- Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Visit one of Egypt’s largest surviving temples during a Nile River cruise.
- Sail along the Nile River to Luxor.
- Walk through the Valley of the Kings.
4 Nights Cairo and Nile Cruise
Price
$1100.00
Tour highlights
Included / Excluded:
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Cairo including breakfast
- Accommodation for 3 nights on 5 star cruise on full board basis
- Domestic flight tickets
- Certified professional tour guides.
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all the sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Camel ride during your Pyramids tour& Nile felucca Tour in Aswan.
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel
- All service charges and taxes
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours
- Tipping (Gratuities for your tour guides,drivers and cruise crew).
Itinerary idea in detail
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo The Egyptian Museum - Great Pyramids Of Giza
After arriving in Cairo- one of the largest cities in Africa and in the Middle East- meet your travel representative who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then meet your Egyptologist who will accompany you on your day exploring the city and its sites.
Today's activities include:
The Egyptian Museum: You will visit the Museum of Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which has a substantial collection of ancient treasures such as the tomb of King Tut and his funerary mask.
The Pyramids of Giza: First you'll travel to Giza outside of Cairo where you will see the three major pyramids at its necropolis complex. Your Egyptologist will explain the history of their construction, which spanned nearly three generations starting from the Great Pyramid of Giza, Cheops, followed by the smaller Chepren, and Mykerinos.
Meals:Lunch.
Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar.
Day 2: Cruise in Aswan
Early morning, your travel representative help transfer you in time for your short flight to Aswan. This small city in the Nile Valley is located south of Cairo. Once you arrive in Aswan, you will make your way to your cruise ship. This unforgettable cruise includes visiting many of the major sights in Aswan.
Today's sightseeing includes:
Aswan High Dam: Built in the 1960s and completed in 1970. Aswan Dam was formally inaugurated in 1971 and was an engineering marvel at the time due to it changing the landscape of Egypt by increasing cultivable land by 30 percent and doubling its electricity supply.
Philae Temple: There were once temples at Philae (construction began in 690 BC) dedicated to the goddess Isis. The complex was moved from its original location on Philae Island to Agilkia Island due to the construction of Aswan High Dam. You'll board a small boat to learn more about the temple here.
The Botanical Garden: You'll have time to explore the grounds of Kitchener’s Island—also known as the Botanical Garden—a 16-acre island in the Aswan archipelago located between Elephantine Island and The Nile's west bank.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Nile Cruise : Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Zeina Nile Cruise, Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar
Day 3: Sail to Luxor - Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Your adventure continues as you set sail for Luxor. You will have a chance to get off the ship and explore more sights along with your guide.
Your guide will explain the significance of these temples in further detail:
Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo: This temple is dedicated to the crocodile god (Sobek) and falcon god (Haroeris). It was built during the Ptolemaic era. Many of the walls of its courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms are still intact along with wall carvings and some statues.
Temple of Horus at Edfu: The Ptolemaic Temple of Horus was constructed between 57 BCE and 237 BCE. It is one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt and inside you can still make out many of its inscriptions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Luxor – Valley of the Kings
Today, you'll continue your Nile cruise tours which includes sightseeing on the river's west and east bank. Your guide will lead you through this tour.
Valley of the Kings: The location of rock-cut tombs for kings and powerful nobles (including Tutankhamun) for nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BCE.
Colossi of Memnon: Visit the ruins of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. What remains are two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which were erected to guard the temple's entrance.
Hatshepsut Temple: The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the focal point of Deir el-Bahri, a complex of mortuary temples and tombs.
Karnak Temple: One of Egypt’s largest surviving temples which was founded in the Middle Kingdom, and was once a key religious center.
Luxor Temple: A large temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River. It was founded during the New Kingdom around 1400 BC.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Return to Cairo
From Luxor, your travel representative will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight back to Cairo. Board your flight home with fond memories of your visit to ancient Egypt.
