Cairo Trip Overview
Royal tour of Egypt 09 -days private & exclusive tour to Egypt focusing on the ancient treasures and sites around the River Nile, begins in Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara with the Egyptian Museum and the citadel and more. Enjoy the Wonders of the land of the Pharaohs by cruising the Nile on board of The Elite Farah Nile Cruise one of the best luxurious cruises on the Nile, find pleasure as incredible ancient history drifts by aboard modern elegance and uncompromising luxury, exclusively with the five-star deluxe River cruise The Elite Farah Nile Cruise. We are bound to customize a royal tour of Egypt to suit your travel dates. Book the Best Luxury travel package to Egypt & Get the best attractive deals.
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Duration: 9 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
Royal tour of Egypt 09 -days private & exclusive tour to Egypt focusing on the ancient treasures and sites around the River Nile, begins in Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara with the Egyptian Museum and the citadel and more. Enjoy the Wonders of the land of the Pharaohs by cruising the Nile on board of The Elite Farah Nile Cruise one of the best luxurious cruises on the Nile, find pleasure as incredible ancient history drifts by aboard modern elegance and uncompromising luxury, exclusively with the five-star deluxe River cruise The Elite Farah Nile Cruise. We are bound to customize a royal tour of Egypt to suit your travel dates. Book the Best Luxury travel package to Egypt & Get the best attractive deals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs- Arrival Egypt
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private Vehicle. Overnight at Cairo
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel
Day 2: Discover The Pyramids of Giza & Sakkar 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: 2 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: 2 hours
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After your breakfast, it’ll be time to begin your tour to 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 Pyramid, get inside the queen Pyramid, you will also discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt.
After that you will move to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. Here you’ll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great, one of the greatest king who ruled Egypt in the new kingdom.Finally, you’ll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel
Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing Tour- Discover Cairo
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, to the Egyptian museum, gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden Mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are awaiting your visit, after that have lunch at local restaurant, then will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this.This whole area is a world famous destination for pilgrims,After this day in Cairo back to your Hotel.
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: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel
Day 4: Cruise the Nile from Luxor – Cairo to Luxor By Air
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
After your breakfast you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to the Cairo airport to take your Flight to Luxor. upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to embark on your luxury Nile Cruise ship Which you will stay full board for the coming four nights.You will start your visits by exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest religious Pharaonic temple
Ever built in the world, then visit the Luxor temple as well with your private guide,enjoy the evening on board lunch & dinner will be on your cruises.
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
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: 2 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: Ultra-Deluxe Mayfair Nile Cruise
Day 5: The Wonders of The Pharaohs- Valley of the Kings and More
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Your first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the Pharaonic New Kingdom, including the famous tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt,your next stop will be the amazing temple of Hatshepsut. the first woman who ruled Egypt, this temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era. This is why it is famous for the name “El Deir Al Bahry”,
or the Western Monastery, your last stop of the day will be at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two 18 meters high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III. During the roman era, music was heard coming out of one of the statues that were attributed, by the Greeks to the ancient Greeks Myths, after this day back to your cruise for lunch then start sailing towards Edfu temple. overnight on board.
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: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ultra-Deluxe Mayfair Nile Cruise
Day 6: Storytelling Stones – Explore the Temples on the Nile Banks
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
After breakfast, you will have the chance to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the best preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. The building of the temple lasted about 800 years, the temple includes wonderfully decorated walls and stone capitals and the best-preserved sanctuary.
Your next stop will be to visit the amazing Temple Of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. Also you will enjoy the crocodile museum.
Enjoy the evening as you continue cruising down the Nile to Aswan, enjoy some entertainments on board.
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: 3 hours
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: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ultra-Deluxe Mayfair Nile Cruise
Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing & Abu Simbel Temples
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
After breakfast it’s time to visit Abu Simbel temple the Jewel of the temples by private air-conditioned vehicle 3 hours driving, enjoy one of the iconic sights of Ancient Egypt treasures.back to Aswan for lunch then continue sightseeing in Aswan by visiting the most beautiful temple of Egypt, the Temple of Isis, located on Philae Island on the middle of the Nile. It is truly an amazing temple.
your lunch & dinner will be on board, enjoy Egyptian night on your cruise
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
Stop At: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in Nubia, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ultra-Deluxe Mayfair Nile Cruise
Day 8: From Aswan to Cairo by Air
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Disembarkation then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel
Day 9: Final Departure
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight details
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
