EGYTPT HERITAGE (Cairo & Upper Egypt) 07 Nights-08 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Egypt
SKU : AQ05
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8 Days
Description
Embark on a luxurious journey through Egypt with our eight-day traditional itinerary, featuring accommodations in opulent five-star hotels and a deluxe riverfront cruise ship.
Your adventure begins with a captivating exploration of Egypt's major attractions, including the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Pyramids, and the Sphinx in Cairo. Following this, a swift internal flight transports you to Luxor, where you'll enjoy four nights aboard a 5-star cruise ship, sailing from Luxor to Aswan along the magnificent Nile Valley.
As you traverse the river, make stops at the historic temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, immersing yourself in the everyday life of rural Egypt from the boat's sun deck.
Before returning to Cairo by plane, seize the opportunity to discover the breathtaking island temple of Philae and enjoy a felucca sailboat ride on the Nile from Aswan.
The grand finale awaits in Cairo, where your journey concludes with a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to the artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, providing a fitting end to your Egyptian odyssey.
Includes
Domestic flights.
Meals indicated in the itinerary.
3 nights’ accommodation in 5-star hotels.
4-night 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
All transport and transfers with air-conditioned vehicle.
A professional Egyptologist guide for sightseeing tours.
Excludes
Tips
Visa fees.
International flight ticket.
Any service not mentioned.
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Tour Type
Sightseeing
Multi Days
Itinerary
- When you arrive, one of our representatives will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to begin your journey.
- They will assist you with getting settled in, give you a tour of the neighborhood, and go over the plans for tomorrow.
- Hotel: Crown Plaza West Cairo 5-Stars or Steinberger Cairo 5-Stars.
- After breakfast at the hotel … begin our trip driving to the heart of the Egyptian civilization...
- The first stop on our trip to Egypt is the Giza Plateau, which is home to Egypt's iconic Great Pyramids, which the Greeks considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Then we drive to Memphis, the ancient kingdom's first capital, to view the statue of Ramses II at the Great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx.
- After that drive to Sakkara, which is to view the Step pyramid.
- End of the day back to the hotel for an overnight.
- Hotel: Crown Plaza West Cairo 5-Stars or Steinberger Cairo 5-Stars.
- This morning we pick you up from the hotel to transfer you to Cairo Airport for an early flight to Luxor. The Colossi of Memnon marks the start of our journey on the West Bank of the Nile.
- After that, we get to explore the dusty Pharaonic tombs at the well-known Valley of the Kings.
- Before returning to Luxor, we also witnessed the vibrant hieroglyphics at Medinat Habu Temple and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- You have the day to yourself to explore Luxor's marketplaces or unwind on your five-star Nile cruise boat.
- We go on a walking tour of the stunning Luxor Temple in the evening, which is magnificently illuminated at night.
- Hotel: Sonesta Nile Goddess 5-Stas or Similar.
- This morning you have the opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of the Nile this morning.
- Following breakfast, we continue our exploration of Luxor by visiting the expansive Karnak temple complex, which is home to a plethora of temples and other structures, as well as towering columns that amply demonstrate why Luxor is regarded as the world's largest outdoor museum! The boat sets sail up the Nile in the afternoon, passing through the lock at Esna and continuing to Edfu, where we spend the night.
- Note: Nile cruise boat itineraries are subject to slight alterations en route.
- Hotel: Sonesta Nile Goddess 5-Stas or Similar.
- Enjoy our breakfast then we visit the nearby Edfu Temple, which honors the god Horus.
- After that, we head upriver towards Kom Ombo while observing the traditional rural Egyptian way of life as it goes by along the Nile's banks.
- Maybe take a leisurely dip in the plunge pool located on the sun deck of the boat.
- We take a tour of the temple at Kom Om Ombo, which is located picturesquely by the banks of the Nile and is home to, among other things, mummified crocodiles! After that sail to Aswan.
- Hotel: Sonesta Nile Goddess 5-Stas or Similar.
- This morning, you have the option of visiting Ramses II's temples at the incredible UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel…
- We leave very early in order to catch the Sunrise over the temples.
- This morning is free if you do not visit Abu Simbel.
- Our Aswan tours include a boat ride to the beautiful island temple complex of Philae.
- The Philae Temple, which was completely relocated following Dam construction, remains one of Egypt's most romantic and picturesque sites.
- We will also see the impressive Aswan High Dam, which was built to create Lake Nasser.
- Hotel: Sonesta Nile Goddess 5-Stas or Similar.
- Breakfast then We transferred to Aswan airport this morning for our flight back to Cairo.
- We begin our Cairo tour at the Egyptian Museum, the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
- You'll walk through the halls, accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, highlighting each historical period of this ancient land…
- This afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, or you can take an optional half-day tour to discover Coptic Cairo's old churches and synagogues, visit the Citadel, and explore the narrow streets of the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar.
- Finally, an optional Nile dinner cruise is available this evening.
- Hotel: Crown Plaza West Cairo 5-Stars or Steinberger Cairo 5-Stars.
- Today is your free day until we take you to the airport for your departure flight.
- Note. Extensions to the tour are available to spend time by the Red Sea, visit Alexandria, or visit the World Heritage Sites of Wadi Rayan and the Valley of the Whales.
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