8 Days / 7 Nights tour to Cairo, Luxor & Aswan 2 nights in Cairo + 1 night in Luxor + 4 nights on a Nile Cruise
Welcome to Egypt !!
Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel to rest from the travel.
Included meals: None.
Cairo – Giza Pyramids – Grand Egyptian Museum
Today we start our exploration of the mysteries Egypt holds at the pyramids in Giza and discover the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Optional safari on camels, or horse buggy if you prefer.
We continue on to the Great Sphinx which was carved out of solid natural rock around 2500 B.C. After a stop for lunch, we visit the Papyrus institute to see how it is made and introduced to ancient Egyptian writing. An explanation is also provided as to what a cartouche is, as we will see them throughout our tour!
We continue our tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home of the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities in the world.
Included meals: Breakfast.
Cairo – Giza Pyramids – Grand Egyptian Museum
Today we start our exploration of the mysteries Egypt holds at the pyramids in Giza and discover the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Optional safari on camels, or horse buggy if you prefer.
We continue on to the Great Sphinx which was carved out of solid natural rock around 2500 B.C. After a stop for lunch, we visit the Papyrus institute to see how it is made and introduced to ancient Egyptian writing. An explanation is also provided as to what a cartouche is, as we will see them throughout our tour!
We continue our tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home of the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities in the world.
Included meals: Breakfast.
Cairo – Sakkara & Memphis
Today we enjoy a tour to Sakkara which is one part of the old great necropolis of Memphis. Sakkara is probably best known as the location of King Zoser’s Step Pyramid, one of the oldest on record. Our excursion proceeds to the old capital of Memphis, which was the capital city of the Old Kingdom. We see the ruins of the Temple of Ptah, and the gigantic colossi of king Ramses the second. While in this area, we visit a local carpet school, and we are able to watch the fascinating skills of those who make rugs by hand.
Transfer to the Cairo Airport to take our flight to Luxor.
Transfer to our hotel for the night.
Included meals: Breakfast.
Valley of the Kings – Nile Cruise
We start the tour today by visiting the Valley of the Kings and admire the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for many kings’ burial sites. We visit 3 famous tombs, (not including the tomb of King Tut Ankh Amen – for a supplement), we pass by the temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I for a photo opportunity. After our visit, we embark on our Nile Cruise boat which is our home for the next four night.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Valley of the Kings – Nile Cruise
We start the tour today by visiting the Valley of the Kings and admire the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for many kings’ burial sites. We visit 3 famous tombs, (not including the tomb of King Tut Ankh Amen – for a supplement), we pass by the temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I for a photo opportunity. After our visit, we embark on our Nile Cruise boat which is our home for the next four night.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Nile Cruise – Karnak Temple – sailing to Edfu via Esna
This morning, we enjoy visiting the Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history of Egypt. It is dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. We will then head back to the ship for lunch and enjoy sailing. As our riverboat moves south to Edfu via Esna, we pass through a lock on the Nile in Esna which is exciting to see.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Nile Cruise – Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sailing to Aswan
Early this morning we visit Edfu the most complete temple in Egypt. Then we return to our ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple in Egypt, which is dedicated to Horus the falcon, and Sobek the crocodile. Then we sail to Aswan. Along the way, tonight, after dinner, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian celebration dressed in our traditional wear for those who’d like to attend.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Nile Cruise – Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sailing to Aswan
Early this morning we visit Edfu the most complete temple in Egypt. Then we return to our ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple in Egypt, which is dedicated to Horus the falcon, and Sobek the crocodile. Then we sail to Aswan. Along the way, tonight, after dinner, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian celebration dressed in our traditional wear for those who’d like to attend.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Aswan – The Famous High Dam – Philae Temple
After breakfast we visit the Famous High Dam which was built to save Egypt from the wild Nile floods. Later, we continue on to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, the Philae Temple, which is the temple of ISIS, the goddess of magic and maternity. To access this temple, we ride a motorboat, which also provides us our first views of the local terrain and interaction with people.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Flight back to Cairo – Flight back Home
Today we say goodbye to our home on the Nile as we disembark the ship and take an early flight back to Cairo.
Then you take your flight back home with memories to last a lifetime. So, enjoy travel safely!
Meals: Breakfast.
Flight back to Cairo – Flight back Home
Today we say goodbye to our home on the Nile as we disembark the ship and take an early flight back to Cairo.
Then you take your flight back home with memories to last a lifetime. Travel safe!
Meals: Breakfast.