Classic Egypt & The Nile Cruise Vacation

Day 01: Arrive Cairo, Egypt

Welcome to Egypt Tours, and the start of a beautiful holiday! Upon your arrival in Cairo international airport (Arrival procedures), Misr Travel tour manager will meet and escort you to your hotel in Cairo by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. Overnight Cairo.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Mena House Hotel / Le Meridien Pyramids hotel 

Meals: None

 Day 02: Cairo I Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

Begin your discovery of this timeless land with a visit to the magnificent Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus and enigmatic Sphinx; it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. Follow the steps of Julius Caesar and Napoleon as they visit these extraordinary feats. Ride like local on camelback across the desert to make this journey unforgettable. Visit the Solar boat museum, site of Cheops’ funeral barge, the world’s oldest intact ship. Afterward, visit the Egyptian museum, to witness the priceless treasures recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Combine fascinating history with shopping at the great Khan el Khalili bazaar, this date back to 1382.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 Day 03: Aswan I Majestic Philae temple & High dam

Fly to Aswan to join your cruise, board your plane for a morning flight across the desert to Aswan. Meet and assist at Aswan airport, transfer to board the Nile cruise, your home for the next 03 nights. Lunch on board, Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when it built in the 1960s, and the granite quarries, where one of Queen Hatshepsut's obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, world UNESCO heritage, moved stone-by-stone to its current location. Enjoy dinner accompanied by a Nubian folklore show and live music.

Accommodation: 3 nights on MS Farah Nile cruise / MS Nile Premium Nile cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 04: Cruising the Nile, Kom ombo & Edfu

The morning is at leisure to relax, set sail for the temple at Kom Ombo and enjoy the scenery and cool breeze as you approach, it is dedicated to both the falcon-headed Horeris and the crocodile-headed god Sobek. Continue sailing, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages to Edfu. Drive by horse and buggy from the ship to the temple of Horus at Edfu. It is one of the most well-preserved temples and the site of the annual coronation of Horus the Pharaoh. This evening there will be a wonderful Egyptian themed Galabiya party and Oriental dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 05: Cruising the Nile I Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple

After leisurely breakfast, sit back and observe everyday life in rural Egypt as you float down-stream to Luxor. On arrival, Across the Nile, to the west side of the city, site of the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Stopover for a photo of the Colossi of Memnon; these two giant seated figures of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple. Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaohs. Next, drive to the Valley of the Kings, site of  62 of royal kings buried there including the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 06: East bank Luxor - Cairo

After leisurely breakfast, disembark the cruise and visit the colossal temple of Karnak. This is the most excellent example of worship in the history of humanity and one of the most significant monuments of the Pharaoh's legacy. Walk along the avenue of sphinxes and wonder at the incredible forest of giant pillars at the sizeable Hypostyle hall. Continue to Luxor temple via two kilometres long Avenue of Sphinxes to see one of the original pairs of the obelisk; the second now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Transfer to Luxor airport for a short flight to Cairo. Meet and transfer to your hotel for an afternoon at your leisure.

Accommodation: 1 night at Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis (Nile view room) / Safir Cairo Hotel  

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 07: Depart from Cairo

Enjoy Breakfast and free time at leisure until it is time to transfer to Cairo Airport and check-in for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

 

INCLUDED

Classic Egypt & The Nile Cruise Vacation ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:

• Meet the enigmatic Sphinx and marvel at its massive paws while exploring the Great Pyramids.

• See the legendary death mask of King Tutankhamen, Egypt's most famous teenage king at the Egyptian Museum.
• Ride on camelback in Giza.
• Travel in the company of experienced Egyptologist guide and enjoy the personalized and privileged attention. 
• Visit  The Solar boat museum at the Pyramids.

• Entrance fees for all specified sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.

• Private English speaking Egyptologist/ trip manager throughout your journey.

• Hand-picked accommodation: 03 nights Cairo, 03 nights Nile cruise, including taxes and service charges.

• Meals as listed in the itinerary (6 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 3 Dinner).

• The airport meets and greets services in arrival and departure with private transfers.

• All sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicles.

• Travel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips included

• Domestic flights on Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan) and (Luxor/Cairo).

NOT INCLUDED

• International Flight Tickets.
• Entry visa.

• Any optional tours.

• Tipping (for drivers, Nile cruise crew, etc

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

>Cairo; Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley temple, Solar boat Museum & Egyptian Museum of Antiquities >Aswan; Nile River cruise, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae temple, Temple of Kom Ombo & Temple of Horus in Edfu >Luxor; East bank of Luxor, Temples of Karnak, Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor Temple, West bank of Luxor, Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon, 

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Is Nile cruise in Egypt worth it?

IS A NILE CRUISE WORTH IT? That depends a lot on one's interests, travelling style and budget. For those unwilling to take on the logistics of inter-city travel and daily excursions, a cruise is the ideal way to 'do' this part of Egypt.

What is the best month for a Nile cruise?

The best time, weather-wise, to take a Nile River cruise is from October to April, during the winter months in Egypt. The weather is cooler and more pleasant during this time, making it easier to explore the outdoor sites and attractions.

Is it safe to do a Nile cruise now?

The main tourist resorts of Egypt — Cairo, Nile cruise stops including Luxor and Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh — are all still considered safe to travel to by the UK government.