Overview
Egypt boasts of one of the most iconic landmarks in the world – the Great Pyramid at Giza – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, that still survives intact. Its other attractions include the Great Sphinx of Giza, other Egyptian pyramids, the Luxor temple, Egyptian Museum among others. Sharm-el-sheikh is a world famous beach resort, known for its coral reefs.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Great Pyramids of GIZA
- Stroll Down Al Moaz Street and view the worlds largest concentration of medieval Treasures
- Bank at the magnificient Temple of Karnak by the Nile Cruise
- Bank at the magnificient Temple of Karnak by the Nile Cruise
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative welcomes you and assists you through the immigration process. Modern air-conditioned coaches take you to your hotel in Cairo. Your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in.
Overnight at Cairo.
After breakfast, transfer to the Giza Plateau where you begin with visit the Great Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, and ends at the foot of the inscrutable Sphinx. Afterwards, visit the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which houses many treasure of Tutanchamun, continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar in the heart of Old Cairo, stroll down Al Moaz Street and view the largest concentration of medieval architectural treasures from the Islamic world.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight at Cairo.
Early breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your trip to Luxor by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to your Nile Cruise. Embark your Deluxe Nile cruise by lunch time.
Afternoon, we tour the ancient city of Thebes (the East Bank), taking in the magnificent Temple of Karnak. Karnak is a gigantic and stunning complex of sanctuaries and pylons dedicated to the Theban gods, followed by the fabulous Temple of Luxor with its giant statues of Ramses the Great and Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight onboard on the Nile Cruise.
Have breakfast on board your cruise. This morning, you visit the incredible Valley of the Kings. The first monument you'll see on the West Bank is the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which represent the remains of the temple of Amenophis III.
The Valley of the Kings is studded with highly decorated tombs, constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting their passage into the after-life. Further highlights include the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the cruise, where you enjoy lunch while sailing to Esna.
Dinner and overnight onboard on the Nile Cruise.
After breakfast onboard, visit the most complete and best preserved Pharaonic temple in all of Egypt - the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Back on board. Enjoy lunch and sail to Kom Ombo to explore the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeries. Visit the new mummified crocodile museum, and see the Nilometer where the priests determined the current year's taxes, back to the cruise and sail on to Aswan.
Dinner and overnight onboard on the Nile Cruise.
After breakfast onboard, we visit the Aswan High Dam, then to the Temple of Philae, which was dedicated to the Goddess of magic. The temple was built on Philae Island and attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world. When the Egyptians built the High Dam, Philae temple was rescued in an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s. Take a break at the old site of the main granite quarry to visit the unfinished obelisk. You will see a practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen to cut impressive obelisks and granite statues. Return to the boat for lunch and relaxation.
Dinner and overnight onboard on the Nile Cruise
Have breakfast on board and disembark from your cruise. Drive to Aswan Airport for the flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Day free at Leisure, do check with your representative for the interesting optional excursions.
Overnight at Cairo.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and take your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.