8 Days Egypt, Pyramids and Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Day 1: Arrival At Cairo Airport

1. Cairo
   Pass by
   Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (around the clock ). Our representative will meet and assist you to finish the arrival procedures, then he assists you to have your luggage, he will escort you to the hotel in Cairo by deluxe vehicle air-conditional, at the hotel he assists you to check-in and confirms your pick up times for your tours.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Egyptian Museum

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast will start your tour to visit Giza plateau, where you can see the three pyramids and the great sphinx (4500bc) then continue to visit the Egyptian museum over there you will see the golden collection of king Tut Ankh Amun then you will have your lunch, continue to visit Khan El Khalili the oldest market in middle east.
2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or the Cairo Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display and the remainder in storerooms.

Day 3: Cairo Citadel - Old Cairo - The great mosque of Mohamed Ali - The church of Serga

1. Citadel of Saladin
   10h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast at your hotel, check out and will we pick you up to visit the citadel Salah El Din which considers the most historical site of Cairo from the Islamic era inside the citadel the great mosque of Mohamed Ali who ruled Egypt (1805-1849), the tomb of Mohamed Ali inside the mosque, the mosque built on Istanbul mosques style? after lunch continues to visit the church of Serga, it dates back to the 5th-century ad inside the church you can see the cave where the holy family stayed, then visit the monastery and church of St, George one of the few remaining circle churches in the middle east, The interior is a bit gutted from past fires, but the stained glass windows are bright and colorful, the church is a Greek orthodox. then you will end your tour by visiting the Ben Ezra Synagogue where Jewish believed the book of baby Moses was found.

Day 4: Fly to Luxor - Luxor East Bank Attractions

1. Luxor
   Pass by
   In the morning, checkout from your hotel, Then drive to Cairo Airport and Fly to Luxor. Upon your arrival to Luxor, we will pick you up from Luxor airport, and Transfer you to embark on Nile Cruise before lunch.Our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including the Karnak Temples Complex, which is the largest structure ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of God on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references that refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit the Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Esna and Edfu

1. Valley of the Kings
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast on the Nile cruise. Then, you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including the Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered one of the most wonderful examples of Architecture in ancient Egypt because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour, you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that, you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Day 6: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Sail to Aswan

1. Edfu Temple
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast onboard your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey to the land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served onboard during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch. Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks, the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. Dinner meals will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrives at Aswan and overnight.

Day 7: Philae Temple - The Unfinished Obelisk - Aswan High Dam

1. Temple of Philae
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast will be served onboard your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that, you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by motorboat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally, you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship.

Day 8: Abu Simbel Temple - Disembarkation from Nile Cruise - Fly to Cairo for Final Departure

1. Aswan
   8m
   Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to catch your flight back to Cairo for final departure

Pickup details

Upon your arrival, our driver/guide will meet you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with the lead traveler's name for easy identification.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels