For your Egypt tour of 3 Nights Cairo, 7 Nights Nile Cruise and 4 Nights Beach Holiday, you will fly to Cairo today. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our tour guide will warmly welcome you and assist with entry and visa formalities. During the transfer to your 5-star hotel, you’ll get a first impression of the bustling life in the largest city in Africa. After arriving at the hotel, your guide will assist you with check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.
On your second day, after a tasty breakfast in your hotel, you will meet your private Egyptologist Tour Guide who will accompany you to visit the most famous Monuments at the Giza Pyramids Complex such as the following:
Giza Pyramids Complex
This truly legendary historical Destination was constructed during the Reign of the 4th dynasty. Three significant pyramids including the Pyramid of Cheops built of 2,300,000 blocks dedicated to Pharaoh Khufu.
The Great Pyramid
Built for King Khufu (2609–2584 BC), stands at 147 m and contains the King’s chamber, Queen’s chamber and other rooms. (Image ID: 15479)
The Great Sphinx
Largest guardian at Giza; lion body with human head, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre. (Image ID: 18458)
The Valley Temple
Originally a mortuary/purification temple connected with the pyramids. (Image ID: 20676)
Saqqara Step Pyramid
The earliest pyramid by King Djoser, a stepped structure of six layers (Image ID: 12952).
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch / Overnight: Cairo Hotel. (Image ID: 20677)
The morning is dedicated to the Pharaohs once again. After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be picked up to visit:
The Egyptian Museum
Home to over 250,000 antiquities including Tutankhamun’s treasures. (Image ID: 14671)
Lunch Time
Lunch at a local authentic restaurant. (Image ID: 20673)
Salah El Din Citadel
Fortification built 1176–1182 AD to protect Cairo. (Image ID: 13018)
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Alabaster Mosque built 1830–1848 by Muhammad Ali. (Image ID: 14630)
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Historic market for souvenirs, perfumes and crafts. (Image ID: 20480)
Overnight: Return to 5-star Cairo hotel.
Today you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship for boarding. Your Egyptologist will accompany all cruise excursions.
Luxor Temple by Night
Visit Luxor Temple after lunch on board; enjoy dinner and evening program on the ship. (Image ID: 14149)
Early breakfast, then visit Thebes West:
Valley of the Kings
Royal necropolis of the New Kingdom with 63 tombs; UNESCO World Heritage (Image ID: 13160)
Hatshepsut Temple
Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Image ID: 18420)
Colossi of Memnon
Twin statues guarding Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple (Image ID: 12939)
After lunch return to ship; sail toward Edfu via Esna Lock. Optional: hot air balloon at sunrise (optional).
Breakfast then horse-and-carriage transfer to visit:
Edfu Temple
Best-preserved cult temple dedicated to Horus. (Image ID: 13075)
Kom Ombo Temple
Double temple dedicated to Horus and Sobek, includes Nilometer. (Image ID: 13065)
Return to ship and sail to Aswan; overnight onboard.
Explore Aswan highlights with your Egyptologist:
The High Dam
Major engineering project (Image ID: 14760)
The Unfinished Obelisk
Largest obelisk left incomplete in the quarry (Image ID: 13053)
Philae Temple
Temple of Isis relocated to Agilika Island (Image ID: 13064)
Return to Nile cruise for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Optional private excursion to Abu Simbel:
Abu Simbel Temples
Rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari; early morning excursion recommended. (Image ID: 15473)
Leisure day on board while sailing from Aswan to Luxor. Enjoy Nile scenery and ship facilities.
After breakfast, visit:
The Karnak Temples
Vast temple complex covering 247 acres; optional sound & light show in the evening. (Image ID: 15481)
Disembark the cruise, transfer by private driver to Hurghada for Red Sea beach stay.
Enjoy your leisure beach holiday at the Red Sea.
Enjoy your leisure beach holiday at the Red Sea.
Enjoy your leisure beach holiday at the Red Sea.
This is the last day of your Egypt adventure. A driver will collect you from your accommodation and take you to Hurghada Airport, where you will board your flight home.