10 Day Egypt tour package Cairo and Nile cruise from Luxor
We offer 10 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo and Nile Cruise, Including 4 Nights Nile Cruise ,4 Nights in Cairo &1 night Camping enjoy 5 Days Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan then travell to Cairo,Visit Pyramids of Giza and explore the magic of the white desert in 10 Days Egypt Travel package.
We offer 10 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo and Nile Cruise, Including 4 Nights Nile Cruise, Nights in Cairo & 1 night Camping .enjoy 5 Days Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan then travell to Cairo,Visit Pyramids of Giza and explore the magic of the white desert in 10 Days Egypt Travel package.
Pick up time from Luxor Airport upon arrival to the Nile Cruise, Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, and proceed to Visit The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Karnak temple s and Luxor temples.
The Temple of Karnak is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak .It is the largest temple complex ever built by man.It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs.The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Optional Trip to see Luxor by horse carriage.:
Witness a unique amazing trip with the horse carriage to see the daily life and the Egyptian market(The Souq) also see the downtown and discover the hidden gems,the Trip atmosphere is amazing,you will feel like Egyptians
Lunch on the Nile cruise
Optionl Trip Felucca Ride:
Short Felucca trips in Luxor Sailing trips over the river Nile is the best trip ever you can have when you are in Luxor. Felucca trip in Luxor where you get on the Most Traditional Egyptian Boat That known as Felucca and Enjoy a relaxing experience of a Felucca ride trip along the River Nile in Luxor.
In the Evening you can enjoy An Optional tour Sound and Light Show at Karnak:
The show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and the erection of the Karnak Temple. The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Karnak temple encloses
Dinner & Overnight onboard the Cruise in Luxor
Breakfast on the board the Nile cruise.Optional Trip to do hotair balloon ride
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.You will visit 3 tombs. If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh Tutankhamun, ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and full of treasures in 1922 Tutankhamun It costs 30 $ Extra.
Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon are Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple.The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor , The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon , Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a Local restaurant in Luxor , Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :
The Queen
Hatshepsut temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and there is simply nothing that can match the beauty and elegance. Hatshepsut temple
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Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monumen:
Optional Extra tombs:
The tomb of
Tutankhamun, ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and full of treasures in 1922 Tutankhamun
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The tomb of Tutankhamun, ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and full of treasures in 1922 Tutankhamun is the only tomb in the Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king.
The Tomb of Ramses VI:
The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings , the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.
Buy Amazing Egyptian Alabaster:
The Alabaster Factory:
The alabaster industry is one of the unique Egyptian crafts that developed and sustained through the sequential generations since ancient Egyptians. It represents the major source of income for many artisans working mainly in the west of Luxor . Yellow limestone, black granite, basalt, marble, and the national marmar are the most prominent materials used in this craft, brought from the mountainous region in “Qurna village” located at the west bank of Luxor , where the artisans live beside the temples and ancient civilization symbols to produce Pharaonic antiques fascinating Tripists from different worldwide nations.
13:00 sail to Esna lock& lunch will be during the sail
18:00 Arrive, Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu& Dinner
Dinner & Overnight onboard the Cruise in Edfu
Breakfast on board the Cruise
07:00 Visit the temple of Edfu
The upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
09:30 Sail to Kom combo
12:30 lunch on board the Nile cruise during the sail
15:30 Arrive at Kom Ombo, visit the temple of Kom combo
Kom Ombo temple
The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)
17:30 Continue sailing to Aswan, Dinner will be during the sail
21:00 Arrive in Aswan and overnight on board the Cruise
Breakfast on Board the Cruise
Pick up from Aswan
airport then transfer to Nile cruise,Pick up can also from train station or hotel in Aswan. Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, proceed
Visits of Aswan
including the Temple of Philae and a tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the
The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk
Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The High dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
The
The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk
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Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.
12:00 lunch on board of the Cruise
at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island
Optional trip Then visit the Nubian village( 40 $ per person)
The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending 2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Aswan
In Aswan
Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village
is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful.
In Aswan
Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village
will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Breakfast on board the Cruise
The two temples of Ramses the Second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, and the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco
transfer to Luxor
airport for a short flight to Cairo from Aswan
Overnight in Cairo
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (Cheops Chephren,and Mykerinus. )Then proceed to visit the Great the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple .
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza
Then visit the Egyptian Museum
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.
Museum in Giza, Egypt, housing archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt The Grand Egyptian Museum
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is not officially open yet. But if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is scurrently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.
Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person
With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
Overnight in the Hotel Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Pick up time from your hotel in Giza or in Cairo, drive to Bahariya Oasis, which is located about 350 km east of Cairo This journey takes about 4 hours, in Past when people from Bahariya wished to go to the Nile valley, they often waited until a caravan was passing through, They traveled between the Nile and the oasis in three days( How lucky we are today!!!!!
There will be 2 Coffee Breaks during the trip.
You will see to the righthand side the railways that transport the iron ore deposits to the Steel mill at Helwan, So it is of no use for tourists- Baharyia oasis is the main source of Iron ore of Egypt. The Iron ore comes from the middle Eocene limestone and is located 4 places called Managim.You will arrive at Baharyia oasis then you meet your Safari guide and you will take your 4x4 Jeep and Start your adventure.
Our Jeep 4x4Drive to the black desert This name stems from the fact that there is a layer of black powder covering its mountains, highlandsand sand.This powder covers the summits of some mountains.The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis which is located 37 k.m from Bawiti , Some people refer to this oasis as a separate oasis, during the roman time area was very Prosperous, and many of the current families were originally from Libya., Before lunch, you can immerse yourself in a hot water spring which will almost instantly reduce stress. The heat naturally coaxes tense muscles to loosen up which in turn promotes feelings of calm, well-being, and tranquility.
Hotsprin in El Haz
There is a museum here called the (water museum ) which is built to show the people the importance of the underground water for the people of the desert and the instruments which were used by the Egyptians to raise the water for irrigation Then drive to the valley of Agabat
Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert white-desert Egypt 360 . You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, chalk (and maybe sand) developed. Then you will adventure the desert by discovering the Wadi el Agabat by Jeep 4x4 and Enjoy sandboarding - explore the white desert white-desert
There are hundreds of images here each one is reminiscent of an animal- A chicken- A sphinx, Camels, tents, Mushrooms. Make tents and Enjoy the sunset
As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping. ( Vegetarian food is available )
Note: at night temperatures can drop suddenly in the White Desert a proper jacket would be necessary to spend the night comfortably- But don't worry we provide all camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents and mattresses
At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise At 07:00 you'll enjoy breakfast in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis
At 09:00 On the way back, you will visit Crystal Mountain, Crystal Mountain, locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature was found by accident.
11:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis, Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam, a hot spring that can help to relax. Located 7 km east of Bahariya on Cairo road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature,12:00 Then drive back to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo at 16:30
Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan el-Khalili, located in Cairo, Egypt, is a well-known bazaar . It was originally established during the Mamluk era as a trading hub. Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most luxurious military fortresses built in the middle ages. Saladin Citadel
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you will drive up to the
Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most luxurious military fortresses built in the middle ages. Saladin Citadel
, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha :
Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo
especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo
Coptic Cairo
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Then, visit Old Cairo
to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century.
Overnight in Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities.
If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.
Inclusions:
- Meet and assist at Luxor International Airport + transfer to hotel or cruise by air-conditioned vehicle
- Flight ticket-Aswan- Cairo
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- 4 nights accommodation at 5-star Nile Cruise on a full board basis
- 5 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast and all taxes - 5-star hotel
- 1 night Camping in the white desert- All inclusive
- All guided tours on board your Nile cruise include:
- Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple in Aswan
- Visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions:
- International Flights to Egypt
- Entrance fees inside any of the pyramids
- Any other optional visit if necessary.
- Dinner in Cairo
- Tips
Please remember to bring:
- Passports
- Hat
- Sunglasses
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