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10 Days Ancient Egypt Tour includes Nile Cruise, Cairo

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Duration

10 Days 9 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

An exhilarating exploration of Egypt at its best! The best way to discover this ancient country is to visit the important sites in Luxor and Cairo
In Cairo, you can visit the famous 3 Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus, the Citadel of Saladin, Old Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum with its never-ending array of artifacts. After arriving in Luxor, you are transferred to the Nile Cruise for check-in and then visit the East Bank Temples of Luxor and Karnak, constructed under the order of at least three Pharoahs during their reign and are highly significant during the history of the New Kingdom.
Sailing on your Nile Cruise will allow you to relax on the top deck while admiring the beautiful green Nile Delta as you travel along this ancient route. You will stop off at two Temples en route with your guide, firstly the Temple of Edfu, the God of Horus, followed by Kom Ombo Temple, the crocodile God Sobek.
Sailing into the cultural City of Nubian Aswan, passing under the beautifully constructed Aswan Bridge, you will have time to explore the large Souk in Aswan. Your time in pretty  Aswan will include a wonderful tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan Dam (built to prevent the Nile from flooding into Upper Egypt), and Philae Temple on Agilika Island. Other optional tours, including the gigantic Temple of Ramses 11 at  Abu Simbel and a Felucca sail to a Nubian Village on the West Bank, are available.

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Highlights

  • Nile Cruise
  • Visits to the Pyramids
  • Visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Airport
Day 1:  Arrival at Cairo Airport

Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, one of our representatives will welcome you and provide transportation to your hotel in Cairo, allowing you to relax and unwind after your journey. Alternatively, you may enhance your experience with an optional two-hour evening dinner cruise on the Nile in downtown Cairo. You will spend the night in Cairo, ready to explore the city the following day.

Day 2: Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor
Day 2:  Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor

After breakfast at your Hotel you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport with a representative to board your approximately 1 hour flight to Luxor. On arrival, your representative will greet you in Luxor to then transfer you to your Nile Cruise to check in.
In the Afternoon, your Tour Guide will collect you to then take a tour of Luxor and Karnak Temples on the East Bank at Luxor City. Dinner on the Cruise then free time in the evening if you want to explore Luxor City and its large souk for souvenirs. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch & 1xDinner
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:
~Karnak Temple
~Luxor Temple

Day 3: Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu
Day 3: Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu

After breakfast, your Guide will collect you to take you across the Nile to the West Bank for your unique exploration of the Valley of the Kings, home to over 62 burial chambers, and several are available to visit. Also, the Temple of Hatshepsut is a place to explore ad enjoy the story of how she became the first female Pharaoh. You will then return to your cruise ship for lunch and set sail along the Nile for overnight docking in Edfu with dinner and onboard entertainment. Overnight docking in Edfu.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch & 1xDinner
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:
~Royal Cemetery
~The Valley of the Kings
~Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
~Colossi of Memnon.

Day 4: Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan
Day 4: Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan

Breakfast then a guided tour of Edfu Temple, know for the Falcon God Horus which hosts a large statue of Horus on the entrance to the temple.
Back onboard for lunch then a perfect chance to relax on the top deck and take in the scenery along the Nile with its pretty villages and local farmers out in the fields. Later in the afternoon you will arrive at Kom Ombo Temple of the Crocodile God to explore with your guide. Back onboard for the evening sail in to Aswan with dinner and entertainment. On arriving in Aswan at night gives you a wonderful opportunity to see what is known as the Qubbet El Hawa, a stunning lit up series of burial chambers known as the Tombs of the Nobles.
Overnight docking in Aswan.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch & 1xDinner
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:

Day 5: Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan
Day 5: Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan

Today after breakfast you will be exploring Aswan with your guide for a mix of ancient and modern history. A visit to the Aswan Dam, the largest worldwide embankment dam originally completed in 1902. However it was decided to construct it further in to a high dam between 1960-and 1970 due to its success as a low dam.
You will also see visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk ever made Visiting the quarries in Aswan, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, under the order of Queen Hatshepsut. However, it was never completed as cracks began to show during its construction so it was left abandoned and remains there to this day.
There will also be a visit to the Temple of Philae, located on Aglika Island located downstream from Lake Nasser and the Aswan Dam. Originally built for worshippers of the God Isis and currently being designated as a Nubian Unesco heritage site.
Back to your Cruise ship to relax or take a walk around Aswan City. Dinner and entertainment onboard. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch & 1xDinner
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:
~High Dam
~Unfinished Obelisk
~Temple of Philae

Day 6: Flight Back Cairo
Day 6: Flight Back Cairo

You are greeted at Cairo Airport by a representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay. Breakfast onboard with morning tours in Aswan or an early start to visit Abu Simbel Temple at Lake Nasser. Midday checks out from the Cruise to be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo
Meals Included: 1x Breakfast,
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Day 7: Overnight in Cairo
Day 7: Overnight in Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel then a full day of tours ahead. Your guide will greet you to escort you to the most visited site in Cairo, that of the untouched 3 Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus followed by the fascinating
Sphinx said to be guarding the Pyramids with it’s body of a lion and head of a Pharaoh. A look at the Valley Temple is said to have hosted mummified bodies ready for burial.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, the largest worldwide
museum hosting over ancient Egyptian artifacts including the famous golden mask of Tuthankhamun. Lunch will be included during the day. Return to your hotel for the evening to relax overnight.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:
~Great Pyramids of Giza
~Sphinx, Valley Temple
~Egyptian Museum

Day 8: Overnight in Cairo
Day 8: Overnight in Cairo

Today after breakfast, you will be greeted with your guide for an intriguing day out covering the oldest part of the City know as medieval Old Cairo discovering the origins of Islamic rule alongside the Christian period.
The first stop at the glorious Citadel of Saladin is an iconic monument representing the introduction of Islam from the invading Ottoman Empire and named after its builder Saladin. It was further enhanced over time by Egyptian rulers and hosts the grand Mohamed Ali Mosque. The views are spectacular from top terrace across the city known as ‘the City of a thousand minarets’.
Next stop of the day will be the ancient part of the City known as Old Cairo considered as a very holy place by Egyptians due to it’s history. You will get to visit the oldest Mosques such as the Al Hazar Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Al Hakim Mosque and Al Rifai Mosque with the tomb of the Shah of Iran.
Then moving on to the Old Coptic part of this area known as Coptic Cairo which includes the Hanging Church and the church of St Aba Noub where the Holy Family were said to have taken refuge whilst passing through Egypt. Lastly, the chance to visit the biggest bazar in Cairo called Khan Khalili with time for shopping. Lunch is included through the tour. Back to your hotel for overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast ,1xLunch
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour Top Attractions:
~Islamic & Coptic Cairo
~Khan El Khalili

Day 9: Overnight Cairo - Free Day
Day 9: Overnight  Cairo - Free Day

Last day to relax or explore Cairo on your own. Your guide can advise of places to visit. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Day 10: Departure
Day 10: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, then you will be collected by a representative and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: 1xBreakfast
*Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and greet at the airport
  • Guest will be transferred to the selected Hotel
  • Check-in at Hotel
  • Overnight at Hotel
  • Nile Cruise
  • All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary, started with breakfast of Second day, ending with breakfast of Last day
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned coach
  • Sightseeing as per the above-mentioned itinerary
  • All entrance fees
  • Professional guide during tours
  • Lunch and dinner in all hotels (optional)
  • Optional tours not included in the programme
  • Some Tombs at the Valley of the Kings are charged
  • Tips / gratuities to Guides / drivers / representatives
  • Personal expenses (ie: meals out)

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