Itinerary

Exclusive 8-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour Package Departing from Cairo

Day 1: Arrival and Dinner Cruise

• Arrival at Cairo International Airport:

  • Meet and greet by a representative for expedited processing through customs and immigration.

  • Private transfer to your 4-star hotel in Cairo, where you can relax and freshen up after your journey.

• Evening: Nile River Dinner Cruise:

  • Board a luxurious cruise on the Nile River.

  • Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner featuring a variety of Egyptian and international dishes.

  • Experience live music, captivating belly dancing performances, and traditional folklore shows.

• Overnight: Stay at your 4-star Cairo hotel.

• Meals: Dinner (on the cruise).

Day 2: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

• Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty meal at the hotel.

• Morning: Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex:

  • Explore the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • Visit the Pyramid of Khafre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure.

  • Admire the iconic Sphinx and learn about its historical significance from your expert guide.

• Lunch: Savor a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant, experiencing authentic flavors.

• Afternoon: Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum:

  • Discover a vast collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb and other ancient relics that tell the story of Egypt’s rich history.

• Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner.

• Overnight: Stay at your 4-star Cairo hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Cairo to Luxor

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your journey.

• Morning: Flight to Luxor:

  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Luxor, often called the world's greatest open-air museum.

• Afternoon: Visit Karnak Temple Complex:

  • Explore the impressive Karnak Temple, famous for its grand columns and intricate hieroglyphs.

  • Visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening, offering a stunning view.

• Evening: Board your Nile cruise ship and settle into your comfortable cabin.

• Overnight: Stay onboard the Nile Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank

• Breakfast: Served onboard the cruise.

• Morning: Explore the Valley of the Kings:

  • Visit the burial sites of ancient pharaohs, including the tombs of Tutankhamun and other notable kings.

  • Tour the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female pharaoh.

• Afternoon: Lunch onboard while sailing.

• Evening: Relax and enjoy onboard amenities, such as swimming pools and entertainment.

• Overnight: Stay onboard the Nile Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast while cruising.

• Morning: Visit Edfu Temple:

  • Explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god.

• Afternoon: Explore Kom Ombo Temple:

  • Visit the unique twin temples dedicated to Sobek and Horus.

  • Continue sailing toward Aswan, enjoying the scenic views along the Nile.

• Evening: Relax and enjoy dinner onboard, with entertainment options available.

• Overnight: Stay onboard the Nile Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Aswan Attractions

• Breakfast: Served onboard the cruise.

• Morning: Visit the Aswan High Dam:

  • Learn about this engineering marvel and its role in controlling the Nile's floods.

• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk:

  • Discover this ancient artifact that gives insight into the stone-cutting techniques of ancient Egyptians.

• Take a boat ride to Philae Temple:

  • Explore the beautiful island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Nasser.

• Afternoon: Return to the cruise for lunch and leisure time to relax or enjoy onboard activities.

• Evening: Participate in evening entertainment on the cruise.

• Overnight: Stay onboard the Nile Cruise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples

• Morning: Disembark from the Nile Cruise:

  • Early breakfast and transfer to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Visit the Abu Simbel Temples:

  • Marvel at the grand temples carved into the rock by Ramses II, dedicated to himself and his wife, Nefertari.

• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Aswan.

• Afternoon: Flight back to Cairo:

  • Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

• Evening: Check in to your 4-star Cairo hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel.

• Overnight: Stay at your 4-star Cairo hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (at the hotel).

Day 8: Departure

• Breakfast: Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

• Morning: Check-out and Transfer:

  • Check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.

• Departure: Bid farewell to Egypt, taking home unforgettable memories of your adventure.

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