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5 Day Egypt - Cairo Pyramids, Nile Cruise Aswan To Luxor
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star Nile Cruise. Tour the best ancient sites with your own private and qualified guide. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and Saqqara in a private guided tour. Relax on the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, and see the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, with two stops en route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco, and more in 4 days/3 night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, or reverse from Luxor to Aswan every Saturday, Monday or Thursday. Full board, check-in with lunch, check-out with breakfast.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos
- Visit the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara
- See the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
- Sightseeing Aswan Dam, an artificial canal in Greece
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza pyramid complex. Welcome to this trip! Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600-year-old tombs. Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks, and have a lot of desert fun (optional).
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Archaeological Exploration. Valley Temple: After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple – The place where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau. It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx; the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago.
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Sightseeing at Pyramid Of Djoser. Pyramid of Djoser: Proceed to the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also, visit the tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
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Sightseeing at Red Pyramid. Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid: Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant (optional). Then transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza to pick up your luggage and be transferred to Cairo train station to catch the night sitting train to Aswan (available to upgrade to a sleeping train with an extra charge of 90$ USD per person).
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Meals included: No meals included
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Accommodation: overnight first-class sitting train.
Day 2
Cairo
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Aswan Dam: In the morning, you will be met and assisted at Aswan railway station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.
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Boating at Philae. Phiela: Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return to your cruise for dinner, a folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 3
Cairo
City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo: Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck. Have lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu overnight.
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Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 4
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Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Edfu: After your breakfast, enjoy a Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor temple: Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
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Meal included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Meal included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Valley of the Kings: Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
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Local Flavor at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: Continue to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak temple: Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built 2000 years ago and covers an area of about 63 acres. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, and feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
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Meal included: breakfast.
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Finally, transfer to Luxor railway station to catch your first-class sitting train back to Cairo. The trip ends here. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations on your tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
One-day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids First Class sitting train tickets, rounded trip (Cai/Asw. and Lux/Cai) All transfers by an A/C. vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide All Cabins Contain: Mini Bar. Safe Deposit Box. Satellite TV. Private Bathroom with full bathtub.
Not Included
International or Domestic flights. Hotel accommodation in Cairo. Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing. WiFi, water, or Drinks on the cruise. Any personal expenses like laundry etc. Tipping to the guides, drivers, cruise crew, etc. Any optional Tours.
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Cairo or Giza Hotel
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Abu Simbel temples, private tour (single traveler) - 250.77 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, private tour (two or more travelers) - 153.85 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, sharing a small group - 76.92 Per Person | Hot Air Balloon In Luxor - 153.85 Per Person | Nubian Village by motorboat - 64.10 Per Person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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