8-Day Private Tour Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise Including Air Fare

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Arrival to Cairo - Welcome to Egypt
1 stop
1
Cairo
Arrival Day is must to be on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday due to the Nile cruise schedule, Welcome to Egypt! You’ll be met and assisted by a Tour representative at the Cairo airport and then you will be escorted by Tour staff to your hotel and overnight. Overnight Cairo: 5 Star Deluxe Hotel. Meals: No
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Giza Pyramids / Valley Temple / The Sphinx / Egyptian Museum
2 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
The last remaining wonder of the ancient world; for nearly 4000 years, the extraordinary shape, impeccable geometry and sheer bulk of the Giza Pyramids have invited the obvious questions: ‘How were we built, and why?’. Centuries of research have given us parts of the answer. Built as massive tombs on the orders of the pharaohs, they were constructed by teams of workers tens-of-thousands strong. Today they stand as an awe-inspiring tribute to the might, organisation and achievements of ancient Egypt. Then Visit the valley temple and the Sphinx
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
This museum contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history and houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. This includes many treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Fly from Cairo to Aswan / Philae Temple / The High Dam / Nile Cruise
4 stops
4
Aswan International Airport
After breakfast at Cairo hotel our representative will pick you up and transfer to Cairo airport then take the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival to Aswan our representative will be waiting and holding a sign by your name meet & assist then start your day tour with our Egyptologist guide.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Aswan High Dam
Which was completed in 1964. From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Temple of Philae
Sail by Motorbaot to the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Nile River Valley
During the sunset enjoy and relax with the sail boat on the Nile river in Aswan
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temple / Sailing to Komombo Temple
2 stops
8
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
This is an optional tour with additional cost if you would like to visit Abu Simbel temples. Enjoy a visit to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. then you will head back Aswan to go back to your Nile cruise. Lunch on board then set sail to Komombo temple. Enjoy the sailing time.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Temple of Kom Ombo
at 6pm visit Komombo temple. Standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo's importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. After the visit back to the Nile Cruise. Dinner on board then enjoy the Galabya Party. Continue sailing to Edfu and overnight
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Edfu Temple / Sailing / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple
3 stops
10
Temple of Horus
After breakfast visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Then back to the Nile cruise and continue siling to Luxor passing by Esna lock.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Karnak
Afternoon at 4pm visit the biggest temple in the world where you will see the avenue of the sphinxes of King Ramses 2nd, you will see the biggest hypostyle room in the world which has 134 columns, the obelisks, and the biggest lake ( swimming pool ) of ancient Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Luxor Temple
Which was built by some ancient Pharaohs like (Ramses, Amenmhotep & Hatshepsut) the temple was dedicated for the sun god Amun Re ( the God of ancient Egypt ). After the tour your tour guide will take you back to the cruise. Dinner on board. Enjoy the belly dancer show at the cruise.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Valley of the kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Colossi of Memnon / Fly back to Cairo
5 stops
13
Valley of the Kings
After Breakfast, Disembark the Nile cruise then start to visit the Vally of the kings. Where you will see the tombs of the pharaos and the awesome colors on the walls which still very well preserved till today, your tour guide will recommend for the you the best 3 tombs to see. Then go to visit Hatshepsut temple
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Hatshepsut was the Egyptian King Thutmose I and his wife queen Ahmose only child, she was one of the greatest queens and the second who ruled ancient Egypt. Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt. She was the second confirmed female pharaoh who ruled Egypt, the first one was sobekneferu. Hatsheosut take over the rule of Egypt in 1478 BC. Then go to visit the Clossi of Memnon
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Colossi of Memnon
which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, Afterwards have lunch at local restaurant then our representative will transfer you to Luxor airport take your flight back to Cairo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
After the visits in Luxor our replresentative will transfer you to Luxor airport and fly back to Cairo.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Cairo International Airport
Upon arrival to Cairo airport Meet & Assist by our representative then transfer to Cairo hotel and overnight
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Day Tour to Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo
2 stops
18
Coptic Cairo
After breakfast, Start to visit: 1- Coptic Cairo: After breakfast your private guide will take you to Old Cairo to see the wonderful Hanging Church,so called because it was built on the Roman Tower of the fortress of Babylon. Then you will see the famous crypt in which the Holy Family stayed beneath the church of Abu Serga.. Next, explore the Ben Ezra synagogue of the Jewish community. Your guide will make sure you learn a lot about the unique type of Christianity in Egypt. Your guide will take you to a local restaurant for a typical Egyptian lunch before driving you back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
19
Islamic Cairo
After breakfast, Start to visit: 2- Islamic Cairo: Visit the Famous mosque (Amr Ibn-AlAs) was originally built in 642 AD,The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt, and by extension, the first mosque on the continent of Africa.Then moving to visit The Ibn -Tulun mosque was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Ţūlūn, the Abbassid governor of Egypt from 868–884 whose rule was characterized by de facto independence. The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and Madrassa located near the Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later "without even a single day of idleness". At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several "wonders of construction". After Lunch return back to the hotel.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Final Departure
1 stop
20
Cairo International Airport
After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport to the final Departure with Unforgettable Memories.
Admission ticket free

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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