Cairo Trip Overview
Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Marsa Alam Vacation – Discover the best of Egypt historical places in this unique tailor-made trip to Egypt to do the best of Egypt activities and visit the top historical places of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Marsa Alam on the Red Sea. Over these 11 days’ vacation in Egypt, you will discover the most fascinating wonders of ancient Egypt.
Discover the Pyramids of Giza and Medieval Cairo Then Sail down the Nile on board of Luxury Nile cruise for three nights and discover Secret Treasures of Ancient Egypt on the banks of the Nile.
After this Nile adventure, you will spend some days on the paradisiacal beaches of Marsa Alam. Explore Marsa Alam the Red Sea Riviera with its privileged position between the desert and the Red Sea.
Marsa Alam is one of the best places for Diving and Snorkeling, a windsurfer in Egypt.it is time to travel this way, it is time to book this trip to Egypt. Contact us for a free quote now.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 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
Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Marsa Alam Vacation – Discover the best of Egypt historical places in this unique tailor-made trip to Egypt to do the best of Egypt activities and visit the top historical places of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Marsa Alam on the Red Sea. Over these 11 days’ vacation in Egypt, you will discover the most fascinating wonders of ancient Egypt.
Discover the Pyramids of Giza and Medieval Cairo Then Sail down the Nile on board of Luxury Nile cruise for three nights and discover Secret Treasures of Ancient Egypt on the banks of the Nile.
After this Nile adventure, you will spend some days on the paradisiacal beaches of Marsa Alam. Explore Marsa Alam the Red Sea Riviera with its privileged position between the desert and the Red Sea.
Marsa Alam is one of the best places for Diving and Snorkeling, a windsurfer in Egypt.it is time to travel this way, it is time to book this trip to Egypt. Contact us for a free quote now.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at hotel in Cairo.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cairo 5 stars Hotel
Day 2: Explore the Giza pyramids & sphinx , Sakarra and Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
the Pyramids and Sphinx. The first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by the pharaohs from the period starting from 2590 BC to 2480 BC .You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramids of Giza and get inside the queen Pyramid then enjoy the Panorama of the Pyramid before heading to the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Sakkara it is the Necropolis of the Old Kingdom it is the home of the oldest Pyramids in Egypt the Step Pyramid of Zoser also visit the Museum of Imhotep and some tombs of the Nobel’s, after that move to Memphis the oldest capital of Ancient Egypt see the biggest man-made statue of King Ramses the second and the Alabaster Sphinx
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cairo 5 stars Hotel
Day 3: Discover the Egyptian museum & old Cairo and Bazaar
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cairo 5 stars Hotel
Day 4: From Cairo to Aswan by air – Philae temple
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
the Temples of Philae, 12 kilometers south of Aswan, was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis and dazzled travelers with its power for centuries. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO’s rescue project, which transferred the monuments block by block from Philae Island to Agilika Island, today, the temples continue to work their charm on all who visit
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard your Luxury Nile Cruise
Day 5: Discover the temples of the Goddess Kom Ombo & Edfu temple
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. … The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Edfu city visit the falcon temple. Dedicated to one of the most famous God in ancient Egypt God Horus the falcon.
This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard your Luxury Nile Cruise
Day 6: Discover the luxor treasures – Valley of the kings & Hatsheput temple
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The Valley of Kings is the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt’s New Kingdom Pharaohs A truly impressive site! There, you will find Tutankhamen’s tomb which was discovered almost intact in 1922 and the tomb of Ramses IV, among others. A ticket will allow you visiting 3 of the 63 tombs on site, except Tutankhamen’s tomb.
The tombs have suffered greatly from treasure hunters, floods in the past and in recent years, from mass tourism: carbon dioxide, friction and humidity taking photos with flash inside the tombs produced by the average of 2.8g of sweat left by each visitor have affected the reliefs and the pigments of the wall paintings. The ministry of Antiquities has installed dehumidifiers and glass screens in the worst-affected tombs and introduced a rotation system for opening tombs to the public while restoring others”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The temple of the strong lady the frist lady of ancient Egypt her majesty Queen Hatshepsut. This woman ruled Egypt for about 16 years she ruled after her brother -husband Tot-Mosis II, She built this temple as funeral temple she used to rule Egypt as male king because it wasn’t allowed for a women to rule Egypt she married her brother to justify her right to the throne of Egypt. More over queen Hatshepsut married her step son Tutmosis III and put him in the shadow for 16 years and when he became an adult he killed her and then he became the king of Egypt and as an act of revenge he destroyed everything related to this queen so when you visit her temple. in the west bank you will find that he removed all her names from the walls. The temple of Queen Hatshesput has unique style consist of 3 floors cut into the cliffs of the mountain of the Valley of the Kings, queen Hatshepsut was buried in the Valley of the Kings with the pharaohs
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard your Luxury Nile Cruise
Day 7: visit East bank then move from Luxor to Marsa Alam -By Road by private vehicle
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, “the southern sanctuary”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex in Luxor dedicated primarily to Amun and dating from as early as 2000 BC. It is an impressive sight, and second only to the Great Pyramids in popularity
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in your 5 stars hotel in Marsa Alam
Day 8: soak up the sun- Marsa Alam
Pass By: Marsa Alam, Marsa Alam, Red Sea and Sinai
A new day in your Egypt adventure at Marsa Alam soak up the sun and enjoy one of the best beach destinations in Egypt, enjoy excellent service and hospitality at your resort, there are many things to do in Marsa Alam such as Safari, Snorkeling, and Diving all these activities upon request as option trips when you are interested just ask our representative.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in your 5 stars hotel in Marsa Alam
Day 9: Marsa Alam stay All Inclusive
Pass By: Marsa Alam, Marsa Alam, Red Sea and Sinai
Experience the life of Marsa Alam, Experience the best scuba diving in Egypt in the Red Sea.
The marine life is incredible and most of the dive sites are still unspoiled with pristine reefs and excellent coral reefs. Enjoy your stay and you can join many excursions all upon request.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in your 5 stars hotel in Marsa Alam
Day 10: from Marsa Alam to Cairo by air
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast check out from your resort in Marsa Alam then you will be escorted to Marsa Alam airport to fly back to Cairo upon arrival in Cairo our staff will meet and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight at the Hotel in Cairo
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cairo 5 stars Hotel
Day 11: Final Departure
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast, check out from the hotel according to your flight time
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
