Cairo & Nile Cruise

11 Nights/ 12 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Relax

+ 2
DIFFICULTY

Low

MIN. AGE

3 Years

- $

Amazing Experience

Through the heart of ancient Egypt with our captivating program. Begin your adventure in Cairo, the bustling metropolis where past and present collide. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city as you explore iconic landmarks such as the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, symbols of Egypt's enduring legacy.

Sail on a leisurely cruise along the stories of the Nile River. In a journey towards Luxor and Aswan, two cities steeped in history and intrigue. Along marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of the Nile Valley and discover hidden treasures tucked away in quaint riverside villages.

Package specifications

Air-conditioned buses and minivans with an assistant.

a French or English-speaking guide during the excursions.

  04 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Half Board bases.

7 nights of Nile cruise accommodation on a half-board basis in a standard cabin.

Visits to Pompey pilar, catacombs of Kom Shofaka, Alex Library, with Lunch in local restaurant.

FD Pyramids, Sphinx, valley temple, Papyrus Institution, Memfis and Sakkara with Lunch local restaurant.

Visit Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque, Egyptian Museum in el Tahrir and Khan el Khalil with Lunch in local restaurant.

Services NOT included

Egyptian Entry Visa

International Flight

PCR test

Pyramids' Interior Entrance

Egyptian Museum photography ticket

Tut Ankh Amon Tomb entrance in the valley of kings

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

Tour Map

Day by Day

Embark on a captivating journey through the wonders of Egypt with our Cairo & Nile Cruise program. please note that the visit sequence is subject to change upon your comfort and preferences.

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

Have your breakfast in the hotel and get ready to start your exploratin journey, starting with a pick-up at 8:00 am, to visit the famous pyramids as well as the impressive Sphinx carved in rock. Papyrus Institution, which contains the largest collection of papyrus reproductions of all the famous paintings of ancient Egypt. Then have lunch. to visit Memphis and Sakkara, where you will explore the country’s most iconic pyramids and royal tombs and walk the perimeter of Saqqara’s distinctive step pyramid, which is just one part of the vast necropolis at Memphis. and find out the stories behind the ancient city. Finally, at 16:00, we will return to the hotel to have dinner and relax.

DAY 3 Cairo / Alex / Cairo

Wake up for breakfast and get ready to visit the catacombs of Kom Shofaka, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues, and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. The Column of Pompey is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of Augustus Diocletian between 298 and 302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor. Lunch Restaurant, and continue to visit Alex Library, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries in the ancient world. The Library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. Then transfer to Cairo. Once you arrive at the hotel, enjoy dinner and have some rest.

DAY 4 Cairo / Luxor

Have your breakfast to check out of the hotel, and then transfer to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Luxor. Once landing, you will enjoy visiting the temples of Luxor; 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 engraved on 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: This temple 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 Stay on full board, sailing to Edfu, transfer to the boat, and complete the and complete the boarding formalities. Lunch and dinner, and overnight on board at Standard Cabin.

DAY 5 Luxor

Breakfast. Visit the Valley of the 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. Colossi of Memnon: 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. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: 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. Habu temple; in ancient times, Madinat Habu was known as Djanet, and according to ancient belief, this was the place where Amun first appeared. Both Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III built a temple dedicated to Amun here, and later Rameses III constructed his larger memorial temple on the site. Full board in the standard cabin.

DAY 6 Edfu / Aswan

Breakfast 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. Navigating to Kom Ombo. Enjoy the Galbya Party on board and overnight in Aswan. Full board at Standard Cabin.

DAY 7 Aswan

Stay in full board, Visit the Temple Philae, 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. The High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam, was 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. Unfinished Obelisk in the afternoon: it is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. The unfinished obelisk offers unusual insights into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques, with marks from workers' tools still clearly visible as well as ochre-colored lines marking where they were working. Return to the cruise and overnight on board the Standard Cabin.

DAY 8 Aswan

Stay on full board for the afternoon ride. Felucca ride around Elefantina Island and a view of the Agha Khan mausoleum as well as the botanical garden return to the cruise and overnight on board the Standard Cabin.

DAY 9 Kom Ombo / Luxor

Stay on the full board, navigating to Kom Ombo. Visit 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. Navigation to Luxor arrival and overnight on board at Standard Cabin.

DAY 10 Luxor

Breakfast. Free day. Lunch is on board. Stay on board.

DAY 11 Luxor / Cairo

Breakfast and disembarkation transfer to the Airport to take you flight back to Cairo arrival then. Upon arrival, visit the Citadel of Saladin, one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare. The Citadel is one of Cairo's main attractions and probably the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the Egyptian capital. The prominent fortress houses three mosques, one of which is the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities located in El Tahrir Square, which houses more than 120,000 relics, including some dating back to 4000 BC. The museum gives you an introduction to the different periods of ancient Egypt and their individual artistic and architectural styles with their ancient art. Lunch Included. Finally, go to Khan el Khalil for strolling and shopping. Return to their hotel Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 12 Cairo / Home Land

have your breakfast. Enjoy your accommodation for a while, and finally, you will be transferred to the airport and return to your home country after a marvelous 12 days of experience and adventure.