Tour of The Nile

Day 1 | Arrive Cairo, Egypt

Arrival at Cairo International airport; our representative will meet and Assist you at Cairo Airport through Customs and Immigration, Transfer by Tourist vehicle to Hotel, Check in, Hotel for overnight.

Day 2 | The Great Pyramids of Giza

Enjoy your luxury breakfast, meet up with your passionate Egyptologist-tour guide; who will start briefing you about your included activities during the coming days. Today we will take you for an incredible visit to Sakkara, located south of modern Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile River, and covers an area over 6 km long and more than 1.5 km wide. It was once part of a larger system of cemeteries that spanned the modern sites of Giza Stopover for lunch(own expenses), perfect timing to try Egyptian food. Then continue to visit the Three Great Pyramids and their Guardian Sphinx. Considered to be the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramid complex stands on the Giza plateau and rises from the desert as a bonfire of strength, inspiration, history & loads of mystery. The Sphinx stands there guarding the Plateau with a body of a lion and head of a human being that comes from a great wisdom that the protectors of the Land should enjoy the wisdom of men and physical power of the lion king, back to Hotel for overnight.

Day 3 | Fly to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast at Hotel, Checkout, transfer to Cairo airport for short flight to Aswan. Arrive Aswan, meet and assist, start a guided day trip in Aswan, Visit "Philae Temple" or as known "The Temple of Goddess Isis, it was mainly built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped, transfer hotel, check in, Afternoon Felucca ride , free evening to explore spices market and visit the perfume factory, overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 | The massive cut Temples of Abu Simbel

Early wakeup, Breakfast box, checkout hotel, start a new adventure is just about to start by our A/C vehicle, we Will take you for a 3 hours trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel to visit "The massive cut Temples of Abu Simbel", complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. The two temples which comprise the site (The Great Temple and The Small Temple) were created during the reign of Ramesses II (c. 1279 - c. 1213 BCE) either between 1264 - 1244 BCE or 1244-1224 BCE. The discrepancy in the dates is due to differing interpretations of the life of Ramesses II by modern day scholars. It is certain, based upon the extensive art work throughout the interior of the Great Temple, that the structures were created, at least in part, to celebrate Ramesses' victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE. Drive back to Aswan, afternoon, Transfer back to Aswan Embark the Nile cruise, Lunch on board the Nile cruise, Optional trip to Nubian Village to discover the Nubian life and culture. Overnight on board Nile cruise.

Day 5 | KomOmbo Temple - Edfu Temple

Breakfast on board Nile Cruise, sail to Kom Ombo to Visit "KomOmbo Temple or Sobek Temple" which is well known for its perfect symmetry, Temple of KomOmbo nestles on a jutting headland overlooking the Nile. Commissioned by Ptolemy VI in the 1st century BCE, the structure was later expanded by other rulers, then largely fell into decay before French archaeologists restored it in the late 19th century. Inspect the detailed friezes and hieroglyphs on the walls of the temple, dedicated to gods Horus and Sobek, or view the hundreds of preserved crocodile mummies displayed at the onsite museum, sail to Edfu to Visit "Horus Temple" or Edfu Temple consists of traditional elements of Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom, together with a few Greek elements, such as the Mamisi, which is situated to the west of the main entrance of the Temple (Mamisi means "house of the divine birth"). It consists of an entrance, a court and chapel. The walls of the mamisi are decorated with scenes showing the story of the divine birth of Horus the child, in the presence of the Goddess Hathor, the God Khenoum and other deities who were concerned with pregnancy and birthday is leisurely free, enjoy the spectacular views, and relax on the sundeck to soak up the golden rays of the Sun shining all over. Sail to KomOmbo.. After this magnificent trip; will head back to board the cruise for overnight. Sail to Luxor visa Esna lock. Overnight Nile cruise.

Day 6 | Karnak Temple – Luxor Temple.

Breakfast, we will take you for a tour visit "Karnak Temples" This gigantic temple complex & the largest ancient religious site in the world. A large religious center consisting of temples, chapels, obelisks, sanctuaries, the sacred lake and the impressive Hypostyle Hall of 134 enormous column. Back to Cruise for lunch, Evening, we start visit “Ipt-Rsyt” as known in the new kingdom, "Luxor Temple"! “Al Aksur” in Arabic; which means the Palaces! Temple has located anciently in the Capital of Egypt “Thebes” situated on the Eastern Bank of the Nile & dedicated to the king” Amon-Ra”. It has always been a sacred sight, majestically standing as a remembrance to the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Day 7 | West Bank – Valley of Kings – Hatshepsut Temple - Hurghada

Early Breakfast, checkout Nile Cruise, start tour to visit the West Bank of The Nile River –– Hatshepsut Temple"one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements. Designed by Senenmut (Hatshepsut’s steward and architect), this mortuary temple closely resembles the classical Greek architecture of 1,000 years later. Located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes), Hatshepsut’s temple is part of the Theban Necropolis. Built in a half circle of cliffs, this memorial temple marks the entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Djeser Djeseru (holy of holiest) is the name of the main building of the temple of Hatshepsut.
Visit "The Valley of the Kings", considered as the royal cemetery with 64tomb, and is located on the west bank at Luxor. The only entrance to this place was a long narrow winding path. This was a secret place, where sentries were placed at the entrance of the Valley, as well as along the top of the hills, in the hopes of discouraging tomb robbers, who had in the past plundered all royal tombs, including the treasures of the Pyramids. Transfer to Hurghada, arrive Hughada, check in Hotel, free afternoon and evening.

Day 8 | Relax at Hurghada (Free day)

Breakfast at Hotel, Free day at Leisure, try our options
Diving intro
Camel Safari with BBQ dinner in Desert
Quad picks

Day 9 | Relax at Hurghada (Free Day)

Breakfast at Hotel, Free day at Leisure, try our options
Diving intro
Camel Safari with BBQ dinner in Desert
Quad picks

Day 10 | Departure

Breakfast at Hotel, Checkout, transfer to Hurghada international airport to catch flight back home.