the pyramids, but what you didn’t know is that Egypt has more than 100 pyramids. In this trip you will begin the tour of the pyramids by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the most amazing architecture of ancient Egypt. These huge startling structures served as the tombs of the kings of Egypt. Constructed in the 25th century BC, the construction of the pyramids is still a mystery until today.

Then to the amazing city of Saqqara, which is one of the most interesting ancient historical sites in Egypt. This city is so great because it was the royal necropolis of the ancient Egyptians during the ruling period of the Old Kingdom, plus it has the first

Pyramid in Egypt which is the Step Pyramid of Djoser.

The last visit of today will be to Memphis. This city is there from more than 5000 years ago as the first capital of unified Egypt. It also has an open-air museum that dates to the New Kingdom.

For some enjoying time you will be having your lunch in one of the finest local restaurants in Cairo.

Then you will be heading directly to the Giza Train Station to take the sleeper train to Aswan.

You will spend a special night on the sleeper train exploring Egypt’s small cities and villages and having a moving Dinner.

Day 03: Abu Simbel Tour

Breakfast will be served to you in the sleeper train in the morning.

A tour guide will be welcoming you upon your arrival at the Aswan train station to continue this marvelous tour of Egypt.

Your luck that today’s tour will start with the breathtaking temple of Abu Simbel. It is the greatest temple of ancient Egypt to be built in Nubia. This temple was constructed by Ramses II and featured with its rock curved façade that contain four huge statues of the king. There is also the never less amazing smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. The whole complex was dismantled, transferred, and rebuilt in its current location in the 1970s after the construction of the High Dam.

Once you finish your visit, you will go back to your hotel in Aswan to spend the night.

Day 04: Nile Cruise (Aswan attraction Tours)

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Aswan and get ready to check out the hotel to continue the journey.

You will embark with our Nile Cruise ship that’s featured with the highest levels of services and facilities.

On your first visit to Aswan you will be exploring the Philae Temple.  Established more than 2000 years ago for the cult of the

worship of the goddess Isis. This temple is featured with its

beautiful pillars’ heads and the huge impressive pylons which will

definitely impress you.

While you’re sailing you will visit the High Dam, the most astonishing architectural achievement accomplished in contemporary Egypt. The dam was established more than 50 years ago to preserve the River Nile water and produce a considerable portion of Egypt’s electricity.

The last visit of the day is the Unfinished Obelisk,  which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of the city of

Aswan. If completed, the unfinished obelisk would have been the

largest piece of stone humans ever dealt with, which made it an

incredible place to visit.

All your delicious meals will be served on board of the Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

For an interesting evening, Nile cruise will be preparing a magnificent entertainment program for you. This will include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

Tonight you will be sailing towards Kom Ombo, so enjoy your night in the middle of the Nile.

Day 05: Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu + Sail to Luxor

Get your breakfast in the morning on the Nile Cruise and get ready to have more fun in this Nile cruise package in Egypt.

Your Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the Temple of Kom Ombo. It is one of a kind in Egypt as the temple consisted,

internally, of two complete temples; the first dedicated to the

crocodile god Sobek, while the other is dedicated to the god

Haroeris. It was established more than 2000 years ago.

Once you finish at the amazing Kom Ombo city, you will sail towards Edfu.

In Edfu you will enjoy visiting the charming Temple of Edfu. Another great example of the Ptolemaic constructions in Egypt. Dedicated to the Eagle god, Horus, the temple is famous for its impressive decorated walls and stone.

Get your fancy Lunch and Dinner on board of the Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

Nile cruise will be preparing a magnificent entertainment program for you in the evenings that would include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

While you’re enjoying the night, you will sail towards Luxor.

Day 06: Luxor West Bank Tour

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at the Nile Cruise, get ready to start your visits at the West Bank of Luxor.

Luxor tours will start with the most interesting site of The Valley of the Kings. This is the greatest royal necropolis of ancient Egypt. The kings of Egypt started during the 18th dynasty to hide their tombs inside the Theban mountains to protect them against thrifts. These tombs are famous for their colors and decorations.

Next in the West Bank visits, you will go for the Temple of Hatshepsut. This is considered among the most charming examples of mortuary temples to be built in Egypt. It was established by Queen Hatshepsut more than 3500 years ago.

Then you will be visiting Colossi of Memnon, These two huge 18 meters statues used to decorate the entrance of a huge mortuary temple established more than 3500 years ago by Amenhotep III.

All the rest of the meals will be served on board of the Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

Our Nile cruise prepared for you a magnificent entertainment program to spend an unforgettable evening. This will include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

Day 07: Luxor East Bank Tours – Sleeping train back to Cairo

A delicious Breakfast will be served to you in the morning on the Nile Cruise.

Today your visits will be in the East Bank of Luxor and will start by exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest and most amazing temple of ancient Egypt. Established more than 4000 years ago, the construction of this marvelous temple took more than 2000 years to be completed as each king of Egypt wanted his own contribution to be added to the Karnak.

As you’re visiting luxor, of course you should visit the Luxor Temple. This temple represents an open-air museum of ancient Egyptian art and architecture as it was established during the 14 th century BC. You will find there a great variety of constructions and layouts as many rulers of Egypt had their own sections at the temple including Alexander the Great.

It’s now the time to check out the Nile Cruise and heading towards Luxor train station to take the sleeper train to Cairo.

You will enjoy your dinner in the sleeper train and will spend a special night moving to Cairo.

Day 08: Cairo City Tour (Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Khan el-Khalili)

You will be enjoying your moving breakfast in the sleeper train.

Once you arrive in Cairo, one of the best tour guides will be welcoming you and taking you to your hotel in Cairo.  

After having some rest you will go for the next step which is visiting the Egyptian Museum. This incredible place is one of the largest and most interesting in the world with around 120,000 displays. You will enjoy this visit as you are spending a journey in ancient Egypt’s history.

Let’s enjoy some Egyptian food by having lunch in one of the best local restaurants in Cairo.

With the lunch energy you will go for the next visit to the Citadel. This huge building was constructed by the famous army leader and king, Saladin over 1000 years ago. Today, the main highlight of this citadel is the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

How doesn't love shopping! get your shopping time at  Khan El Khalili. It is the largest tourist market in the region that sells all types of gifts and souvenirs. This place is there from the 13th century which gives the market some legacy.

At the end of this amazing tour of Cairo, you will get back to your hotel to spend the night and enjoy your free time in the hotel.

Day 09: Alexandria attractions

Start this special day by enjoying your breakfast in the hotel in Cairo. Today you will be touring Alexandria, established by Alexander the Great during the 4th century BC.

Taking you on a ride around 3 hours in one of our private air-conditioned vehicles towards Alexandria.

Begin Alexandria tour by visiting the amazing Library of Alexandria. In 2002, this great library established and considered

as the modern version of the ancient library of Alexandria that

was established in the 3rd century BC. The library is featured with

its huge circular design and the glass that permits the natural

sunlight to enter it.

Next  you will be visiting the Romanian beauty at the Roman Amphitheatre. This impressive theatre will be your favorite if you’re one of the Roman history fans. It was founded in the 2nd century AD and discovered in 1965. you will definitely enjoy your time there.

It's time to visit the incredible site of Pompey’s Pillar.  This 27 meters’ impressive granite pillar is the only remaining section of the Serapium Temple that was founded in Alexandria during the 3rd century AD. It also has two remarkable sphinxes where you will get great photos for memory.

Get some rest by having Egyptian lunch in one of the best local restaurants in Alexandria.

After lunch, you will continue Alexandria tours by visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay. The most famous landmark of Alexandria, constructed by the Mamluks more than 600 years ago. Almost all the sections of this masterpiece of military architecture were finely preserved for a marvelous tour of such complexes during the period.

The last visit you enjoy in Alexandria will be the Montazah Gardens and complex.  This was the most favorite summer resort of the last royal family of Egypt. Founded more than 120 years ago, the complex today has two royal palaces and many other attractions. 

By the evening your day will end and you will be heading to your hotel to spend the night in Alexandria.

Day 10: Final Departure

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you will get ready to check out the hotel.

You will be heading to the Airport to take your flight back home with lots of great memories to share with your beloved people.

Include
  • Private a/c Transportation
  • Round Trip airport transfers with qualified drivers
  • 03 nights’ accommodation at 3* Hotel in Cairo – on B/B basis
  • 03 nights’ accommodation on 5* Cruise – on F/B basis
  • 01 night accommodation at 3* Hotel in Aswan – on B/B basis
  • 02 nights’ accommodation on Sleeper Train – on H/B basis
  • All Entrance fees for sights mentioned in the Itinerary
  • An English speaking Tour Guide
  • One Bottle of Mineral Water for each person
  • Lunch Meal at a Local Restaurant
  • All taxes
Exclude
  • International Airfare
  • Visa, we can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request.
  • Any optional tours
  • Tips and personal expanses
  • Drinks and any other expenses
  • Tipping

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