Amazing Egypt 9-Days 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel&Hurghada From Cairo

Overview

Visit the top attractions of Egypt in this amazing 9-Days, 8-Nights package tour that combines the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star Nile cruise and the coastal city Hurghada. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Coptic Cairo. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, trip to Abu Simbel temples, with two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu. Relax on the beautiful sandy beach and enjoy the crystal water of the Red Sea in Hurghada 5-star all inclusive services Resort. Tour includes 2-nights in a 4-star hotel, 3-nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group), 2 nights in Hurghada, Sleeping train and airport transfers.

Note: The Nile Cruise from Aswan every Sundays/Mondays/Wednesdays or Fridays.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo Arrival Transfer

Welcome to Egypt’s capital! You’ll be met on arrival at Cairo airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting to explain your itinerary, then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show (optional), or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show (optional).

MEALS INCLUDED

• No meals included.

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight Cairo at 4 star Hotel.

Day 2: Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara

This morning, your private guide will pick up you for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, this is the oldest pyramid in Egypt 4800 B.c, built by King Djoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza;

Stop for lunch break (optional) then, continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures.

In the evening, transfer to the train station to take the overnight sleeper train to Aswan (dinner and breakfast are served at the train).

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight Sleeper train.

Day 3: Aswan Arrival Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours

Arrive at Aswan Railway station, meet your guide and transfer 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 electric.

Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.

Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.

Meals included:

• lunch and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Abu Simbel, Navigation&Kom Ombo Temple

Around 4:30 am, you will be picked up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). This amazing site was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded. Drive for about 3 hours, to be met by your Egyptology guide; who will escort you to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, telling you the stories and the history of the iconic sights of ancient Egypt. Back to the cruise by noon time. Lunch on board and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the amazing Temple Of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods: Horus (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Also, you will get to visit the Crocodile Museum. Get back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.

MEALS INCLUDED

• breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight at Edfu.

Day 5: Edfu Temple&Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)

After your breakfast, enjoy 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. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Passing through the Esna lock to Luxor; built on and around the ancient site of Thebes, and has the greatest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley, if not the world. Across the Nile lies the City of the Dead, with its mortuary temples and rock carved tombs. To the east stand the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor harbor, to visit Luxor Temple which is in the center of town and is colorfully lit up by night and where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.

MEALS INCLUDED

• breakfast,lunch, and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour&Overnight in Luxor

After your 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 hewn their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

Then to visit the massive temple of Karnak. It was linked to the town of Luxor by a long sphinx lined avenue. Inside the large courtyard are three temples. The much photographed Hypo-style Hall has an impressive 134 towering columns, each is carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions cover the walls. Check in a 4-star hotel in Luxor for Overnight.

MEALS INCLUDED

• breakfast.

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight Luxor 4 star Hotel.

Day 7: Hurghada private transfer from Luxor

Take your breakfast, then start your journey to Hurghada by a private A/C vehicle for approx. 4 hours driving. Arrive at Hurghada 5-star Resort to check in for 2 nights, relax on the beach and enjoy swimming in the crystal water. Accommodation for 2 nights with all inclusive service included. Feast on open buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

MEALS INCLUDED

• breakfast,lunch and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION

• Overnight in Hurghada 5 star Hotel.

Day 8: Free Day in Hurghada.

Have peace of mind and enjoy a full day snorkeling trip at Giftun Island (optional) to explore the most beautiful coral reef in the world, enjoy swimming, fishing and too much fun. With door-to-door transport and buffet lunch included.

Day 9: Cairo Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo&Departure Transfer

Early morning, check out from your hotel and transfer to Hurghada airport for the 1 hour flight to Cairo to enjoy another remarkable day to the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo. Meet your guide and start by the Egyptian Museum; home to one of the world’s great collections of antiquities; the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit, see his golden mask and many of the New Kingdom royal mummies, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries full of thousands of artifacts.

Have lunch at a local restaurant(optional) before exploring some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St Sergius next.

Cairo’s Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace or have a chance to visit the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha At Salah Al Din Citadel. Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.

(you need to choose either Khan Al Khalil Bazaars or The Citadel)

Included:

• Professional English-speaking tour guide/ Egyptology for all sightseeing tours
• All Transfers, pick up & drop off by A.C vehicle.
• 2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo&Al Khalili Bazaars.
• 3 nights on a 5- star Cruise based on full board with sightseeing tours.
• Meals on the cruise starts with lunch&ends with breakfast.
• 2 Nights Hurghada in a 5-star, all inclusive.
• Trip to Abu Simbel Temples, sharing a small group.

Facilities:

• All Cabins Contain:
  • Mini Bar.
  • Safe Deposit Box.
  • Satellite TV.
  • Private Bathroom with full bathtub.

Excluded:

• Entry Visa to Egypt.
• International or Domestic flights.
• Hotels accommodations.
• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
• Drinks & meals.
• Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Tipping to Guide, Drivers, Cruise crew.
• Any optional Tours.

Tour Price:

• Single : 1600$
• 2 -15 : 1450$

Optional Tours:

• Hot Air Balloon In Luxor(80 $ per person)
• Abu Simbel temples by coach(85 $ per person)
• Nubian Village by motorboat(40 $ per person)

Children Policy:

• 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge.
• 6 – 11.99 sharing with their parents, pay 50% of the tour price.
• 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.