Cairo Trip Overview
Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star luxury Nile Cruise. Tour the best ancient sites with your own private and qualified guide. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Saqqara in a private guided tour. Relax on the deck of a Luxury 5 stars Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, see the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and two stops en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Sunday, Monday, Wendesday or Friday. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star luxury Nile Cruise. Tour the best ancient sites with your own private and qualified guide. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Saqqara in a private guided tour. Relax on the deck of a Luxury 5 stars Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, see the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and two stops en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Sunday, Monday, Wendesday or Friday. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true.
Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs. Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun (optional).
After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple – The place where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau. It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx; the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom.
After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Proceed to the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also visit the tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant(optional).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ramsis Square, Al Fagalah, Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Then transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza to pick your luggage be transferred to Cairo train station to catch the 9 pm night sitting train to Aswan.(available to upgrade to sleeping train with extra 70$ USD per person)
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the First Class Sitting Train
Day 2: Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
In the morning, you will be met and assist at Aswan railway station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the nile Cruise in Aswan.
Day 3: Abu Simbel Trip (sharing a small group) and Kom Ombo Temple
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
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 Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu.
Day 4: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
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&the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Relax on the 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 the sundeck. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor 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 and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Cruise harbor in Luxor
Day 5: Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour&Departure transfer
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
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 treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Continue 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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
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. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
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. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
Finally, transfer to Luxor railway station to catch your first class sitting train back to Cairo.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
