Private 7 Nights Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Nile River Cruise with Flights from Cairo
by Reflections Travel
Overview
The tour starts upon meeting the tour representative at Cairo Airport. From there, travelers visit the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. After the city tour, participants take a flight to Luxor to begin a five-day Nile River cruise. The second day includes visits to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus as well as the Great Sphinx, the largest monolithic statue in the world. During the cruise from Luxor to Aswan, guests see ancient ruins and Nile scenery while traveling on a five-star superior Nile cruise ship with full board. The tour includes trips to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples and the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae in Aswan. On the return to Cairo, the itinerary features visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temples. This private tour lasts about eight days and seven nights. It includes three nights in Cairo hotels with daily breakfast, four nights on a full-board Nile cruise, most meals as specified, all private air-conditioned transfers, domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, a meet-and-greet service at airports, and English-speaking guides in Cairo. Lunch and bottled water are also provided during the trip. International airfare, entry visa, optional tours, personal expenses, and tipping are not included.
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Itinerary
Arrival Cairo Airport and Hotel Transfer
A representative will meet the guest at Cairo International Airport and transfer them by air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel. Upon arrival, the representative will assist with check-in and provide detailed information about the next day's excursion.
120 min
Great Pyramids and Sphinx Visit
After breakfast, the excursion includes visits to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the great Sphinx, the oldest known monumental sculpture and largest monolith statue worldwide. The tour also includes the Valley Temple, attributed to King Chefren and used for mummification.
120 min
Egyptian Museum Visit
The visit continues at the Egyptian Museum, where the collection of Tutankhamen and other notable pharaonic artifacts can be seen.
120 min
Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The itinerary advances to Coptic Cairo where the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue are visited. Following this, there is time allocated for shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which has been in existence since 1382. The day concludes with a return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
120 min
Flight to Luxor and Nile Cruise Boarding
In the morning, guests check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, they are met and assisted, then transferred by air-conditioned car to board the 5-star Egypt Nile cruise.
120 min
Karnak and Luxor Temples Visit
After lunch on board, the visit includes the Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight stay are on the cruise.
240 min
Valley of the Kings Tour
Following breakfast, the guide escorts guests to the Valley of the Kings, where many kings are buried. Notable tombs include those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, King Ramesses VI, King Merenptah, and Amonhotep II.
120 min
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is constructed into the mountains.
60 min
Colossi of Memnon and Return to Cruise
Next is a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the large twin statues, offering opportunities for photographs. After the tours, there is a comfortable drive back to the Nile cruise for lunch on board. The cruise then sails to Edfu.
20 min
Edfu Temple Visit
Following breakfast, the group explores the well-maintained Ptolemaic Temple located at Edfu, which is dedicated to the god Horus.
120 min
Kom Ombo Temple and Sailing to Aswan
The cruise continues by sailing to Kom Ombo where the distinctive Temple honoring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god, is visited. Lunch is provided on board before the journey proceeds to Aswan. Dinner is served on board.
60 min
Aswan Sightseeing and High Dam Visit
A day of sightseeing in Aswan includes a visit to the High Dam, an engineering structure known worldwide that controls all of Egypt’s water.
60 min
Unfinished Obelisk
Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, which has a weight of 1,168 tonnes.
60 min
Philae Temple
Visit the Philae Temple, constructed for the Goddess Isis, who symbolizes Wisdom, Marriage, and Health. Return to the cruise afterward.
120 min
Aswan to Cairo Transfer
Following breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport for the flight back to Cairo, where assistance will be provided upon arrival before transfer to the hotel.
180 min
Cairo Airport Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, a representative will transfer the guest to Cairo International Airport for the final departure. Meals included: Breakfast.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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