8 Days Cairo,Alexandria, Luxor Aswan Nile cruise

Day1:

Arrival Cairo International Airport, meet and assist with formalities and transfer to your Hotel for Overnight stay.

Optional Tours:

– Dinner cruise with belly dance show at Nile
– Sound and Light show at Giza pyramids
– Khan Elkhalily night tour

DAY2:
Our guide will pick you from your hotel to start your visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls – including the treasures of Tutankhamen (King Tut) – are exhibited.  

You will then proceed to the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World is found, the imposing Pyramids of Giza. During your visit to the Pyramids you will have time for unique photo opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau. Continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the Mighty Sphinx, bears witness to the passage of time and man in eons of silence. Then Transfer to the
train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Luxor. Dinner on the
train. Overnight Sleeper train to Aswan .

Day 3:
Breakfast on the train. Arrival meets and assists by our representative at Aswan, then Check in at Nile Cruise.

Begin Excursion tour to visit, Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes).

High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long. Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir) .

 Transfer to Nile Cruise. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea.  Dinner & Overnight on board.

Day 4:
Breakfast , then Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north of Aswan).

 It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor’s chapel). Sail to Edfu. Visit The Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan)

 on the west bank of the Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance). Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor.  Dinner on board  & Overnight in Luxor.

DAY5:

Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley in Egypt)

 where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of sandstone)

 which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress, with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute

Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power). Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.

DAY6:

After breakfast, Disembarkation. Check out from the Nile Cruise

Free time at leisure, then at afternoon Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train.

Day7:
Breakfast on the train. Arrival, meet and assist by our representative in Cairo
then Board your Vehicle for the approximate 2.5-hour drive to Alexandria.

Alexandria Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., Alexandria is the shining pearl of the Mediterranean. Immortalizing Alexander’s name, the city flourished beyond all expectations into a prominent cultural, intellectual and economic metropolis. It was the renowned capital of the Ptolemies and the setting of the thrilling drama involving Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and Octavius.

Begin with a drive through the colorful streets of Alexandria. View the unique architecture and experience the charming nostalgia of yesteryear. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa,

 an extensive three level funerary complex dating from the second century A.D.

Then proceed to the National Museum

housing underwater photographs and statues from the ongoing operation to salvage artifacts from the sunken palace of Cleopatra. A scenic drive along the beachfront boulevard will take you to the Montaza Gardens

where the summer palace of King Farouk is located. Stroll through the palm covered grounds and view the palace, still used today for official state functions. Next, proceed to the Bibliotheca Alexandria,

one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Marvel at the ultra modern interiors as a library guide takes you through Alexandria’s crown jewel.  Then proceed back to your hotel in Cairo for check In and overnight stay.

Optional Tours:

– Dinner cruise with belly dance show at Nile
– Sound and Light show at Giza pyramids
– Khan Elkhalily night tour

DAY8:

After breakfast, check out from hotel  .

Escorted transfer from hotel to airport and assistance with check in formalities for the flight End of services.

Rates:

All rates based per person per double room based on bed and breakfast , EXCEPT

Nile Cruise based on 5 stars, full board accommodations

Chrismas , new year and Eastern supplement 25 %

Single Supplement 50 % Extra

For per person in Triple room 10 % Reduction

CHD (0 – 4 years Free of charge ), Except for flight ticket

CHD (5 – 11.99 years) 50 % from Adult rate

Do not hesitate to send request and ask for our update rates and Free Promotion

Program includes:

• 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
• 2 Night on sleeper train board, dinner and breakfast included.
• 3 Nights accommodation in 5 stars Nile cruise on Full board basis.
• All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan.
• All your tours and excursions are with A/C vehicle.
• The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
• All your visits include entrance fees & Egyptologist Guide.
• Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered.
• Our prices include all taxes and services.

Not included:

• Visa Entry for Egypt.
• Tipping.
• Any Optional tours mentioned in the program.