Cairo Trip Overview
Discover Cairo & Nile Cruise in this short break experience in Egypt to discover the wonders of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, Museum and more. Then traveling on to Aswan, home to the temples and other exciting treasures. Finally cruising down the Nile visiting Temples en-route and ending in Ancient Thebes, Luxor to visit Valley of the Kings and other fascinating sites. Book the Best tour to Egypt Now.
Discover the Highlights of Egypt
Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx
Visit the Egyptian museum
Discover Old Cairo
Discover the Old Churches in Cairo
Discover Islamic Cairo
Visit Luxor treasures
Explore the Tombs in the West Bank
Explore Valley of the Kings
Visit Aswan Sights
Visit Philae island
Fully Guided tour in Egypt
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Discover Cairo & Nile Cruise in this short break experience in Egypt to discover the wonders of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, Museum and more. Then traveling on to Aswan, home to the temples and other exciting treasures. Finally cruising down the Nile visiting Temples en-route and ending in Ancient Thebes, Luxor to visit Valley of the Kings and other fascinating sites. Book the Best tour to Egypt Now.
Discover the Highlights of Egypt
Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx
Visit the Egyptian museum
Discover Old Cairo
Discover the Old Churches in Cairo
Discover Islamic Cairo
Visit Luxor treasures
Explore the Tombs in the West Bank
Explore Valley of the Kings
Visit Aswan Sights
Visit Philae island
Fully Guided tour in Egypt
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Egypt – Meet & Assist
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Staff will meet you upon arrival with a sign by your name our team will 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: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Day 2: Discover the Giza pyramids & The Egyptian Museum & More
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Let’s start the Egyptian adventure with a fascinating introduction to each of the three Giza pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you, after that move to the Panorama point to see the spectacular view of the pyramids of Giza the best place to take photos to the desert and the Pyramids.
A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, the enigmatic symbol of Egypt.
the pyramids of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Founded in 1858 by Auguste Mariette, who excavated the Serapeum at Saqqara and several major temples in Upper Egypt (and who was later buried in the museum grounds), it has long since outgrown its present building and can now scarcely warehouse all its pharaonic artefacts, with 136,000 exhibits, and forty thousand more items still crated in the basement.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Day 3: Cruising the Nile From Aswan to Luxor – Travel By Flight Included
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast at the hotel, board your plane for a morning flight across to Aswan. Embark on your 5 stars deluxe Nile cruise to drop your luggage then start Exploring the Philae Temple Complex, Egypt’s ancient center for the cult of Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. This sacred site has dazzled travelers since the first Nile cruises set off from Cairo and is one of Nubia’s most important monument sites saved from a watery grave by UNESCO’s rescue project during the building of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were transferred block by block from their original place on Philae Island to Agilika Island, 12 kilometers south of Aswan. Thanks to this, today travelers can still walk amid the columns of this ancient venerated site. Back to your cruise after this trip enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Duration: 6 hours
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: Ms/ Ibrotel Crown Emperor
Day 4: Explore the Temples on the Nile -Kom Ombo & Crocodile Museum & Edfu Temple
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
After breakfast on board, your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Visit also the Crocodile Museum it is the only museum for the Mummies of the Crocodiles. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple, dedicated to one of the most famous God in ancient Egypt God Hours the falcon. After this trip to Edfu temple back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile.
Visit also the Crocodile Museum it is the only museum for the Mummies of the Crocodiles.
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: 4 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: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ms/ Ibrotel Crown Emperor
Day 5: Explore The Wonders of Luxor- Valley of The Kings, Temples of Karnak & Luxor & More
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
AVisit Luxor East & West Bank to get a complete picture of both the East and West Banks of the ancient city. Start at the West Bank, home of the Valley of the Kings. Admire the grandeur of its ancient architecture, used as the burial site of legendary kings and pharaohs. You will visit the famous tombs of Kings, 3 tombs included in the ticket and tombs open by rotating system your guide will recommend the most impressive tombs to see. Next, visit the temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, Make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon,Then, head to the East Bank in Luxor. After lunch on board, continue your tour at the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of a site of worship in history. The last stop on your tour is the Temple Of Luxor, built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, and completed by Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty. After exploring the ancient treasures
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BC, the temple is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the “incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.
Duration: 3 hours
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 (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, an area larger than some ancient cities.
The central sector of the site, which takes up the largest amount of space, is dedicated to Amun-Ra, a male god associated with Thebes. The area immediately around his main sanctuary was known in antiquity as “Ipet-Sun” which means “the most select of places.”
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ms/ Ibrotel Crown Emperor
Day 6: Nile Cruise Disembarkation -From Luxor to Cairo by Air Flight Included.
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast check out from your Nile cruise and our staff will escort you to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, upon arrival we will escort you to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Day 7: Final Departure- Egypt Farewell
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
This is the last day for your tour in Egypt, then according to your flight details, our staff will escort you to the airport for final departure.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ramses Hilton Cairo
