12 Days Cairo - Alexandria and Nile Cruise by Flight (Ancient Egypt)
12 days
About this activity
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo airport, you will be met with our English-speaking representative who will help and assist you in all formalities and transfer to your hotel, overnight Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Start your day tour by visiting The Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & finally Khan El Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East. (B-L)
Day 3: Pyramids Tour
Visit Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure", proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. Finally you we will drive towards Memphis, where you can visit The Open Air Museum including the marvelous monuments of king Ramses II.(B-L)
Day 4: Flight to Luxor- Nile cruise ON
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor, embark on your Nile cruise, afternoon tour to visit Karnak and Luxor temples. (B-L-D)
Day 5: Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari & Colossi of Memnon.(B-L-D)
Day 6: Edfu – Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Visit temple of Horus in Edfu. Afternoon, visit temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were work shipped for a while. (B-L-D)
Day 7: Abu Simbel temple
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. (distance takes approx. 03 hrs by car). (B-L-D)
Day 8: Aswan Tour- Flight to Cairo
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptology tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk. Flight to Cairo & Overnight in Cairo. (B-L)
Day 9: Alexandria Tour
Start your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, The Alexandria Library, visit The Roman Amphitheatre, visit Pompey’s pillar. Drive back to Cairo. (B-L)
Day 10: Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour
Explore the Islamic history and the other Coptic one. Visit Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, Mosque of Sultan Hassan,El Refa’i Mosque. After that, you will start your Coptic Tour,visit the Hanging Church, (The Church of the Virgin Mary), Church of St. Sergius, (Abu Serga), continuing on this path brings one first to the Ben Ezra Synagogue. (B-L)
Day 11: Cairo free day
Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure in Cairo. (B)
Day 12: Cairo Int. Airport – Final Departure
Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. (B)
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Upon arrival to Cairo airport, you will be met with our English-speaking representative who will help and assist you in all formalities and transfer to your hotel, overnight Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Start your day tour by visiting The Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & finally Khan El Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East. (B-L)
Day 3: Pyramids Tour
Visit Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure", proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. Finally you we will drive towards Memphis, where you can visit The Open Air Museum including the marvelous monuments of king Ramses II.(B-L)
Day 4: Flight to Luxor- Nile cruise ON
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor, embark on your Nile cruise, afternoon tour to visit Karnak and Luxor temples. (B-L-D)
Day 5: Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari & Colossi of Memnon.(B-L-D)
Day 6: Edfu – Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Visit temple of Horus in Edfu. Afternoon, visit temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were work shipped for a while. (B-L-D)
Day 7: Abu Simbel temple
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. (distance takes approx. 03 hrs by car). (B-L-D)
Day 8: Aswan Tour- Flight to Cairo
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptology tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk. Flight to Cairo & Overnight in Cairo. (B-L)
Day 9: Alexandria Tour
Start your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, The Alexandria Library, visit The Roman Amphitheatre, visit Pompey’s pillar. Drive back to Cairo. (B-L)
Day 10: Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour
Explore the Islamic history and the other Coptic one. Visit Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, Mosque of Sultan Hassan,El Refa’i Mosque. After that, you will start your Coptic Tour,visit the Hanging Church, (The Church of the Virgin Mary), Church of St. Sergius, (Abu Serga), continuing on this path brings one first to the Ben Ezra Synagogue. (B-L)
Day 11: Cairo free day
Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure in Cairo. (B)
Day 12: Cairo Int. Airport – Final Departure
Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. (B)
Included
- 7 Nights in Cairo at 5* hotel on B.B
- 4 Nights on board 5* Nile cruise on F.B
- Meet and assist by English-speaking representative.
- Private Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight Cairo-Luxor and Aswan Cairo.
- Mineral water and soft drinks during the tours.
- Free sim card of 3.5 G.B for mobile internet
- All local taxes and services.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not included
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours may required.
- Tipping Kitty.
- Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
50%
Original
30%
Aquatic
30%
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