Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-star Nile Cruise. Tour the best ancient sites with your own private and qualified guide. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Saqqara in a private guided tour. Relax on the deck of a 5 stars Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, see the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and two stops en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Monday, Wendesday or Friday. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Abu Simbel Temples Trip (Sharing a small group)
✔ All transfers by an A/C. vehicle.
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ First Class sitting train tickets, rounded trip. (Available to upgrade to sleeping train, 70$ p.p) .
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide
✔ One day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara.
✔ Cruise Cabins contain, mini bar, safe deposit box, satellite TV, private bathroom with full bathtub
✖ Any optional tours if required.
✖ Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
✖ Water and Drinks or WiFi on the cruise.
✖ Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
✖ Hotel accommodation in Cairo.
✖ International or Domestic flights.
✖ Tipping to the guides, drivers, cruise crew etc.
✖ Motorboat to Philae temple.
Pickup Locations
1. Gardenia Pyramids view inn
2. Pyramids Island
3. Vg Hotel
4. Kemet Pyramids Inn
5. City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels
6. Joanna Camp
7. The Location Hotel
8. King Tout Hotel Pyramed View
9. Jana Pyramids View in 3
10. Golden Palace Down Town
11. Pharaonic Pyramids Inn
12. DeJoya Hotel
13. Pyramids Sun Land Veiw
14. Cairo City Center Dreamers Hotel & Suits
15. Regency Hotel
16. Amigo Pyramids View Inn
17. Pyramids Plateau View
18. Kemet Boutique Hotel
19. Saray Pyramids & Museum View Hotel
20. Amoon Ra Pyramids View
Additional Info: All hotels in Cairo or Giza
Itinerary
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids
1
Pyramids of Giza
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true.
Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs. Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun (optional).
After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple - The place where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau. It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx; the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom.
After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Proceed to the Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also visit the tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant(optional).
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Pyramids of Dahshour
Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Then transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza to pick your luggage be transferred to Cairo train station to catch the 9 pm night sitting train to Aswan.(available to upgrade to sleeping train with extra 75$ USD per person)
Duration: 12 hours
Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
1
Aswan High Dam
In the morning, you will be met and assist at Aswan railway station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Temple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.
Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Duration: 2 hours
Abu Simbel Trip (sharing a small group) and Kom Ombo Temple
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip ( sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruis around 2 to 2:30 pm to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city
Duration: 8 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 60 minutes
Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
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Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete&the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Luxor Temple
Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock.Lunch on board.Afternoon tea on the sundeck. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 60 minutes
Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour&Departure transfer
1
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
Finally, transfer to Luxor railway station to catch your first class sitting train back to Cairo.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
• All Hotels in Cairo or Giza
• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
• Prices are quoted in U.S dollars and valid,except during Christmas,New Year and Easter Holidays
• Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
• If the Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child
