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Package: Classic Egypt (8 Days / 7 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise from Aswan
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Package: Classic Egypt (8 Days / 7 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise from Aswan
Experience the best of Egypt with a perfect blend of history, culture, and luxury. Stay 2 nights in Cairo, enjoy a 3-night full-board Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and conclude with 2 nights in Luxor. Begin your journey with a warm airport pickup and a scenic Nile Dinner Cruise. Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, and Saqqara before a day trip to Alexandria to visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Fly to Aswan to embark on a breathtaking Nile Cruise, visiting Philae Temple and the High Dam. Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples before exploring Karnak and Luxor Temples. Conclude with visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon before flying back to Cairo for departure.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in 4⭐ or 5⭐ hotels
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Domestic flights where applicable
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sites
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Nile Dinner Cruise
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will assist with immigration and transfer.
- Private transfer to your 4 or 5 stars hotel in Cairo for check-in and relaxation.
- In the evening, enjoy a Nile Dinner Cruise, featuring a buffet dinner, live entertainment, a traditional belly dance performance, and a Tanoura folklore show.
- Admire the illuminated Cairo skyline while sailing along the Nile.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
- After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, including:
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
- The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
- Explore Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and see the Colossal Statue of Ramses II.
- Visit Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Overday Trip to Alexandria & Return to Cairo
- After early breakfast, transfer to Alexandria (approx. 2.5–3 hours by road).
- Explore Alexandria’s key historical sites:
- Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column.
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman burial practices.
- Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern cultural and research center inspired by the Great Library of Alexandria.
- Enjoy lunch (optional) before returning to Cairo.
- Overnight stay at your 4 or 5 stars hotel in Cairo.
Day 4: Flight to Aswan, Nile Cruise Check-in & Tour
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit:
- Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island.
- Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern engineering project controlling the Nile’s flow.
- Transfer to the Nile Cruise Ship and check in for a 3-night cruise (full board).
- Enjoy lunch and relax onboard as the cruise begins.
- Overnight stay onboard in Aswan.
Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (Sailing Day)
- Enjoy breakfast on the cruise while sailing toward Kom Ombo.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Horus (falcon god).
- Continue sailing to Edfu.
- Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Return to the cruise for dinner and relaxation while sailing toward Luxor.
- Overnight stay onboard.
Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples (Disembark from Cruise)
- After breakfast, disembark from the cruise in Luxor.
- Visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, featuring the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall.
- Explore Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes and known for its grandeur.
- Transfer to your 4 or 5 stars hotel in Luxor for check-in and relaxation.
- Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
- After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank:
- Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, are located (optional entry to Tut’s tomb).
- Hatshepsut Temple, a stunning mortuary temple built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs.
- Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 8: Flight from Luxor to Cairo & Departure
- Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.
- Connect with your international departure flight, marking the end of your Egyptian adventure.
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