Embark on a 12-day journey through Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, & the Nile! Book now to explore ancient Egypt’s wonders.
Included
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- 4 nights accommodation on 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise board Full board.
- 3 nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 4 nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Sharm on an all-inclusive basis.
- Domestic flights {Cairo – Sharm / Sharm – Cairo / Cairo – Luxor / Aswan – Cairo}.
- All your tours and transfers are by modern A/C vehicles.
- Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Admission fees to all the sights are mentioned in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Optional tours.
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Tipping.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo + Dinner Cruise
Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be greeted by your guide representative who will manage all the passport visas, luggage identification, and transportation and then take you on a private A/C vehicle to your 5* hotel to relax. Dinner Cruise In the evening, you will enjoy a delightful magical dinner cruise along the heavenly Nile River, where you can savor all the delicious Egyptian cuisines while being entertained by traditional music and dance performances while witnessing all the gigantic marvels of this celestial capital come to life in front of your eyes to tell some of the most epic stories of marvel and bliss.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids Complex + Grand Egyptian Museum + Flight to Sharm
After you had your breakfast, you will embark on a magnificent quest to the celestial Giza Pyramids Complex that offers a magical path leading to the heavens where the Pharaohs of the 4th dynasty were able to catch the stars with their own hands and immortalize their names against the test of time. The Great Pyramid The iconic Great Pyramid of Giza is an everlasting living wonder of creativity and grandeur which was completed around 2570 BC to become the final resting place of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC). This pyramid stands as a miraculous pillar of marvel that has a height of 146 meters (481 feet) tall and was originally covered in smooth limestone casing stones that were taken across history. It is constructed with an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks that weigh a total of 6 million tons and is known for its precise alignment across the four cardinal points of the Compass, and highly advanced internal passages known as the king’s chamber, the grand hall, the queen’s chamber, and many more hidden rooms.
Day 3: Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh
You will have your breakfast and then enjoy a relaxing day in the beautiful coastal resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh where you will enjoy your time across the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea where you will get to indulge in water activities such as snorkeling or diving, or simply unwind by the poolside. Your delicious meals will be provided, along with refreshing soft drinks to keep you hydrated. Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Sharm El Sheikh Hotel
Day 4: Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh
You will continue to enjoy the most of your magical leisure time in the miraculous Sharm El-Sheikh. On this great trip, you will get to explore the golden vibrant local markets, visit the Old Market to experience the authentic charm of the epic city resort, or take a boat trip across the Island of the Red Sea for many aquatic adventures. Your tasty meals, including soft drinks, will be served throughout the day. Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Sharm El Sheikh Hotel
Day 5: Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh
Your final day in Sharm El Sheikh will be filled with relaxation and exploration showcasing the many marvels of the Red Sea. Every moment will be very magical filled with the sight of the most natural and tropical marvels. You will get to engage in various water sports activities, or even rejuvenate with a spa treatment, or explore the magnificent Sahara of Egypt. Your meals and soft drinks will be provided for your enjoyment. Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Sharm El Sheikh Hotel
Day 6: Flight to Luxor via Cairo + Karnak Temple + Luxor Temple by Night + Embark on Nile Cruise
You will catch a flight from Sharm El-Sheikh to the golden capital city of Thebes where you will head with your tour guide to: Karnak Temple The Karnak Temples Complex is a golden angelic creation of ancient Egyptian art dedicated to the worship of the 18th dynasty of the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It is the biggest open-air museum on earth and one of the largest religious complexes in the world that was created between 1970 BC and 30 BC. It comprises a vast array of temples, chapels, pylons, an epic hypostyle hall, and other structures found on an area of 100 hectares (274 acres) dedicated to various deities, with construction spanning over a period of more than 2,000 years filled with intricate reliefs and well-preserved hieroglyphs which shed light on the ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, artistic achievements, mythical treasures, and architectural prowess.
Day 7: Luxor West Bank + Sail to Edfu
You will have your breakfast then head with your tour guide to the miraculous treasures of Thebes which include: Valley of the Kings The magnificent Valley of the Kings is an underground maze of royal tombs that showcases the history of some of the most famous rulers in the history of ancient Egyptian civilization. All of the 63 tombs belong to the kings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period ( 1550 – 1070 BC). The Valley can be entered through a magical gate leading to the belly of a hidden hill that resembles a ben-ben. The elaborately decorated tombs were constructed with intricate designs and colorful wall paintings that depict religious rituals, scenes from the afterlife, and the pharaoh’s journey to immortality.
Day 8: Edfu + Kom Ombo Day Trip
You will have your breakfast onboard the Nile River Cruise then lead with our tour guide leading to: Edfu Temple The blessed Edfu Temple is a mythical work of art that stands as a symbol of triumph and protective bliss. It is entirely dedicated to Horus the the falcon-headed sky god Horus of protection and victory. It is considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and is the second-largest temple after Karnak which was created in the place where he defeated his evil uncle Set. The construction of the Edfu Temple began in the Ptolemaic period around 237 BCE and was completed during the Roman period around 57 BCE. It features many detailed reliefs, great inscriptions, and statues depicting epic scenes from ancient Egyptian religious rituals, mythical stories, and historical events.
Day 9: Private Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Get your breakfast box and go in your guide on your magic tour: Abu Simbel Temples The golden UNESCO World Heritage site Abu Simbel is the heavenly embodiment of glory and greatness which was completed in 1264 BC to shed light on the miraculous heritage of Ramasess the Great (1303–1213 BC) which was known as Ozymandias. Across all the walls of the temple are scenes from his victory at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 AD. The facade of the temple features four colossal seated statues of Ramses II, each reaching a height of about 20 meters (65 feet). The entrance leads to a series of vast halls and chambers adorned with detailed reliefs that depict military campaigns, religious scenes, and Ramses II’s association with various deities of Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah. The second temple is totally dedicated to his beautiful queen wife Nefertari the beloved of Hathor.
Day 10: High Dam + The Unfinished Obelisk + Philae Temple + Flight to Cairo
You will have your breakfast onboard the Nile Cruise then head with your tour guide to explore the incredible: Aswan High Dam The marvelous Aswan High Dam is an epic modern engineering marvel made in the 60s that controls the waters of the Nile River to save it in the artificial Lake Nasser and produces hydroelectricity.
Day 11: Egyptian Museum + Hanging Church + Muizz Street + Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
You will have your breakfast then head with your tour guide on a cultural exploration of Cairo starting with a visit to: The Egyptian Museum The Primal Egyptian Museum is one of the world’s most renowned museums of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It houses a vast collection of artifacts spanning over 5,000 years of Egyptian history. The museum showcases an impressive array of pharaonic treasures that shed light on the greatness of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
Day 12: End Your 12 Days Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh & Nile Cruise Itinerary
You will enjoy your final breakfast in Cairo before checking out from the hotel then head back home thus ending your magical journey through 12 days Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh & Nile Cruise itinerary. Meals Breakfast
