10-Day Best Egypt Tour from Cairo: Explore Cairo, Alexandria and The Nile

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Product Code: 530689

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Entry Fees for the sightseeing included
    Meal as mentioned in the itinerary included
    • Explore all Must-See sights in Egypt
    • Visit the Pyramids Of Giza & Sphinx
    • Enjoy Camel riding at the Pyramids
    • Visit the Egyptian museum
    • Enter inside one of the Pyramids
    • Discover the old Bazaars of Cairo
    • Discover Cairo's Mosques 
    • Discover old Cairo Churches
    • Visit The Valley of the Kings
    • Visit the Temples of Luxor & Karnak
    • Luxury Nile cruise with sightseeing
    • Visit the Temples on the Nile
    • Crocodile Museum
    • Discover Philae temples
    • Luxury Stay full board
    • Available for Solo travelers
    • Flexible to change
Tour Code
530689
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Cairo
End City
Amman
Language
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Cairo

Egypt arrival - Welcome The Land of the Pharaohs in Egypt

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who hold a sign by your name he will help you to finish all your formalities and help you to get your visa after that he will escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02
Cairo

Explore the Great pyramids of Giza, Sakkara & Memphis

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

Today start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, site of the great Pyramids of Giza Cheops Mycerinus and Chephren Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. After that have your lunch at local restaurant then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, this pyramid is considered the first stone construction ever built by the genius Vizir Imhotep. After that Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, after that back to your hotel overnight.

Visiting Attractions

  • Great Pyramid of Giza Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Great Sphinx of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Memphis, Egypt Memphis, Egypt

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 03
Cairo

The Top Sightseeing of Cairo - The Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

A new day for your tour in Egypt visiting the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 120,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, you have your lunch then move to the Coptic Cairo or as Egyptian call it (Old Cairo) contained within the boundaries of the Roman fortress of Babylon is where the Copts built their churches for protection. For three hundred years, from the conversion of Emperor Constantine until the arrival of Islam, Egypt was a Christian nation, and the Coptic church is one of the oldest communions as well as the church that really pioneered austere monasticism in the remote desert. There are still tens of thousands of Copts in Egypt, many of whom live in Old Cairo. Their most famous church is that of El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built over one of the gateways into the old fortress, its nave suspended above the passageway. Also in Old Cairo the saints Sergius church has The Crypt where the Holy Family took shelter during their flee to Egypt, also there is the synagogue of Ben Ezra. (Under restoration) Once home to many Jewish families, few now remain scattered throughout Cairo. There has been a religious building on this site (initially a church, then a synagogue) since at least the 4th century, and the present synagogue houses a Torah on gazelle skin that dates to the 5th century BC. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims, after that Head to Khan El Khalili Bazaar enjoy your time at the Bazaar then back to your hotel. Overnight at Cairo.

Visiting Attractions

  • Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum
  • Old Cairo Bazaar Old Cairo Bazaar
  • Cairo Citadel Cairo Citadel

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 04
Cairo

Cruising the Nile from Luxor to discover the temples of Karnak & Luxor

Hotel: Ms/ Blue Shadow Nile Cruise or Ms. Sara Nile cruise or MS Jaz Cruise or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and according to your flight time to Luxor, Look at Egypt tours' manager will escort you to the airport to fly to Luxor( 1-hour Flight) upon arrival your expert Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you to start your journey exploring the treasures and wonders of the ancient Thebes, Luxor the biggest open-air museum in the World start your tour by visiting the great complex of Karnak, bold, massive and hugely ambitious, Luxor's mammoth Temple of Karnak complex is one of Ancient Egypt's grandest building projects. Every pharaoh (ancient Kings) worth their salt added and amended the buildings here during their reign, stamping their seal on the kingdom's most revered religious sanctuary. For Karnak was the house of the gods, and its glories were to be feted by all, see the temple's walls, obelisks, a sacred lake, etc. then move to Luxor temple, the temple was built by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC) but completed by Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC) and Horemheb (1323-1295 BC) and then added to by Rameses II (1279-13 BC). Toward the rear is a granite shrine dedicated to Alexander the Great (332-305 BC) and the temple was dedicated for God Amun the main God of the Empire at this time. After that head to your Nile cruise to have lunch and dinner on board.

You will stay four nights onboard your Nile cruise enjoy your stay exploring the wonders of Egypt.

Visiting Attractions

  • Karnak Temple Karnak Temple

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 05
Luxor

Discover the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Hotel: Ms/ Blue Shadow Nile Cruise or Ms. Sara Nile cruise or MS Jaz Cruise or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

After breakfast on board, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun’s tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes' pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor's West Bank's greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut that located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. Note the lengthy, colonnaded terrace some of which are 97 ft high, pylons, courts, and hypostyle hall. Inside you'll see the sun court, chapel and sanctuary. Temple reliefs depict the tale of the divine birth of Queen Hatshepsut and trade expeditions to the Land of Punt (a reference to modern Somalia ) one of the rare reliefs in the Egyptian temples, after that have some rest at the Alabaster factory to see the work of the grandsons of the ancient workers and you can get some as souvenirs after that move to the famous gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Carved out of hard yellowish-brown sandstone quarried in the hills above Edfu, they represent Amenophis III seated on a cube-shaped throne, and once stood guard at the entrance to the king's temple, of which only scanty traces are left. In Roman Imperial times they were taken for statues of Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, stop for a photo then back to your Nile cruise for lunch and start sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy lovely time on the sundeck your dinner will be on board.

Visiting Attractions

  • Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon Colossi of Memnon

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 06
Kom Ombo

Temple of the Nile - Discover temples of Hours Edfu & Sobek Kom Ombo

Hotel: Ms/ Blue Shadow Nile Cruise or Ms. Sara Nile cruise or MS Jaz Cruise or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Your cruise will reach the city of Edfu once cruise anchor at the bank of the Nile your horse carriage will be waiting to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus or the temple of Edfu.Edfu's temple is one of the Ptolemy Dynasty's most impressive feats of construction and due to its youth - built in the 2nd Century BC - it's also one of Egypt's best- preserved temples. Here, the looming sandstone walls are covered in giant hieroglyphics and dazzling friezes that ape the patriotic decorations of earlier pharaohs. Within its vast chambers, strolling under colossal gateways and wandering ant-like through its hallways that seem to be have been created for giants, you really get a feel for the all-encompassing power of Egypt's rulers, enjoy your visit then back to your Nile cruise continue sailing towards the city of Kom Ombo. Enjoy your stay on your cruise have lunch and enjoy teatime on the sundeck until you reach Kom Ombo, If you approach from the river, the soaring columns of the Great Temple of Kom Ombo rising dramatically above the Nile's bank are one of Egypt's iconic views. Today Kom Ombo, may be a sleepy agricultural backwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but this unique temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris is a reminder of this area's importance in Ancient Egypt due to its prime position along the Nile. Stroll through the temple's colonnades, gazing up at scenes of pharaonic propaganda, and you'll capture the ambiance of this glorious history for yourself. visit the museum of the crocodiles’ mummies back to your cruise dinner will be on board.

Visiting Attractions

  • Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Temple of Edfu Temple of Edfu

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 07
Aswan

Exploring Aswan - Exploring the Philae Island Isis Temple

Hotel: Ms/ Blue Shadow Nile Cruise or Ms. Sara Nile cruise or MS Jaz Cruise or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

After your breakfast with your guide start your tour in Aswan to iscover Philae Island Isis Temple of Goddess Isis of Love cross the Nile by motorboat to reach the temple enjoy the unique pillars and walls and Sanctuary of Goddess Isis, take lovely photos from the spectacular view. learn about the essential oil of ancient Egypt and after that, you can visit the oil palace in Aswan.

The optional of the day you can join a trip to Abu simbel from Aswan by car or Nubian village all upon request.

All meals on board.

Visiting Attractions

  • Philae Temple Philae Temple

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 08
Cairo

From Aswan to Cairo by flight

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

Meal: B:Included

After breakfast on your cruise on the cruise check out and fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo.

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 09
Alexandria, EG

Visit Alexandria City - The City of Alexander the Great

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

After breakfast, your guide will escort you to visit Pompey's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally, from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally, you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Visiting Attractions

  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Citadel of Qaitbay Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Library of Alexandria Library of Alexandria

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 10
Cairo

Final departure

Meal: B:Included

After breakfast, our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight details

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 5-night hotel accommodation at 5 stars Hotel in Cairo B&B
    • 4-night accommodation at 5 stars luxury Nile Cruise
    • Ground transportation
    • Domestic flights From Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Cairo
    • All Pickup & Drop off
    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Qualified Egyptologist
    • Entry Fees for the Sightseeing
    • All applicable taxes
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Package Excludes

    • Service fees for tour guide and driver
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
    • All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
    • Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

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      - 63 days or more prior to departure date based on the tour operator's timezone:  Refund 85% Refund.
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