8 days/7 nights
Overview
The world’s greatest open air museum and the world’s point of greatest strategic value – two cities connected by the flow of the greatest river between them.
Luxor’s magnificence cannot be described, it can only be experienced. Nothing in the world quite compares to the grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. Aswan, on the other hand, though not as magnificent, holds its own with its colorful Nubian villages along the backdrop of black granite boulders.
Trip Itinerary
From Cairo to Luxor and then along the Nile to Aswan, this trip touches on al the highlights of the Egyptian heritage.
With stops at the Great Pyramids, the temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and many more – this journey covers everything!
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 you can begin your adventure. We visit the Egyptian Museum, which is home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. It has 120,000 items on display, including the treasure of King Tut Ankh Amoun.
Then we drive to nearby Giza to visit the Pyramids and the famous Sphinx. We also make a stop at a secret little temple nearby.
Day 3
After breakfast, we drive to Sakkara (serving originally as the necropolis of ancient Memphis) where we visit the statue of Ramses the second and the Step pyramid.
After lunch, we take a drive to old Cairo where you will visit the old churches, synagogue, and then tour the Citadel and Mohamed Ali mosque.
Then we make a long stop at Khan El Khalili bazaar, an ancient market, which, in our opinion, is the most entertaining part of Cairo.
Enjoy a shopping spree and splurge knowing that your purchases are at the lowest possible prices and that any money you spend here goes directly to Egyptian families and preserving this country’s great heritage.
Day 4
To maximize on your time in Egypt, we arrange a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor for you.
Take your time exploring the Luxor temple – one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt before we take you to check-into your luxurious Nile cruise.
We then visit the massive temple of Karnak, one of the largest and most impressive of all the temple sites in Egypt.
Lunch and dinner will be served onboard.
Day 5
After breakfast, we visit the West Bank and 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.
Lunch and dinner will be served on board.
Day 6
We dock today in Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, then we sail on to Kom Ombo where we visit the temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Sail to Aswan.
Lunch and dinner will be served on board.
Day 7
After breakfast, we visit the site of the unfinished largest known ancient obelisk as well as the High Dam which separates lake Nasser from the Nile.
We also make a stop at Philae temple, which is dedicated to the Egyptian Goddess Isis.
Then, we take a felucca (sailing boat) and head to the Elephantine Island passing by the Agh Khan Mausoleum on the way.
Lunch and dinner on board.
Day 8
Breakfast on board, then check out of your Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo for final departure.
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.
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