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Pharaohs & The Nile: The Ultimate Egyptian Experience
Journey into the land of pharaohs, timeless golden sands, and legendary riverbanks. This comprehensive 7-day itinerary combines the bustling capital of Cairo with a tranquil 3-night luxury Nile River cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
From standing before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World to sailing past date palms and Greco-Roman temples, this tour offers the perfect balance of guided historical exploration, world-class comfort, and scenic river relaxation.
Highlights of the Tour
The Giza Plateau & Cairo: Marvel at the monumental Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, meet the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Aswan & Philae Temple: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and take a boat across the river to the island temple of Goddess Isis at Philae.
Luxury Nile Cruise: Sail 3 nights on a 5-star cruise liner between Aswan and Luxor, enjoying full-board dining, sundeck views, and evening folkloric shows.
Riverside Temples: Tour the unique dual-temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Sobek & Horus) and Edfu’s Temple of Horus—the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
Luxor’s West & East Banks: Explore the rock-cut royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the imposing Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the colossal hypostyle halls of Karnak and Luxor Temples.
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📅 Day-wise Itinerary
🗓 DAY-BY-DAY · EASY TO SCANDAY 01 Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo – Land of the Pharaohs
Arrival: Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Meet your local tour manager and enjoy a private air-conditioned transfer to your hotel.
Evening: Check in and relax. (Optional: Evening Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids or a Nile dinner cruise in Cairo).
Meals: Dinner
DAY 02 Day 2 – The Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Morning: Meet your certified Egyptologist guide. Drive to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the guardian Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Mid-Day: Enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant overlooking the plateau.
Afternoon: Visit the world-class Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) / Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of pharaonic antiquities, royal statues, and treasures.
Evening: Stroll through the bustling, narrow alleys of the historic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for brassware, spices, perfumes, and souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 03 Day 3 – Fly Cairo to Aswan – Board Luxury Nile Cruise & Philae Temple
Morning: Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Aswan.
Sightseeing: Upon arrival, visit the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, followed by a motorboat ride to the sacred island of Philae Temple (dedicated to Goddess Isis), and see the Unfinished Obelisk.
Afternoon: Embark on your 5-star Nile Cruise ship and enjoy a welcome lunch on board.
Evening: Take a traditional Felucca sailboat ride around Elephantine Island at sunset. Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 04 Day 4 – Optional Abu Simbel Excursion – Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu
Early Morning: Optional early excursion by coach/flight to the iconic rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel (built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari).
Mid-Day: Return to the ship and begin sailing downstream along the scenic Nile. Enjoy lunch on the sundeck.
Afternoon: Dock at Kom Ombo to tour the unique double-temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
Evening: Continue sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy an onboard Galabeya theme party / oriental dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05 Day 5 – Edfu Temple – Sail via Esna Lock to Luxor
Morning: Take a horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the majestic Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact ancient temple complex in Egypt.
Mid-Day: Return to the ship and sail towards Luxor via the historic Esna Lock. Enjoy relaxing on the cruise sundeck watching rural Egyptian life along the fertile riverbanks.
Evening: Arrive in Luxor. Evening visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 06 Day 6 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak Temple – Fly to Cairo
Early Morning: (Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank).
Morning: Disembark after breakfast. Cross to the West Bank to explore the underground tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Afternoon: Head to the East Bank to tour the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex, walking through its awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall of 134 towering sandstone columns.
Late Afternoon/Evening: Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 07 Day 7 – Departure from Cairo
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Free time for last-minute packing and shopping.
Transfer: Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
