This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Egypt’s iconic landmarks, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples along the Nile, with cultural experiences in Cairo, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. It includes a mix of guided tours, river cruises, and optional activities for an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s rich history.
11 Days Program includes 03 Nights Cairo & 04 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise & 03 Nights Nile Cruise
This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Egypt’s iconic landmarks, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples along the Nile, with cultural experiences in Cairo, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. It includes a mix of guided tours, river cruises, and optional activities for an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s rich history.
11 Days Program includes 03 Nights Cairo & 04 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise & 03 Nights Nile Cruise
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 Abu Simbel.
N.B:
The flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel is not direct and includes a stop in Aswan.
Upon arrival at Abu Simbel Airport, a representative will assist you. you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise. Check-in procedures will begin at 13:00. Then you will have lunch on board at 13:30.
At 14:00, you will check out the cruise for your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed 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.
After completing your visit, return to your cruise for tea time and enjoy dinner on board.
Spend the night in Abu Simbel.
Note:
You have the opportunity to take part in an optional activity and experience the Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel Temple. The Aswan Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel offers a captivating journey back to the time of the pharaohs, bringing their history to life. With mesmerizing music and vivid lighting, you'll experience the temple as it once was, along with its rich history. The show is available in multiple languages, allowing you to choose the one that best suits you, creating a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Prince Abbas or Similar 5* Lake Nasser Cruise based on F.B
Activities: Sound & Light Show
breakfast on board,
At 07:30 AM, Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Over View Kasr Ibrim (15 minutes for photos only from Sundeck).
At 16:30 Visit AMADA (Temple of Amada + Temple of Derr + Tomb of Pennut)
At 18:30, Sail to Wadi El- Seboua
Cocktail Party, Nubian Show and dinner will be hosted on board
Spend overnight at Wadi El-Seboua .
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Prince Abbas or Similar 5* Lake Nasser Cruise based on F.B
At 7:00 AM, visit Wadi El-Seboua
The New Wadi al-Sebua site was created following the relocation of Nubian temples in the 1960s, after the construction of the Aswan High Dam by the Egyptian government. Located just 4 km northwest of the original Wadi al-Sebua site, it was established to protect several temples that were at risk of being submerged by the rising Nile waters. The site includes the Ramesside temple of Wadi al-Sebua, dedicated to Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty, the Graeco-Roman temple of Dakka dedicated to Thoth, and the Roman temple of al-Mahrraqa dedicated to the deities Isis and Serapis. These temples were inscribed as part of the Nubian Monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
At 09:00 AM, Sail to Aswan
Spend overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Prince Abbas or Similar 5* Lake Nasser Cruise based on F.B
At 07:00 AM, Visit Kalabsha Temple, The Temple of Kalabsha, also known as the Temple of Mandulis, is an ancient Egyptian temple that was originally situated at Bab al-Kalabsha (Gate of Kalabsha), about 50 km south of Aswan. In the 1960s, the temple was relocated as part of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia. It was later inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
After checking out from your Lake Nasser Cruise, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for your journey from Aswan to Luxor. Enjoy lunch on board the Nile Cruise, followed by some rest time. In the afternoon, begin your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, where you can take in panoramic views of Lake Nasser. Next, enjoy a boat ride to Philae Temple on Philae Island. After the tour, you'll be transferred back to your Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Amwaj or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B
In the morning after breakfast on the cruise you can enjoy an optional tour to Botanical Gardens on Lord Kitchener Island, home to an array of plants that were imported from all over the world in the 1800s. then head to Nubian village situated opposite Soheil Island, close to the Aswan Dam pass. Once there, trace out the different aspects of traditional life and culture in the village by meeting native people. Spend some time shopping for some delightful handcrafted gifts before sailing back along the River Nile to your cruise.
At 13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board in Edfu
Enjoy lunch and dinner on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Amwaj or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B
Optional Activities: Botanical Garden & Nubian Village
Breakfast on board, visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor.
Transfer to visit the East Bank, starting with Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history. Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums.
Dinner
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.
Back to Nile cruise and overnight on board in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Amwaj or Similar 5* Nile Cruise based on F.B
Optional Activities: Sound & Light Show
After breakfast, disembark the cruise
You can enjoy an Optional Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor.
A representative will pick you up around 3:00 AM for the balloon ride.
After the ride 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
Taking lunch at local restaurant before heading to Luxor International Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Jaz Pyramids or Similar 4* Hotel in Cairo based on B.B
Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon
After Hotel Breakfast, 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
After hotel breakfast transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight
End of the program
