Embark on an unforgettable tour that will transport you through the wonders of Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. Begin your journey in Cairo, where the timeless allure of the Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Great Sphinx await your exploration. Stand in awe before these iconic structures, marveling at their ancient magnificence.
From Cairo, catch a flight from the bustling Cairo airport to the picturesque city of Aswan. Discover the captivating Philae temple, a sanctuary of ancient Egyptian mythology nestled on an island. Behold the engineering marvel of the High Dam, which tames the mighty Nile River. Venture to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel, where the colossal temple of Hathor stands as a testament to ancient architectural prowess.
Embarking on a leisurely sail to Luxor, you’ll encounter the breathtaking temple of El Deir El Bahari (Hatshepsut temple) and the towering Memnon Colossi, guardians of an ancient mortuary complex. Prepare to be enthralled as you explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of pharaohs. Continue your odyssey to the sprawling Karnak temple, a vast complex dedicated to the ancient gods.
Allow yourself to be captivated by the rich history and grandeur of Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. From the timeless mysteries of the Giza Pyramids to the serenity of Philae temple and the awe-inspiring sights of Luxor, this tour promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Last day we will visit the Islamic Cairo; Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, Al Azhar Mosque, Khan el khalili and more…
- Pyramids & Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Luxor & Aswan temples
- Nile Cruise
- Khan el khalili
- Meet and assist at Cairo airport
- Transfer from Cairo airport to your hotel in Cairo
- Entrance fees for all the sightseeing mentioned in the program
- English-speaking tour guide
- Fly tickets from Cairo to Aswan
- Fly tickets from Aswan to Cairo
- 3 Nights Nile Cruise on full board basis
- Nubian village
- Nile Cruise tipping (10$ per person for the whole stay)
- Tipping Guide
- Beverages on board Nile Cruise and during lunches or dinners
Our representative will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After having your luggage; you will be taken in our deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Check-in and free time till next day.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then start our full-day tour to
Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
Start your tour with the only surviving wonder of the old seven wonders, the Great Pyramid. Listen to your guide who built the Pyramids in Egypt. And why? King Khufu from the 4th dynasty built the oldest and the largest Pyramid in Giza. The Great Pyramid is considered one of the most magnificent man-made structures in the old world.
Walk with your guide and have a look at the original entrance which is closed till now. Approach the Pyramid and see the only four blocks of the original casing cut from a very fine white limestone. Keep walking around the Great Pyramid and visit one of the small Pyramids of queens and see the boat bits which contained one day the real boats of the king.
Chephren Pyramid is not far from the Great Pyramid and it is the only one that still keeps the casing neat its very top. Khafre Pyramid is the second tallest in the Giza plateau and it was built on higher ground.
Panorama
You will then drive along the worker's tombs till you reach the Panorama. The best place where you can have an amazing shot of all the pyramids together with the small ones.
The Great Sphinx
End your Pyramids of Giza tour by the Great Sphinx and the Valley temple. Listen from your guide to why it is with a lion body and animal head. And where is the nose? The story behind the dream stele and the mummification temple.
Egyptian Museum
At the end of the day, we will drive back to the hotel.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Early departure from the hotel to Cairo airport to take your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan airport, you will start your tour of Aswan attractions
Philae temple.
Enjoy a short motorboat ride to the magnificent Isis temple. You need to open your heart and mind to listen from your guide to the stories behind the building of this temple. Do not miss the myth of Osiris, Isis, and Seth and how the loyal wife Isis found her husband's heart in the area.
Explore with your guide the Curse of the two Obelisks standing one day in front of the first Pylon and what happened to everyone involved in moving them to Kingston Palace in the UK.
Discover the best MAMISI and its function in that time. Do not miss the last Hieroglyphic text in the whole of Egypt in this temple. Listen from your Egyptologist guide how the original island was submerged underwater after building the High Dam and how UNESCO launched and saved the temple to its present site.
High Dam
After Philae temple, we will drive to visit the High Dam and how it saved Egypt from the yearly flood.
At the end of our tour, we will head to board our Nile cruise for the next 4 days. Lunch on board then free time at your own leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Early pick up to Abu Simbel from Aswan to visit the temples of Abu Simbel. You will have two hours there to gaze at the beautiful and phenomenal temples of Ramesses and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Two hours to listen to the story behind the temples and how they were relocated after Egypt built the High Dam in the 1960s. Two hours to know why UNESCO launched a successful campaign to save ancient Egyptian temples from being submerged by Nasser Lake water. Researchers, archaeologists, historians, engineers, and architects of 30 countries carried out the rescue mission and they did it.
You will have enough time to enter the two temples of Ramesses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. Check how one of the greatest Egyptian pharaohs loved his wife to the point that he wrote on the façade of her temple” TO WHOM THE SUN SHINES”.
Explore the fabulous reliefs of the King's war against the Hittites in Qadesh and the beautiful offering scenes of the vestibule with the side rooms served as treasuries and storerooms. End your visit to the temple with the sanctuary where you can see the four statues of Ptah, Amun-Re, the pharaoh himself, and Raharakhty.
Move to the temple of Hathor to the north of the great temple. The reliefs on the walls of that temple are of great artistic and historical value.
Once your two hours visit is over, you will be taken back to our Nile cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo temple. We will visit the double temple of the god Sobek and god Horus. After the visit, you can have a drink at the Nubian coffee shop then walk back to the Nile Cruise and sail to Edfu for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Breakfast on board then you will be driven to the Horus temple at Edfu, enjoying the horse-drawn carriage. Then the boat will sail from Edfu to Luxor via Esna lock, Lunch will be served on board while sailing to Luxor. Arrival Luxor around 18.00 pm and free time to see Luxor at night.
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Breakfast will be on board then you will check out and your guide will join you on the west bank of the Nile to visit the beautiful temple of El Deir El Bahari (Hatshepsut temple), and Memnon Colossi, then to see the most important sight at Luxor city The valley of the Kings, Lunch at a local restaurant with the Nile view then visit Karnak temple, the biggest temple in the world. At the end of the tour, we will fly to Cairo from Luxor. Check-in at your hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast,
Breakfast at the hotel then start a full-day tour to
1. Citadel of Saladin
2. Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali
3. Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalaun Mosque
4. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
5. Al Azhar Mosque
6. Khan el khalili
At the end of your tour, you will be driven back to the hotel for overnight
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at the hotel then free time till final departure to Cairo airport
Meals: Breakfast
- Sunglasses / Suncream
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- Hat/ Scarf
- Heavy clothes for winter