10-Days Egypt Highlights Tour with 4 Nights Nile Cruise & Over Night in Abu Simbel

Arrive at Cairo Airport, where our representative will assist you with arrival procedures. You will be escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Jaz Pyramids or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Next, visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple dedicated to King Chephren.

After lunch at a local restaurant, explore The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The Grand Egyptian Museum is a massive archaeological museum located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It is designed to showcase Egypt's rich history, with a particular focus on its ancient civilization. The GEM will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, many of which have never been displayed before. The museum's architecture combines modern design with references to ancient Egyptian culture, making it a cultural landmark. Scheduled to open fully in the coming years, the GEM aims to be the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization in the world Finally, return to your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Jaz Pyramids or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor.

A Thebes Tours International guide will pick you up from Luxor International Airport for your transfer to the Nile Cruise. Check-in procedures will begin at 12:00 pm.

 You will have a relaxing time to refresh yourself. Then you will have lunch in the main restaurant, which serves a broad range of international food.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the East Bank (Karnak, and Luxor temples). Starting with Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history. Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums.

After getting back, dinner will be served on board

You will spend overnight in Luxor.

N.B:
In the evening, after dinner, you have the option to attend the unforgettable sound & light show at Karnak Temple (with additional charge). This show dramatically recreates the historical events and the life of great pharaohs, seen through the eyes of Karnak's builder, the deity Amun. Synchronized lasers, wall projections, and pharaonic music harmoniously combine to transform the site into moving images of its glorious past.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Semiramis III or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B

Activities: Sound & Light Show

Enjoy your breakfast buffet with the Nile view in the main restaurant of the cruise,

After breakfast, your guide will take you to visit the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs, known for its impressive architecture and beautiful reliefs.

Next, explore the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial site of the pharaohs. Your guide will take you through the most significant tombs (your ticket includes access to 3 tombs, excluding those of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, which require an additional fee for entry).

On your way back to the Nile River, you will pass by the famous Colossi of Memnon

 After returning, you will enjoy lunch on board in the main restaurant while the boat is sailing to Esna.

Dinner will be served on board,

You will spend overnight in Edfu.

Notice:
At 3:00 AM, you have the option to enjoy a Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor (with an additional charge). If you choose to participate in this optional excursion, please inform us at least one day in advance so we can prepare the necessary permissions, and request a breakfast box from the cruise.
A representative will pick you up from the cruise around 3:00 AM for the balloon ride. After the ride, you will begin your day tour of Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Semiramis III or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B

Activities: Hot Air Balloon

After breakfast head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus.

Lunch time comes with a variety of perfectly cooked oriental items.

In the evening you will get the chance to explore Kom Ombo temple, where you can visit the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (“Horus the Elder”)

Dinner will be served on Board

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Semiramis III or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B

You will enjoy your breakfast and lunch on board

Followed by - Aswan visits. Get ready to explore the high dam, then Philae Temple by motorboat.

Getting back to the cruise and enjoy your stay on the cruise.

Dinner will be served on board

Overnight in Aswan

Notice:
At noon, take an optional trip to the Nubian Village to interact with locals, explore traditional crafts and culture, and enjoy a refreshing Karkadeh tea in a Nubian home, both with an additional charge. Alternatively, embark on a serene sunset Felucca cruise from Aswan, soaking in breathtaking views of the Nile with landmarks like Philae Temple and Aswan’s islands, (both with an additional charge).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: M/S Semiramis III or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B

Activities: Nubian Village and Botanical Garden

At 04:45 AM, you will check out the cruise for your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. The drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel takes approximately 3.5 hours one way.
A breakfast box will be provided for you to enjoy during your early trip.
At Abu Simbel, you’ll visit two impressive temples: The Great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Rediscovered in 1813 and relocated in the 1960s to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser, these temples showcase Ramses II’s victory at the Battle of Kadesh and his love for Queen Nefertari. The temples feature stunning statues and reliefs of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
 
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Seti Abu Simbel or Similar 4* hotel in Abu Simbel based on H.B

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred back to Aswan and head to Aswan International Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
 
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jaz Pyramids or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

After hotel breakfast you will be transferred to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artefacts are presented.

then you will be transferred to visit Salah El-Din Citadel, The Citadel was completed in 1183 AD, Saladin’s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdin Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870’s.

then, you will go on to have your lunch which will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Chruch, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga, Amr Mosque, and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Finally will be able to explore Khan El-Khalily Market, Cairo’s old bazaar. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Jaz Pyramids or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: N/A

End of the program

General Notes:

• Cruises sailing from Luxor operate every Monday and Saturday; please ensure your international flight aligns with these dates.
• The itinerary may change based on the specific cruise situation, but all sightseeing’s will be included.