Egypt

Egypt and the Nile Cruise

Cairo Pyramids– Nile Cruise– Hurghada Beach Resort – Cairo
16 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 , 9 Nights/ 10 days
USD $ 1497pp

Once called the gift of the Nile. Ancient Egypt’s marvels continuously in still awe, even in its ruins, visiting historical and modern architectural wonders as you travel. Exotic Egypt is an ultimate adventure that awaits you.

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Highlights

Visit to legendary Pyramids and Sphinx
3 Nights Cairo with daily breakfast
3 Nights Nile Cruise full board from Aswan to Luxor
3 Nights Stay at a Beach Resort in Hurghada
Visits to Egyptian Museum and High Dam
Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel and Sound & Light Show

Itinerary

Day 1- Wed – Arrive Egypt , Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx ( D )

Meet & Assist. Transfer to Hotel

This morning you will be met by an Egyptologist at your Hotel for a guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.

Thereafter visit the Cheops Pyramids. Its interesting because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. And not far away is the Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Cleopatra. This statue combines the head of a Pharoah with a lion’s body. Quick visit to Papyrus Institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit.

Evening – Enjoy a Felucca Ride on the Nile

Option – Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids

Dinner & Overnight Cairo

Day 2 - Thur, Egyptian Museum , Al Azhar Park, Khan El Khalili ( B,L )

am – Egyptian Museum of ancient antiquities.

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world.

The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. It houses statues, jewels, Tutankhamen treasures and Royal Mummies

pm – Visits to Al Azhar Mosque, Al Husseini Mosque, Coptic Cathedral.

Citadel, Ben Erza Synagogue, Fatimid Cairo with Al Moez St

Lunch at Al Azhar Park

Thereafter, visit to the famous Egyptian Bazaar, Khan El Khalili with its amazing

narrow alley and colourful stalls

Overnight Cairo

Day 3 - Fri - Post breakfast board your flight Cairo to Aswan - Transfer to your 3-night Nile Cruise full board

Arrival and check in on Cruise ship.

Lunch on board.

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam

Explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis

Dinner on board

Overnight stay in Aswan

Day 4 - Sat - Kom Ombo - Edfu

Breakfast on board (Optional visit to Abu Simbel or Agakhan Mausoleum )

Sail to Kom Ombo

Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god

Sail to Edfu-Explore the well-preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus

Dinner on board

Overnight stay in Edfu

Day 6 - Mon - West Bank - Proceed to Hurghada by bus

Breakfast on board
Disembarkation from the Nile Cruise ship
Visit the West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Temple of Queen Hatshepsuit

Drive from Luxor to Hurghada.

Hurghada offers a variety of activities that you can do in fantastic coral reefs eg snorkeling, diving, or waterskiing. You may take a 4 x 4 Jeep Safari Tour or a camel ride in the desert You may also like to attend an Optional Bedouin party with bbq dinner and music gazing at the stars

Upon arrival, check in to your Hotel for 3nights

at an All-Inclusive Beach Resort in Hurghada

Remainder of the day at leisure

Day 7 - Tue – Hurghada Beach Resort ( All inclusive )

Today Enjoy a Half Day City Tour of Vibrant Hurghada

Day 8 - Wed – Hurghada Beach Resort ( All inclusive )

Today Enjoy a Half Day City Tour of Vibrant Hurghada

Day 9 – Thur - Proceed by bus from Hurghada to Cairo (B,D)

Arrive Cairo – Check in to hotel – Remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight Cairo

Day 10 – Fri - Cairo Departure

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for onward destination

Inclusions

Welcome and assistance at all airports and ports.

Well appointed Hotel accommodation and transfers

Transportation in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle

Services of a Professional English-Speaking Egyptologist

Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary.

All Breakfasts and Lunch or Dinner Daily

Hotels Envisaged

Nile Cruise – Ms Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise – Full Board ) – 4 Nights

Cairo – Sofitel Nile El Gezira – 4 Nights ( 2+ 2 )

Sharm El Sheikh – Cleopatra Luxury Resort – All Inclusive – 4 Nights

Exclusions

International Flights

Mandatory Insurance

Tips to Tour Guides and Drivers

Visa to Egypt

Optional Tours within cities

Drinks with meal

Items of personal nature

Other Optional Excursions

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show in Luxor

Day Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan