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Package: Wonders of the Nile (10 Days / 9 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor
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Package: Wonders of the Nile (10 Days / 9 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor
Discover the treasures of Egypt on this 10-day adventure, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Cairo with a Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, followed by visits to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor and embark on a 4-night Nile Cruise, exploring Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples before reaching Aswan to visit Philae Temple and the High Dam. Return to Cairo and journey to Alexandria to explore Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Montazah Gardens before concluding your trip with a final night in Cairo and an airport transfer.
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 & 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 rest after your journey.
- Evening Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza, where the history of the Pharaohs comes to life through a spectacular audio-visual display at the Sphinx and Pyramids.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Sphinx.
- Explore 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 pyramid ever built in Egypt.
- Return to your hotel and overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo – Flight to Luxor
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient artifacts, including the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun.
- Explore Old Cairo, visiting historic sites such as:
- The Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt.
- Ben Ezra Synagogue, an important Jewish landmark.
- Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor.
- Arrive in Luxor, transfer to your hotel, and check-in.
- Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 4: Check-in Nile Cruise & Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to the Nile Cruise and check-in for a 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt, featuring the Great Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns.
- Explore Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, and admire its impressive obelisks and statues.
- Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 5: Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
- Breakfast onboard.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs, including the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel built for Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- Return to the cruise and start sailing toward Edfu.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 6: Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples While Sailing
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder.
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Aswan.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 7: Visit Philae Temple & High Dam – Disembark
- Breakfast onboard and check-out.
- Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island accessible by boat.
- Explore the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s flow.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.
- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Cairo
Day 8: Flight to Cairo & Transfer to Alexandria
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight back to Cairo.
- Upon arrival, drive to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic coastal city.
- Check-in at your hotel and enjoy free time to relax.
- Overnight stay in Alexandria.
Day 9: Visit Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina & Montazah Gardens – Return to Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a grand library and cultural center honoring the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
- Walk through the Montazah Gardens, a beautiful royal complex with lush gardens and stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Drive back to Cairo and check-in at your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 10: 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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