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9-Day Best of Egypt Tour from Cairo Tour Code: 256-4799

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Visit Cairo (Great Sphinx of Giza, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Khufu, The Egyptian Museum, The Hanging Church), Luxor (Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings), Aswan (High Dam, Temple of Isis on Philae). Inclusions: Domestic flight from Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo; 4 nights full board on Nile Cruise.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis (47 km)
Day 3 Egyptian Museum
Day 4 Cairo - Luxor (656 km)
Day 5 West Bank - Luxor
Day 6 Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
Day 7 Aswan - Temple of Isis - Philae Island
Day 8 Aswan - Cairo (682 km)
Day 9 Cairo

Day 1: Cairo

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Cairo Pyramids Hotel--Steigenberger/similar
Meal: Excluded
As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis (47 km)

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar
Meal: Excluded
After breakfast, we will visit the Giza Pyramids, where we will be able to tour inside. After that, we will see the Sphinx. Then, we will make our way to the Saqqara step pyramid, followed by the Museum of Imhotep. After lunch, we will see the Statue of Ramses II. At the end of the day, we will return to the hotel in Cairo.

  • Cairo, EGYPT

    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.

  • 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.

    Saqqara

    Saqqara was the most famous of the necropoleis, ancient graveyards, in Memphis, the capital city of ancient Egypt. It features some famous pyramids, including Djoser, the Step pyramid.

Day 3: Egyptian Museum

Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will go to the Egyptian museum, gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden Mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, after that have lunch at local restaurant, then will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, and old Mosques, After this day in Cairo back to your Hotel.

  • Cairo, EGYPT

    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.

    The Egyptian Museum

    Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.

    The Hanging Church

    This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.

    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.

Day 4: Cairo - Luxor (656 km)

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning we will fly to Luxor to board on the ultra-deluxe Nile cruise. Then we will visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Enjoy the evening on board.

  • Luxor, EGYPT

    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.

    Karnak Temple

    Karnak Temple
    This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.

    Luxor Temple

    This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.

Day 5: West Bank - Luxor

Standard Hotel: Ms Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: Ms Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today, we will see the magnificent Valley of the Kings in Luxor. 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 and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will return to our cruise and dine onboard.

  • Luxor, EGYPT

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

Day 6: Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
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, 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.

Day 7: Aswan - Temple of Isis - Philae Island

Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning, we will visit the Temple of Isis on Philea. Then, we will return to the cruise for lunch and to relax onboard until dinner and a belly dance show.

  • Aswan, EGYPT

    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.

    High Dam

    This embankment dam sits on the Nile River in southern Egypt. Built between 1898 and 1902 to prevent the annual flooding of the Nile River, the dam also provides irrigation water and hydroelectric power.

    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.

Day 8: Aswan - Cairo (682 km)

Standard Hotel: Pyramids Park/ similar
Deluxe Hotel: Mercure Le Sphinx/similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo.

Day 9: Cairo

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, guests will transfer to the airport for their departure flights.
  • 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.

Price Includes

  • Domestic flight from Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo
  • 4 nights full board on Nile Cruise
  • Private guide
  • All taxes
  • Entry fees
  • Private transportation
  • Airport pick up
  • Hotels accommodation and breakfasts
  • Lunch during the day tours in Cairo

Price Excludes

  • Any optional excursions not included
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Entry visa, at airport upon arrival

Confirmation

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Redemption

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  • Once booked this tour cannot be cancelled.
  • Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
  • While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.

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