7-Day Egypt Discovery: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo & Egyptian Museum Tour
2 stops
1
Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by a GO TOURS EGYPT representative who will assist you with airport formalities and hotel check-in.
Admission ticket free
2
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
After a short rest, begin your journey with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient treasures, including artifacts from tombs, temples, and palaces of Egypt’s greatest dynasties. After the tour, return to your hotel for overnight stay.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Tour
3 stops
3
Pyramids of Giza
After having breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will accompany you to start your 8 days Cairo & Nile cruise package at Giza to visit The great pyramids which are considered one of the most important historical monuments that you must visit in Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Great Sphinx
The Sphinx is a statue of а lion’s body and а human head. It’s considered one of the world’s largest and oldest statues, It is believed that Napoleon’s army broke the nose of the Sphinx by shooting it,
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Continue to the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale cut-stone structure in history. Return to your hotel for overnight.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Fly to Aswan, Nile Cruise Check-in & Aswan Tour
3 stops
6
Aswan
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and start your Aswan sightseeing with visits to:
3 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Aswan High Dam
On our way to the Cruise Boat after visiting Philae Temple we will pass by Aswan High Dam that was constructed between 1960 and 1970, some of the benefits that were achieved by constructing the High Dam, is Generating electricity, which has achieved self-sufficiency and the elimination of any potential energy crises, and major protection against floods and drought. At the end of the day, transfer to your cruise to have your lunch and overnight on board.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Temple of Philae
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
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Abu Simbel Temples Complex - Sail to and Visit Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
9
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
10 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Kom Ombo
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
2 stops
11
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience 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 deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board with belly dancing show and Overnight in Luxor Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Luxor Sightseeing & Fly Back to Cairo
3 stops
13
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable 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 treasure and protect their mummies.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. After the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo & Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for overnight.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Final Departure
1 stop
16
Cairo
Final departure to Cairo international airport with unique photos and unforgettable memories. Wish you have a nice trip
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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