Travel To Egypt And Enjoy A Magical Experience Following The Path Of The Nile River, Where You Will Witness The History And Beauty Of This Unique Country.
Embark On A Luxurious Nine-Day Adventure Through The Nile Valley, Including Land, River, And Air Excursions. Enjoy A Breathtaking River Cruise On One Of The World’s Most Famous Rivers Aboard A Luxury Boat. Discover The Grandest And Most Remarkable Pharaonic Temples And Experience A Special Evening With A Nubian Family, Where You Will Have The Opportunity To Engage With Locals And Share A Meal With Them. Immerse Yourself In The Rich Life Of This Country, With Its Deserts, Markets, Cultural Landmarks, And Unique Experiences. This Nine-Day Journey, Starting From Cairo, Will Immerse You In The Enchanting Desert Landscapes, Ancient Wonders, And Local Secrets At Every Stop.
| Program |
| Day 1: Welcome To Cairo |
Welcome To Egypt! Upon Your Arrival, Our Representative Will Greet You And Assist With Passport Control, Customs, And Luggage Collection. Then, They Will Help You With Your Private Transportation.
Enjoy A Comfortable, Private Transfer From The Airport To Your Historic Hotel, Located Near The Last Remaining Wonder Of The Ancient World – The Great Pyramid Of Giza. You May Explore The Surrounding Attractions On Your Own Or Relax At Your Hotel And Enjoy Its Premium Services.
| Meals |
Welcome Drink
| Day 2: Exploring The Treasures Of Ancient Giza |
You Will Tour The Giza Plateau, Home To The Pyramids Of Menkaure And Khafre, In Addition To The Great Pyramid, Built During The Fourth Dynasty Around 2690 BC. Take The Opportunity To Enter One Of These Legendary Structures And Marvel At The Massive Stones Used In Their Construction, Reflecting The Grandeur Of Ancient Egyptian Civilization.
Ride Camels Across The Sands Of Giza As The Locals Do, Then Enjoy The Sight Of The Great Sphinx, A Historic Icon Framed By The Pyramids, Which Has Stood As A Landmark For Adventurers For Centuries.
Next, Proceed To The Saqqara Complex To Visit The Step Pyramid Of Djoser, The First Pyramid Ever Built And A Landmark In Pharaonic Architecture.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 3: To The Ancient City Of Luxor |
Take A Morning Flight Across The Desert To Luxor, A Historic Site Once Known As Thebes. Your Tour Will Begin With A Visit To The Karnak Temple, Where Generations Of Pharaohs Recorded Their Names And Immortalized Their Achievements. Wander Through The Great Hypostyle Hall, Marveling At Its Perfectly Aligned Columns That Rise Up To 80 Feet.
Afterward, Board Your Luxury Cruise Ship. Take Some Time To Relax In Your Cabin And Explore The Ship. Enjoy Lunch On Board Before Disembarking To Explore The Luxor Temple, Which Was Once Connected To The Karnak Temples By A 1.25-Mile Avenue Of Sphinxes, Part Of Which Still Forms The Entrance To The Temple. Dating Back To Approximately 1400 BC, The Temple Was Dedicated To The Rejuvenation Of Kings Rather Than To The Pharaohs.
In The Evening, Relax Onboard And Enjoy A Night Of Entertainment, Including Local Egyptian Music That Adds A Special Touch To Your Experience.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 4: Temples And Tombs Of Luxor |
Disembark After Breakfast To Visit Luxor’s West Bank And Explore The Valley Of The Kings. Beneath The Dry Hills In This Area Lie Over 60 Royal Tombs, Many Adorned With Stunning Decorations. Explore Three Of These Tombs, Where Pharaohs Were Secretly Buried, And Where Discoveries Are Still Being Made Today.
Next, Continue To The Mortuary Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut, A Majestic Structure Built Into The Cliffs, Creating A Natural Terrace. Pause To Admire The Grandeur Of The Famous Colossi Of Memnon Before Returning To The Ship For Lunch, As You Sail Through The Serene Nile Scenery Toward Edfu.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 5: Temples Of Edfu And Kom Ombo |
Take A Horse-Drawn Carriage Or A Tuk-Tuk To The Temple Of Horus In Edfu, Dedicated To The Falcon God Horus In Ancient Behdet (Modern Edfu). Built Between 230 And 57 BC By Ptolemy III And His Successors, It Is One Of The Best-Preserved Temples In Egypt.
After Visiting The Temple, Return To The Ship And Continue Sailing Toward Kom Ombo. Later In The Afternoon, Explore The Unique Kom Ombo Temple, A Greco-Roman Structure Dedicated To Both Sobek (The Crocodile God) And Haroeris (The Sun God). Afterward, Continue Your Journey Toward Aswan, Where You Will Spend The Night At The Port.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 6: Aswan And The Nubian Villages |
Enjoy A Traditional Boat Ride On A Non-Motorized Felucca, Where You Can Sail Peacefully And Take In The Natural Surroundings Of Aswan, Passing By The Small Botanical Island, Also Known As Kitchener's Island. Afterward, Visit A Local Nubian Village To Explore Its Colorful Houses And Simple Lifestyle, And Enjoy A Traditional Lunch There.
In The Afternoon, Continue To Visit Philae Temple, A Beautiful Complex On An Island Dedicated To Isis, Rescued From The Rising Waters Of Lake Nasser. It Can Be Reached Via A Scenic Boat Ride.
Take A Moment To Stop By The Quarries To See The Unfinished Obelisk, The Largest Known Ancient Obelisk, Offering A Fascinating Insight Into The Craftsmanship Of Ancient Artisans. At The End Of The Day, You Will Spend The Night In The Port At Aswan.
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner
| Day 7: Abu Simbel And Cairo |
This Morning, Disembark From The Ship And Bid Farewell To The Crew. Then, Enjoy A Private Transfer To The Airport With An English-Speaking Guide To Facilitate Your Experience.
Before Your Flight, You Have The Option To Visit Abu Simbel, Located 300 Km To The South Across The Nubian Desert. The Tour Begins By Bus At 3:30 Or 4:00 AM, And You Will Be Transferred From The Ship. A Breakfast Box Will Be Provided For You To Enjoy During The Journey. Around 8:00 AM, You Will Arrive At Your Destination, Where You Will Have Approximately 3 Hours To Explore The Temples. These Temples Were Built By Ramses II And Are Undoubtedly Among The Most Impressive Temples In Egypt. Originally Situated On The Banks Of The Nile, They Were Relocated To A New Site Above The Lake In The Late 1960s, After The Rising Waters Of Lake Nasser Created By The Aswan High Dam. You Will See The Four Large Seated Statues Of Ramses II Facing East, Providing A Majestic Welcome To The Rising Sun.
Afterward, Take A Flight From Aswan Directly To Cairo. Upon Arrival, Enjoy A Private Transfer To Your Hotel Overlooking The Nile In The Heart Of The Capital.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Day 8: The Egyptian Museum And Islamic Cairo |
Explore The Egyptian Museum Of Antiquities (Or The Grand Egyptian Museum Upon Its Opening), Home To More Than 120,000 Artifacts, Some Dating Back To 4000 BC. Afterward, Embark On A Journey To Discover Cairo’s Rich Islamic Heritage.
Begin With A Visit To The Cairo Citadel, The Largest Fortress In The Middle East, Which Still Dominates The City’s Skyline. Then, Enjoy The View Of Sultan Hassan Mosque, Completed In 1363, With Its Towering Architecture And Rich Decorations That Showcase Unique Craftsmanship.
Next, Savor Lunch At A Local Restaurant Offering The Best Dishes, Then Enjoy A Visit To The Vast And Bustling Khan El Khalili Market, One Of The Largest Markets In The Middle East. Wander Through Its Narrow Alleyways And Discover Workshops And Stalls Selling All Kinds Of Handicrafts, Providing A Unique Experience Of Local Culture.
| Meals |
Breakfast And Lunch
| Day 9: Farewell To Egypt |
Your Private Driver Will Greet You At Your Hotel After Breakfast And Accompany You To The Airport For Your Return Flight Home. With That, Your Wonderful Journey In Egypt, Filled With Unforgettable Cultural And Historical Experiences, Comes To An End.
| Meals |
Breakfast
| Duration |
9 Days / 8 Nights
| Location |
Cairo - Nile River Cruise
| Price Includes |
- Free Wi-Fi In Vehicles
- All Service Charges And Taxes
- Local English-Speaking Tour Guide
- All Meals Mentioned In The Program
- All Transfers By Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Bottled Water During Tours Outside The Hotel Or Cruise
- Entrance Fees To All Sites Mentioned In The Program
- 4 Nights Accommodation In Cairo, Including Daily Breakfast
- 4 Nights Full-Board Accommodation On A Luxury Nile Cruise
- Meet And Greet Service By Our Representatives At The Airport Upon Arrival
- Private Sightseeing Tours In Cairo And The Nile Cruise (As Mentioned In The Program)
- Domestic Flights From Cairo To Luxor And From Aswan To Cairo
| Price Excludes |
- International Flight Tickets
- Tips And Gratuities
- Any Meals Not Mentioned
- Visa Entry To Egypt
- Soft Drinks During Meals
