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Sail the Nile in your river cruise and opt for a private felucca, transit through Luxor's temples, see Abu Simbel with awe and inspire and revel in the giant pyramids! Book Now Online or
A 7-day Itinerary, with included options, optional inclusions and a whole lot of culture, history, fun and adventure! You'll see these places:
Cairo| Luxor | East Bank | West Bank | Nile River | Aswan | Abu Simbel (Opt) | Giza
Book Now Online or Customize with a Travel Designer.
Itineraries
Day 1: ARRIVAL, TRANSFER + DINNER
Arrive, Transport from Cairo Airport to your Hotel, Dinner Reservations
~Private SUV Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo
~Experience contemporary Egyptian cuisine with reservations at some favorite establishments!
~Enjoy an authentic Egyptian, luxury night stay in Cairo. You'll love the included suite amenities and perks.
Today you'll relax, move at your own leisure and get acquainted with your Egyptian 5* Boutique Style Hotel!
Day 2: TOURS
Tour the Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum
THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA:
Experience ancient Egypt first-hand on a private tour from Cairo or Giza to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, and Saqqara. Walk alongside your guide as you visit a trio of pyramids and the Valley Temple, then visit the ancient and mysterious sphinx.
THE MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES:
Discover the Egyptian Museum, one of the most incredible museums for Egyptian antiquities in the world with a certified Egyptologist guide during this half-day trip to Cairo. Step back in time 5,000 years as you explore the museum’s collection of more than 160,000 jaw-dropping ancient objects.
KHAN EL-KHALILI BAZAAR:
A sprawling market place where you can buy almost anything. Haggle and joke with the vendors as you delve into the local culture.
Day 3: FLIGHT + TOURS
Arrive in Luxor, Tour Temples and join Nile River Cruise
Depart Cairo on your internal flight, arriving in Luxor!
~Private SUV Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor to meet at the Recommended Meeting Point in Luxor, ready for your next tour and experience!
~Experience contemporary Egyptian cuisine with a dinner, beginning your Nile River Cruise Experience!
This is one of the best stops on any Egypt Itinerary if you’re into your Ancient Egyptian history. Luxor was known to antiquity as Thebes and it was an important capital for the Egyptian Pharaohs, many of whom are buried in the valleys around the city.
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS - OPTIONAL EARLY AM
Add this experience on in the trip extras, upon check-out.
VALLEY OF THE KINGS:
The Valley of the Kings is the single most important archeological site in Egypt. This is where many Pharaohs had their tombs and monuments built, including the infamous boy-king, Tutankhamun. (King Tut)
See the highlights of Luxor on this full-day tour of the East and West Bank of the Nile. Explore the city’s magnificent temples, tombs, and monuments in the company of an Egyptologist guide. Includes visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temple.
KARNAK TEMPLE:
This huge temple complex is located in the city itself and is one of the main reasons why Luxor is often called the largest open-air museum in the world.
Book this great combo admission ticket and private transport service to see the Karnak Light and Sound Show at Luxor hassle-free. Watch the history of Egypt’s pharaohs unfold while you walk around the ancient temple complex. Getting there is easy with an included round-trip transfer.
Day 4: RIVER CRUISE + TOURS
Nile Cruise. Tour Luxor West Bank
No Egypt Itinerary is ever complete without a cruise along the famous Nile River.
At well over 4000 miles in length, this is the longest river in the world, and it’s famously green and verdant in comparison to the surrounding desert sands of Egypt.
The best part of the river to cruise is the section heading south from Luxor to Aswan. This is virtually the only way to visit the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.
You will join multi-day excursions where you sleep on the boat and call in at temples and tombs during the day. You'll experience sailing in a Felucca and authentic Egyptian dinners along route!
To visit these historic places comfortably, and easily, savvy travelers consider this the best part of their journey, with inclusive, multi-day cruises down the Nile River. Enjoy several stops along the way, and hop off the ship to see ancient tombs, temples, and monuments.
Day 5: RIVER CRUISE +TOURS
Nile Cruise. Tour Edfu, Kom Ombo
This is virtually the only way to visit the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Once spending the day on land, exploring and touring, you'll head back to your Felucca for Dinner and an overnight sail to Aswan
Day 6: RIVER CRUISE + TOUR and SAILING(Opt)
Nile Cruise - Aswan Arrival; Opt for Abu Simbel
Aswan is another wonderful stop on any Egyptian Itinerary because like its neighbor Luxor, along the river to the north, this is a place that’s overflowing with history.
In Aswan, you can marvel at temples and enjoy the serenity of the Nile River, as you delve into ancient history. The city is also the gateway to the stunning Abu Simbel (Available as an Optional Trip Extra), located near the border of Sudan.
Aswan is a special place in that is unlike any other place you will visit in Egypt. It has a completely different vibe and culture, so it’s worth spending your time wisely here uncovering that, possibly including an extra day or two!
Opt to see the infamous Abu Simbel Temples or go sailing locally with any available Felucca Master right in destination. The Abu Simbel booking is available from your Trip Extras upon check-out, with round-trip private transport.
Day 7: TOURS + FLIGHT
Aswan; Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island + Philae Temple, High Dam and Fly to Cairo
You'll visit Philae Temple and the High Dam, before transferring back to the airport in a Private SUV Transfer for your internal flight back to Cairo.
NUBIAN MUSEUM:
Learn all about ancient Nubian culture and history at the excellent Nubian Museum. Explore the Nubia Museum with an Egyptologist on a private 1.5-hour tour, and discover Aswan’s most stunning artifacts.
ELEPHANTINE ISLAND:
Found in the middle of the Nile River, Elephantine Island was the original site of Aswan when it was a trading post and frontier town on the edge of the Egyptian empire. Visit ruins and temples and enjoy well preserved Archeological sites.
From here, You'll depart to Cairo on your Internal Flight today!
Day 8...: DEPARTURE FLIGHT
Cairo Departure to Home OR ADD ON ADDITIONAL DAYS BY CUSTOMIZING THIS ITINERARY
Fly from Cairo home...
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PRIVATE SUV TRANSFERS | INTERNAL FLIGHTS | TOURS | MOST MEALS | NILE RIVER CRUISE | ALL MEALS (B,L,D) ON CRUISE| FELUCCA SAILING | HOTELS
INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHTS (Available to Add-On) | TIPS & GRATUITIES | OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
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