Travel to Egypt: Pyramids and Nile by Air

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo arrival

Greetings from the spiritual country of Egypt, the ancient capital of the Pharaohs for countless years. Your tour manager will welcome you when you arrive at Cairo International Airport, help you with the entrance visa application process, and make everything easier for you. After that, you'll be driven around Cairo's streets in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive at the hotel of your choice, which may be in Khan El Khalili, like Le Riad Luxury Boutique Hotel, or overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza, like Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, your tour manager will help you with check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all the pick-up times for all your planned activities throughout your trip.

Spending the night in Cairo.
Including a welcome drink.

 

Day 2: Touring the Pyramids and Cairo

Your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau after you've had a filling and tasty breakfast at your hotel. There, you'll be able to marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. To go to the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple, walk or ride a camel. Following your tour of the pyramids, you will eat lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant and then proceed to the Egyptian Museum, which is located in the center of Downtown Cairo's historic district and offers views of the well-known Tahrir Square. If there is time, you will be driven to Khan El Khalili, Cairo's oldest bazaar, after you have had time to see the beautiful ancient Egyptian antiques and treasures.

Spending the night in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Visits: the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili, and the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Day 3: Take a flight to Luxor and tour the East Bank

You are going to leave Cairo today and travel to the beautiful city of Luxor. Your tour manager will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and drive you to Cairo International Airport so you can fly to Luxor. When you arrive in Luxor, you will be greeted and driven to your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, in a premium air-conditioned vehicle. Salacia will provide you with first-rate service, fine dining, and lodging on your Nile cruise. After a delectable meal on board, make your way to your first destination in Upper Egypt to visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple at the East Bank. After you get back to your ship, savor a hot, freshly prepared dinner.

Spending the night on your Luxor cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Temples of Luxor and Karnak.

Day 4: Touring the West Bank

Savor your first breakfast while on board your trip, taking in the serene views of the Nile. Proceed to tour Luxor's West Bank after breakfast. See the Valley of the Kings, home of the Royal Cemetery of 62 Pharaohs, and then proceed to the Queen Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple, constructed at Deir El-Bahari by the New Kingdom's architects in the fifteenth century BCE. As the day comes to an end, take in the majestic Colossi of Memnon. Once your time at the West Bank is up, head back to your cruise ship and begin your journey to Edfu while experiencing a delectable lunch on board. Take advantage of the great facilities on your cruise, unwind in the Jacuzzi, have some afternoon tea, and receive a massage. Spend the remainder of the day sailing and relaxing. Snack on a delicious dinner to complete the day on board.

Spending the night on your cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Royal Cemetery.

Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu while enjoying a delectable breakfast on board your cruise. Once there, proceed to Edfu Temple, home of one of the best-preserved Horus temples from the Greco-Roman era. Get a wonderful experience while admiring the native way Look at the magnificent, rich landscapes that are peppered with banana and date palm trees. Return to your ship after your visit, then set sail for Kom Ombo, your second destination of the day.

Land on Kom Ombo's coastlines, then stroll through the town among the inhabitants until you reach the unique Kom Ombo temple, which features sanctuaries, hypostyle halls, and two identical entrances. Return to your ship after your visit and experience a delicious lunch while cruising toward Aswan. Savor a cozy, delectable dinner as the day draws to a finish as you relax in the lovely, peaceful Nile river waters.

Spending the night on your Aswan cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Kom Ombo Temple.

Day 6: Touring Aswan

Sail to the vibrant city of Aswan while you enjoy another tasty breakfast on board. After arriving, spend a day sightseeing in this lovely city and getting to know the most friendly residents. Begin with a visit to the enormous Unfinished Obelisk, which is still lying on its side in the ancient Egyptian stone quarries. You will then proceed to the magnificent Temple of Philae, which honors the two goddesses Hathor and Isis. Following your trips, you'll return to your cruise ship and enjoy a delicious dinner while admiring the amazing waters of the Nile.

Spending the night on your Aswan cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk.

Day 7: Fly to Cairo - Optional Tour to Abu Simbel 

Experience your final breakfast on board the cruise, surrounded by the serene waters of the Nile. After breakfast, depart the ship and head to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo, where you will be greeted and taken to your hotel for your final night in the Land of Pharaohs. 

Spending the night in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast. 
* For an additional $89 USD, an optional group coach visit to the Abu Simbel Temples.

Day 8: Cairo - Return Home by Air

Explore Cairo's stunning streets after enjoying a wonderfully cooked breakfast at your accommodation. Take a stroll, strike up a conversation with some locals, or simply relax with Egyptian tea at a nearby café during your free time. You will be driven through Cairo's lively streets to Cairo International Airport as your flight gets closer, where you will board your final trip back to your home country.

Meals: Breakfast.

Tour Information

Tour Includes

The service of meet and assist at the airport.

Help with visitor relations while visiting.

Every transfer in a personal, air-conditioned vehicle.

Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.

Three nights' accommodation in Cairo with breakfast each day included.

Four nights of full-board accommodation on a five-star, premium Nile cruise.

Every sightseeing tour listed on the itinerary.

English-speaking local tour guide.

Entrance costs to every location listed on the itinerary.

Every meal included on the itinerary.

Bottled water for outings beyond the hotel or cruise.

Portage as necessary

All taxes and service fees

Tour Excludes

Airfare abroad.

Egypt entry visa.

Any tours that are optional.

Personal expenses.

Tipping.

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