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11 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays by Air

11 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays by Air

Price varies by group size

$2745.00 $3050.00

Duration

11 days

Max People

30

Tour Type

Private

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11 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays by Air

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Pyramids and Nile Cruise tour through Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Hurghada. This journey blends rich culture and stunning scenery while ensuring comfortable, budget-friendly travel.

Beyond The Nile Tours offers private, air-conditioned transportation and comfortable accommodations, with the option of a qualified Egyptologist as your guide.

Discover iconic landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria. Explore the vibrant Khan El-Khalili bazaar, the Hanging Church, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, as well as Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.

In Hurghada, enjoy beautiful beaches, warm waters, and exciting Super Safari adventures in the eastern desert.

Book this Classical tour package and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt.

Tour Highlights:

 

Giza Attractions

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple
  • Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Memphis City

Cairo Attractions

  • The Egyptian Museum
  • The Hanging Church
  • Al Muizz Street
  • Khan El Khalili
  • The National Museum

Luxor Attractions

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Colossi of Memnon

Aswan Attractions

  • The High Dam
  • The Unfinished Obelisk
  • Philae Temple
  • Abu Simbel Temple
  • Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Included/Excluded

  • 4 Nights accommodation at your hotel in Cairo.
  • 2 Night accommodation at a 5* Hotel in Luxor.
  • 4 Nights accommodation at a 5* Hotel in Hurghada.
  • Flight tickets {Cairo – Luxor / Hurghada – Cairo}.
  • Meet & Assist Service at Cairo Airport.
  • Desert Safari Excursion.
  • Snorkeling Excursion.
  • All transfer in a modern A/C vehicle.
  • Meals as included in the tour Itinerary.
  • All taxes and charges.
  • Any Gratitude “Tipping”.
  • Egypt Entry Visa.
  • Any Personal Expenses.
  • Anything not mentioned in your tour itinerary.
  • International Airfare.
  • Entrance fees to the whole site are mentioned in your tour itinerary.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Civilization and culture - the exciting world of human experience

We will arrange your pick up upon arrival at Cairo International Airport by a private A/C vehicle to our hotel in Cairo where you will check in and start your relaxation.

Day 2: Pyramids & Memphis City Tour

After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide to take you to the most famous and sophisticated sights of Cairo and Giza.

The Giza Pyramids Complex|

When construction concluded in 2600 BC, the pyramids were meant to provide the 4th dynasty kings—Khufu, Khafre, and Mankaure—and their families with proper shelter in the afterlife and allow them to ascend to the celestial realm—the field of reeds.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid, built in 2570 BC, is a remarkable stone structure of 2 million tones. It was completed in just 15 years and is still considered one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Well-preserved over centuries, it stands at 146.6 meters (481 feet) and is the heaviest object in the world, weighing about 6 million units. It features an impressive King’s Chamber.

The Giza Sphinx

The Great Sphinx, Horus of the Horizon...an immortal. Its mission is to protect the vast riches of Giza. The Sphinx got the face of Pharaoh Khafre, meaning the Pharaoh, with which its Pyramid is related. That Pharaoh reigned from 2558 to 2532 BC answer. This shows him sitting atop a mythical lion, meaning his limited power, endurance, and wisdom.

The Valley Temple

The valley temple of the old kingdom (2686–2125 BC) is in perfect condition and is an example of a temple for eternity. Thus, most of it was reserved for embalming the 4th dynasty rulers who went through the opening of the mouth ceremony.

After that, we will accompany you to a restaurant with a view of the Pyramid, where you can eat lunch. Following this, the rest of your tour is going to include the following places:

The Saqqara Step Pyramid

Djoser's miracle, the Golden Pyramid, was built between 2670 and 2650 BC to rise to the sky of stars and become an immortal work of art that opened the great age of pyramid building until the time of the Giza pyramids! In less than two decades, the Saqqara Step Pyramid was designed in nothing IMHOTEP: the revered High Priest of Ra, the one that the worshipers have been praying to for too long.

City of Memphis

One of the oldest cities in Egypt, Memphis, was founded by Pharaoh Menes about 2925 BC. Humboldt, too, took a spin in Egypt, which was then the capital city of the newly founded Egyptian civilization. With the divine protection of Ptah, the god of craftsmanship and creation, Humboldt weaved our truth as it is known to us.

Finally, we will arrange you to the hotel so you can spend the night there.

Menu: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3: Fly to Hurghada

After breakfast and check out of your Hotel in Cairo, we will transfer to Cairo International airport to fly to Hurghada.

Free day in Hurghada

You will check-in Hotel in Hurghada.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Day 4: Trip Snorkeling in Hurghada

After Breakfast, day tour snorkeling in Hurghada

Now, you will be part of a snorkeling experience that will touch you deeply. The opportunity to paddle down below and watch the marine life move around you, protected by these men and women, is not to be missed. You will be given equipment in case of any emergency. The vehicle will take you to the location where you stay overnight.

You will spend another night in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drinks

Day 5 : Travel to Luxor: Tour the Attractions at the East Bank of Luxor

After breakfast, we will transfer you from Hurghada to Luxor by a private A/C vehicle to visit:

The Temple of Karnak

One of the most impressive examples of archaeological remains in world history is the group of Karnak temples. It is also one of the greatest religious attractions in the world. The temples date back to the period from around 1971 to 30 BC, and among many wonderful representations are the reliefs of the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu).

The Luxor Temple

The Luxor Temple, built around 1400 BCE by Amenhotep III, is a key example of Egypt's historical heritage. Dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra, it features a layout resembling a French garden with rows of golden sphinxes lining the main avenue, serving as an important site for ancient rituals.

After the tour ends we drive back to your Nile cruise where you spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 : Luxor West Bank Attractions

After breakfast, will you go to THE WEST BANK to visit these sights:

The Valley of the Kings: The Ancient Egyptian Theban Necropolis contains 63 tombs, including Tutankhamun's, which served as burial sites for influential kings, nobles, and queens of the New Kingdom. This valley acts as a treasure map, illuminating ancient peoples' funerary and religious beliefs and offering detailed insights into their practices.

The Temple of Hatshepsut: The Hatshepsut Temple, built in 1479 BCE, is the largest in Egypt's history. This Sphinx served as an offering from the chief priestess of Amun-Ra. The temple highlights Hatshepsut's achievements and showcases Egyptian architecture's brilliance, with the Deir El Bahari cliffs intricately carved to last for eternity.

The Colossi of Memnon: Amenhotep III commissioned 18-meter (60-foot) statues of the pharaoh Mahistis around 1340-1400 BC, in addition to the Colossi of Memnon from the New Kingdom. These statues offer insights into the royal family, minor beliefs, corvée (unpaid labor), and administration. They were often refurbished throughout history, particularly during the Greco-Roman period.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Edfu and Kom Ombo

After your breakfast, your Egyptologist tour guide will take you to visit the following:

The Edfu Temple

The Temple of Edfu is a powerful symbol of ancient authority. It is where the god Horus battled his uncle Set, the god of chaos. Constructed by the Ptolemaic dynasty on the west bank of the Nile between 237 BC and 57 BC, it is now the most well-preserved archaeological site in Upper Egypt.

The Kom Ombo Temple

The impressive twin temple, built between 180 and 47 BCE during the Ptolemaic period, features a northern section dedicated to Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and a southern section for Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile. Its detailed carvings provide valuable medical and astronomical information.

After that, we will drive you back to your Nile Cruise and an overnight sail to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan, you will spend the night on the Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Explore Abu Simbel

Start your day with an optional early visit to Abu Simbel before breakfast, one of the most glorious and historically significant pieces of architecture.

The Abu Simbel Temples

The temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II around 1264 BC, are carved into the mountains and feature the king's hypostyle hall flanked by two towers of the Sons of Horus and a winged sun disc, symbolizing the child god Horus. Nearby is the temple dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari. The temple walls showcase masterpieces depicting the Battle of Kadesh and the peace treaty signed in 1274 BC.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Tour of Aswan main icons and fly back to Cairo.

After breakfast, you will go to visit:

The (elevated) dam

A High Dam is a vast dam made to control the water flow - generally to give power to the one and provide the necessary water for the irrigation canals.

Built in the mid-1960s, the fabulous Aswan High Dam was one of the keystones that Egypt was on the verge of the modern industrial age. It provided water that could be stored for months, widespread irrigation for agriculture, and massive hydroelectricity production.

The Temple of Philae

It was erected in honor of the deity Mother Isis and forms part of the famous myth "The Myth of Osiris." The theme of this unbelievable tale is featured in the temple's walls, the construction of which started in the late days of the fall years of the Egyptian civilization 380-362 BC and finished during the Ptolemaic era 282-145 BC.

After the tour ends we will transfer you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Historical Sites in Old Cairo

After breakfast, you will go to visit:

The (elevated) dam

A High Dam is a vast dam made to control the water flow - generally to give power to the one and provide the necessary water for the irrigation canals.

Built in the mid-1960s, the fabulous Aswan High Dam was one of the keystones that Egypt was on the verge of the modern industrial age. It provided water that could be stored for months, widespread irrigation for agriculture, and massive hydroelectricity production.

The Temple of Philae

It was erected in honor of the deity Mother Isis and forms part of the famous myth "The Myth of Osiris." The theme of this unbelievable tale is featured in the temple's walls, the construction of which started in the late days of the fall years of the Egyptian civilization 380-362 BC and finished during the Ptolemaic era 282-145 BC.

After the tour ends we will transfer you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11: The end of your incredible 11-day vacation to Egypt will arrive as you board a plane and return home

After Breakfast at the Cairo hotel, you will check out and we will  transfer you to Cairo international Airport.

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