A perfect combination of some Tourist attractions such as the pyramids, sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo with an extended Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan which is one of the world’s most desired trips Obviously, in Luxor and Aswan to enjoy the impressive sightseeing’s such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, The temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple, Philae Temple and more other ancient Egyptian Sites. We promise you to have a memorable and enjoyable trip which will be filled with good memories and interesting moments
Outlined Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and check-in Cairo hotel
Day 2: Full day tour to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian museum
Day 3: Flight to Luxor /check in Cruise Ship – Sightseeing in Luxor
Day 4: visit west bank of Luxor and sailing
Day 5: Edfu – Kom Ombo
Day 6: Aswan – Philae
Day 7: Departure Aswan- Cairo and connection to home or extension stay to another Destination
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and check-in Cairo hotel
Our Ancient Egypt Trip representative will be waiting for you at the airport and will help you through airport formalities then escort you to outside the airport where our touristic vehicle will be waiting for you and transfer you to your hotel, check-in, our rep will confirm with you all timing and details of your next part of the tour, overnight at hotel.
Meals: none
Day 2: Full day tour to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian museum
After breakfast at the hotel, Ancient Egypt Trip Begin the day with one of the real highlights of any visit to Egypt, visit pyramids of Giza. One day were located in a remote desert, they now touch the suburbs of modern Cairo. No matter how many photos or documentaries you have seen, your first glimpse of these marvels of the ancient world will take your breath away. As a qualified Egyptologist, your tour guide can expertly explain the facts and myths behind these three mammoth works of art. You will also visit the mysterious Sphinx with its lion’s body and man’s face. Time permitting there might be the chance to see inside one of the two smaller pyramids, take a ride around the pyramids on camelback (NB. Extra entrance fees apply to all of these sites/activities) Ancient Egypt Trip crew will help you to buy the entrance tickets. There will be time to grab a quick lunch before our afternoon visit to the Egyptian Museum. With over 10,000 pieces from every period of Egyptian history, including the treasures of Toya, the display can be a bit daunting. Your Tour guide will direct you to the most important and magnificent items. There is also plenty of free time for you to explore on your own,
After the tour drive back to the hotel, overnight hotel in Cairo
Meals: breakfast.
Day 3: Flight to Luxor, Nile Cruise
After Breakfast Ancient Egypt Trip will transfer you to Cairo Airport and short flight to Luxor, upon arrival to Luxor our representative there will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Cruise boat. Lunch on board, then Ancient Egypt Trip tour guide will meet you start a tour of Luxor’s famous two temples and the most famous temples of Karnak (the world’s largest religious site) and Luxor. Marvel at the immense columns in Karnak Temple’s Hypostyle Hall, as well as getting to see various obelisks, statues, more columns, and various artifacts that were primarily dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Next, you will visit the smaller, in size but not in spectacle, Luxor Temple. Mainly added to by Ramses II it is now missing one of its obelisks, which can be seen in the Place de la Concorde in Paris: swapped for a clock (in the Mohammed Ali Mosque at Saladin’s Citadel) which has never worked. This temple also boasts many columns, statues, and artifacts. When this tour is complete you will be driven back to your cruise boat, dinner and overnight on board
Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Day 4 : Visit west bank and sail to Edfu
After breakfast, Ancient Egypt Trip tour guide will meet you and take you on a tour of Luxor’s West Bank; the ancient Theban necropolis. Here you will get to visit some of the famous historical sites such as the Valley of the Kings, where you can explore 3 tombs (the Tomb of Tutankhamen is an extra cost); the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahri; and finally, the Colossi of Memnon. After this, you will be driven back to your floating hotel, Lunch on board while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock, afternoon is free. Dinner and overnight docked in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Day 5 : Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo temples & arrive Aswan
After breakfast, Short Calash rides to visit the Temple of Horus, which is one of the best-preserved temples in the whole country. Dedicated to the god Horus, it was built between 237BC and 57BC, during the Ptolemaic Period, The reliefs on the walls tell the story of Horus taking out his revenge on Seth, for the murder of his father; Osiris, and give a fantastic insight into ancient Egyptian religion. An enormous 10-foot tall statue of Horus, the falcon god, stands at the entrance of the main temple building. The Temple of Horus is also the second-largest temple in Egypt: Karnak being the largest! You will then head back to the cruise boat for your lunch as it sails for Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit Temple of Kom Ombo, which is very unusual as it is dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Haroeris. It is built symmetrically, with two entrances, two sanctuaries, and a clear division that separates the temple into one-half Sobek and one-half Haroeris. It is a Ptolemaic temple, built between the reigns of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy XII with sandstone from the nearby Gebel El Silsila quarries. The forecourt and outer corridor were added during the Roman Period., back to the cruise boat and sail to Aswan, dinner, and overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Day 6: Visits of Aswan
After breakfast, Ancient Egypt Trip tour guide will escort you to our air-conditioned vehicle for a tour of Aswan. You will get to visit the Aswan High Dam, which created the world’s largest fresh-water lake, Lake Nasser, once it was completed. You will then be taken on a short motorboat trip to another famous temple and one of the saved temples after building the high dam in Agilkia Island, home of the Temples of Philae since their previous location was flooded due to the creation of Lake Nasser. The motorboat trip, back from the island, signifies the end of this exciting day and you will then be driven back to your cruise boat for Lunch, and maybe the opportunity to take one of our optional extras. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Day 7: Nile Cruise: Aswan Disembarkation/Final departure
Once you have had your breakfast our Ancient Egypt Trip representative will meet you and transfer you to Aswan International Airport, in our air-conditioned vehicle, for your flight home via Cairo
Package price: Starts from 999$ per person in double
Price Includes:
2 nights’ accommodation in Cairo including breakfast
4-night accommodation on board a Nile cruiser (all meals included)
Visits as mentioned with entrance fees
Transportation during sightseeing
Entrance fees
English speaking guide
Taxes and service charges
Private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation
Meal as per program
Arrival/departure assistance
Not Included
Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc…)
International and domestic flight tickets, we can assist you if you need any help with the bookings!
General Notes:
-Above prices are valid the whole year Except high seasons, X Mas, New year and Easter period please contact ask to
Check supplement.
-Bookings are subject to hotel availabilities, in case hotel is fully booked a suitable alternative of same offered
Standard and quality hotel will be booked.
-Hotels, airlines, extra nights and extra tours are available upon request
-Children rates are based on 1 child under 12 years old sharing parents’ room without extra bed, in case extra bed is Requested you can add as mentioned above.
Payment Policy
25% deposit payment is requested upon signing up for your chosen package through our credit card payment channel or by receiving online payment invoice. The balance due of 75% is requested at least by one month before arrival, our operations team will be sending to you an online payment invoice to settle the balance due then you will be receiving all travel documents related to your trip.
Tipping advice
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