9 Days
Classical Packages
Egypt
A journey like no other, including a cruise on Lake Nasser and the Pyramids. Learn about Cairo and its pharaonic wonders, including the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the splendours of Lake Nasser, and the picturesque surroundings, all while taking a cruise. It is incredibly gratifying to know that Upper Egypt's wonderful ancient sites include additional activities and sites in addition to the beauty of Lake Nasser and the Great complex of Abu Simbel.
04 Night's Cairo - 04 Night's Lake Nasser
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative Executive Travel who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel and overnight. Optional Dinner cruise on board river Nile in Cairo
After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby. Begin by exploring the desert antiquities dating back to the beginning of a civilization that arose over 5,000 years ago. You will venture through the desert to visit some of Egypt's oldest sites. First, go to the Pyramids of Giza. Nothing evokes the long and intriguing history of Egypt as powerfully as the pyramids. Rising from the desert, Khufu (Cheops), Khafra and Menkaura symbolize the enigmatic tug of Egypt in our imaginations. The Great Pyramid of Cheops immortalizes the son of Sneferu and Hetephres. Though little is known about this pharaoh, his pyramid is the largest of the three and is comprised of 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons., the colossal statue of the Great Sphinx, which as stood guard over the pyramids for millennia. Carved from an outcrop of rock, the Sphinx remains the ultimate symbol of Ancient Egypt with its lion's body and human head. After your exploration of the pyramids, drive to Memphis and Sakkara. The necropolis at Sakkara is where King Zoser's Step Pyramid was built. This vast site in the heart of the desert plateau is the largest necropolis in Egypt. Extending for almost five miles, the complex forms a collection of pyramids, temples and tombs that is fundamental to understanding the history of ancient Egypt. Memphis is where the remnants of the city's first capital, once the most cosmopolitan city in Egypt, are scattered in the desert. You will also see the carved limestone colossus of Ramses II. Then you will back to your hotel and overnight. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the lobby. Begin your introduction to Cairo at the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The museum houses the greatest collection of Egyptian royal treasures in the world. Your expert guide will take you through the highlights, including the famous Tutankhamen Collection of golden treasures You will then visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the largest structure built during the first half of the 19th century. Counting to visit the most famous Bazaar in the middle east Khan El Khalili Bazaar. back to your hotel and overnight. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
After breakfast you will transfer to Cairo airport for you flight to Aswan, arrive Aswan embark your cruise lunch, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Breakfast on board, then you will visit Kalabsha Temple and start sailing to Wadi El Seboua, lunch and dinner, and overnight on board in Wadi El Seboua. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast you will start visit Wadi El Seboua (the temple of dakka), continue sailing and visit the Temples of Amada; Amada and Derr temples and Tomb of Pennut. Lunch and dinner and overnight on-board Amada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast start sailing to Kasr Ibrim and see the Citadel of Kasr Ibrim. “Over View Kasr Ibrim 15 Minutes for photos only From Sundeck “Then you will continue your sailing to Abu Simbel. Later visit the temples of Abu Simbel. (15 Minutes for photos only From Sundeck). Optional; visit to Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel Temple Lunch, Dinner, and overnight on board in Abu Simbel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
After breakfast Disembark your cruiser. Then you will be transferred to Abu Simbel Airport for your flight to Cairo, arrive Cairo then you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day free at leisure and overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the airport to take your international flight back home. Meals: Breakfast.