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Overview
- Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest surviving structure of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."
- Explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully situated on an island.
- Enjoy a 3-day Nile cruise with breathtaking views of the Nile Valley.
- Visit the impressive Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Tour the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built during the Ptolemaic period.
- Admire the colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the ancient Luxor Temple.
- Discover the awe-inspiring Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years.
Is This Trip Right for You?
- Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking each day, with considerable time spent standing.
- Terrain: Be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.
- Uniqueness of the Destination: Egypt's rich history and culture remain unchanged, but current political and cultural events have influenced daily life. Security is a priority, and you may encounter armed guards and police vehicles. For your safety, we recommend traveling in groups rather than alone. Be aware that traffic congestion and delays are common, especially in downtown Cairo.
Things to Consider:
- Several early mornings are expected, with touring done early to avoid the midday heat and to maximize your visit.
- This tour includes motorboat travel, which requires agility to embark and disembark.
- Egyptian cuisine offers diverse multicultural options, so make sure to review hygiene and dietary recommendations provided in the Trip Preparation.
Tour Info
- Duration: 9 days , 8 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 from Cairo Airport.
- Return time and location: 24/7 to Cairo Airport
- Package category: Egypt Group tour packages
Tour Highlights
- Visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara Complex
- Explore Luxor and Karnak Temples
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples.
- Discover Aswan and visit the High Dam. Enjoy a special tour of the Philae temple.
- Private day tour to visit old Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
What to Expect
- On this group tour of Egypt, you’ll visit iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and explore the Saqqara Complex. You’ll also discover the incredible Luxor and Karnak Temples, followed by a visit to the ancient Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. In Aswan, see the High Dam and enjoy a special tour of the beautiful Philae Temple. Finally, a private day tour will take you through Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo, where you’ll explore historic mosques, vibrant markets, and ancient Christian sites. This tour combines Egypt's ancient wonders with its rich cultural heritage.
More About Discover Egypt: 9-Day Group Tour
- The Tour Leader will be waiting inide the airport with sign with your good name on it , and he will contact your good self with Whatsapp if it is available .
- Dress Code: Smart Casual closes is recommended.
- Comfortable shoes for walking, sunglasses and sunhat are important in summer time.
Itinerary
Based on your arrival data, our representative will meet you at the airport with a board bearing your name. The representative will assist you with customs procedures, obtaining a visa, and other matters before escorting you to the hotel.
The representative will be more than pleased to answer any questions and go over the schedule for the next few days as you go from the airport to your hotel.
Complement Cruise Dinner
A cruise dinner in Cairo offers a unique dining experience along the Nile River. Guests enjoy a delicious buffet or set menu while taking in stunning views of Cairo's skyline and landmarks, such as the Cairo Tower and the lit-up Giza Pyramids. Many cruises feature live entertainment, including traditional music and belly dancing, making for a memorable evening in the heart of Egypt.
To schedule the pickup and transfer from the airport to the hotel, you must provide your arrival and departure details prior to the arrival date.
In the case that you arrive before 2:00 pm, you will have to wait in the lobby until check-in time.
According to the scheduled pick-up time, the guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to pick you up and transport you to the following locations before returning you to the hotel.
Saqqara Tour
Your guide will take you to Saqqara Necropolis, where you will witness the Six Steps Pyramid, the main entrance to the Necropolis, and King Teti's Pyramid.
After you've visited all of the complex's features, your tour guide will take you to a local and traditional restaurant, where we encourage you to sample our local cuisine.
Pyramids of Giza
You will be taken there for 3 hours, with three stops: the enormous pyramid of Cheops, the panorama view, and the temple of Valley and the enormous Sphinx tour. Then you'll be transferred back to your hotel for the night.then you will be transported back to your hotel for the night.
The Shpinx
The Sphinx is a massive statue located near the Great Pyramids of Giza, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, likely Khafre. Standing 66 feet tall and 240 feet long, it symbolizes strength and wisdom, guarding the pyramids. One of the oldest and largest statues in the world, it has been restored over time due to erosion and damage.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (Optional Tour)
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Pyramids of Giza, is a state-of-the-art museum showcasing Egypt’s rich history. It houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. The GEM offers a modern, immersive experience, allowing visitors to explore Egypt’s ancient past through its impressive exhibits and cutting-edge technology.
We recommend that you dress casually well, wear a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes depending on the environment.
Entrance rates include simply the admission fee to the area and do not include viewing the pyramids from inside; if you wish to visit the pyramids from inside, you will be charged an additional fee. You can ask your guide to assist you with purchasing the ticket.
Lunch will be served at a neighborhood restaurant.
Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum is with extra fees
According to the arranged pick-up time, and after the check-out, you will be met with our rep, who will pick you up and transfer you to Cairo airport to take the flight to Aswan,upon arriving to Aswan Airport, you will be greeted by your tour guide, who will accompany you on your holiday from Aswan to Luxor. Following the meet and greet, you will see the Philae temple before being transferred to check in Movenpick Hotel for one night, enjoy the rest of the day on board after lunch, or take one of the optional tours of Aswan.
Philae temple visit
Upon arriving to Aswan, you will be met with your tour guide and be transferred to visit the unique temple of the Goddess Isis, the Philae temples, to reach there you will ride a boat with moto, sailing for 10 to 15 minutes, your guide will take you through the historical temple, where you will know more about the ancient Egyptian legends and believing, Isis considered to be the goddess of Love and motherhood in the ancient Egyptian mythology. you will explore the temple then you will take the boat back, after the visit you will be transferred to
The Nubian Village (Optional Tour)
If you would like to spend your free afternoon learning more about the history and culture of the Nubian people, you can reserve a Nubian Village Tour. This tour takes you to a Nubian village where you can walk its streets and visit a Nubian house. You get there by motorized boat on the Nile River, making it an excellent way to see Aswan from the Hule side and capture stunning sunset photos.
The cruise category is standard 5 stars. based on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks are excluded on board.
By the end of the trip, it's crucial to leave a tip for the crow.
In the morning you will check-out the hotel and check-in the cruise ( MS Esplanade ) for 3 nights .
Have some relaxation and enjoy the journey
Abu Simbel Temples (Optional Tour)
As previously mentioned, the cruise leaves at 2:00 pm, so now is a good time to reserve the optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples. You will be picked up from the cruise at 5:00 am and driven to the temples (it takes about 3 hours to get there). Once you arrive, you will be given a tour to learn about the history of the ancient Egyptians and how they constructed these incredible temples out of rocks. One of the temples was built for King Ramses II, who is regarded as the most important king in the annexes. Next, you will visit the second temple, which was constructed by Ramses II for his beloved wife, the queen Nefiratri. then return to Aswan to join the cruise before departing on the Kom Ombo.
A felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan (Optional Tour)
A felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan offers a serene and scenic experience. These traditional wooden boats sail leisurely along the river, providing stunning views of Aswan's landscapes, islands, and monuments. It’s a peaceful way to enjoy the beauty of the Nile, with the gentle breeze and calming atmosphere making it a highlight of any visit to Aswan.
The cruise will depart at 2:00 pm and arrive at Kom Ombo temple around 5:30 pm.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the cruise ship and lead you through the temple to explore it before returning to the cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu temple.
Kom Ombo Temple Visit.
When the Nile cruise arrives at the temple of the gods Horas and Sobek (Kom omb temple), which was constructed to honor both gods, it will be around 5:30 p.m. You will be taken on a guided tour of the magnificent Komombo temple, where you can learn more about the mythology of ancient Egypt.
Visit Edfu temple.
Early in the morning, you will arrive in Edfu, where you will be met by your guide in the cruise lobby to proceed to visit the special temple of Edfu. To get there, you will use the city's traditional transportation (stagecoach carriage). The Edfu temple was built to serve the God Horas, the God of protection in ancient Egyptian history, and you will be guided to explore that special temple before returning to the cruise to continue sailing forward to Luxor.
Crossing Esna Lock experience.
What happens during the crossing?
When the Nile cruise ships enter the lock, the gates are closed behind them, and the water level in the lock is regulated to match the level of the river downstream. Once the water level is equalized, the gates on the downstream side of the lock are released, allowing the boat to resume its journey down the river.
According to the pick-up time you will meet you tour guide in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to see the below sights
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor. Dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, it is famous for its impressive statues, obelisks, and towering columns. The temple’s grandeur and detailed hieroglyphs offer a glimpse into Egypt’s religious and architectural legacy. It's especially stunning when illuminated at night.
Breakfast will be served on board of the cruise,
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Dinner is excluded.
According to the pick-up time you will meet you tour guide in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to see the below sights, after finishing the visit you will transfer to Luxor airport yo have a flight back to Cairo
Visiting the Karnak temples
After viewing Memnon Colossi, you'll be transported to a local restaurant for lunch. Drinks during lunch are not included. This tour concludes with a visit to Egypt's biggest ancient temple complex, the Karnak Temples. The Karnak Temple Complex is a prominent landmark in Egypt; spiritual forces from ancient Egypt may still be sensed within its walls.
The Valley of Kings exploring (Optional tour)
The Valley of the Kings is an Ancient Egyptian burial complex buried in the slopes between Gurna's two limestone hills. The Valley of the Kings has 63 recognized tombs, and three additional have just been discovered. You will be allowed to tour three tombs from the inside; King Tut is not one of them. It has one additional ticket. You may purchase it on-site.
The Queen Hatshepsut temple (Optional tour)
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is unusual in that it is Egypt's sole temple constructed into a cliff face in a terrace arrangement. Hatshepsut was a well-known female pharaoh who used a fake beard and all of the trappings of male pharaohs to seize the throne for herself.
Memnon stop (Optional tour)
You will be transported to The Memnon Colossi visit: We'll then view the Memnon statues. They are the sole extant sculptures fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, showing the pharaoh seated on his throne.
The Hot Air Balloon (Optional tour)
The hot air balloon trip is an optional activity that allows you to discover Luxor from the sky. You will be picked up at 4:00 a.m. and transported to the port, where you will soar for 45 minutes to explore Luxor and see the significant monuments from above. Then return to the boat to check out, have breakfast, and begin your tour of Luxor.
Breakfast will be served on board of the cruise,
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Dinner is excluded.
The Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Memnon colossi are optional tours
Old Coptic Cairo Tour.
You will be able to visit the hanging church, Babylon fortress, the cavern church where Jesus was living. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Alabaster Mosque and the citadel visit
Your next stop will be at the most significant Islamic site, where you will be able to see all of Cairo from the top. You will also see the alabaster mosque, which is identical to Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. There, you will be guided to learn more about Islamic and Oriental cultures.
Walking for one hour in Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After lunch at a local restaurant, where you will sample the classic Egyptian popular mail (Koshari), you will be taken to Khan El Khalili bazaar, Egypt's most significant market, where you will experience Egyptian life. Then you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo.
Breakfast will be served in the hotel in Cairo.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
The pick-up will be scheduled based on your departure information, and the driver will be ready for you to pick you up and transport you to your next location.
Check-out must be completed by 11:00 a.m.
If your flight is later than the check-out time, we will attempt to help you with late check-out, but if we can't, you can wait in the hotel lobby.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel and Airport pickup and drop-off
- 8 nights accommodation (4 nights in Hilton Zamalek or similar, 3 Nights on Nile Cruise MS Esplanade or similar, 1 night in Movenpick hotel or similar)
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the Program
- All ground transportation in the destination location
- Flight ticket from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- 18 meals (8 Breakfasts - 4 Dinners - 6 Lunches)
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel & cruise porterage
- All transfers
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Drinks
- Any private expenses
- Optional Tours
- Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program
- Gratuity
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 2400 | $ 1600 | $ 1520 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1200 | $ 800 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 600 | $ 400 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Optional tours.
Visiting the pyramids from inside.
Beverages during the cruise.