Route of the Nile Plan A

07 Nights/ 08 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Relax

+ 2
DIFFICULTY

Low

MIN. AGE

3 Years

- $

Amazing Experience

Throughout this remarkable itinerary, you'll be immersed in Egypt's fascinating history, vibrant culture, and unparalleled hospitality. Prepare to create memories that will last a lifetime as you uncover the timeless wonders of Egypt.

delve into the heart of ancient civilization as you stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Wander through the historic treasures of the Egyptian Museum, the grandeur of the ancient temples of Karnak and Luxor await, along with the awe-inspiring tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Luxor's timeless beauty and its profound sense of history will leave you enchanted.

Package specifications

Air-conditioned buses and minivans with an assistant.

  English-speaking guide during the excursions.

  03 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on BB basis in standard room.

4 nights of Nile cruise accommodation on a full-board basis in a standard cabin.

Visits according to the itinerary indicated below.

Services NOT included

Egyptian Entry Visa

International Flight

PCR test

Pyramids' Interior Entrance

Tipping and any personal needs ( drinks, Laundry, souvenirs, etc.)

Tour Map

Day by Day

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime, where ancient history and modern marvels blend seamlessly. Embark on a captivating journey through Egypt's most iconic destinations: Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene beauty of the Nile, this itinerary promises an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's rich cultural heritage, majestic monuments, and breathtaking landscapes.

DAY 1 Cairo

Once you arrive at Cairo Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will greet you with our special gifts and assist you with the entry procedures, then will transfer you to the hotel to have dinner and get some rest from a long trip.

DAY 2 Cairo

- Enjoy your Breakfast. - Start our visit with one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. - A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. - A quick visit to papyrus institute is arranged after the visit to learn about the process of making Paypurs in Ancient Egypt. Afterwards, we visit the Egyptian Museum; it was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranges from pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. - Enjoy Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 Cairo/ Luxor/ Cruise

- After breakfast, our representative will accompany you to Cairo airport to board your domestic flight to Luxor. - Visit East bank of the Nile including: - Luxor temple: Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III; as you walk through the temple you can see the contributions of each one usually where you find statues and images of them carved in the walls. The Romans and later the Christians also had an effect on the temple. The temple of Luxor is incredibly rich with the chronicles of the past. - Karnak temple: The Karnak Temple Complex is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and a number of outer temples - Combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over a period of 1500 years. Around thirty different pharaohs contributed to the building process of this site, enabling it to reach a size, complexity and diversity not seen elsewhere. - It was after all the New Kingdom's most sacred site. - Transfer to the boat, boarding formalities. - Lunch and Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 4 Luxor/ Edfu

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. - Visit West bank of the Nile including: - Valley of Kings: the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers. A truly impressive site! A ticket will allow you visiting 3 of the 63 tombs on site, except Tutankhamen and some other tombs, which requires an additional ticket. - Hatshepsut Temple: The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. - Memnon Colossi: two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic figures of Amenhotep III were originally situated in front of his Mortuary temple, which seems to have been destroyed for unknown reasons. Each colossus is about 21 meters tall and represents King Amenhotep III seated on his throne. - Sailing to Edfu, overnight on board.

DAY 5 Edfu/ Kom Ombo/ Aswan

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. - Ride calèche to the temple of Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC, into the reign of Cleopatra VII. Of all the temple remains in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Built from sandstone blocks, the huge Ptolemaic temple was constructed over the site of a smaller New Kingdom temple, oriented east to west, facing towards the river. - The later structure faces north to south and leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to be seen on the east side of the first court. Sail to Kom Ombo. - Visit the temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, the Temple of Kom Ombo has two identical entrances, hypostyle halls and sanctuaries. The symmetry of the temple layout is a tribute to the mythical link the two gods shared. Built on an outcrop at a bend in the Nile where crocodiles used to gather in ancient times, the temple is a testament to the importance Ancient Egyptian priests placed in the natural cycles and crocodiles of the Nile. - Visit the temple to see mummified crocodiles, clay coffins and spectacular reliefs on the walls. - Navigation and overnight on board.

DAY 6 Aswan

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. - Visit the Aswan High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the government following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952; with its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt's planned industrialization. - Philae Temple: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. - The temple has several shrines and sanctuaries.

DAY 7 Aswan/ Cairo

- Breakfast and disembarkation. - Possibility of Visit Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit). - Transfer from cruise to Aswan airport to board your domestic flight to Cairo. - Arrival transfer to the hotel and accommodate.

DAY 8 Cairo – Home Land

- Breakfast and check out. - Transfer to the airport for final departure.