9 Days Egypt Tour to Cairo, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and Balloon

Day 1: Arrival Cairo-Welcome to Egypt

1. Cairo
   3h
   Arrival to Cairo international airport where you going to find our friendly representative waiting for you with sign by your name (We pick up all our guests at Cairo international airport any time round the clock) Our professional representative will inform you of the main information about Cairo. Open your eyes you are in Cairo the land of the real history. Over night Cairo hotel.

Day 2: The great pyramids-Sphinx & Overnight train to Luxor

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast discover one of the fabulous wonders of the world the great pyramids. Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from hotel on time where we going to drive to pyramids area. Visit the three pyramids it is amazing to take rare photos of the pyramids. Visit the valley temple it is considered one of the most complete temples. Move to sphinx the legendary statue which has human head and lion body and represent the power of the lion and the wisdom of man. Drive back to your hotel. Our representative will pick you up evening for your night train to Luxor, Over night train
2. Great Sphinx
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Move to sphinx the legendary statue which has human head and lion body and represent the power of the lion and the wisdom of man.

Day 3: Luxor-Nile cruise & East bank of Luxor

1. Luxor Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Our expert representative will pick you up from Luxor train station. Start our first tour in Luxor the most famous historical city in Egypt. Discover the great east bank of Luxor. Visit the largest temple in whole over the world karnak temple. Drive over to see the small beautiful temple of Luxor. After the wonderful trip check in cruise at lunch time. Rest and Refresh. Evening It disco party will be operated by the cruise staff. Over night cruise

Day 4: Hot air balloon, Valley of the kings & Enjoy sailing

1. Valley of the Kings
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up early morning in Luxor for hot air balloon trip is an exciting experience. Our representative will pick you up from your cruise in Luxor to the West Bank to enjoy air balloon riding.Start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum ( Luxor ).After the life trip as they call it start our next tour directly to the west bank of Luxor.Try to listen well to your Expert tour guide who will inform by details the history of valley of the kings and the famous tombs there such as Tutankhamun tomb.
   the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
   This is a royal burial ground, with exquisitely decorated tombs for the pharaohs who ruled Egypt between 1539 and 1075 BC. There are over 60 tombs in this small area, although only a handful are open to public.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
   
   The Temple of Hatshepsut is not only a memorial temple that honors Queen Hatshepsut, it is also one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements. Designed by Senenmut (Hatshepsut’s steward and architect), this mortuary temple closely resembles the classical Greek architecture of 1,000 years later.
   Located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes), Hatshepsut’s temple is part of the Theban Necropolis. Built in a half circle of cliffs, this memorial temple marks the entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Djeser Djeseru (holy of holiest) is the name of the main building of the temple of Hatshepsut.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   20m · Admission ticket included
   The Colossi of Memnon (also known as el-Colossat or el-Salamat) are two monumental statues representing Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They are located west of the modern city of Luxor and face east looking toward the Nile River. The statues depict the seated king on a throne ornamented with imagery of his mother, his wife, the god Hapy, and other symbolic engravings. The figures rise 60 ft (18 meters) high and weigh 720 tons each; both carved from single blocks of sandstone.

Day 5: Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple & Sailing Nile cruise

1. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Have a wonderful experience and touch the Egyptian culture by horse and carriage to visit Edfu temple. It is considered the most well preserved temple of ancient egypt.
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Back to cruise and continue sailing all over the way to Kom ombo. Enjoy the Nile breath and the natural views all over the way to Kom Ombo. Stop around sun set time to visit Kom ombo temple. Enjoy your Egyptian tea on cruise sun deck during sailing. Over night cruise.

Day 6: The fabulous temples of Abu Simbel & Local market in Aswan

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   9h · Admission ticket included
   Around 5 am it is time to visit one of the most important sites in Egypt Abu Simbel temples. Back to Aswan in lunch time. Get some rest and refresh. Evening it is good chance to visit the famous local market of Aswan. Over night cruise

Day 7: The famous Aswan high dam, Philae island temple & Over night train to Cairo.

1. Aswan High Dam
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Disembark after breakfast. Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your Nile cruise on time where we going to start our wonderful tour to visit the famous Aswan high dam.
2. Temple of Philae
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Drive over where we going to take motor boat to get to Philae island. After the great day tour drive in comfort to Aswan train station for your train to Cairo . Over night train.

Day 8: Arrival Cairo

1. Giza
   5h
   Arrive to Giza train station where we will pick you up. Transfer in comfort to your hotel. Day at leisure. Optional tour upon your request (Alexandria day tour or old Cairo tour) Over night Cairo hotel.

Day 9: Final departure

1. Cairo
   2h
   Enjoy your breakfast . Then according to your flight departure time. Final departure to Cairo international airport with unique photos and unforgettable memories. Have a nice trip

Pickup details

Pickup and Drop off are included Once you book, you will get the operator's phone number. Just please use WhatsApp to communicate the exact location for the pickup.

In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board having client name. We need the the flight number and arrival time.

In case of hotel pick up, the meeting point will be at the hotel Lobby.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If your arrival to luxor is so early,So we will start the tour direct upon arrival as cruise check in at 12:00.
• Prices are quoted in U.S dollars per person per trip
• Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.