11 days Egypt itinerary Cairo with Nile cruise and Hurghada

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We offer Cairo and Nile CruiseTours 11-day itinerary, which Includes 4 Nights in Cairo 3 nights Nile Cruise,3 Nights at the Red Sea resort, Read Visit Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of kings, and discover the red sea.  

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Day 1- Arrival to Cairo &The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, 

You will be picked up from Cairo airport by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (  Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple.
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza Then visit the Egyptian Museum
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds
 Overnight in the Hotel Cairo  
Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and costs 40 $ Per person

Day 2-Fly to Aswan- Nile Cruise- 

Pick up from the hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan then transfer to the Cruise.
Embarkation& Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The High Dam :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
The Unfinished Obelisk  :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 
12:00 lunch on board the Cruise
At 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island.
Optional  trip to the Nubian village:
The Nubian villages are known for their colorful streets, the rainbow-painted walls, and the kind people there! Nubians have a unique skin tone and also a unique language that no one in Egypt talks like. this fantastic tour to the Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture, and traditions
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day- 3 Trip to Abu simple 

Breakfast & Lunch on board the cruise.
optional tour to Abu Simbel temples:
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.
lunch on the Nile cruise
13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo
The temple of Kom Ombo:
The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 
Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise
Meals:Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Day 4 visit Edfu and Luxor temples  

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu
Edfu temple :
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus with Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock
Visit Luxor temple
Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple :
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third with Completed by King Tutankhamon with the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second with Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Optional Tour Sound and Light show in Karnak.
The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures.
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Meals:Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner

Day 5 Visit Luxor City  

Optional trip Balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings 100 $ per person.
Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains. Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard of a hot air balloon
Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak.
The Valley of the Kings :
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality.
The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak.
The colossi of Memnon:
Massive pair statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, rising about 18 M from the plain. They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep the Third.
The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain in a series of terraces. The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument.
Karnak:
Karnak more than a temple is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso).
Transfer to Hurghada  
Overnight in Hurghada hotel 
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 6- optional tour Scuba Diving tour  

Spend a day out on the water learning to scuba dive on an 8-hour experience in Hurghada. This trip is suited for beginners and experts alike who simply want to enjoy the waters of the Red Sea. After pick-up, you will be taken out on a boat to your first diving spot. Experienced instructors will guide you around the location and explain the specifics of the diving site. Then head into the sea and explore the underwater realm. Once your first dive ends, enjoy an onboard lunch. Then you will move to a new site for the second dive. Opt to snorkel or swim if you feel like it. You will also have plenty of time to relax and sample the provided refreshments. In the late afternoon, you will be returned to shore.
Overnight at the resort in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 7- optional safari day in Hurghada 

Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada by Jeep Hurghada Sunset Desert Safari 4X4, and then you will be transferred to the Quad station to enjoy a Quad biking trip in the eastern Egyptian desert, to live the life of the Bedouin people and explore their traditions. The Camel Riding tour in the desert offers a natural adventure through the amazing painted deserts you have ever seen, Barbeque dinner will be served once the sun goes down, and you will make your way back out of the desert.
Overnight at the resort in Hurghada .
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner


 

Day 8- Hurghada - Cairo  
pick up from your hotel to Hurghada airport at 11 am  for a short flight to cairo at 13:15 arrive cairo at 15:45 
free day in cairo 
overnight in Cairo 
Day 9- Old Cairo 

pick up from your hotel in Cairo , you will meet your guide to visit the Egyptian museum , Old Cairo and Islamic Cairo
, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of   Cairo  that takes in the major monuments of Old   Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of  Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to   Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

Lunch will be served in a Local restaurant in Old   Cairo

Then, visit Old   Cairo  to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in   CairoContinue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. back to cairo hotel 
then after the tour transfer to Cairo airport for departure 


Day 10 Free day in Cairo 
overnight in Cairo 
 

Day 11-International departure:

Breakfast at the hotel then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities. . If you wish to extend your stay in  Cairo, please contact us.

Höhepunkte

Inclusions:

  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport + transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle  
  • 3 nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast & all taxes - 
  • 2-day tour in Cairo as mentioned in the program including Entrance fees & English speaking guide 
  • Flight tickets -Cairo-Aswan- Hurghada- Cairo
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo 
  • 3 Nights accommodation at 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board 
  • 4 Nights' accommodation at a Hotel in Hurghada  All Inclusive 
  • All sightseeing tours on board your Nile cruise include: 
  • Tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple in Aswan
  • Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
  • Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon.
  • Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
  • The prices are per person and in us dollars  
  • English speaking guide
  • All service charges and taxes 
  • Assist & transfer to Cairo International Airport on final departure.

Exclusions:

  • International flights to Egypt

  • Entrance fees inside any of the pyramids or inside the mummy room at the Egyptian Museum. 
  • Any other optional tours if required. 
  • Drinks 
  • Dinner in Cairo 

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sun Cream

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Aswan
  3. Luxor, Egypt
  4. Hurghada
  5. Cairo