6 Days Cairo and Nile cruise Tour Package
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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:
Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle.Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo airport then assist you to fly to Aswan Transfer to board your Nile cruise. Dinner on the cruise on board of the Nile Cruise
Day 2- Aswan Highlights:
After breakfast on the cruise.Your guide will meet you on cruise to enjoy Aswan highlights 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.
13:00 sail to Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo:
The temple and the associated settlement site are 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 periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Day 3 - Edfu and Luxor:
Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the EdfuEdfu 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 and 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 and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.
Day 4 - Disembarkation in Luxor - Fly to Cairo
Optional trip Balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings 80 $ 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 a hot air balloon
Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Visit the west bank of the Nile Including:
Valley of the Kings :
The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun .
The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.
Optional Extra tombs:
The tomb of Tutankhamun :
The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king.
The Tomb of Ramses VI:
The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the Valley of the Kings is the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.
Hatshepsut Temple:
It is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.
Colossi of Memnon :
Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor
Optional trip to the Valley of the Queens :
The Valley of the Queens is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari (No. 66) – resides within this valley. Though most of the tombs have been ransacked throughout the years, many still feature bright paintings on their walls. You can add a Ticket to the tomb of Queen Nefertari.
Lunch will be served in Luxor.
Drive to the airport fly to Cairo. meet and assist in Cairo then transfer to your hotel in Cairo
Day 5: Trip to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum:
Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a journey to Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum (Places where you will never forget )
here you will start your day by visiting one of the seven wonders the Great Pyramid of King Cheops as well as the pyramids of King Khafra and King Mycrinus. On this Trip you will see Giza pyramids which were built as tombs of the pharaohs, these pyramids have stood over the years not only as monumental structures but also as a symbol of power
Do you think that the greatness has stopped when you see the sphinx your answer will be No as you will see a rock sculpture with a head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and then you will have a Trip to see Khafraa's valley of the temple
After witnessing the greatness of the pyramids you will be hungry.So let's take a break for a delicious Egyptian lunch where you will lose your mind because of the most tasty food you will eat
Tired?! Not now as it is the time of the fabulous Egyptian museum that contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquated
Then you will move on to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.
If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall, where you will have the feeling of strolling down the Valley of the Kings where most of these mummies were originally resting then ask your Tripguide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.
Optional Tour to the grand Egyptian museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is currently in its trial opening phase, which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the Tutankhamun galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date.
Tickets for the trial phase are available, with pricing varying for Egyptians and foreign visitors. The museum operates daily, with extended hours on weekends. It's advisable to plan for a half-day visit to fully enjoy the open areas
kindly note that this tour is suitable for families with small children and teenagers
Visit the old bazaar Khan el Khalil
Overnight in Cairo-
Day 06- Departure Day:
After an amazing trip, You will be picked up at Cairo airport for the international departure
Highlights
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Egyptian museum
- The Sphinx
- The old bazaar
- Abu Simbel
- Aswan attractions
- Luxor
- The valley of kings
- Karnak temple
- Luxor temple
Inclusions:
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Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport + transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle
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2-night accommodation in Cairo including breakfast & all taxes
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3 nights Nile cruise- Full-board accomodation
Domestic flight Tickets- Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo -
Lunch during the tours
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All sightseeing tours include:
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Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
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The prices are per person and in us dollars
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English-speaking guide
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All service charges and taxes
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Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure
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International flights to Egypt
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Any other optional tours if required.
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Tipping
Exclusions:
- International flights to Egypt
- Entrance fees inside any of the pyramids
- Any other optional tours if required.
- Please remember to bring:
- Passport
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream