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This 7 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour package is a comprehensive fast-paced Egypt tour. You will feature the highlights of Egypt in a brief. Start by spending time at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum and Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
Fly Cairo to Aswan and embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile. See the mysteries and treasures of Upper Egypt unfold before you on a journey along the Nile River. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments along the world’s longest river. Visit Philae temple, the Edfu Temple, the east bank of the River Nile in Luxor to Karnak & Luxor temple and the West bank of the Nile to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsuit temple After finished, fly back to Cairo and final departure
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrive to Cairo , transfer to your hotel
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, We will meet, assist through the formalities and transferred to your hotel. At hotel, you will be assisted with a smooth check-in and confirm pick-up times for each tour. The rest of the day is free to relax
Meals: Welcome Drink
Day 2
Pyramids Of Giza , the Egyptian museum & Khan El Khalili
After breakfast at your hotel, your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up and escort to visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. Enjoy a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids of Cheops Chephren and Mycerinus. Whilst here, you can visit inside one of the Pyramids (Extra ticket on spot). Move on to have a wonderful panoramic view for the pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Valley temple and the great sphinx.
Proceed to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, contains the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The museum houses almost 120,000 objects covering 5,000 years of Egypt’s past. Your expert tour guide will show you some of the museum masterpieces and then you will enjoy walking around in the museum to embark on an adventure through time.
Continue to visit Khan el Khalili bazaar, the oldest and most well-known open-air market in the Middle East. Wander the narrow alleys of a 600 year old bazaar, marveling at the diversity of its stall holders. After finished, return transfer to your hotel & Overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Fly Cairo to Aswan / Aswan Tours
Early morning, your representative will pick you up and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight from Cairo to Aswan. On arrival, you will be assisted, picked up and drive to visit Aswan High Dam, a rock fill dam built across the Nile River in Aswan between 1960 and 1970 to control the Nile flood and Produce electricity.
Drive to visit Philae Temple Island, enjoy a motor boat return trip to Egilica Island which has a beautiful Island setting on the Nile. The Island has a number of temples dates to the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods. The largest is the temple dedicated to Isis, mother of Horus the falcon headed god. After finished, transfer to embark your Nile cruise for 4 days 3 Nights. Enjoy lunch on board your Nile cruise ship.
Afternoon, enjoy the peace and tranquility of a Felucca ride on the Nile and let your hand glide along the Nile’s surface as you bathe in the warm Egyptian sun. Weather permits! Then return back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Free morning in Aswan / Kom-Ombm temple
Breakfast and free morning onboard your Nile Cruise or choose an option that is available to visit the famous Abu Simbel temples built by Ramses II (1290- 1223 BC) at the amazing UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel. If you don’t visit Abu Simbel, then this morning is free
Today afternoon, your Nile Cruise will slowly start sailing towards Kom-ombo temple, located on the east bank of the River Nile. On arrival, you will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. The Greco-Roman temple of Kom ombo was built between 190 BC and 219 AD. Then you will explore the nearby Crocodile museum, before returning back to your Nile Cruise and sail to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Edfu Temple , Karnak And Luxor temple
Today, you will enjoy horse & carriage return ride trip to visit Edfu temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris, considered the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. You will enjoy the temple construction as well as the myths of ancient Egypt. Return to your Nile Cruise, free time to relax on board while sailing to Luxor via Esna, Cross Esna Lock and sail onward towards Luxor
Upon arrival to Luxor, you will start to visit the complex of Karnak Temple. Enjoy walking along the avenue of sphinxes to enter the largest religious site in Egypt, built for Amon-re the official deity of Luxor. Discover the complex as your guide explains the great history of Karnak temple, Pylons, Courts, Hall of Columns, obelisks, Sanctuary etc.
Continue to visit Luxor temple, once was joined to the temple of Karnak by 3 km long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to Luxor temple. Where there are two enormous statues of Ramses II still stand, along with a pink granite obelisk. (Its mate stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France). Continue on to an enormous interior courtyard, where the Mosque of Abu Haggag stood atop the ruins of the temple. At the rear of the temple is the Sun Court of Amenhotep III, as well as the Bark Shrine that was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. After finished, transfer to your Nile Cruise to relax and overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Your PlanValley of the Kings & Hatshepsut temple / fly Luxor to Cairo
Disembarkation after breakfast, start to visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the kings of Thebes “Luxor” for almost 500 years during the New Kingdom from 1550 BC till 1080 BC. It was here that the bodies of great pharaohs were once laid to rest. You will visit 3 tombs of the most famous pharaohs. Whilst here, you can also visit the tomb of the golden Pharaoh Tutankhamun (Extra ticket on spot).
Drive to visit the temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, One of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs, Hatshepsut is considered by historians to have been one of the most successful rulers of ancient Egypt. The unique temple has 3 terraces following each other and built at the bottom of al Qurna mountain cliff on the west bank of Luxor.
Returning to Luxor there will be time for a brief photo stop at the two Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the funerary temple of King Amenhotep III (1390 to 1354 BC).
After finished, you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight Luxor to Cairo. Where you will be met and assisted by Nile Holiday representative and transfer to your hotel in Cairo & free time to Relax
A spectacular hot air balloon flight over the west bank of the Nile is also available today (expect another early start to catch sunrise as the balloon rises).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Departure transfer
After 7 exhilarating days of your Cairo and Nile cruise tour package, it will be time to share your journey with people back home. A guide will be waiting for you after your breakfast and transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your Cairo departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Meet and assist services by our representatives at airports
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Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
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All transfers by private air-conditioned modern vehicle
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Domestic flight ticket from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
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3 Night accommodation in Cairo hotel including breakfast
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3 Night accommodation in 5 star Nile Cruise on full board
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All sightseeing along the Nile Cruise Journey as mentioned
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Tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili Bazaar
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Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
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Lunch during Cairo day tour at good quality restaurant
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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Bottled water during the tours
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Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
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All service charges and taxes
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International airfare
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Entry visa to Egypt
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Personal expenses
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Optional tours
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Gratuities (Tipping)
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The good news is that, as of 1st of July, Egypt is opening up again. Hotels have been re-opened, beaches are no longer off limits, restaurants and bars are starting to operate again.
What’s more important, more and more airlines are announcing the renewal of their services into Cairo airport.
Its anticipated that all tourists will return to Egypt by July 1st with no restrictions. 100 airlines have already announced their return to Egypt during this summer.
So yes, Egypt is opening up again and you can book your tour at no risk. In the case that Corona virus restrictions will not allow you to travel, you will be able to cancel your tour and get a full refund.
The Corona virus has had a substantial impact on the local tourist industry. Hotels, buses, guides are eagerly waiting for tourists to return. This means, better rates than ever before.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all-inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible. Prices valid until 31 December 2022, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
0 Years to 1.99 years of age: Free of charge.
2 years to 4.99 years of age: 50% from the full rate.
5 years to 11.99 years of age: 75% from the full rate
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
Reservation should be made as early possible to book the desired holiday.
Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25 % of the full price. This payment will be 50 % during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare.
The deposit counts as part of your final payment.
Deposit can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
After your trip is confirmed, we will email you with the final confirmation as a voucher to print and bring it with you. Details will include contact numbers for your tour operator, customer care and additional information for your convenience.
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