17 Days Marvelous Egypt Nile Cruise (Cairo – Alexandria – Siwa)




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17 Days Marvelous Egypt Nile Cruise
Looking for an all-inclusive trip to Egypt? Our package offers an unforgettable experience aboard the best Nile cruise!
Beyond the Nile Tours presents a 17-day journey covering Giza, Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Siwa. Discover Egypt's stunning attractions and natural wonders, partake in adventurous activities and immerse yourself in its rich heritage.
Enjoy a seamless experience with air-conditioned transportation, top-rated accommodations, and an expert Egyptologist guide. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure!
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Trip Highlights:
Cairo Attractions
- Giza Pyramids
- The Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Hanging Church
- Al Muizz Street
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Alexandria Attractions
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Pompey's Pillar
- The Catacombs
- Alexandria Library
Aswan Attractions
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Hatshepsut Temple
Siwa Attractions
- Temple of Amun
- Ain Cleopatra
- Old Town of Siwa
- Village of Old Shali
Included/Excluded
- Hotel Accommodation
- Domestic Flight Tickets
- Private Air-Conditioned vehicle transfers
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- Meals as mentioned per day
- Taxes & charges
- International flight tickets
- Entrance fees to all the sites
- Egypt visa
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Any other items not mentioned above
Tour Plan
Day 1: Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza
Upon your arrival in Egypt, our representative will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel in Cairo in a private, air-conditioned car.
You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure, or you can attend the dazzling Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza. This modern-day version of this phenomenon utilizes light, music, and narration to practically turn you into an ancient Egyptian.
Lastly, you will be taken to a typical Egyptian meal and then escorted back to your hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 2: Giza Pyramids Complex - Valley Temple - Grand Egyptian Museum
To make it to a luxurious Egypt, you will be driven to one of the tour destinations after breakfast. The most popular attractions in Egypt are called the Pyramids of Giza, which were constructed about 2600 BC during the 4th dynasty and, as such, represent the connection between the earthly probe and the divine one. You will get to know the region with The Great Pyramid of Giza, built as the Pharaoh's Khufu tomb from 2609 bc to 2584 bc.
Close to the Pyramids of Giza, one finds The Great Sphinx of Giza, which silently guards the pyramids, has a unique shape combining the body of a lion with the head of a human, and was carved from a single block of limestone that measured 73 meters (240 feet) long, 19 meters (62 feet) wide, and 20 meters (66 feet) high Next, you would experience The Valley Temple which sits at the foot of the Sphinx on its eastern side, and it was the place where the elixir of life was the mummification.
After lunch, you will set off for the Grand Egyptian Museum which portrays the past of Egypt as far back as 7000 years ago and is the most significant archaeological museum in the world, showing about 100,000 items and memorials.
Finally, you’ll be taken back to the comfort of your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 3: Egyptian Museum - Hanging Church - Muizz Street - Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Fly to Aswan
A few minutes after you enjoy breakfast, you begin your trip to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, thus making your trip to Egypt a miraculous tour of thousands of years of the ancient Egyptian period. This time brought Egypt and its culture a cultural development of 7,000 years.
A Hanging Church Public Domain Cairo: Accommodation, transportation, attractions and landmarks(restaurants, hotel)The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church, constructed as homage to the Mother of God, Saint Virgin Mary, is considered one of the ancient churches in Egypt. It was built on the gateway of the Babylon Fortress in the 3rd century A.D. The church's unique news is that the steps were constructed below, not from the ground up, which is the staircase. Another attraction is that the church is never a waste of time as the interior designed by a great artist is an aesthetic piece-by-piece
Afterward, we will reveal Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi Street, which was constructed in the Fatimid period and remained until 969 A.D. It served as an open-air museum of Islamic architecture, including some beautiful architectural structures: a mosque, a madrasah, and old historical buildings.
On the other hand, we shall wind up the journey with  Khan El-Khalili Street, which, from the time of the Mamluk era to the last time, was a substantial commercial and shopping center during the Mamluk era. This busy, lively market offers a lot of Egyptian culture, trade, and artisans. It has also decrypted many shops and cafés that had the same personality as the old days, which are still with the period now and serve until today.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 4: Fly to Aswan - Aswan High Dam - Philae Temple- Unfinished Obelisk
When you have had breakfast, you are going to begin your day trip in Aswan, and the first place to see will be the Aswan High Dam, which is one of the technological highlights of the new age of Egypt and helped the country control the flooding and provide electricity to all the Egyptian territory. It was constructed between 1960 and 1970 and was 111 meters high, 3.5 km long, and 1 km wide.
Next, you could visit the Unfinished Obelisk quarry in Aswan. It is the largest obelisk ever created, rising 42 meters in the sky and weighing almost 1100 tons. However, from a small margin, the Unfinished Obelisk was never able to stand and remains where it was attached to the ground for all this time.
Finally, you move to The Philae Temple , which is a primary area of the divine figure Isis. It was initially built from 380 through 362 BC, precisely during the Ptolemaic era, narrating the world-famous story connected to Isis and Osiris.
Later, you’ll be transferred to your top-rated Nile cruise for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples (Optional Tour)
Your day will kick off with The Abu Simbel Temples In your hands, these are two of the best sites in Egypt that reflect the extraordinary skill and innovation of the ancient Egyptians in the commendation of the Kadesh battle in 1274 BC, as they are well preserved on the temple's walls. The ancient temple, which was called
The Great Temple was created to honor King Ramses II and The Smaller Temple
is the dwelling of the God of Love – The Temple of Goddess Hathor, who was the wife of Prince Daniel Subsequently, you will be returned to your Nile cruise boat, where lunch and dinner will be served.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 6: Kom Ombo Temple
After breakfast, you'll be escorted to The Kom Ombo Temple, a different and strategic location facing the Nile. The temple survived under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty when it was built as a dedication to the gods Sobek and Horus, primarily identified as the twin temple.
Kom Ombo Temple
used a thoughtful design that involved two entries and two sanctuaries.
Then, you will spend the rest of the time on the Nile between your current and next destinations, where you will have lunch and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 7: Edfu Temple - Luxor Temple - Karnak Temple
After breakfast, you will be transported to the incredible Temple of Edfu
, which sits in the Ptolemaic Kingdom's period from 237 BC to 57 BC and is one of the most awe-inspiring temples in Egypt. The Temple of Edfu serves as a memorial to Horus's victory over his evil uncle Set. The bas-reliefs and sculptures on the walls are emblazoned with sacred texts, a masterful blend of religious, mythological, and Hellenistic expressions.
Following this, your journey through the Nile River will take you to her blessed Luxor, where you will gaze upon The Karnak Temple, which is a vast open-air museum; it has been among some of the most famous tourist places in Egypt, where every piece of painting is terrific and full of faith and hope.
The Temple of Karnak
was built to praise the Theban trinity of the 18th dynasty, which is also mentioned in the myths of ancient Greeks, and has 134 large pillars 70 feet high. Over these masterpieces are chiseled and forged capitals, complemented by opulent carvings and decorations beyond the grand hall.
Next on your itinerary will be the Luxor Temple,
which was a place where royal parades and ceremonies took place and is one of the most historically essential spots in ancient Egypt's history.
You will have the overnight and the dinner on the Nile River cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxor Hotel
Day 8: Valley of the Kings - Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon
The Valley of the Kings: Ancient Egyptian Theban Necropolis, where 63 tombs were discovered, including Tutankhamun's. These tombs serve as the burial sites for some of the most potent individuals—kings, nobles, and queens who strongly influenced the history of the New Kingdom (ca. The valley is a treasure map that will replace the blank spots in the world's funerary and religious beliefs of the ancient people, and it will explain everything in detail.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
It is known to all that the Hatshepsut Temple was built in 1479 BCE as the largest temple ever built in Egypt's history. This Sphinx was designed to be the offering that Hatshepsut received from the one main priestess of Amun-Ra. Her greatest feats and triumphs, as well as the paragon of Egyptian architectural brilliance, are visualized on the (cliffs of) Deir El Bahari, which were carved in richness to last for eternity and as visual canvases.
The Colossi of Memnon
In addition to the vast seated figures of the Colossi of Memnon that dated back to the New Kingdom, Amenhotep III built later also 18-metre- (60-foot-) high (134-1400) bc statues of Mahistis the pharaoh, who provides visual and material evidence for the history of the royal family, minor beliefs, corvee (unpaid labor), and the administrative structure. The statues of the pharaohs were also refurbished frequently in history, particularly during the Greco-Roman period.
Afterward, you will have your lunch at a local restaurant and be transferred to Hurghada
City, where you will stay overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel
Day 9: Snorkeling
We can't mention Hurghada without mentioning none other than snorkeling.
After breakfast, you will have a thrilling 60-minute session in the Red Sea's picturesque and glorious features. This would also give you a closer look at the coral reefs and the varied structures and formations of the marine life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Soft Drinks
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel
Day 10: Safari
You’ll set out on an unforgettable safari experience in the desert at breakfast. Saharan dunes and landscapes, sandboarding, and Bedouin villages are all places you’ll get to know.
The last act will be a local traditional Bedouin meal, and you will be driven back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Soft Drinks
Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel
Day 11: Hurghada Day off
When breakfast is over, the day is yours to do whatever you want. We advise you to spend your time at the beaches, or if you like, you could try water sports or other activities.
Later, you’ll be transported back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 12: Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Qaitbay Citadel - Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa - Pompey's Pillar
Today, you are going to start your Alexandria day trip from Cairo. First, you will go to Bibliotheca Alexandrina,
a wonder of the ancient World revived, the "Library of Alexandria." It is a unique complex that brings the past, the present, and the future together in one cultural and educational complex.
Then, you'll go to Qaitbay Citadel
, a solid fortress from the Mamluk period since the 15th century, made on the ancient Wonder of the World's place, the Pharos Lighthouse
.
After having lunch in a local restaurant, you'll be driven to The Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa.
These are ancient burial chambers dating back to the 2nd century AD, and their attributes are part of the combined architectural styles of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Then you will go to Pompey's Pillar, a vast Roman column which is about 27 meters high (27 meters) can fit into.
Finally, your day tour of Alexandria will end with you visiting your Alexandria hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Alexandria Hotel
Day 13: Siwa: Shali Fortress - Fatnis Island
Chances are you will be driven to Siwa Oasis after breakfast, where you’ll be considered the Shali Fortress,
which, in Siwa, is an indicator of a unique history.
Following that, you will explore the famous fragment of Fatnis Island,
which has a splendid oasis characterized by attractive palm trees that stretch like an umbrella over it.
Next, you will be brought to have a local lunch, and afterward, the hotel in Siwa will be your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Siwa Hotel
Day 14: Amun Temple - Cleopatra's Spring - Shiatta Lake
After breakfast, you will begin a productive day of activities in this Egypt holiday package by visiting Amun Temple,
which is dedicated to the creator god Amun and is beautifully decorated with columns and sculptural reliefs, the characteristic architectural style of the time.
Next, you will visit one of the most beautiful spots that it can offer, which is the natural spring of Ain Cleopatra
or Cleopatra's Spring
, where the attraction with the untold stories of the monarch mystery always captivates visitors
After you have relaxed at noon with a Shiatta Lake
experience, you will enjoy a unique desert safari to see other desert sites and do an incredible dune bashing session.
You'll be taken back to the hotel in the evening, and a great dinner at a local
restaurant will mark the end of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Siwa Hotel
Day 15: Siwan House - Vibrant bazaars - Taghaghien Island Resort
The unique architecture is built with a mixture of clay, stone, salt, and fine sand. It also provides a detailed information source on the architecture, lifestyle, and traditional knowledge of the Siwan community.
After that comes a chance to see the lively bazaars
and markets of Siwa to familiarize yourself with the people and buy some traditional products, and the rug factories
watch the manufacturing process and acquire a Siwan carpet with beautiful flowers and animal designs.
Lately, you will experience the peace of the New luxury Taghaghien Island Resort
in Siwa, Egypt, that will present an immaculately untouched environment and stillness that will remain in your memory for a long time.
After a local meal and free time for the rest of the day, you can top the day off with a hotel dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Siwa Hotel
Day 16: Free day in Cairo
You'll be shuttled back to Cairo in the morning, and you'll have a day off. We recommend our additional tours in Cairo—they will add extra profit to your Egypt trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 17: Flying back home
After having breakfast, you’ll be moved back to Cairo’s International Airport. We wish you a safe travel.
Meals: Breakfast

