8-Day Discover Pyramids and Nile Cruise, Essential Egypt Tours from Cairo
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Cairo, Luxor (Colossi of Memnon, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings), Aswan (Temple of Isis on Philae, Temple of Kom Ombo).
- Luxury Nile cruise 3 nights full board with sightseeing
- All domestic flights included and all entrance fees
- Airport Pick up and drop off (around the clock)
- Lunch during day tours in Cairo and meals during the tours and on the cruise
Itinerary
As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.
After your breakfast, it'll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx., the first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid and discover the beauty of the Sphinx. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt. After that you will move to Memphis. Here you'll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great. Finally, you'll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.
Pyramid of Khufu
The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.
Sakkara, Egypt
Sakkara is a massive ancient burial ground in Egypt. It once served as the Necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. Djoser's Setp Pyramid is the oldest stone building complex in known history.
Pyramid of Djoser
Lying in the necropolis to the northwest of the ancient city of Memphis is this step-pyramid, built in the 27th century BC for the deceased Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.
Memphis, Egypt
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes.
After breakfast, take a day trip to the Egyptian museum of Cairo you will enjoy the
treasure of king Tutankhamun and many artifacts more than 120000 piece of art, after that you will have lunch at local restaurant BBQ chicken.Then will visit the Oldest churches in the world this place that blessed by the holy family when they visited Egypt as it is mentioned in the holy Bible , visit also the
slums of Cairo near by the old churches. After that back to your hotel overnight at Cairo.
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport to fly to Aswan. When we arrive, we will meet up with a guide who will help us explore the many sights of the city, like the island of Philae and the Temple of Isis. Afterwards, we will board an overnight Nile cruise.
Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
Temple of Isis on Philae
This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
After breakfast on board your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Then we will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple. After this trip to Edfu temple, we will go back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
Temple of Kom Ombo
This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Today, we will see the magnificent Valley of the Kings in Luxor, an ancient Egyptian burial site where there are more than 62 tombs of old Pharoahs, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun. During our exploration of this area, we will feel like Indiana Jones, learning about hieroglyphics, the Book of the Dead and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Afterwards, we will explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a unique temple cut into the mountains, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will return to our cruise and dine onboard.
Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
Valley of the Kings
This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Nestled into a set of cliffs in the ancient city of Thebes, now modern day Luxor, this ancient temple is dedicated to the god Amen-Ra. It is considered the closest ancient Egyptians came to the Calssical style of architecture.
Colossi of Memnon
These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.
After breakfast, we will disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo.
After breakfast, guests will transfer to the airport for their departure flights.
Departure & Return
- The tour representative will pick you up at the airport at whatever time you arrive, and this also goes for the time of drop offs. So please provide your flight information at booking.
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Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 6-11 years old. Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents. Infants up to 5 years old are free of charge for the tour package sharing parent's accommodations.
Lodging: maximum 3 people in one room
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