Private 8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour

Morning:

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• Explore the Giza Plateau, home to:

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu (last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World)

  • Pyramids of Khafre & Menkaure

  • The Great Sphinx (legendary guardian with Pharaoh Khafre’s face)

  • Valley Temple (ancient mummification site)

Grand Egyptian Museum (Optional VIP Access)

• Discover rare artifacts like:

  • King Ramses II’s colossal statue

  • The Hanging Obelisk

  • Royal treasures of Senusert & Ptolemaic rulers

Lunch:

• Enjoy a meal at a Pyramid/Nile-view restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Tour the Egyptian Museum, showcasing:

  • Tutankhamun’s golden treasures

  • Ancient mummies & royal relics

Evening:

• Return to your Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Morning:

• Breakfast at your Cairo hotel.

• Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.

Upon Arrival:

• Meet your guide and begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank:

  • Karnak Temple: Largest ancient religious complex, dedicated to the Theban Triad (Amun, Mut, Khonsu). Wander through its colossal columns and sacred halls.

Afternoon:

• Board your 5★ deluxe Nile Cruise, enjoy lunch, and relax.

Evening:

• Visit Luxor Temple by night—magically illuminated, with its Sphinx Avenue creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

Overnight: Onboard your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: Cairo ✈ Luxor

Morning:

• Breakfast aboard your 5★ Nile Cruise.

• Explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor:

Highlights:

• Valley of the Kings: Discover the royal tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, and Seti I—unravel the secrets of ancient burial rituals.

• Hatshepsut Temple: A stunning terraced mortuary temple honoring Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.

• Colossi of Memnon: Towering statues of Amenhotep III, the last remnants of his once-grand mortuary complex.

Afternoon & Evening:

• Return to your cruise for lunch while sailing.

• Relax and enjoy the Nile views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Morning Adventure:

• Glide to Edfu Temple by horse carriage, exploring this Ptolemaic-era gem (237-57 BC). Its walls reveal fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian language and mythology.

Afternoon Discovery:

• Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple honoring:

  • Sobek (crocodile god of fertility)

  • Horus the Elder (sky god)

• Marvel at Roman-era additions blending with Ptolemaic architecture.

Evening:

• Sail towards Aswan while enjoying cruise amenities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Morning Exploration:

• Discover Aswan, the gateway to Nubia, featuring:

  • Aswan High Dam: Modern engineering marvel protecting Egypt's heritage while generating power.

  • Unfinished Obelisk: Queen Hatshepsut's abandoned 1,168-ton monument, revealing ancient stone-working techniques.

  • Philae Temple: Island sanctuary of goddess Isis, relocated during UNESCO's rescue mission.

Afternoon:

• Return to your cruise for lunch and leisure time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Morning:

• Disembark your cruise for a breathtaking journey to Abu Simbel Temples:

  • Ramses II's Temple: Aligned with the sun to illuminate its inner sanctum twice yearly (Sun Festival).

  • Nefertari's Temple: A rare tribute to a queen, showcasing Ramses' devotion.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy lunch in Aswan before flying back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Aswan ✈ Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

• Breakfast at your hotel

• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport

Meal: Breakfast