DAY 1: Arrival Cairo
- pon your arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will assist you in completing your passport control formalities and luggage identification & carry.
- From the airport, you will be transferred by a private Air-Conditioned car to your hotel for checking-in. Welcome dinner will be served at the hotel on a Set Menu basis with choices including a bottle of small water, 1 glass of wine and 1 bottle of beer.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Meal: Dinner including a bottle of small water, 1 glass of wine and 1 bottle of beer.
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DAY 2: Cairo - Egyptian Pyramids
- In the morning time, you will have your breakfast, and then join your private tour guide to continue your 4 days Cairo holiday package by exploring the great monument of the ancient Egyptian Civilization and the last intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
- The Giza Pyramids plateau dates more than 4000 years and includes the three main Pyramids, six little Pyramids, the sole Guardian the Great Sphinx, and the valley temple which were all created for the purpose of ascending to the heavens with the ancient Egyptian Gods and preserving their heritage and legacy till the end of times. It&rsquos one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world and the first of its kind which started the golden age of construction in ancient Egypt was built by King Khufu. The Great Pyramid dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone. It stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in existence for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311. The pyramid is surrounded by mystery and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude.
- The Great Sphinx is the oldest statue in existence that served as a source of inspiration to countless travelers, poets, and travelers even today as a lot of mystery still surrounds the place. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man probably King Khafre as a symbol of power and wisdom. It&rsquos the place where the extraordinary Mummification Process took place since the Egypt old Kingdom. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.
- Proceed to have your lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge in Cairo Pyramids Area. Then move to visit:
- You will get to witness the first pyramid in existence that started the golden age of construction. It was built by the legendary Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. It has a unique design as it is made of six steps and stands at a height of 62 m. Saqqara Step Pyramid is surrounded by a complex which was the first of its kind containing beautiful decorations and majestic ceremonial structures. The city is the first official capital of Egypt, founded by King Menes to be the life of the two lands. It is known for being the land of Endurance and beauty, the home of the god Ptah the patron of creation and artwork. Memphis city holds a lot of ruins dating to more than 4000 years to some of the biggest names in Ancient Egypt like Ramses II and great temples to gods and goddess-like Aton & Hathor.
- Finally, we drive you back to your hotel to spend the overnight.
- Optional tour available:
- Sound and light Show in Cairo ($50.00 per person)
- Camel Ride and Pyramids Area 20 minutes ($10.00 per person)
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 3: The Grand Egyptian Museum - Al Muizz Street - Khan El Khalili
- After you have your breakfast, you will step into the heart of Cairo to complete your Cairo and Nile Cruise tour Package by explore all of its attractions with your tour guide, where you will start with:
- The Grand Egyptian Museum is an exhibition showcasing the greatest ion of ancient artifacts in the history of Egypt which came to the light in the closest area to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the heart of Cairo ancient period.
- Lunch will be served in Al Azhar Park or similar in Cairo, then proceed to visit:
- Al-Muizz Street is an illuminating treasure vault that stood the test of time to showcase the ancient Islamic history located in the center of old Cairo since its construction in the 10 th century by the Fatimid dynasty. It became the most incredible social gathering next to the amazing Khan El Khalili Bazaar which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979. Khan El Khalili has gained the name as the golden brick road of the Middle East as it is the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD. The street remains active till today and contains everything a traveler might desire plus all the magical café s and shops that date back hundreds of years. All the phenomenal Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are highly enchanting and remain in good condition today.
- At the end of the day, we will transfer you to the hotel for the overnight.
- Optional tour available:
- Sufi dance Show ($30.00 per person)
- City tour in Cairo with felucca ride for 2 hours ($30.00 per person)
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 4: Cairo - Flight to Luxor - Luxor East Bank Attractions - Cruise
- Enjoy your breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo, and then we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Luxor.
- Upon your arrival, you will join your tour guide to start another breath-taking tour to visit some of the tiptop attractions in the East Bank of Luxor including:
- This is a cult temple that was once dedicated to three major deities (Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khunso). Karnak Temple Complex is the largest religious building to be ever built by a man and its three temples inside cover more than 200 acres which makes it a truly impressive construction.
- We will transfer you now to check in on your 5* Nile Cruise to have your lunch and relax and then in the evening, you will be transferred to another gorgeous tourist site that attracts tourists from all over the world. Among the most terrific sightseeing that one shouldnt miss while being in Luxor is Luxor Temple and it is widely accepted that the best time to visit it is at night especially touring around the row of sphinxes in front of it which makes you feel like you are in a movie full of adventures. After finishing your tour, we will transfer you back to your Nile Cruise for overnight.
- Optional tour available:
- Luxor City Tour by Horse carriage (Hantour) ($25.00 per person)
- Sound and light Show at the Karnak Temple ($40.00 per person)
- Overnight at the Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Flight: Cairo - Luxor
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DAY 5: Nile River Cruise - Luxor West Bank Attractions
- In the morning, you will enjoy having your breakfast on the board of your Nile Cruise and then you will join your tour guide to visit some of the best attractions in the West Bank of Luxor including:
- Among the tiptop attractions in the West Bank of Luxor is the hypnotic Valley of the Kings which
- includes the majestic tombs of some well-known Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Ramses II, Seti I, and a lot of other tombs that will let you get an overall point about how the ancient Egyptians used to live and your tour guide will explain everything for you in details.
- You will also head to one of the most impressive achievements of Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Egypt during the 18th dynasty, and she tried to construct a mortuary temple for her that can&rsquot be forgotten, and this is actually what we got, a true masterpiece.
- These are 2 statues that were built by King Amenhotep III who started a very remarkable building
- project in Egypt, and he built a huge temple for himself with these two statues standing in front of the temple for some guarding reasons but the whole mortuary temple was destroyed because of some natural disasters and the only remaining are these to colossi that are called Memnon.
- Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch while sailing and spend the rest of your day, and overnight on board.
- Optional tour available:
- Luxury Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride ($75.00 per person)
- Overnight at the Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 6: Nile River Cruise -Edfu - Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan
- In the early morning, you will join your tour guide in a horse carriage to be transferred to:
- It&rsquos one of the most interesting temples that are located on the West Bank of the Nile. Edfu temple was built between 237 & 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the inscriptions on its walls provide some of the most useful information about language, myth, and religion during the Hellenistic era in Egypt.
- Kom Ombo is a unique double temple that was also built during the Ptolemaic dynasty and it also has some additions that were added during the Roman period. The two temples were dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and Horus the Elder. After finishing your unforgettable tour, you will get back to your Cruise to start sailing towards Aswan and upon your arrival, you will overnight on board your Nile Cruise.
- Overnight at the Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 7: Cruise - Aswan High Dam - Philae Temple
- Enjoy your breakfast and head to the Nubian City Aswan is an adorable city for the majority of tourists among the highlights which you will visit there with us, there are:
- Aswan High Dam is a modern achievement by the Egyptians that was constructed with the financial support of UNESCO to protect the ancient Egyptian monuments from the danger of the flood of the Nile and it also has a huge effect nowadays as it is the main source of power and it improves the state of life in Egypt a lot.
- It is the largest obelisk to be ever built by a man and it was actually built by Queen Hatshepsut as a complementary to the Lantern Obelisk. She intended to send it to Karnak to be placed in front of the gates of the Karnak Temple, but its top gets cracked, and she decided to leave it in its current place in Aswan.
- It is a truly picturesque temple in Aswan that sits on Aglika Island that was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam. The most interesting thing about the Philae Temple is that it rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. Then, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch and overnight on board your Nile Cruise.
- Optional tour available:
- Aswan City Tour by Horse carriage (Hantour) ($25.00 per person)
- Nubian Village in Aswan ($40.00 per person)
- Sound and light Show at the Philae Temple ($25.00 per person)
- Overnight at the Cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 8: Cruise - FLight to Cairo
- Breakfast on Board and check out followed by transfer to the Aswan international airport to board your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo overnight.
- Optional tour available:
- Abu Simbel trip from Aswan by AC vehicle ($62.00 per person)
- Egypt farewell dinner at hotel ($55.00 per person)
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flight: Aswan - Cairo
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DAY 9: Cairo - Departure
- On your last day, you will enjoy your breakfast in the morning then our representative will transfer you to Cairo airport for your onward flight home
- Meal: Breakfast
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