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8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour

8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour

Price varies by group size

$1119.60 $1244.00

Duration

8 days

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30

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Private

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8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour to explore the wonders of Egypt's history and culture. Beyond The Nile Tours offers comprehensive packages, including a private air-conditioned vehicle, a luxurious Nile cruise, premium accommodations, and expert guidance from a professional Egyptologist.

Renowned for our high-quality service, we will take you through Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, highlighting iconic sites like the Giza Pyramids, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Experience the stunning beauty of Upper Egypt and the unique landscapes of the Bahariya Oasis, making for an exceptional adventure in the Egyptian Sahara.

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

Tour Highlights:

Cairo Attractions

  • Giza Pyramids Complex.
  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu.
  • The Great Sphinx.
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • The Egyptian Museum.
  • The Valley Temple.

Luxor Attractions

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

Aswan Attractions

  • Edfu Temple.
  • Kom Ombo Temple.
  • Philae Temple.
  • Abu Simbel Temple.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk

Included/Excluded

  • 4 Nights accommodation on board 5* Nile Cruise.
  • 3 Nights Accommodation at a 5* Hotel in Cairo.
  • Flight Tickets from Cairo to Luxor.
  • Flight Tickets from Aswan to Cairo.
  • A professional Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Private A.C vehicle during the whole of your tours.
  • All Service Charges and Taxes.
  • Assist services at Cairo International Airport.
  • International airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping.
  • Entrance fees to all the places in the itinerary.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Amidst the Pharaonic Land of Egypt And Dinner On a Nile Cruise

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 : Giza Pyramids and Museum 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

The Pyramids of Giza, which includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, has been built to be the resting place of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty and their queens since around 2600 BC.

The Great Pyramid

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 Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx in Horus of the Horizon was created by Pharaoh Khafre between 2558 and 2532 BC. Modeled after a lion, the Sphinx symbolizes divinity and is a guardian of immortality. Its unique characteristics are highlighted by its connection to the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV.

The Valley Temple

The necropolis is the most famous of the Old Kingdom period, with 4th Dynasty burial complexes. It was used to prep for their journey into the hereafter and perform the mummification and opening of the mouth rituals.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum was built to be the gateway to the innumerable treasures of ancient Egyptian origin, which were the result of 5000 years of bond bone and beautiful artistry. The presence of this great wonder led to experiencing high architectural constructions and unique examples.

After you finish your visits to Pyramids Giza and The Grand Egyptian Museum, we will arrange you to your hotel in Cairo and you will spend the night there.

Meal: breakfast and lunch

Day 3 : we will take a flight to Luxor where we will see just the things that are on the east side of Luxor

After breakfast, We will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to your flight to Luxor and you will spend the night in Luxor to meet your private English-speaking guide welcomes you to explore the best of the west bank of Luxor.

The Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in the world. It stood for about 4,000 years as a sanctuary for the cult of Amun, also known as Amon Ebisu. It was called Ipet-isu, meaning "The Most Select of Places."
The complex covers approximately 2 miles and includes over 25 temples, chapels, obelisks, sanctuaries, and columns depicting the Pharaohs' heroic deeds.

Night at the Luxor Temple

One of the most remarkable highlights of Luxor is the bright Amun-Re. Many people enjoy nighttime, so they walk along the row of sphinxes in front of it. This resembles the whole journey to be an adventure film.

We will arrange you to return to your Nile Cruise to spend the night there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Valley of the Kings/Private Feibersfelucca Trip

After breakfast your Egyptologist guide will take you to visit the marvelous sightseeing in Luxor, such as,

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple is a lushly and romantically shaped monument located on the west bank of the Nile. The edifice was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut for the 18th dynasty between 1508 and 1458 BC. Fascinated by the construction industry, Hatshepsut built herself the great temples, which she viewed as a redemption for the performed tasks.­

Valley of the Kings­

Death Valley (Valley of the Kings) is an archaeological site containing masterpieces of ancient architecture. It was where the First Intermediate Period (1550-1070 BC) passed the construction representative from more than 60 magnificent tombs. The burials of ancient kings bring tourists from many countries to Luxor, who are particularly interested in the tomb of Tutankhamun.

The Colossi of Memnon

Two massive statues of the Colossi of Memnon stand at the entrance to Luxor City on the West Bank of the Nile. These were constructed under commission by Amenhotep III to guard his temple, which was later dismantled under mysterious circumstances. They are brightly decorated with ancient carvings and symbols revealing magical mystic secrets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 : Excursion to Edfu/Followed by Kom Ombo Temples Edfu temple (Aswan)

After breakfast, we will pick you from the Nile cruise to visit:

TheEdfu Temple

is one of the oldest and most significant temples in ancient Egypt. It is a sacred temple on the West Bank of the Nile. The most famous temple of Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on the temple walls provide essential information regarding the language, mythological background, and religious practices standard to the contemporary Hellenistic past in Egypt.

The Kom Ombo Temple

Following closely and almost joining it is the Triple Temple, the only of its kind. It was built in Ptolemaic style with Roman admixtures later. These two well-designed buildings are devoted to gods such as Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

After the sightseeing tour, you will return to the Cruise and embark on the Cruise to Aswan. You will be on a boat on the Nile while you are

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 : Aswan Tour Aswan Touristic Trip Philae Temple Visiting

After breakfast, visit the Philae Temple, built in honor of the goddess Isis. This temple is stunning and would have been lost to floods if not for the Aswan dam. Return to Aswan, get on your cruise ship, and enjoy lunch as you start your next journey.

In the late afternoon, you have the option to visit the Nubian Village, which is vibrant with colorful houses. People here have been farming along the Nile for a long time. The village has its own unique culture, and you'll see camels strolling through the streets. Spend the night in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner­

Day 7: Visit the Beautiful Abu Simbel Temples

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.

After lunch, we will transfer you to Luxor by a private A/C vehicle and you will spend the night in Luxor.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Fly Back Home. Finished Your Tour

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

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