Package 12 Days 11 Nights Luxury Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Lake Cruise, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This tour will take you down the entire length of Egypt. See the Pyramids and then travel south for a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. In Aswan board a cruise of Lake Nasser to see the sights of ancient Egypt on the shore of Lake Nasser. Return to Cairo and take a day tour of Alexandria, Egypt’s second city.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This tour will take you down the entire length of Egypt. See the Pyramids and then travel south for a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. In Aswan board a cruise of Lake Nasser to see the sights of ancient Egypt on the shore of Lake Nasser. Return to Cairo and take a day tour of Alexandria, Egypt’s second city.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Cairo
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Day 2: Pyramids / Museum
Stop At: The Great Pyramid of Giza, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at good quality local restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Back to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Day 3: Fly to Luxor / Nile Cruise
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star deluxe Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sonesta St George Nile Cruise
Day 4: Luxor West Bank
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Move to Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sonesta St George Nile Cruise
Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sonesta St George Nile Cruise
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sonesta St George Nile Cruise
Day 7: Aswan/ Abu Simbel/ Lake Cruise
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Disembarkation from Sonesta St. George Cruise, Check-In, Lunch on board, Visit Abu Simbel Temple, Tea Time, Optional Visit to Sound & Light Show, Dinner On Board, Overnight in Abu Simbel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
Day 8: Kasr Ibrim
Stop At: Temple of Dakka, RG2W+F8V, Abo Simbel Desert, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Sail to KASR IBRIM, Over View Kasr Ibrim (15 Minutes for photos only From Sundeck), then Visit AMADA (Amada + Derr + Tomb of Pennut), Sail to WADI EL SEBOUA, Cocktail Party (Head Departments Presentation), At 21:30, you will enjoy a Nubian Show (by the Staff), and Over Night at Wadi El Seboua.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
Day 9: Temple of Dekka
Stop At: Temple of Dakka, RG2W+F8V, Abo Simbel Desert, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Visit WADI EL SEBOUA Temples, Sail To Aswan, and then Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
Day 10: Disembark/ Back to Cairo
Stop At: Temple de Mandoulis – Kalabsha, XV69+846, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Visit KALABSHA Temples, Check Out from the hotel, Transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo
Overnight in Cairo
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Day 11: Alexandria Tour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
After breakfast, transfer to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Day 12: Final Departure
Pass By: Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int’l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
Sonesta St George Nile Cruise
Note : If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
