7 days Egypt Tour Cairo and Nile Cruise
Overview
The beauty of Nile is unparalleled. Se t the sails into a magical journey to see the greatest wonders of ancient Egypt. From the great Pyramids of Giza head south to Luxor and Aswan to take a journey along a Nile Cruise where the great monuments and tombs of ancient Egyptians awaits your exploration.
Included
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on BB basis
- 4 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan on full board basis sightseeing included
- Private Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.
- All transportation in destination location
- Domestic flight Cairo- Luxor / Aswan-Cairo
- All Taxes & service charge.
Excluded
- Entry Fees of any sites didn’t mention in the itinerary.
- Tipping nor any extras not mentioned in the itinerary nor Personal expenses.
- Visa
- International airfare
- Entrance inside pyramids
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Deluxe Tours Representative will meet & assist you through the immigration and customs formalities, and then you will be transferred by a deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo to check in and stay overnight.
Day 2: Cairo Tour Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Museum and Bazaar
After breakfast meet your private guide at the lobby to depart on a full day tour of Cairo. Firstly, you will head to the Giza Pyramids where you will see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid (2690 BC). Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (Khufu’s son) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site and the Menkaure pyramid, the smallest, all guarded by the famous Sphinx. Then you will drive to Cairo downtown where you will explore the treasure of the Egyptian Museum which is known to be home to antiquities from the pharaonic periods, dating back some 50 centuries among which is the world-famous Tutankhamen collection. At the end of the tour, you will visit Khan El Khalili, where you can shop for souvenirs. After a full day in Cairo, you will be transferred back to your hotel and overnight.
Day 3: Cairo - Luxor (Nile Cruise) Karnak and Luxor temples
Pick up after breakfast to be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be greeted by a Deluxe Tours representative and transferred to your Nile Cruise which will be your home for the next four nights. Embarkation and lunch on board. In the afternoon you will visit the East Bank of Luxor where you will see the grand Karnak and Luxor temples. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship.
Day 4: Luxor West Bank Sailing
After breakfast, you will begin your sightseeing starting off with the West Bank of Luxor where you will see the huge Colossi’s of Memnon, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. You will then be transferred back to your cruise ship for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy the scenery of the Nile while sailing to Esna on wards to Edfu Dinner and overnight on-board cruise.
Day 5: Edfu- Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. The ship will set sail to Edfu where you will take a tour by a horse drawn carriage to visit the temple dedicated to the ancient god Horus. Return to the boat for lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo. Dinner and night aboard the ship
Day 6: Aswan Philae temple and High Dam
Breakfast on board Nile Cruise and then visit Philae temple dedicated to God Isis and located on Elephantine Island. And then visit the High Dam one of the engineering miracles which was built to save Egypt from Nile flooding. Return back to your cruise for Lunch. Dinner on board Nile Cruise and overnight.
Day 7: Aswan Cairo
Check out from Nile Cruise and transfer to Aswan airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival meet Deluxe tours representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of afternoon free at leisure.
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure.