The Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, and Pyramids

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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 greet and help you when you arrive at Cairo International Airport. After that, you will be driven through Cairo's busy streets in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour manager will help you with check-in once you arrive at the hotel of your choice according to your accommodation plan, whether it be located in the heart of Old Islamic Cairo, like the luxurious boutique hotel Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo, or overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza, like the Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel. The tour manager will double-check your itinerary with you to confirm all your pick-up times.

Spending the night in Cairo. 
Including a welcome drink.

Day 2: Islamic Cairo and the Pyramids

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 real Egyptian restaurant and then visit the Egyptian Museum, which is located in the center of old Downtown Cairo and has a view of the notorious 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, the Islamic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili.

Day 3: Travel to Aswan and Take in the Sightseeing

You're going to leave Cairo and travel to Aswan, a vibrant and joyful city. Your tour manager will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and drive you to the Cairo Airport so you can board your Aswan flight. As soon as you arrive in Aswan, you will receive assistance and be driven to the magnificent Philae Temple, which honors the goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the enormous Unfinished Obelisk, which is still lying on its side in the ancient Egyptian stone quarries. Following your trips, you'll return to your hotel in Aswan.
 
Spending the night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast.
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple.

Day 4: Tour of Abu Simbel

Your tour manager will pick up you from your hotel after you've had a filling breakfast so you can board an elegant, air-conditioned vehicle with other members of your small group for a tour to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II, are regarded as the greatest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture because of their distinctive style. They capture the splendor and majesty of the New Kingdom.
In order to save these two temples from the impending flood that the Aswan Dam was threatening to cause, the Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to work together.
The four global gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses II are honored in the Abu Simbel Temples. Another name for the magnificent Temple of Ramesses II is the Sun Temple of Ramesses II. In a symbolic sense, the two temples—those of Ramses II and that of Queen Nefertari—bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one. The temple of Queen Nefertari is also known as the temple of Hathor, the wife of the Sun God.
You will be taken to join your deluxe Salacia Nile cruise in Aswan following this incredible visit.
 
Spending the night on your Aswan cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Abu Simbel.

Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy your first breakfast on board while taking in the air from the Nile. 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. Following your tour, return to your cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch as you sail to Edfu, your second stop of the day.
Once there, proceed to Edfu Temple, which is home to 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 peaceful rural lifestyle of the nearby farmers and fishermen. Take in the magnificent, rich landscapes that are filled with banana and date palm trees. 
After your stay in Edfu is over, head back to your cruise. Take a leisurely trip to Esna and have some afternoon tea. Savor 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 cruise in Esna. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple.

Day 6: West Bank Sightseeing in Luxor

Enjoy a delectable breakfast to start your day as you sail to Luxor. Once you're there, go explore the beautiful city of Luxor. You'll start on the West Bank, where you'll see the Valley of the Kings, the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, and finally arrive at the Queen Hatshepsut Temple, which was 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, get back to your cruise to unwind and make use of all the wonderful facilities offered there. You can have a massage and afternoon tea. Snack on a delicious dinner to end the day on board.
 
Spending the night on your Luxor cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: the Colossi of Memnon, the Queen Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Royal Cemetery.

Day 7: East Bank - Luxor Exploring and Flying Returning to Cairo

Enjoy a delectable breakfast on your final morning of the travel while admiring the serene Nile waters. Depart from your ship after breakfast. You will travel with your tour manager to East Bank, the final destination on your itinerary. Once there, take a tour of the historic Luxor and Karnak temples. After visiting the final Luxor attraction, you will be driven through the city's streets to the Luxor Airport, where you will board your flight back to Cairo, where you will be greeted and taken to your hotel for your final night in the Land of the Pharaohs.
 
Spending the night in Cairo. 
Meals: Breakfast. 
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 8: Last Day of Travel & Return Home by Air

After a delectably prepared breakfast at your accommodation, explore Cairo's streets. Take a walk, strike up a conversation with some locals, or simply relax with some Egyptian tea at a nearby café during your free time. You will be driven through Cairo's streets to Cairo International Airport in preparation for 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 Aswan  and Luxor  to Cairo.

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

One night's accommodation in Aswan, with daily breakfast included.

Three nights' full board accommodation on a 05-star Superior Nile Cruise.

Every sightseeing tour listed on the itinerary.

Entrance costs to every location listed on the itinerary.

English-speaking local tour guide.

Every meal included on the itinerary.

Bottled water for outings beyond the hotel or the 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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