10 day Nile Valley & Red Sea

Cairo city pic

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.

HOTEL: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar (5 star)

Meals: Own arrangements

Activities

• Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx

• Egytian Museum

• Khan El Khalili Market

pyramids pic

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.

Next is a tour of the Egyptian Museum. Built in 1900, the museum’s collection now exceeds 120,000 objects ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. The upper floor includes the treasures of Tutankhamen and is not to be missed.

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.

HOTEL: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar (5 star)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• Philae Temple

• Aswan High Dam

• Nile Cruise

Aswan pic

After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Check in to your cruise ship for the next 3 nights. 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 High Dam. This remarkable engineering feat was built to control the Nile River's flow, provide electricity, and increase agricultural productivity in the region, contributing to Egypt's economic development.

Cruise: Radamis II or similar (5 star)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities

• Abu Simbel - Optional Tour

• Kom Ombo Temple

Abu Simbel pic

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.

Cruise: Radamis II or similar

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Activities

• Edfu Temple

• Karnak & Luxor Temple Optional Tour

Karnak Temple pic

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.

For those who choose the East Bank optional tour, you will pay a visit to both Karnak And Luxor Temples.

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.

Cruise : Radamis II or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Attractions:

• Valley of the Kings

• Hatshepsut Temple

• Red Sea, Hurghada

Hatshepsut pic

Today you will check out form 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.

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

Hotel: Continental Hotel Hurghada or similar

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner

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

HOTEL: Continental Hotel Hurghada or similar

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.

HOTEL: Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar (5 star)

Meals: Breakfast

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

Meals: breakfast