Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport, upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting for you with the sign of Your Name, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel.

Once at the hotel, we will assist you with a check and then we’ll discuss your tour itinerary with you then enjoy the rest of the day any way you want. Go out and explore the city; try some local food; relax next to the pool, or simply retire to your room for some peace.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo Tour

Deluxe Tours Egypt guide will pick you up at the agreed time from your hotel. You ride to the Giza pyramids for a wonderful tour to discover the secrets of the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Afterward, you will move up the Giza Plateau; which is the highest point to see all the pyramids and take impressive pictures. You will get prepared to start your adventure on the camel in the desert around the pyramids (Optional tour).
Then, you proceed to visit the Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren as well.

You will enjoy lunch at a recommended local restaurant.

You move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum hosts a rare collection of 5000 years of art and brilliance. It is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian monuments in the whole world. Over 250,000 artifacts are exhibited, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.

Then you proceed to one of the most interesting and oldest markets in Egypt and all over the globe.

Khan El-Khalili: This is one of the amazing tourist markets in the Middle East. Traders have been selling their goods in Khan El Khalili since the 14th century. If there is anything, in particular, you want to purchase in Khan El Khalili, your guide will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you don’t want to do any shopping, Khan El Khalili is a wonderful place to walk around or to sit for some coffee while you watch Egyptians going about with their daily routine. Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan & Aswan Sightseeing

Early morning after having your breakfast, you will be leaving Cairo and heading to the city of Aswan. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel in Cairo where he will accompany you to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon landing in Aswan, you will be transferred by an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to start the day by visiting the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to the gods Osiris and Isis, the temple has some magnificent features including many pylons gigantic decorated stone capitals, and many other wonders. The whole complex was relocated after the construction of the High Dam to its current location at Agilkia Island./p>

Your next visit would be to the High Dam, one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt. Former president Gamal Abdel Nasser constructed the High Dam to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce electricity in the 1960s.  
. After your visits, you will head back to your hotel in Aswan.

• Overnight in Aswan.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple

Day 4: Day Tour to Abu Simbel

Early morning check-out from your hotel in Aswan and get ready for a special adventure by visiting Abu Simbel Temple, it’s our 3-hour drive to the Temple. Abu Simbel Temple with its unique style is considered to be the masterpiece of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II, and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one. Then transfer you back to your Nile Cruise for Check-in and Overnight in Aswan.

• Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Visits: Abu Simbel Temple

Day 5: Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu

Enjoy your breakfast onboard your cruise as you sail to Kom Ombo Temple, enjoying having your breakfast. visit the Temple of two Gods: Sobek, the Crocodile God of fertility, and the falcon-headed Horus. This is where you enjoy exploring all the wonders of the temple. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy lunch while sailing to your second stop of the day, Edfu.

Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, one of the most impactful gods of ancient Egypt, this marvelous temple is the best-preserved temple of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt.
Return to your cruise after finishing up in Edfu. Enjoy some afternoon tea and a leisurely ride to Esna. As the day comes to an end, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

• Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple.

Day 6: Luxor - West Bank Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Tour

Start your day with breakfast as you sail to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, head out and start exploring the shining city of Luxor. First, you will hit the West Bank exploring the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most charming mortuary temples of ancient Egypt. Famous Queen Hatshepsut constructed this temple which is featured with its terraces, statues of the queen disguised as a Pharaoh, and the chapels of Anubis and Hathor. 

Your next visit to the West Bank would be to the Colossi of Memnon. These two huge statues represent the only remaining section of the once glorious temple of Amenhotep III. 

Your last visit of the day would be to the Valley of the Kings, the richest necropolis of ancient Egypt. Starting from the 18th dynasty, kings began digging their tombs inside the mountains to hide them away from robbers. The best tombs today include the popular tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, the tomb of Tuthmosis III, and many other beautifully colored tombs.  

Return to your cruise where you can relax and take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, and End the day with a delicious dinner on board.

• Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Visits: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 7: Luxor – Luxor and Karnak Temple & Fly Back to Cairo

Enjoy your delicious breakfast on the Nile enjoying the view of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise. start your day by visiting Karnak Temple Which is the largest Pharaonic temple in the whole world and history. Although established in the Middle Kingdom, the Karnak took around 2,000 years to be completed. You enjoy exploring the huge columns of the Hypostyle Hall, the avenues of the sphinxes, the sacred lake, and many other features. Your next visit would be to the Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple. This is the largest Pharaonic temple in the whole world and history. Although established in the Middle Kingdom, the Karnak took around 2,000 years to be completed. You enjoy exploring the huge columns of the Hypostyle Hall, the avenues of the sphinxes, the sacred lake, and many other features.

Once you are done with the last attraction in Luxor, you will get ready to transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel for your last night in the Land of Pharaohs.

• Overnight in Cairo.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 8: Final Departure & Flying Back Home

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and then head out to Cairo Airport for your final departure back to your home.

• Meals: Breakfast.