Cairo Trip Overview
This is one of the best Egypt tours that combines a Nile Cruise and Cairo covering all main sights in just 6 days. In a day tour in Cairo you will explore the best of the city. See the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then head to the Egyptian museum to see the priceless treasures and artifacts that are unparalleled. Fly to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise for 3 nights and see the monuments and attractions in Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This is one of the best Egypt tours that combines a Nile Cruise and Cairo covering all main sights in just 6 days. In a day tour in Cairo you will explore the best of the city. See the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then head to the Egyptian museum to see the priceless treasures and artifacts that are unparalleled. Fly to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise for 3 nights and see the monuments and attractions in Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Cairo airport and overnight at hotel
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
On this day upon arrival to Cairo international airport meet our representative and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
(Optional tour Sound and light show at Pyramids)
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 5 stars hotel in Cairo Le Meridien Pyramids or similar
Day 2: Cairo Tour Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Egyptian Museum and khan El Khalili
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Early in the morning meet your guide at the lobby to start your full day excursion in Cairo by exploring the most magnificent monuments on earth the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your tour guide will give you information about their history and the theories of there building. You will also have an opportunity to have a close up look at the Sphinx
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
After your visit to the Pyramids head to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir square to see the many treasures and artifacts on display among which is the famous collection of King Tut Ankh Amun.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
End your tour of exploring Cairo by visiting one of the ancient markets the Khan El Khalili Bazaar with its winding alleys and glittery merchandize.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5 stars hotel Le Meridien Pyramids of similar
Day 3: Flight Aswan Visit Philae temple and High Dam embark Nile Cruise
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Early pick up from your hotel and transfer to domestic airport for flight to Aswan. Upon arrival to Aswan start your excursion to visit Philae temple dedicated to God Isis and located on Agalika island.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Visit the High Dam in Aswan which was built to save Egypt from flooding
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star Nile Cruise Nile Dolphin or similar
Day 4: Sailing with Nile Cruise visit Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Sailing with Nile Cruise visit the Kom Ombo temple with was dedicated to the two Gods. Sobek and Harories. The Temple is set overlooking the Nile.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After seeing Kom Ombo continue sailing to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star Nile Cruise
Day 5: Arriving Luxor visit Valley of Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Karnak temple.
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Start exploring luxor to see the valley of Kings which was a burial ground for Kings in ancient Egypt. The tombs is very well decorated with scenes of daily life and the colors are still vivid
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The Hatshepsut temple or El Deir El Bahari is the only temple in Egypt dedicated to a female Pharaoh.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
On your way back stop by the Memnon Colossi which are two massive colossi for King Amenmhat III
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Cross to the East Bank again to see the Karnak temples with its massive colonnade hall and see the many complex temples included and the sacred lake
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star Nile Cruise
Day 6: Disembarkation and transfer to Luxor airport
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
After breakfast disembark from Nile Cruise and transfer to Luxor airport for flight to Cairo and hence connection flight back home
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
