8-Day Tour in Cairo and Nile Cruise Adventure from Luxor to Aswan

The Second Day of 8-Day Tour in Cairo and Nile Cruise Adventure from Luxor to Aswan: Saqqara Pyramid, Memphis, Giza Pyramids Plateau

First of all, relish your tasty breakfast at the hotel. Then, your tour guide will take you from the hotel lobby to visit the first limestone structure built in ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, crossing through the Pyramid of Unas, which includes the first pyramids text in history, Mastaba tombs that were the first tombs before building the pyramids; it is that majesty of the Saqqara Complex.

Then, you will visit the Memphis Museum, wandering amid the first capital of ancient Egypt, where the builders of the pyramids were living.

After that, go ahead to the marvels of history, the Giza Pyramids, contacting the pharaohs in front of their marvels, crossing through the Cheops Pyramid, Khafrea Pyramid, and Menkaure Pyramid, arriving at that pharaonic guard that stood powerfully with a lion body, the Great Statue Sphinx. Do not miss spending time in the Valley Temple, attending the funeral rites of King Khafre.

Then, enjoy a tasty lunch meal at a restaurant with a panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids, having your lunch in the heart of the majesty of ancient Egypt.

Finally, arrive at your hotel in Cairo for a free, relaxing evening.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch

Old Cairo Day Tour: the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Salah El-Din Citadel, Al-Moez Street, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Start your day with a tasty breakfast at the hotel before heading to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where you can meet those great kings and queens of ancient Egypt who had built all the majesty of this amazing civilization, including Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Ramses III.

Then, your tour guide will accompany you to one of the Islamic historical wonders, Salah El-Din Citadel, wandering amid great historical architecture, arriving at overlapping, colorful, rich decorations with a massive chandelier; it is the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque.

Enjoy a tasty Egyptian lunch at Studio Masri Restaurant in the serene Al-Azhar Park.

After that, dive into the vibrant Fatimid and Mamluk eras in a world that still keeps this historical atmosphere, where you can go amid dazzling Islamic architecture with amazing rich decorations, shops with hundreds of years that are teeming with amazing bright crafts and artifacts, while the oriental incense comes from everywhere. It's the same atmosphere as the movie Aladdin, but this real world is more magical and beautiful: it is the dazzlement of Al-Moez Street and the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar; you can go shopping from this great history there.

Finally, go ahead back to your hotel for a relaxing evening in Cairo.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch

East Luxor Day Tour: Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

First of all, start your day with a delicious breakfast and join a cozy early departure to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor, Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt during the Middle & New Kingdom.

Begin your tour at the largest temple in ancient Egypt, Karnak Temple, and immerse yourself in the mysteries and secrets, plus the details of the daily life of the pharaohs, in this most important site for the ancient Egyptians, dedicated to god Amun.

After that, head to the Nile cruise for check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch on board accompanied by the amazing scene of the Nile.

Then, as the sun sets, rejoin your guide for an enchanting visit to the most sightseeing in Luxor, Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated with the same atmosphere of the pharaonic eras in the evening.

Finally, return back to your Nile cruise for a relaxing overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

West Luxor Day Tour: Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon

A unique morning with the company of the Nile. Have your breakfast on the cruise board, and then go ahead to the Valley of the Kings; you take a road that was secret for the ancient Egyptians, known just for the kings, priests, and nobles, taking you at the dazzlement of the royal tombs.

After that, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, which was dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh, showcasing impressive architecture built into the cliffs divided into three terraces. In three levels up the floor, uncover the majesty of the pharaohs in architecture here.

Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III since 1350 BCE.

After the tour, return to the Nile cruise and enjoy a unique lunch on board while sailing toward Edfu City.

Relax and take in the views of the Nile before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Edfu & Kom Ombo Day Tour

First of all, enjoy an outstanding breakfast on the Nile Cruise board while enjoying the amazing view of the Nile, and then join your day tour to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the second-largest temple and most well-preserved one in ancient Egypt, to feel as if the ancient Egyptians have just raised their hands out of it. Immerse yourself amid the mysteries and secrets of the ancient Egyptians in one of their most important sites.

Then, return back to the Nile cruise and continue the relaxing sailing toward Kom Ombo, the city of the ancient Egyptian god, Sobek.

Upon arrival, go ahead with your tour guide to the Kom Ombo Temple, where you can spend time amid this holy spot that represents the freedom of worship for the pharaohs, as this amazing temple was uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

After that, go back to your Nile cruise to spend a relaxing night on board and enjoy the scenic views while sailing toward Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Aswan Day Tour

First of all, enjoy a tasty breakfast at the Nile Cruise, and then be ready for an exclusive day tour, taking a motorized boat to arrive at the Philae Temple, the home of the ancient Egyptian goddess, Isis, where you can immerse yourself amid the majesty of ancient Egypt.

Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which is this ancient Egyptian engineering site that uncovers one of the most important pharaonic secrets. The tools and hand lines of the pharaonic engineers are still there.

After that, enjoy a relaxing sailing throughout the Aswan Islands with a traditional felucca, feeling the lazy movement of the Nile and enjoying seeing outstanding views of the Nile.

Then, return to the Nile cruise for lunch and dinner, followed by a restful overnight stay on board.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Abu Simbel Day Tour

First of all, start your day tour with a delicious breakfast on the cruise board. Then, you have an opportunity to join the Abu Simbel tour, arriving at a holy spot for the pharaohs, wandering amid massive statues of Ramses II, and going into the heart of temples carved completely in the heart of cliffs since 1244 BCE. Experience the awe of the unique path where the sun illuminates the temples during specific times of the year.

After your visit, return to Aswan for a tasty Egyptian lunch before heading to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to the hotel for a relaxing overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Last Day of an 8-Day Tour in Cairo and Nile Cruise Adventure from Luxor to Aswan

Hotel Check-out and Transfer to Cairo Airport

Meals:

Breakfast