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An Astounding 11 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Tour by Air

Abu Simbel, Egypt
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Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Espanol

Overview

Enjoy and Experience An Extraordinary 11 days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Tour by Air. 

 

Here is a fantastic chance to visit Egypt’s major tourist attractions through 11 days pyramids and Nile cruise holiday by air. Experience the Egyptian legacy of 7000 years in private time and explore the greatest Egyptian sites such as Giza’s pyramid complex, temples in Luxor, the Coptic and Islamic attractions of Cairo, and many more other sites. Go through the tour itinerary, and you can customize it according to your comfort and convenience. So don’t wait and book your holiday package now!

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Highlights

  • Cairo Highlights:
  • Giza Pyramid Complex
  • Memphis City
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Islamic and Coptic Attractions
  • Saqqara Pyramid
  • Luxor City Highlights:
  • Karnak Temples
  • Hatshepsut Temples
  • Valley of Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor Temple
  • Aswan Highlights:
  • Philae Temple
  • Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple
  • The Unfinished Obelisk
  • Abu Simbel Temples
  • The High Dam

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Group 5 adult 5 %
2 Group 10 adult 10 %
Bulk discount children
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Group 5 child 5 10%
2 Group 10 child 10 20%

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs

On the very first day of your arrival at Cairo Airport, our staff will be waiting for your arrival to assist you in finishing all the formalities associated with travel passenger visas and more. Later, it will be your shift in an A.C. personal car and will go to your destination, which is your hotel accommodation. Moreover, for the evening, the Cairo tour commencement will be done with a sumptuous dinner. You will also enjoy Egypt's traditional performance, like dervish shows, musical and events, and many more. Moreover, you can listen to the fascinating and mysterious stories of Egyptian pharaohs. After this, you will go to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Explore the Great Pyramids and Memphis City

Have your breakfast in the morning, and begin your adventurous tour with your travel guide. You will explore the popular Cairo highlights as follows:

The Pyramid of Pharoah Khufu

This structure holds a unique place in history and is one of the world's seven wonders. The construction of the pyramids and it's giant size and beauty attract millions of people worldwide. According to archaeological studies, the structures dates back to 4500 BP. Its height is 147 meters. Around 2,300,000 stones were in use for constructing the Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The Great Sphinx

It is one of the oldest and largest Egyptian monument structure. It has the form of a mythical Egyptian beast known as the Sphinx. The Sphinx consists of the lower body shape of a lion and the head of a man. According to the iconographic studies, it resembles pharaoh Khafre. Its construction intends to protect the three great pyramids. The unique and mysterious monument of the Sphinx is always a significant tour highlight.

The Valley Temple

It is famous for its mummification practice in ancient times. Moreover, it the most well-preserved structures of ancient Egyptian civilization. It locates on the eastern side of the pyramid of Khafre. It was a mortuary temple built for King Khafre, also known as Chefren, and his family members. It is a granite temple. It is a part of the Giza Pyramids complex.

Have your delicious lunch in Pyramid view restaurant and carry on with your visit.

The Wonderful Saqqara Step Pyramid

The unique structure of the Saqqara step is a popular tourist attraction of Egypt. According to the archaeological datings, the structure dates back to 2700BC. Moreover, it consists of the significant 6 steps and has a height of
62 meters.

Amazing Memphis City

The city of Memphis has always remained a major center of attraction. Moreover, it holds a unique and strategic position in the history of Egypt from time immemorial. It believes to have the God of artwork and creation, Ptah is the protector of the city.

You will get transported to your hotel for a pleasant overnight stay.

Day 3: Travel to Hurghada by Air

Enjoy the tasty breakfast and check-out from the hotel in Cairo. Later, you will get transported to Cairo airport, and you will fly to Hurghada. After the arrival, check-in to a luxury hotel and enjoy the coastal beauty of Hurghada.

Day 4: Thrilling Snorkeling in Hurghada

Have an adventurous snorkeling time where you can experience the underwater beauty. Also, you will have fully equipped private snorkel during your excursion. After the most exciting time spent, you will get transported to your hotel for a beautiful overnight.

Day 5: Journey to Luxor and Explore the Luxor East Bank Highlights

Check out from the hotel in Hurghada, and you will get transported in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Along with your travel guide, you will visit the significant Luxor East bank highlights.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the famous sites in Egypt. Also, it is one of the most significant human effort construction in Egypt. A very considerable part of the structure is that it consists of a large open-air museum. Many gods are associated with the Karnak temple-like Theban triad, God Amun, Mut the Goddess linked with justice, and Khonsu, the God, related to the moon.

After the visit to Karnak temple, you will check-in a luxury Nile cruise and have your lunch. Later along with the guide, you will visit the Luxor temple.

Luxor Temple

The best time to behold the beauty of the Luxor Temple is indeed at night. It had been built over hundreds of years by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and other pharaohs. There is also a granite shrine of Alexander, The great in one hall.

You will return to Nile Cruise for the overnight stay.

Day 6: Visit Luxor West Bank Highlights

After the tasty breakfast, along with your travel guide, visit the mesmerizing tourist highlights of Luxor west.

Valley of the kings:

Valley of the kings gets linked with the greatest Pharaohs and queens of Egypt (1570-1070 BC). It consists of 63 tombs that have plenty of artifacts, enchanting, and many decorations. The tombs get supplies with a lot of grave goods. It believes to have that these goods would be useful to the king in his afterlife. The tombs have a beautiful decoration that is still in perfect condition and well preserved.

Hatshepsut Temple:

Unlike the other temple, it's construction was not intended for idol worship. Instead, the temple was built in honor of Pharoah Hatshepsut and also known as her mortuary temple. According to archaeological studies, the temple's construction dates back to the 15th century B.C. The mesmerizing architecture structure of Hatshepsut makes it a popular tourist spot in Egypt.


Colossi of Memnon:

The giant structure of Colossi of Memnon includes two large quartzite sandstone blocks. It stands at 18 meters in height and weighs 720 tons. Colossi statues were very popular in the Greco-Roman time phase. It's one of the oldest art pieces of Egypt. These statues get considered to be the protector of the Egyptian city from all the dangers.

After exploring the main tourist attractions of Luxor west, return to your Nile cruise and enjoy your delicious lunch. Later you will sail towards Edfu. However, you will reach late at Edfu and will have your overnight onboard stay at Nile cruise.

Day 7: Explore the beauty of Edfu and Kom Ombo

Begin your day with a tasty breakfast and along with your Egyptologist, visit the following sites:

Edfu Temple

The beautiful Edfu temple dates back to the 2nd to 1st century B.C. is a major tourist attraction of Egypt. The temple is associated with the worship of the sky god Horus. According to Osirian myth, the temple gets built where the devil god sets, and the hero legend Horus fought. This scene also depicts on temple walls. Also, You can witness an awe-inspiring blend of Egyptian and Greek designs inside the temple.
Return to the cruise after the visit and have a delectable lunch. Then continue the sail towards Kom Ombo; after your reach, your travel guide will help you visit the magnificent Kom Ombo temple.

Kom Ombo

The famous Kom Ombo temple is also known as the Hill of Gold. The temple construction took place between 205-180 BC in the ruling period of Ptolemy V. The temple complex has two temples. It shows the influence of the Ptolemaic as well as the Roman period. Moreover, the temples are in dedication to Sobek and Hathor, the crocodile gods. God Horus also gets a place on the northern side of the temple.

At the end of the end, you will return to the Nile cruise and continue your sail towards Aswan. Then after you arrive at Aswan, have your lovely overnight onboard stay.

Day 8: Explore Abu Simbel

In the morning, collect the breakfast boxes, and your travel guide will accompany you to visit the great Abu Simbel Temples:

Abu Simbel Temples:

Unlike the other structures in Aswan, the Abu Simbel temple's most construction in two giant rocks. There are two temples in the site created by Pharaoh Ramesses in the 13th century B.C. The interior of the temple consists of many carved out statues and works. Also, the front part of the temple has a giant statue of Ramesses. Considering the historical importance and beautiful structure, it is a part of the World Heritage site(UNESCO). However, the temple complex of Abu Simbel exhibits the legacy of the pharaohs and the richness of Egyptian culture.

After visiting the Abu Simbel temple, return to Aswan and get into the Nile cruise for lunch. Have a great time on the cruise onboard.

Day 9: Visit Aswan Attractions and Travel to Cairo by Air

Soon after breakfast, check out from the Nile Cruise and join your travel guide to visit Aswan's major tourist highlights.

The Aswan High Dam

The beautiful Aswan dam's construction began in the third quarter of the 20th century in collaboration with the popular Hydro project Institute of Russia. The dam intends to control the Nile River flooding effectively. Furthermore, the High dam helps generate Hydroelectricity and provides water preservation for agriculture in its reservoir lake Nasser. This dam plays a vital role in the economic development of Egypt.


The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk Structure is an exceptional monument with a mesmerizing construction began during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. The unique structure's construction began to get placed at the entry of the temple Karnak. Its height is 42 meters and weighs 1200 tons. This architecture clearly shows the brilliance behind its construction. The obelisk had cracked while it was being built and remained in the same place till today.

Have your tasty lunch in a local restaurant and continue to visit:

The Philae Temple

The magnificent Philae temple gets dedicated to Isis, the goddess of Love and Beauty. Isis is also the deity of motherhood, birth, and healing. The temple was dismantled and brought to the Agilkia islands under the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project to protect it from the High Dam construction's side effects. King Ptolemy II built it. Its architecture has the features of the Egyptian New kingdom and also shows Grecco Roman influence.

After the visit to the Philae temple, you will get transported to Aswan airport for the flight to the beautiful city of Cairo. After your arrival, you will have a check-in to a luxury 5-star hotel for the lovely overnight stay.

Day 10: Discover and Explore the old Cairo Highlights

Begin the day with a tasty and healthy breakfast. Also, enjoy your 10th-day Egyptian tour by visiting fantastic Islamic and Coptic monuments and so on along with your tour guide. Visit the old Cairo travel attractions for a great experience.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian museum is known for its antiquities having around 120,000 artifacts. It's also famous for the king Tutankhamun's treasure of which the young king's gold mask is remarkable. Here, you will get a glimpse of Egypt from ancient times to recent times.

After visiting the Egyptian museum, you have your delectable lunch in a good-rated restaurant and continue your visit to the following places.

The Hanging Church

It is one of the significant churches in Egypt. Also, it gets located above the gatehouse and the massive well-built Babylon fortress. Many renovations get incorporated into the structure of the church. However, the church maintains its unique and special position in Egypt.

The Great Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

The Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque was the main center of Fustat, the newly found capital of Egypt in the 7th century A.D. The construction of the mosque gets associated with the Islamic commander Amr Ibn El-As. However, you can witness the tomb of the commander's son in the mosque premises.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

It is associated with the ancient folklore and tradition of Egypt. Also, it gets linked with the prophet Moses and Judaism and Christianity. The abandoned antiquity got found in the store of Ben Ezra synagogue.

Khan El Khalil Bazaar

You can a great shopping at Khan El Khalil Bazaar, and also your 11 days Egypt tour will remain incomplete without a visit to this place. It is the oldest bazaar built in the 10th century A.D., where it acts as the main center of Cairo.

Finally, after all the shopping and explorations, you will get transported to your hotel for a pleasant overnight stay.

Day 11: Climax to your 11 Days Incredible Holidays in Egypt.

It's the time to finish your 11 days glorious tour in Egypt. After breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will get transported to Cairo International airport in a private air-conditioned car for your return to your home.
P.S.: According to your comfort, you can make changes and customize the tour itinerary.

Included/Excluded

  • You will be picked up at Cairo airport.
  • 4 nights stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo.
  • 4 nights stay in a five-star Luxurious Nile Cruise.
  • 2 Nights pleasant stay in Hurghada at a 5-star hotel.
  • Entrance fees are a part of the journey for the mentioned sites in the itinerary.
  • You can choose an Egyptologist travel guide( Spanish, French,English) and that will be part of your tour to guide you and furnish important details of all the sites you visit.
  • Flight tickets will get provided from Cairo to Aswan.
  • Flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo will also get provided.
  • Your transportation will get ensured in personal air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All the services, taxes, and charges require on the trip will get include.
  • Internation Airfare will get excluded.
  • Egypt entry visa is excluded.
  • The additional charges like tipping are excluded from the tour package.
  • Few entries like inside the solar boat and Egyptian pyramids.
  • The inside entry to the Royal Mummy room of the Egyptian museum will get excluded.
  • Entrance fee to Valley of Kings sites like Tutankhamen, Ramses VI, and Seti I tomb structures need to get paid on the spot.

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Abu Simbel, Egypt

FAQs

What do I pack for the tour?
- To have a hat during the trip will be handy enough.
- Sunglasses and Sunblock.
- Your regular passport that is valid for six months.
- Camera to capture the beautiful tour moments.
- Carry warm clothes if you are planning to make excursions in winter.
- If you visit Egypt in summer, carry cotton clothes according to your comfort.
- In the uneven terrain of Egypt, comfortable shoes will be so handy. So make sure that you have a good and comfortable pair of shoes.
What are the Safety Precautions amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic?
Considering the present COVID 19 pandemic situation, there are few safety measures taken during the Egyptian trip. They are as follows:
- Social distancing must compulsorily need to be ensuring throughout the journey.
- The sanitization of travel vehicles will be maintained appropriately.
- As part of the safety measures, regular and proper temperature checks for the staff will be ensured.
- Also, the temperature checks will be made for travelers after the arrival.
- To maintain adequate safety, hand sanitizers must be in use by the staff and travelers.
- The payments will be received in a contactless way for the add ons and gratuities. - Online payments and transactions are highly preferable.
- As a fundamental and primary step of safety, face masks will be provided for all the travelers, staff, and whoever in association with the trip.
- Proper hand wash at regular intervals are made by the guides, receptionists, and drivers linked with the tour.
- As per the COVID safety regulations, the hotels that provide the accommodations for the tourist will have only a maximum of 50% of the hotel's capacity.
- The staff 24*7 will ensure ü Right and efficient support. In case of any symptoms and ailments, please kindly take proper actions.
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