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Welcome to the land of pharoahs & the world’s most historic destination, Egypt.

You’ll be met by our airport representative who will help you through airport procedures, and be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Free time for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Cairo hotel: Standard, Premium, Premium plus or Ultra Luxury options

Meals: Own arrangements

Activities

• Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx

• Grand Egyptian Museum

• Khan El Khalili Market

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Enjoy breakfast before starting your guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. You’ll also see the Great Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo near the Giza Pyramids, is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization with over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before.

 Its crown jewel is the complete collection of treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed together for the first time in one place.

Expect immersive exhibitions, monumental statues (including a colossal 11-metre-tall statue of Ramses II), and panoramic views of the Pyramids through its glass façade.

The last visit of the day is Khan El Khalili Market. Nestled within the vibrant streets of the historic Islamic Cairo, this enchanting world of colors, scents, and cultural treasures offers a place to shop for unique pieces and souvenirs through its whimsical laneways.

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• Philae Temple

• Aswan High Dam

• Nile Cruise

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After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Check in to your 3 night Nile.

The exact Cruise ship will be based on the whether you choose a Standard, Premium or Luxury cruise.

After lunch you will start your guided tour.

Jump aboard a motor boat for the short journey to Philae Temple on the island of Agilkia. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the temple is a testament to Egypt's rich cultural heritage. You’ll hear stories from your Egyptologist guide amidst stunning columns and intricate hieroglyphics that adorn the walls throughout. Rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, the temple was moved to its present location, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Continue your day with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous, partially carved granite obelisk dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Had it been completed, it would have stood at about 42 meters and weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Its creation was abandoned when cracks appeared in the stone. Today, it offers unique insights into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques and the immense effort involved in constructing these monumental structures.

Overnight Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities

• Abu Simbel - Optional Tour

• Kom Ombo Temple

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For those who would like to include Abu Simbel as an optional tour, it will be a day to remember.

Abu Simbel is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its colossal rock-cut temples. Built by Ramses II, these iconic structures stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, attracting visitors worldwide with their impressive architecture and rich historical significance. The two colossal temples greeting visitors are dedicated to the Pharaoh himself, Ramses II and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.

On return to our cruise ship, you will sail to Kom Ombo Temple. The Temple is dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god, and Haroeris the hawk. Kom Ombo temple stands on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank.

Overnight Cruise

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Activities

• Edfu Temple

• Karnak & Luxor Temple

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The Edfu Temple is a stunning example of the well-preserved ancient Egyptian architecture. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, this temple boasts intricate carvings and towering columns.

Next is the highlights of the East Bank in Luxor.

Karnak, known as the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, and one of Egypt’s more prized attractions. It is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks. Simply put, everything here is on a gigantic scale.

You’ll also visit Luxor Temple, an extraordinary archaeological gem built over 3,000 years ago. Marvel at the soaring columns and colossal statues, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and reliefs depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology and history. The Avenue of Sphinxes, stretching over a mile in length, connects Luxor Temple to its sister temple, Karnak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Attractions:

• Valley of the Kings

• Hatshepsut Temple

• Red Sea, Hurghada

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Today you will check out from your cruise, ready to explore one of Egypt’s most prized attractions, Valley of the Kings. Located on the west bank of the Nile River, this ancient burial ground served as the final resting place for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom era. Spanning over 500 years, from the 16th to the 11th century BCE, it contains around 63 tombs, including Tutankhamun's famous tomb. These tombs were carved into the rock and adorned with intricate paintings and hieroglyphics. Discovered in the 18th century, the Valley of the Kings remains a significant archaeological site, giving us valuable insights into the ancient Egyptian burial customs and beliefs.

Next on your tour is Hatshepsut Temple. This magnificent ancient structure is in honour of the powerful female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut.

Finish at Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues near Luxor, Egypt, depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on a throne.

You will now be transferred from Luxor to the Red Sea in Hurghada for the next 3 nights.

Overnight Cruise

Meals: breakfast, dinner

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Hurghada city is divided to three partitions;

El Dahar - is the old area in Hurghada and includes the old market and bazaars, the biggest mosque and church.

El Sakala - consists of many of Bazaars, Cafes, Marina and Hurghada port

Touristic Road - bazaars and cafes

Hurghada is the biggest city on the Red Sea, and offers boat tours to Giftun and Mahmya Islands. These diving and snorkeling sites offer beautiful sand reefs, and gardens of corals and exotic marine life.

Hurghada also offers a variety of other activities including:

• Glass bottom boat

• Sindbad Submarine

• Jeep 4*4 safari trip

• Quad Bike desert tours

• Camels rides

• Bedouin dinner and show

• Star gazing

  Overnight Red Sea, Hurghada

  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today you will check out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

Your final day is free at your own leisure.

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast you will be met by a representative and escorted to the Cairo International Airport for your outward journey.

Meals: breakfast