Legend of the Nile

Overview

Considered the source of life and prosperity to ancient Egyptians, the Nile has played one of the most important roles in the history of Egypt.

The annual flooding of this river and the rich black soil it carried to its banks are the main reason behind the formation of the Egyptian civilization as well as its growth into the world’s first recognizable nation state in c.3150 BCE. By providing the fertile soil that changed the core nature of a once arid desert land, the Nile singlehandedly birthed the Egypt we know today.

Is it any wonder the Egyptians call it “The Father of Life”?

Trip Itinerary

First off, be forewarned, this is a tour for the keen traveller. A tour that takes the road less travelled – or the river less travelled, so to speak. While we do make a stop at the pyramids to cover the basics, this tour’s itinerary digs deeper into Egyptian culture and history.

The stops we’ll be making are rarely included on other tours, so if you’re looking for an experience you’ll be bragging about for years to come, you’ve come to the right place.

Day 1

Arrive at Cairo airport. 

You will be met and assisted by our representative throughout the immigration and customs formalities, then transfer by coach to the hotel for your first night in Cairo.

Day 2

In the morning, enjoy an open buffet for breakfast or call room service and have them deliver your food straight to your door for breakfast-in-bed.

Afterwards, our guide will meet you in the lobby so the adventure can begin. We start with a visit the Egyptian Museum, which is home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world.  It has 120,000 items with a representative amount on display and the treasure of King Tut Ankh Amoun.   

Then we drive to Al Rifa’i mosque – dating back to 1910 and the burial place of the Egyptian royal family and the Shah of Iran.

In the afternoon, we pay a visit to the citadel of Saladin and then Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque.

At night, you have the option to enjoy a gorgeous sound and light show on the pyramids.

Day 3

After breakfast, you and your guide will drive to Giza to visit and tour the Pyramids and the famous Sphinx. You will then take a tour of the papyrus museum where you will learn how papyrus was made.

You will spend the afternoon exploring old Cairo and shopping at the Khan Al Khalili – an old bazaar and one of our favorite parts of the city.

Day 4

To maximize on your time in Egypt, we arrange a domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan for you.

On arrival in Aswan, you will be met by another of our professional guides and taken for an early Check in for your luxurious Nile Cruise.

You will visit the High Dam, granite Quarries, and the Unfinished Obelisk. You will also sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Double Temple of Sobek & Horus. 

Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat, where you will also be spending the night. 

Day 5

Today we will do some sightseeing in Edfu before we move on to Luxor. A main stop will be the temple of Karnak, the largest temple in the world.

Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat, where you will also be spending the night. 

Day 5

In Luxor, we shall visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Tombs of the Queens and the Nobles.

We will also be stopping at the Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. 

In the afternoon, we visit the Luxor Temple as well as the Karnak Temple.

Lunch and dinner will be served on the boat, where you will also be spending the night. 

Day 6

After breakfast, we disembark the cruise and head to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

In Cairo, you either take your flight back home if possible, or check into a hotel and spend the night there.

Day 7

We drive you to the airport and bid you goodbye, until we meet again!

Inclusions and Exclusions

Our prices include:
– Accommodation in Cairo bed & breakfast basis
– All transfers and tours in air-conditioned vehicles
– All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
– An English speaking guide

Our prices exclude:
– Visa processing fees
– Tips and gratuities

Note that the trip itinerary is subject to change in accordance with the cruise you book.