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Cairo · Giza · Egypt
Magnificent Egypt travel package in 9 days.
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The Experience
What your day looks like
9 Days and 8 nights to discover Egypt. Visit the Great Cairo, walk under the shadow of Pyramids. Enjoy visiting old Cairo, explore the Islamic Sites and enjoy walking between the ancient Coptic Churches. Use the sleeper train to travel to Aswan, where you will visit the High Dam and Philae temple. Then take your Nile Cruise to have special journey between the monuments of ancient Egypt. Visit Luxor, the greatest city of ancient Egypt, walk in the Valley of the Kings, visit the largest temple in Egypt Karnak temple. Then take your flight back to Cairo, relax the rest of the day, the last trip will be memorable, where you will visit the amazing City Alexandria.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, Pyramid of Djoser, and Memphis
- Discover the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, and Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Visit Karnak, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
- Enjoy a tour of Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo, and Aswan Dam
- Experience a tour of Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, Catacombs, and Montazah Palace
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
You will be met in Airport and assisted by our Tour Leader and picked up to Your 5-star Hotel in Cairo, to relax for the 1st day.
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Cairo
Overnight stay at 4-star hotel.
Day 2
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Great Pyramid of Giza. Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in an A/C van. You will be taken to enjoy a private excursion to the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus).
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Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Great Sphinx Of Giza. Next is a visit to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of the King Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
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Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Pyramid Of Djoser. Next up you will head to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Memphis, Egypt. After lunch at local restaurant, travel to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years as the first capital of Egypt. Here we can see the Statue of Ramses II. Then Back to hotel.
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Cairo
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 3
Cairo
Sightseeing at Egyptian Museum. In this day you will enjoy visiting 3 of the most important sites in Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at The Saladin Citadel Of Cairo. Visit the Saladin Citadel.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. After lunch, you will be taken to Cairo Train Station to take your sleeper train to Luxor, you will arrive to Luxor Station around 08:20 am.
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Cairo
Overnight stay at Sleeper train.
Day 4
Luxor
Sightseeing at Karnak Temple. Your driver will meet you at Luxor airport or train station, or collect you from your Luxor hotel. In the morning, and you'll board your 4-star cruise ship in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Luxor's East Bank and the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Luxor Temple. Visit the Luxor Temple. After dinner on board, there's a disco in the lounge bar. Alternatively, visit the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple (additional charges apply).
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Cairo
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 5
Cairo
Sightseeing at Valley Of The Kings. After breakfast on board, it's time to discover Luxor's West Bank with a whirlwind visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Visit the Colossi of Memnon. You'll be back on the boat in time for lunch. After that, you'll sail to Edfu via Esna. Enjoy dinner and a disco on board
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Cairo
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 6
Aswan
Sightseeing at Temple Of Edfu. After breakfast on board, the day begins with a visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, before returning to the boat to sail to Kom Ombo.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Enjoy lunch on board, before arriving in Kom Ombo and visiting its fascinating double temple. You'll cruise to Aswan, arriving in time for a Middle Eastern buffet on board and an Egyptian costume party.
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Cairo
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 7
Cairo
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. After breakfast on board, enjoy a tour of the highlights of Aswan, including the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, before returning to your boat for lunch.
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Cairo
Boating at Nile River. Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca - you can also opt to tour a traditional Nubian village by motorboat for an extra charge. Finally, feast on your final onboard dinner and an extravaganza of Nubian music, Nubian dance, and belly dancing, complete with Egyptian costume party.
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Cairo
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 8
Cairo
Early morning you will be taken to Aswan Airport to take your Airplane to Cairo, at Cairo Airport you will be met with your Egyptologist Guide who will pick you up by Private A/V to Visit Alexandria.
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Sightseeing at Pompey's Pillar (column). Where you will visit the 3rd Century Pompey’s Pillar, a 25 meter red Aswan granite column that is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphim Temple. Constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesareum. Our specialist tour guide will talk to you about the lighthouse of Alexandria and many interesting stories about ancient Romans Emperors.
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Alexandria
Sightseeing at Citadel Of Qaitbay. Next is Qaittbay Citadel, situated at the entrance to Alexandria’s eastern harbor.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa. You will also visit the largest Roman cemetery, the Catacombs consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
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Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 9
Cairo
After your breakfast and according to your flight details. You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo to Airport.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Sleeper train Ticket from Cairo to Luxor. 3 nights 4-star Nile Cruise and 4 Days all inclusive. Flight Ticket from Aswan to Cairo. Entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the Program Local taxes Qualified Egyptologist guide Hotel/Airport/Train station pickup and drop-off Round-trip transfer Transport by A/C vehicle
Not Included
Entrance fees to not mentioned sites in the program such as visiting the pyramids from inside, visiting Tutankhamen tomb. Drinks Gratuities (recommended)
What to Bring
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel A small amount of walking is involved Dress code is smart casual
Restrictions
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. Note: For 5-star hotel will be extra charge 20 USD per person per night.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at Cairo International Airport.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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