Package Summary
Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Cities to visit: Cairo, Nile Cruise (Luxor & Aswan), Abu Simbel
Nature of the package: Historical, Cultural, Adventure
CLASSIC EGYPT II
- Arrive at one of Cairo’s international airports (CAI or SPX), where our representative will meet and assist you upon arrival.
- Enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
- Check-in and relax after your journey.
- The rest of the day is free for leisure—perhaps unwind with a Nile view or enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
- Begin your adventure at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids—the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
- Behold the iconic Sphinx, the timeless guardian of the pyramids.
- In the afternoon, dive into the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the golden mask of Tutankhamun and fascinating pharaonic artifacts.
- Early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor.
- Meet and transfer to your 5★ Nile Cruise, check-in and enjoy lunch onboard.
- Begin your discovery of Luxor’s East Bank with a guided tour of the Karnak Temple, an epic complex of ancient pylons, obelisks, and colonnades.
- Continue to the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple, a sacred site steeped in mythology.
- Dinner and overnight onboard your cruise in Luxor.
- Cross to the West Bank of Luxor, the land of the dead in ancient Egypt.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings & Queens, where the tombs of mighty pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, are hidden deep in the cliffs.
- Marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
- Stop for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
- Return to the ship, begin sailing to Esna, and enjoy dinner onboard.
- Overnight in Esna with onboard entertainment.
- Sail to Edfu and travel by carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt with magnificent reliefs and towering columns.
- Continue sailing to Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple shared by Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haeroris (the falcon-headed god).
- Discover the temple’s mummified crocodiles and ancient surgical tools.
- Dinner and overnight onboard in Kom Ombo.
- Morning sail to Aswan, a serene and beautiful city along the Nile.
- Visit the impressive High Dam, a modern marvel controlling the Nile’s flow.
- Continue by motorboat to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a picturesque island.
- Enjoy a relaxing boat ride around the Botanical Garden, filled with exotic plants and peaceful ambiance.
- Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.
- After breakfast, disembark from your cruise.
- Spend the day at leisure exploring Aswan or relaxing at your hotel.
- Optional felucca ride or Nubian Village visit can be arranged.
- Overnight in Aswan
- Early morning departure to Abu Simbel—the grand temples built by Ramses II and carved into the mountainside.
- Witness the awe-inspiring colossi and intricate carvings at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Return to Aswan in the afternoon.
- Overnight in Aswan
- After breakfast, fly from Aswan back to Cairo with a comfortable private transfer upon arrival.
- Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the capital at your own pace or go for an optional excursion:
- – Old Cairo Tour: Discover the historic layers of Coptic Cairo, marvel at Islamic monuments, and wander through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar for unique souvenirs and local flavor.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Fly back to Cairo and enjoy some last-minute shopping or relaxation.
- Transfer to the Airport for your departure.
- Take home unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient legacy and Nile magic.
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