Cairo & Nile Cruise: A Timeless Journey Through Egypt

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Cairo – Gateway to Ancient Wonders
1 stop
1
Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Pyramids, Pharaohs & Bustling Bazaars
4 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
After breakfast, visit the iconic Giza Plateau to marvel at the Pyramids, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, and the Sphinx, the legendary guardian of the necropolis.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Egypt Papyrus Institute
Continue to the Papyrus Institute for a demonstration of ancient paper-making techniques .
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to King Tutankhamun’s treasures and an extensive collection of antiquities, showcasing over 120,000 artifacts.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Khan Al-Khalili
Conclude your day with a shopping session at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s bustling market filled with vibrant stalls and traditional crafts, before returning to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Aswan’s Ancient Marvels & Nile Cruise Embarkation
3 stops
6
Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Aswan
Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Temple of Philae
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite structure that reveals the incredible craftsmanship of ancient Egyptians, and the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Temples of the Nile – Kom Ombo & Edfu
2 stops
9
Kom Ombo
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haeroris, the falcon-headed god, known for its fascinating symmetrical design.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Edfu
Continue sailing to Edfu to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god. Afterwards, enjoy dinner and overnight onboard.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Valley of the Kings & Luxor’s Majestic Tombs
2 stops
11
Valley of the Kings
Cruise to Luxor and explore the West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. This iconic site served as the royal burial ground for nearly 500 years during the New Kingdom period, from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties. Carved into the cliffs of a desert wadi on the west bank of the Nile—directly across from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor)—this sacred valley is the final resting place of pharaohs and powerful nobles. Nestled within the Theban Necropolis, the Valley is home to some of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt, showcasing intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Luxor
In the evening, celebrate with a Galabeya party, a festive gathering where guests can dress in traditional Egyptian attire, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Karnak, Luxor & Farewell
3 stops
13
Temple of Karnak
After breakfast, check out and visit the East Bank, exploring the grand Karnak Temple, an awe-inspiring complex of temples, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to Amun-Ra.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Luxor Temple
Discover Luxor Temple, a stunning monument linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Luxor
Transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo and onward journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats available on request
• Valley of the Kings: Your Main Entry Ticket Includes Access to 3 of the Following Open Tombs: KV1 (Ramesses VII), KV2 (Ramesses IV), KV6 (Ramesses IX), KV8 (Merenptah), KV14 (Tausert & Setnakht), KV15 (Sety II), KV16 (Ramesses I), KV43 (Thutmose IV), KV47 (Siptah). Optional Tombs (Available with Additional Ticket Purchase): KV9 (Ramesses V & VI), KV17 (Seti I), KV62 (Tutankhamun)

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