Explore Egypt from Cairo incl. 3 night Nile Cruise (10 days 9 nights)
Description
Exploring Egypt from Cairo offers a plethora of experiences. You can visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, explore the ancient city of Memphis, discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, take a cruise along the Nile River, and immerse yourself in the bustling markets of Khan el-Khalili. Each experience offers a unique glimpse into Egypt’s rich history and vibrant culture.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Sphinx
- The Stepped pyramid in Saqqara
- Memphis
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsuts Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu
- Kom Ombo
- High Dam
- Philae Island
- Abu Simbel
- Egyptian Museum
- The Citadel
- Khan el Khalili
- The Library of Alexandria
- The Catacoms
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
DAY 1:
At the airport in Cairo, you will be greeted and taken to the hotel of your choice. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
Cairo, overnight
DAY 2:
Your journey of Egypt starts with a visit to the Sphinx and the Giza Pyramids after breakfast. A brief camel ride is included in your tour of Giza.
You will next travel to Saqqara to see the world’s oldest stone edifice, the stepped pyramid of Djoser.
Memphis, the former capital, will be the last stop on your journey.
Train to Luxor overnight
DAY 3:
Once you arrive in Luxor, you will start your tour by touring the East Bank, which includes the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, before making your way to the hotel of your choice.
Luxor for the night.
DAY 4:
The Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon are the first stops on your tour of the West Bank after breakfast.
Luxor for the night.
DAY 5:
Following breakfast, you’ll take a fellucca to Banana Island, where you’ll check into your 5* Nile Cruise and begin your journey to Edfu.
Spend the night on board
DAY 6:
You will visit the Edfu Temple after breakfast, then cruise to Kom Ombo to see the temple, and finally sail to Aswan.
Spend the night on board.
DAY 7:
After breakfast, you will begin with a visit to the High Dam, followed by a tour to Philae Island to the temple of Isis.
Overnight on board.
DAY 8:
A breakfast box will be ready for you to take with you on your early morning departure to the majestic Ramses II and Nefertari temples at Abu Simbel, compliments of Your Nile Cruise. Cairo by train.
Spend the night on the train
DAY 9:
Arrival to Cairo and you will visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Market, the oldest market in Egypt.
Overnight Cairo.
DAY 10:
A full day tour to Alexandria includes visits to the Roman theatre, catacombs, and underground tombs; the Pompey pillar; the great library of Alexandria, located in the same location as the old library used by Cleopatra; and the National Museum, which houses numerous artefacts from various cultures, including Pharaohs, Romans, Coptic or Christian, Islamic, and Arabic.
Cairo by night.
DAY 11:
After breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own for the remainder of the day. After that, you’ll be driven to the airport in Cairo in preparation for your return trip.
INCLUDES:
- Meet, help, and accompany you while you’re in Egypt.
- *All service fees and taxes included.
- Accommodations in hotels, which include breakfast:
- 3 nights in Cairo.
- 2 nights in Luxor.
- Other accommodations:
- 3 nights on cruise ship, full board
- 1 nights on First class seated train from Cairo to Luxor.
- 1 nights on First class seated train from Aswan to Cairo.
- Every Touring includes Transportation and an Egyptologist who speaks English covering
- Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan El Khalili
- Alexandria: Catacombs and Roman theatre , Pompay pillar , The Alexandrian Library
- Kom Ombo: Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Edfu: Temple of Edfu.
- Aswan: High Dam and Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel: Temple of Ramses and Nefertari
- Luxor: West Bank-Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, East Bank-Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
$1.209,00
Entrance fees are not included in the price of any tours
To provide you more programme flexibility—you can choose to miss one or more places based on your interests—we do not charge site entrance costs in advance.