8 Days Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo Tour Package

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Duration
08 Days / 07 Nights
Availability
2023 / 2024
Min PAX
2

Visit wonderful Egypt in a very unique tour to Cairo in addition to a marvelous Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

You will be visiting the highlights of Cairo then you will enjoy the Nile cruise to discover all the major historical sites of Luxor and Aswan.

 Itinerary

Day 01: Cairo Arrival

Once you arrive at the Cairo International Airport, our tour representatives would be waiting for you to drive you in one of our modern air-conditioned vehicles towards your hotel in Cairo.

Check-in and get some rest then discover the hotel until the next day.

Day 02: Full Day Pyramids Tour

Have a good morning by enjoying your breakfast in the hotel to begin this marvelous Cairo and Nile Cruise tour.

Let’s start the adventure by discovering the secrets of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids of Giza are among the Seven Wonders of the World which were constructed more than 4500 years ago. These huge three pyramids were the tombs of the kings dating to the Old Kingdom, during the 25th century BC.

It’s now the time t enjoy your lunch in one of the finest local restaurants in Cairo.  

To continue the tour you will be visiting Saqqara city, this is perhaps the most amazing ancient burial site all over Egypt which is dating to the Old Kingdom. The most notable monument of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid built in Egypt.

Then to the amazing city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. You will enjoy there visiting the open-air museum that dates to the New Kingdom.

Today’s adventure has reached an end, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo to spend a relaxing night.

Day 03: Flight to Aswan, Nile Cruise, Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk

Today is so special, you will start by having a delicious breakfast in your hotel in Cairo then you will be heading to the International Airport to take the domestic flight to Aswan city.

Once you arrive at the Aswan Airport there will be a very professional tour guide who will take you to begin your Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor.

During your fancy Nile Cruise, you will be discovering the wonders of all the highlights of Aswan.

First of all, you will start with the Philae Temple, one of the finest preserved historical sites of ancient Egypt. This temple is so special because it established more than 2000 years ago and it is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis.

Now, it’s the time to explore the High Dam, the largest water dam ever constructed on the River Nile, it’s around 1 kilometer long. The resone behind building such a huge dam is to save the water of the river and generate electricity for the whole country.

Your last visit of the day will be to 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.

Your Nile cruise will not be limited to only historical visits, it will also have great programs for entertainment in the evening. The program would include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

The day will end by sailing towards Kom Ombo city. Let’s have a peaceful night in the middle of the Great Nile Revier.

Day 04: Nile Cruise, Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu - Sail to Luxor

A very special breakfast will be served for you in the Nile Cruise. Get ready to have more fun in your Nile cruise.

The Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the Temple of Kom Ombo. This temple is special because it is dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.

The Greco-Roman temple is famous for its matchless location overlooking the Nile. Construction work of the temple started in the 2nd century BC by Ptolemy VI.

Then the ship will be sailing towards Edfu city where you will enjoy visiting the Temple of Edfu. This temple is the biggest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. The temple includes wonderfully decorated walls and stone capitals which completed during the 1st century AD after 300 years of construction work.

Then the entertainment program of the Nile cruise will begin. you will enjoy your time until the day ends.

The ship will keep sailing towards Luxor city, while you’re sleeping at the Nile Cruise.

Day 05: Full Day Luxor West Bank Tour

Start your day by enjoying breakfast at the Nile Cruise and get ready for today’s visits in Luxor.

The day will begin with the visits of the West Bank of Luxor where you will explore the Valley of the Kings.  This place considered the best-preserved and greatest ancient Egyptian burial site which is established by the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom from more than 3500 years ago.  

Now, you would continue the tour to the West Bank of Luxor by visiting Temple of Hatshepsut which considered as the finest mortuary temple built in Egypt. Of course, it constructed by Queen Hatshepsut more than 3500 years ago.

Your next visit in this great city will be to The Colossi of Memnon. Named after Memnon, the Greek legendary hero as one of them used to produce humming sounds. These two huge statues are around 18 meters and they are the only existing sections of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. 

You will enjoy all your 3 meals on the fancy Nile Cruise.

Then you will start enjoying the entertainment program they are offering you every day before the day’s end.

Day 06: Luxor East Bank Tours & travel back to Cairo

Have a good morning in the middle of the Nile by enjoying your breakfast on the Nile Cruise.

Today’s adventure will start at the East Bank of Luxor by visiting The Karnak Temple. This temple includes some astonishing features like the pylons, the hypostyle hall, the sacred lake, and much more. It founded more than 4000 years ago, most of what we see, nevertheless, belong to the New Kingdom.

Next, you will be exploring the wonders of The Luxor Temple. This great temple of ancient Egypt dates to the 15th century BC. It was connected with the larger temple of Karnak and used to witness many religious festivals.

The day will end by checking out from the Nile Cruise and heading back to Cairo by taking a flight at the Luxor Airport.

Once you reach Cairo, start the check-in at your beloved hotel to spend the night and share all the great memories you had.

Day 07: Full Day Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin & Khan EL Khalili Market

A new fresh morning in Cairo will start by having breakfast at the hotel.

The first step in this great city will be to The Egyptian Museum. This is the biggest museum in the region and hosts the largest collection of ancient Egyptian displays. The Egyptian museum is never to be missed by any travelers who spend their vacations in Egypt, it’s like a treasure for any tourist.

Next, you will be visiting the Citadel which is built over one thousand years ago. The citadel was constructed by Saladin and served as the seat of the power of Egypt for centuries. The most remarkable monument in the citadel is the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Move on to the best part of the day at Khan El Khalili to have some shopping time in a place that was founded in the 13th century. This market is the oldest and largest in the region where you will find many gifts and souvenirs.  

Now the day ends and you will have to return back to your beloved hotel.

Day 08: Final Departure

Your Eighth day will end by having the most delicious breakfast at the hotel then check out from the hotel in Cairo.

At the end, you will be heading to the Cairo Airport to take the flight back home after having such a wonderful tour to Cairo and Luxor.

Include
  • Private a/c Transportation
  • Round Trip airport transfers with qualified drivers.
  • 04 nights’ accommodation at 5* Deluxe hotel in Cairo – on B/B basis.
  • 03 nights’ accommodation on 5* Deluxe Cruise – on F/B basis.
  • Round Trip Domestic Flight Tickets Business Class
  • 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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