Our majestic experience cover the most famous tourist landmarks in the land of pharaohs for 8 days Cairo and Nile cruise packageto discover ancient Egypt attractions in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan by Nile cruise such as Giza pyramids, the Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temples, Aswan Dam, Philae temple, and more joined by an expert Egyptologist tour guide. Enjoy with us now!
The Itinerary of Cairo and Nile Cruise Package
First Day: Welcome to Egypt - Check in 5* Hotel
Upon arrival to the Land of Pharaohs "Egypt" at Cairo Airport, One of our representatives will be waiting for you at the exit gate Cairo airport, then you will be joined to your 5* luxury hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. At the evening time, taste a delicious dinner cruise with your tour guide, After that back to your hotel for overnight.
Start the second day of your Cairo and Nile cruise package by having your breakfast at the hotel, then your tour guide will escort you to start your tour at Giza to visit:
The Great Pyramids of Pharaohs
The Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the most majestic monuments that you must visit in Cairo where you will witness the great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. then head to:
The Magical Sphinx
The magical Sphinx is a huge statue of а lion's body and а human head. It's considered one of the world's massive and oldest statues back to King Khafre, continue your trip to:-
The Valley Temple
When you visit this place you will witness the grandeur of the architecture and the beauty of Pharaoh's designing. After that, have your lunch at a spectacular food restaurant, then head to explore:
Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Djoser
The pyramid was constructed during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This pyramid is considered the first pyramid built in the old kingdom with its unique style. Then head to visit:
Memphis City
Memphis city was founded by "King Narmer", it was a worship center for "Ptah Deity" and a center for trade and commerce. More temples were built in the city but many of them are ruined through time. Finally, return back to your hotel and overnight.
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Third Day: Visiting Old Cairo Landmarks - Fly to Aswan Attractions - Check in the Nile Cruise
At the morning time, taste the breakfast then accompany your Egyptologist tour guide to discover Cairo attractions starting with:
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian museum is not strange that Cairo is the city of beauty and magic, as it contains the majestic Egyptian Museum, which is the massive museum in the world that includes the legacy of one of the oldest civilizations in the history. This large museum holds more than 150 thousand majestic artifacts dating back to different Pharaonic eras. After that, you will enjoy your lunch then head to visit:-
Salah El-Din Citadel
Saladin citadel was protected by the ruler Salah al-Din between 1176 and 1183 CE. After reaching to the citadel, you will find a huge square is known as the Royal Square or the Royal Hush, an area where there are old Constructions dating back to the Mamluk era, then your guide will take you to explore:-
Mohamad Ali Pasha Mosque
The mosque of Mohamed Ali was built іn the fіrst half оf the 19th century. It's the famous popular Islamic mosque among tourists, the architect Yousuf Bushnaq decorated Mohamed Ali mosque, to be the place of worship in this time and also a burial site for Mohamed Ali and his family. Then end your tours to Cairo by exploring:-
Khan EL Khalili Bazaar
When you visit the Khan El-Khalili neighborhood in the center of old Cairo, you will strange feeling like you are traveling back in time, you will witness the history of ancient structure in the Mamluk era, that appears clearly in factories, houses, mosques, and enchant markets which are characterized by its beautiful decorations and architecture. then head to Cairo airport for travel to Aswan and check in 5* Nile cruise for an overnight on board.
Fourth Day: Explore Aswan Attractions
At the morning time, have the breakfast at the hotel, then continue your Cairo & Nile cruise package with your professional tour guide who will pick you up from your Hotel to visit:-
The architecture of Philae temple began іn approx 690 BC which you cannot resist the mixture of magic, beauty and great history found in Philae temple, there is no place in the world that combines such a wonderful Philae temple. The next visit will be at:-
The Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk was founded by Queen Hatshepsut who ordered to create the largest obelisk in the history, it made up of one piece of stone weighing over 1,000 tons to be placed in the "Karnak Temple", but the ancient Egyptian engineers left it after they discovered a crack preventing them from being used it, After that you will enjoy your lunch before moving to:-
The High Dam
The High Dam was created between 1960 and 1970, some of the benefits of the high dam that the generating electricity has achieved self-educated and the elimination of any potential energy crises, and huge protection against floods and drought, at the end, head to your cruise and overnight on board while the cruise sailing to Kom Ombo.
Fifth Day: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tours
Enjoy your breakfast on board the cruise, then join your Egyptologist tour guide to explore:
Kom Ombo Temple
It contains halls, sanctuaries, courts, and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods "The Crocodile God Sobek and the Falcon God Haroeris". Kom Ombo temple located on the eastern bank of the Nile between the cities of Edfu and Aswan. Enjoy your meal on board the cruise, then continue sailing to Edfu and explore:
Edfu Temple
It was built in the Ptolemaic period. Edfu temple located in Aswan Governorate in the city of Edfu, it contains the house of God Hours in the South. Continue sailing to Luxor city, and arrive in Luxor late at night.
Sixth Day: Luxor East Bank Tour
At the morning time, check out from the cruise after enjoying your breakfast. Then you will be escorted by your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the best East Bank sites including:-
Karnak Temples
Karnak temples are one of the greatest and largest constructs dedicated to worshiping the gods. The Karnak temple ruins give us a clear picture of the history of Egypt in its prosperity, strength, and weakness for a period of time of up to two thousand years, your professional tour guide will join you to have a lunch that will be at a local restaurant, then check in 5* Hotel in Luxor city until evening time to visit:
Luxor Temple
Luxor temple was the center of the ancient important festivals, It's one of the famous ancient Egyptian temples located in the city of Luxor. It's an important tourist destination due to its monuments and its distinctive weather. Afterward, return back to 5* hotel.
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Seventh Day: Explore Luxor West Bank Attractions - Back to Cairo
In the seven days of your Cairo and Nile cruise package, Check out after enjoying the breakfast at the hotel, then you will be accompanied your tour guide to explore the west bank of Luxor that contains:-
Valley of The Kings
The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings are cemeteries that dating back to 1500 BC. Its walls witness the greatness of the pharaohs which usually consists of vestibules, corridors, and rooms carved into the rock of the mountain. Move to enjoy your lunch, then join with your tour guide to explore the unique:-
Hatshepsut Temple
The temple of Hatshepsut is located at the foot of a high rocky slope near the West Bank of the Nile. It was built to the worship of the god Amun Ra, the sun god. You can see the majestic squares, towers and the beautiful halls inside the temple. End your tours to Luxor by discovering:-
Colossi Of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone structures, its height is more than 60 feet, depicting the pharaoh Amenhotep III.
At last, we will return you to the Luxor airport to catch the flight back to Cairo and transfer to 5* hotel for overnight.
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Eighth Day: Finish your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then transport you to Cairo airport and our representative will assist you at the airport to finish your Cairo and Nile cruise package.