This cultural tour will start in Cairo, Where you'll explore the bustling city and visit the Pyramids of Giza, before embarking on a three-night cruise on the Nile River during which you'll visit Egypt's most famous temples including Philae temple. You'll then set sail on the Nile to Luxor with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. In Luxor, you'll do a tour of this historic city and visit the Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and others before returning to Cairo to board your departure flight home.
Highlights
Day 1: Tuesday 29 August - The Egyptian Museum - Great Pyramids Of Giza
At 08:30 Am. Meet your tour guide, At Hayat pyramids view hotel, 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.
Day 2: Wednesday 30 Aug. 2023 Fly To Aswan - Cruise in Aswan
Today, Early morning, Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aswan, situated on the Nile River and known for its great importance to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Upon arrival, Meet by your Journey to Egypt Tour Guide, Will be waiting you [At EXIT DOOR, holding a sign with your name] And begin your day of exploring by visiting the the Island of Philae. Afterwards, continue to the Granite Quarry, home to an unfinished ancient obelisk. Transfer to the port to board your Nile Cruise Boat, Your home for the next three nights. Get settled in your cabin and enjoy the views of the river. In the afternoon head to the river to enjoy a cruise on a traditional felucca boat to see the Nile Falls. Watch life along the Nile as you travel along the river. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Thursday 31 Aug. 2023 Aswan - Cruising The Nile To Kom Ombo
If you're an early riser, You have the chance to enjoy An Optional excursion to Abu Simbel, (Price $175) home to many rock-carved temples.*
Today, navigate northwards towards Kom Ombo. Upon arrival explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and see the amazing Nilometer, used to measure the rising and falling levels of the Nile, an important life source in Egypt. Afterwards, visit a unique Crocodile Mummy museum, home to a number of mummified crocodiles. Return to the ship and enjoy relaxing on board. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Friday 01 Sep. Luxor – Edfu – Cruising The Nile To Luxor
Dock in Edfu today to enjoy a ride in a traditional Egyptian carriage to arrive at the Temple of Edfu in style! Spend some time exploring the temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god of Horus. It's one of the best-preserved monuments in the country as its imposing structure has been protected by the desert sands. Back on the ship, Continue to Luxor where the ancient heart of Thebes awaits you. Here, enjoy visiting the Karnak Temple Complex, home to a vast array of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other ancient buildings. Explore the ruins as you soak up the unique atmosphere and let your imagination run wild as you learn about life in Ancient Egypt. continue to discover the Temple of Luxor, constructed by the two great pharaohs, Amenhotep II and Ramses II. Return to the ship. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Saturday 02 Sep. Luxor Tours- Fly To Cairo
Breakfast on board. Continue your discovery of the ancient city of Thebes today as you head to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where the tomb of Tutankhamon was discovered, revealing the riches of the ancient pharaohs. It is here that the most powerful and influential kings of Ancient Egypt were buried. After exploring the site, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an imposing terraced structure, located below towering cliffs. Later, Transfer to Luxor airport for a flight back to Cairo. End of our Service.
Meals: Breakfast.
Journey Price
$1360 Per Single Person in Single Occupancy.