Visit the top attractions of Egypt in this amazing 9-Days, 8-Nights package tour that combines the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star Nile cruise and the coastal city Hurghada. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Coptic Cairo. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, trip to Abu Simbel temples, with two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu. Relax on the beautiful sandy beach and enjoy the crystal water of the Red Sea in Hurghada 4-star Resort with half board service. Tour includes 2-nights in a 4-star hotel in Cairo and Luxor, 3-nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group), 2 nights in 4 stars hotel in Hurghada, Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan and airport transfers. Note: The Nile Cruise from Aswan every Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday or Friday.
Cairo International Airport
Welcome to Egypt's capital! You'll be met on arrival at Cairo airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting to explain your itinerary, then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show(optional), or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show(optional).
This morning, Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will pick up you for a full day tour of the Pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, this is the oldest pyramid in Egypt 4800 B.c, built by King Zoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza.
Stop for lunch break(optional) then, continue to the Giza Plateau, see some of the world’s most iconic sights; the majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, these structures that have stood tall for 4,500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. In the evening, transfer to the train station to take the overnight sleeper train to Aswan(dinner and breakfast are served at the train).
Arrive at Aswan Railway station, meet your guide and transfer to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan. Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Around 4:30 am, you will be picked up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). This amazing site was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded. Drive for about 3 hours, to be met by your Egyptology guide; who will escort you to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, telling you the stories and the history of the iconic sights of ancient Egypt. Back to the cruise by noon time. Lunch on board and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city.
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Kom Ombo city; where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise, relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Enjoy Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasures and protect their mummies.
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.
End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant(optional) .
Get back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres.
Once you finish the tour, meet your private driver to be transferred to Hurghada. Drive for approx. 4 hours, check in a 4-star hotel in Hurghada for 2 nights.(Half board, check in with dinner)
This morning, after breakfast relax on the beach and swim in the crystal water or have peace of mind and enjoy a full day snorkeling trip at Giftun Island (optional) to explore the most beautiful coral reef in the world, enjoy swimming, fishing and too much fun. With door-to-door transport and buffet lunch included. Or select, the 2nd.optional tour to do the Sunset Bedouin desert Safari Tour with Quad Bike ride, Camel Ride and Bedouin dinner.
This morning, have your breakfast and enjoy the beach, then check out by 12 pm and meet your driver to be transferred to Hurghada airport to catch the flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive at Hurghada airport, please use the provided flight tickets sent to you via WhatsApp or email to check in and get your boarding card.
Take the one hour flight to Cairo. Once you arrive at Cairo airport and pick your luggage go outside through the exit door Where you will find The driver holding a sign with your name to transfer to hotel for overnight
This day if free, have your breakfast and check out by 12 pm. You might have a chance to add an extra optional tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM and Cairo Citadel with extra charge.
Oudriver will transfer you to the airport for departure according to your flight schedule
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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