The Greatest of Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Sharm El Sheikh

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Pharaonic Land

After helping you with the arrival procedures at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will drive you in an exclusive, luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel. The tour manager at the hotel will help you check in easily and review your itinerary with you to determine when each trip will pick you up. 

Spending the night in Cairo. 
 

Day 2: Tour of the Pyramids

After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, head to the Giza Plateau with your guide. Together, you will see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus, the well-known Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, which faces the enormous statue. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, go to the Sakkara region to see the Sakkara Complex and the world's first pyramid, the Djoser Pyramid before returning to your hotel.
 
Spending the night in Cairo. 
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. 
Visits: the Sakkara Complex, the Djoser Pyramid, the Valley Temple, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. 
 

Day 3: Touring Cairo

After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, your tour guide will take you to the Egyptian Museum, where you will view a wide variety of intriguing items. You will have lunch at a neighborhood restaurant in Cairo. Proceed to the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo. 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. Back to your hotel for the night.
 
Spending the night in Cairo. 
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. 
Visits: the Egyptian Museum, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili. 

Day 4: 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 Airport so that 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 first-rate service, fine dining, and accommodation on your Nile cruise. Before making your first stop in Upper Egypt, which is to see the well-known Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in the East Bank, enjoy a delectable lunch aboard. After you get back to your ship, experience a hot, freshly prepared dinner. 
 
Spending the night on your Luxor cruise. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: Temples of Luxor and Karnak. 
 

Day 5: Touring the West Bank of Luxor

Eat 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 ends, 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 savoring a delectable lunch. Take advantage of the fantastic 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 finish 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 6: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Sail to Edfu while enjoying a delectable breakfast on board your cruise. Once there, proceed to Edfu Temple, the home of one of the best-preserved Horus temples from the Greco-Roman era. Savor a wonderful experience while admiring the native way of life in Upper Egypt while traveling back and forth in a horse-drawn carriage to the temple. Explore the tranquil, rural lifestyle of the nearby farmers and fishermen. Take in the magnificent, verdant, rich landscapes sprinkled with banana and date palm palms. 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 distinctive Kom Ombo temple, which features sanctuaries, hypostyle halls, and two identical entrances. Return to your cruise after your visit and savor a delicious lunch while cruising toward Aswan. Enjoy a cozy, delectable dinner as the day draws to a close while taking in the lovely, tranquil waters of the Nile River. 
 
Spending the night on your Aswan cruise. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo Temple. 

Day 7: Touring Aswan

Sail to the vibrant city of Aswan while you savor 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 stunning Temple of Philae, which honors the two goddesses Hathor and Isis. Following your excursions, you'll return to your cruise ship and savor a delectable dinner while admiring the stunning waters of the Nile. 
 
Spending the night on your Aswan cruise. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 
Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk. 
 

Day 8: Take a plane to Sharm El Sheikh

 Savor a final delicious breakfast on board while cruising your final morning along the serene waters of the Nile. Depart the ship after breakfast, then be driven to the Aswan Airport to catch your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Then, you will go to your Sharm hotel after landing at the airport. 
 
Spending the night on Sharm El Sheikh. 
Meals: Breakfast. 
Note: Most flights from Aswan to Sharm are indirect flights through Cairo Airport.
 

Day 9: Optional Sharm El Shiekh Excursions

Take an optional visit to Ras Mohamed Park or enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh. The park is home to some of the world's greatest spots for diving and snorkeling, with an unmatched variety of marine life. Discover several interesting spots within the park and pass the day swimming, snorkeling, and lounging on the boat. There will be a lunch buffet available on board. 

Note: If you would like to add an Introductory Diving supplement, it will cost  20 US dollars per person or 40 US dollars for a Scuba Diving supplement. 
If you would like to enjoy snorkeling sharm el shiekh in the breathtaking Ras Mohamed National Park while driving, there is no additional cost.
 
Spending the night on Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Ras Mohammed National Park optional visit, one free day. 

Day 10: Optional Sharm Excursions

Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh or sign up for our optional sharm el sheikh tour to see the breathtaking Colored Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the Sinai. Wander about among striking cliffs of a sandstone canyon streaked with melting gold, magenta, crimson, purple, and yellow hues. The canyon walls rise to a height of forty meters in certain areas. It is as though you are encased in an amazing coloring book. 
 
Spending the night on Sharm El Sheikh. 
Meals: Breakfast. 
Visits: Free day; Colored Canyon excursion optional. 

Day 11: Returning to Cairo

After breakfast at your Sharm El Sheikh hotel, you'll head to the airport in Sharm El Sheikh to catch your flight to Cairo. 
 
Spending the night in Cairo. 
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: Cairo - Fly Home

After breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the Cairo International Airport to board your flight home. 
 
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 from Aswan to Sharm and from Sharm to Cairo.

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

Four nights' accommodation in 5 star superior cruise on full board.

Three nights' accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh with breakfast each day included.

Every sightseeing tour in Cairo - privately guided tours.

Every sightseeing tour on the cruise.

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 optional tours.

Personal expenses.

Tipping.

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