This 8-day Egypt tour combines a Nile cruise with Egypt’s ancient sites.
From Cairo to the temples of Abu Simbel, Luxor and Aswan, the tour blends history, culture and relaxation. Highlights include the Egyptian Museum, the Aswan High Dam, the Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids of Giza.
Day by day
Day 1
- Meet and assist at Cairo domestic airport
- Visit the Egyptian Museum; lunch at a local restaurant
- Flight to Aswan, transfer to the cruise ship and check in
- Dinner and overnight on board
Day 2
- Early-morning transfer to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
- Return to Aswan to visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu
- Lunch, dinner and overnight on board
Day 3
- Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Sail to Luxor and visit the Karnak and Luxor temples
- Felucca sailing trip with a landing on Banana Island
- Overnight on board
Day 4
- Disembark after breakfast and visit the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Dendera Temple, then transfer to Hurghada
- Check in and overnight in Hurghada
Day 5
- Day at leisure for beach activities
- All meals served at the hotel
Day 6
- Check out and transfer back to Cairo
- Visit the Hanging Church, a panoramic view of the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
- Lunch at a local restaurant and check in at the Cairo hotel
Day 7
- Drive to Memphis and visit the Saqqara necropolis
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Afternoon visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel
Day 8
- Breakfast and check-out
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure
Included
- 3 nights on the M/S Monica Nile cruise (full board)
- 2 nights at the Amwaj Hurghada hotel (soft all-inclusive)
- 2 nights at the Ramses Hilton hotel (bed and breakfast)
- Tours and transfers by air-conditioned luxury bus with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
Not included
- Egypt entry visa (US$25.00 per person, subject to change)
- Extra dinner outside the hotel (US$20.00 per person)
- Tips for guides, representatives, restaurants and drivers (suggested US$10.00 per person per day)
- Beverages, personal extras and any services not mentioned
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