Egypt with 4 nights Cruise

After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of Cairo's most iconic monuments. Visit the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, constructed around 2500 BC as elaborate necropolises for the kings of Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, representing one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. 

Stand in awe of the Great Sphinx, an enigmatic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, designed to guard the pyramids from ancient threats. Enjoy strategically planned shop stops at a papyrus fair featuring authentic Egyptian papyrus art, a perfume factory offering traditional fragrances, and a cotton shop showcasing Egypt's finest textiles. Explore the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, housing an extraordinary collection of pharaonic antiquities spanning multiple dynasties and historical periods, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Wander through the atmospheric Khan El Khalili Bazaar on El Moez Street, the world's most vibrant tourist market built during the Mamluk era in the 14th century, where you can browse and purchase authentic souvenirs and gifts. 

In the evening return to the hotel.

Overnight at Cairo hotel.

After breakfast, check out early and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport to board your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your Nile Cruise, where you will check in before lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, an enormous sacred complex that evolved across centuries as multiple pharaohs contributed to its grandeur, featuring towering pylons, hypostyle halls, sacred lakes, and chapels dedicated to Amun-Ra. 

Visit the exquisite Luxor Temple, an elegant Pharaonic sanctuary featuring suspended mosaics depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian life and religious ceremonies.

Return to the cruise and enjoy dinner onboard. 

Overnight on the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, your morning begins with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, home to the royal burial chambers of New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore three magnificent royal tombs featuring vivid hieroglyphics and ancient paintings. 

Continue to the awe-inspiring Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its grand terraces and statues depicting the Queen with a ceremonial beard. Conclude your West Bank tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues built in 1350 BC, which once guarded the funerary temple of Amenhotep III.

Return to the cruise and begin your sail toward Edfu via Esna, enjoying the scenic views of the Nile River. 

Overnight on the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, visit the spectacular Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Dedicated to the falcon-god Horus, this temple is one of the best-preserved Ptolemaic structures, built in the 3rd century BC using massive sandstone blocks.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a twin-shrine dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god. This extraordinary temple showcases dual symmetry reflecting the worship of two divine powers. 

After your tour, sail onward to Aswan. 

Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. This temple is celebrated for its graceful architecture and rich cultural heritage. 

Continue to the impressive High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest achievements, completed in the 1960s under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to control flooding and generate electricity. 

End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and believed to have been dedicated to the god Amun Ra. 

Return to the cruise and enjoy a peaceful evening.

 Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

Check out early from the cruise and pick up your breakfast box before departing in a fixed convoy to visit the monumental Abu Simbel Temples. These magnificent rock-cut temples, built by Ramses II, are among Egypt’s most impressive ancient achievements. Buried for centuries under the sand, they were rediscovered in the 19th century and later relocated to save them from the rising Nile waters.

After the visit, transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, our representative will meet and assist you before transferring you to your hotel for check-in. 

Overnight at The Cairo hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your outbound flight, carrying unforgettable memories of your extraordinary Egyptian journey.

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