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Package: Pharaoh’s Trail (8 Days / 7 Nights) – Cairo, Luxor & 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan
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Package: Pharaoh’s Trail (8 Days / 7 Nights) – Cairo, Luxor & 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan
Experience the wonders of Egypt on this captivating 8-day journey. Begin with three nights in Cairo, where you'll explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, and the Citadel of Saladin. Enjoy an enchanting Sound & Light Show at the pyramids before flying to Aswan to embark on a three-night Nile Cruise. Discover the beauty of Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu while sailing along the Nile. In Luxor, visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples before returning to Cairo for a final night with leisure time for shopping. Conclude your adventure with a transfer to the airport for departure.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in 4 stars or 5 stars 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 & Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet & assist with visa formalities and baggage collection.
- Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
- Free time to relax after your journey.
- Evening excursion to the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza, where you will experience the history of the Pharaohs through a spectacular audio-visual display at the foot of the Sphinx.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Begin your day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza – the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the iconic Sphinx.
- Visit the Valley Temple, where ancient mummification rituals were performed.
- Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and explore its open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II.
- Visit Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first-ever pyramid built in Egypt.
- Return to your hotel in Cairo and overnight stay.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Citadel of Saladin – Flight to Aswan
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
- Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, a historic fortress with panoramic views of Cairo.
- Explore the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque), known for its stunning Ottoman architecture.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival in Aswan, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
- Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 4: Nile Cruise Check-in – Philae Temple & High Dam
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to the Nile cruise ship and check-in for a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
- Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island.
- Explore the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s water flow.
- Enjoy leisure time on board and begin sailing.
- Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 5: Visit Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples While Sailing
- Breakfast onboard while sailing towards Kom Ombo.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu.
- Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples – Disembarkation
- Breakfast onboard and check-out from the cruise.
- Visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, dedicated to the god Amun. Walk through the Hypostyle Hall, lined with massive stone columns.
- Explore Luxor Temple, another magnificent site connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for a flight back to Cairo.
- Arrive in Cairo, transfer to the hotel, and check-in.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 7: Free Time for Shopping in Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy a free day in Cairo for shopping and exploring at your own pace.
- Options include visiting Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in Cairo, or shopping at modern malls.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 8: Transfer to Cairo Airport for Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
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