15-Day Cairo, Nile & Red Sea Cultural & Historical Tour from Cairo

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Discover Egypt’s wonders in 15 days! Explore Cairo,  and the Red Sea, then unwind on a magical 4-day Nile cruise. Adventure, culture, and relaxation all in one unforgettable journey

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Day 1- Arrival Day:

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport,Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle .Free evening Overnight in the Hotel.Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion :No Meals Overnight in a hotel in Giza.

Aerial View of Cairo with Nile River Panorama egypt africa

 

Day 2-Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian museum:

Private Tour to Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum .Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in in Giza to enjoy a Private day tour to the Pyramids of Giza with a Private tour guide First, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

The Pyramids of Cheops  :

The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and it is estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC around 27 years.Initially standing at 146.5 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 metres. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 metres (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic metres (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock.

If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian  Pyramids of Giza  and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC .Then we will the Pyramid of Mykerinus .Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza

We go head to visit  the Valley Temple of king Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great   Sphinx .the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren

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 

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 

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 Tourguide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . Optional

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the pyramids of Giza, is set to be one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. It will showcase Egypt's rich history with over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King   Tutankhamun   ’s treasures, displayed together for the first time. The museum’s modern design incorporates traditional Egyptian elements, featuring spacious galleries, interactive displays, and panoramic views of the pyramids. GEM aims to provide a state-of-the-art experience for visitors, bridging Egypt’s ancient past with cutting-edge museum technology.

. Now we reach the tour ends after about 8 hours you will be transferred to your hotel in Giza
Overnight in the Hotel Giza

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

close view of sphinx and pyramids with blue sky giza cairo,egypt

Day 3- old Cairo

Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Saladin Citadel :

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

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

Coptic 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 Cairo

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:

Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. ,

transfer to the hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Egyptian Lamps at Khan El Khalili Market in Cairo, Egypt

Day 4- Luxor- 7 nights Nile cruise:

Pick up from your hotel in Giza for short flight to Luxor- Meet our guide and Transfer to the Nile Cruise, Embarkation & Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed with the Visits to the Eastbank of the Nile Including

Karnak temple :
Karnak is 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).

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 located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language  it was known in the egyption language as 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 onboard the Cruise in Luxor.Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

close view statues of luxor temple

Day 5- The valley of kings:

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 of a hot air balloon

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Visit the west bank of the Nile Including

The valley of the Kings:

Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is 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.

13:00 sail to Esna lock& lunch will be during the sail

18:00 arrive, Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu& Dinner

Overnight o board of the Cruise in Edfu

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch&Dinner

Sarcophagus In The Tomb, Valley Of The Kings In Luxor

Day 6- Edfu and kom ombo temples:

Breakfast on board the Cruise

07:00 Visit the temple of 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 and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.

09:30 Sail to Kom combo

12:30 lunch on board of the Nile cruise during the sail

15:30 arrive Kom Ombo, visit the temple of Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo temple:

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)

17:30 Continue sailing to Aswan, Dinner will be during the sail

21:00 arrive Aswan and overnight on board the Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch&Dinner

entrannce view of komombo temple in sunny day and blue sky luxor egypt

Day 07-Abu simble & Sailing Trip- Optional Trip:

Breakfast on board the Cruise

Optional Trip Abu Simbel temple :

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

at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island

Optional trip Then visit the Nubian village( 40 $ per person)

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Aswan Aswan Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch&Dinner

Overnight on the Cruise

Majestic View of Abu Simbel Temples in aswan Egypt

Day 08- Aswan attractions- Sail Back to Edfu:

 

Breakfast on Board the Cruise

08:00 Proceed with Visit 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.

Sail back to Kom ombo- then continue sailing to Edfu - Overnight at Edfu

beautiful view of nile river and Sailboat in Aswan egypt

Day 9- Free Day sailing to Edfu

After breakfast sail from Edfu to Luxor- Free relaxing day on the cruise

Optional Tour to the sound and the light show at Karnak

Meals: Breakast,Lunch & Dinner

Interior View Of The Ancient Edfu Temple aswan


Day 10:Free day in Luxor:
 
Day 11- Free day in Hurghada

 

Breakfast then drive to Hurghada

continue your tour by experiencing countless options and activities in Hurghada  swimming in the sea, enjoying the warm sun on the fabulous sandy beaches, having soft drinks, and fresh food and many more options.

Meals:All Inclusive

 

Day 12- Hurghada - Free day

 

Lose yourself with an optional  tour to discover Discover the red sea with one of our snorkelling trips to Dolphin house Optional)

Dolphin house trip:

Dolphin house trip: from Hurghada  to have an experience of snorkelling and seeing a group of dolphins will dance in front of your eyes and playing with these amazing animals, and enjoy the deliciously prepared lunch by the onboard your boat before getting back to your hotel.

Overnight in  Hurghada

Meals: All inclusive

 

Day 13- Free day in Hurghada:

 

Relax and Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service  in Hurghada

Free day in Hurghada All Inclusive
Overnight in   Hurghada

Marina many boats and yacht in the red sea Hurghada Egypt


Meals: All Inclusive

Day 14- Free Day in Hurghada:

Free day in  Hurghada

Meals: All inclusive 

Sunny Beach Day at Coastal Resort sunny day in hurghada, red sea egypt


Day 15-International departure:

 

Check out - Transfer to Hurghada  airport for final departure. You can extend your stay iHurghada ,Please contact us

 

 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The The Grand Egyptian museum
  • Old Cairo
  • The white desert
  • Wadi el Hitan
  • Abu Simbel
  • Phiala temple
  • The valley of Kings
  • Karnak temple
  • Luxor temple
  • Hatshepsut temple
  • Hurghada
Inclusions:
  • Pick up service at Airport
  • 3 nights  in Cairo(bed and breakfast)
  • 7 nights Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan( Full board)
  • 4 nights in Hurghada all-inclusive 5-star 
  • Flight tickets-Cairo- Aswan)
  • An escorted knowledgable tour guide all over the tour.
  • All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
  • Entering fees to all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • Private transfer from Marsa Alam to Aswan
  • Private transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam
  • All Service Charges and taxes.
Exclusions:
  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping
  • Optional Tours
Please remember to bring:
  • Passports
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Suncream
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