Luxury 10 Days Best of Cairo with A Nile Cruise

At the hotel, breakfast will be ready in the morning and you will check out from the hotel. After that, you are going to visit the great attractions of this heavenly attraction which is known as the Giza Pyramids complex which is the ultimate reflection of the great magnitude of this golden civilization that spanned over 5000 years.

 The Great Pyramid of Khufu

One of the outstanding pharaonic constructions is the Great Pyramid of Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) which was built in 2570 BC using 2.3 limestone blocks each weighing 2.6 tons each to face the four cardinal points and having a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 ft). The pyramid is one of the ancient world wonders and the only one that stands still until now revealing the ultimate set of secrets.

The Amazing Sphinx

Next to the Pyramids, you will see the mighty and wise sphinx with a height of 73m and a width of 19m. The Sphinx is a gigantic statue with a lion body but with a human head of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC)  that sits guarding the Pyramids entrance until the end of time.

The Valley Temple

During the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the temple was built from limestone and Aswan granite to lead the members of the 4th dynasty to the mythical underworld. It provides useful information and details about the process of mummification and purification which is also known as the opening of the mouth ceremony thanks to its excellent condition.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the latest wonders to be added to the celestial capital of Cairo which makes it the only mega-museum on earth which is dedicated to a single civilization. Across the 480,000 square meters, (5,200,000 sq ft) space of the museum which is 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex more than 100,000 artifacts can shed light on the history, culture, and artistic innovation of this golden civilization.

Lunch Meal

Next, you will enjoy a delicious lunch meal before resuming your tour to visit:

Memphis City

Between 3100 BC and 2925 BC, King Menes founded the city of Memphis to announce a new era in Egyptian history. The city was the first Egyptian capital ever. It contains a lot of marvelous monuments and ruins as the temple of Hut-Ka-Ptah which changes the face of this immortal civilization.

The Saqqara Step Pyramid

The minister of Pharaoh Djoser, Imhotep was the one who designed the Step Pyramid of Saqqara between 2670–2650 BC. The Pyramid was built of six steps of limestone and mud clocks with a height of 62 m. The Saqqara Step Pyramid is considered one of the oldest Pyramids in Ancient Egypt launch the golden age of pyramid construction.

Overnight

In the evening you will go to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. There you will embark on a 5 stars High Luxury Nile cruise for overnight.

On the third day, the morning you will enjoy breakfast on the shipboard. Then you will have a historical tour in Luxor on the west bank of the Nile discovering the city's marvelous attractions starting with:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is an ancient burial site located at the heart of a mythical hill that resembles the Ben-Ben where the world was created. The valley contains more than 63 tombs belonging to members of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties such as  Seti I, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, Amenhotep I, Ramses the Great, and more; which are part of the New Kingdom ( 1570 - 1050). All the tombs are filled with unique treasures and artifacts that belong to Egyptian kings that reveal some of the most magnificent facts.

Hatshepsut Temple

Also called El Deir el-Bahari, Hatshepsut temple was built by the great female pharaoh queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) in 1479 BC and was dedicated to Amun who she acted as his priestess wife. The construction took 15 years to be completed and stands as the ultimate model for the classical architecture of the New Kingdom.

After that, your lunch will be ready on the cruise board before continuing your tour by going to:

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are magnificent seated wonders of quartz carved in Cairo to honor the legacy of King Amenhotep III who ruled from 1386 to 1350. The statues are 18m tall and weigh about 720 tons which features the most incredible facts due to all the carvings and inscriptions across the statues.

Later on day three, you will be back on the Nile cruise for the overnight.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

In the morning, you will have a breakfast meal while sailing to Edfu. As soon as we get to Edfu you visit:

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is a colossal preserved living wonder which was the main worship house of the mighty god Horus. It was built between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic era. Ancient Egyptians strongly believed that the temple was built in the same fight location between Set and Horus.

At the end of the day, you will go back to the Nile cruise where lunch will be served on the shipboard while sailing to Aswan. At night, you will have your dinner and other exciting shows onboard the cruise and overnight.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

On the morning of the fifth day, you will enjoy your breakfast then you will explore the beautiful city of Aswan starting with:-.

Aswan High Dam

In the south of Aswan city is located the High Dam of Aswan on the Nile River. The dam was a cooperation project between Cairo and Moscow for getting control over the Nile flooding and generating electricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk was built by orders of the mighty Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to stand in the heavenly entrance of the temple of Karnak but, unfortunately, they discovered a crack in the obelisk during construction so they abandoned the project.

The Temple of Philae

The temple of Philae was built to honor the goddess Isis between 380-362 BC which makes it one of the last original temples to be made in Egypt. It served as one of the last sacred places where the goddess was worshipped and the cult of Isis continued there. It served as the provider of the original manuscript of the Myth of Osiris.

Later you will go back to the Nile cruise for rest and overnight.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

Early morning on the sixth day you will have your breakfast boxes from the Nile cruise then we will transfer you to Abu Simbel with a private car where you will visit:

Abu Simbel Temple

The temple of Abu Simbel is one of the greatest archaeological monuments ever made in history which was known as the temple of King Ramses “Ozymandias” (1279-1213 BC) beloved by Amun. It is located southwest of Aswan city near the Sudanese borders and is celebrated on the 22 of February and October of each year to celebrate the gifts of Anum, Ptah, and Ra‑Horakhty. Abu Simbel temple was built in 1246 BC by orders of King Ramses and it contains two temples, the temple of Ramses to show his victory in the battle of Kadesh in 1247 BC & show his love by the beautiful temple of Queen Nefertari.

After finishing your unforgettable visit to Abu Simbel temples you will be transferred back to the Nile cruise overnight in Aswan.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

Breakfast will be served on the shipboard on the morning of day seven while sailing back to Kom Ombo. Next, you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the

Kom Ombo Temple

The temple of Kom Ombo was built during the reign of King Ptolemy V during the Greco-Roman time between 180 BC and 47 BC. The outstanding architectural design of the temple is unique as it is divided into two symmetric sectors. The first one is dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and the second is dedicated to Horus the Elder. This double temple was able to convey several great facts about the medical and astronomical knowledge of this period.

After that, you will go back to your Nile Cruise for lunch & dinner and sailing towards Luxor City.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

In the morning, a breakfast meal will be served on the cruise then you will visit the marvelous attractions of the eastern bank of Luxor:

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple construction was completed more than 4000 years ago since its creation process between 1971 BC and 30 BC. The Karnak Temples Complex is a religious creation filled the tales of lost souls and graceful celestial beings. The temple is dedicated to the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty the Egyptian god Amun, his son Khonsu, and his goddess wife Mut, and is considered one of the biggest religious buildings in the world which hold an epic combination of epic art found across the hypostyle hall, pylons, shrines, and more.

Then back to the cruise and enjoy your lunch, at night you will experience a unique tour to:

Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor temple is a magnificent wonder which acts as a divine tale of royal kings and celestial gods which was built in 1400 BCE to praise Amun the Sun God during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramses the Great. The temple contains a lot of well-carved pillars with magnificent carvings decorating the whole place.

Later we accompany you back to the Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be included onboard the cruise.

On day nine, morning you will have breakfast and disembark from the Nile Cruise. After that, you will go to Luxor airport to catch your flight to Cairo. At Cairo you will discover the beauty of the old districts of the city starting with:

The Egyptian Museum

Located at the heart of Cairo city, the Egyptian Museum is an honorable museum located in Egypt and features many artifacts, relics, and instruments that explore the divine heritage of the greatest civilization in existence.

Lunch Meal

You will have your lunch at a nice local restaurant in Cairo. Then you will visit:

The Hanging Church

The hanging church Church of Mother of God Saint Virgin Mary was one of the places where the holy family hid during their journey across Egypt which was constructed In the 5th century AD with marvelous outstanding Coptic decorations and writings making it pleasant to the Eye while revealing the most magnificent history.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque

Amr Ibn Al-Aas mosque can shed light on the innovation of Islamic architecture since it was first introduced in Egypt, it is considered the most Islamic legacy as it was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and Africa. It was built in 641 AD by the great Muslim commander Amr Ibn Al-Aas in the heart of old Cairo to become one of the biggest and most beautiful Islamic attractions.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Before the 1950s, Ben Ezra Synagogue was considered the main religious center of the Jewish community in Egypt. The place used to be a church before it was converted in 882 AD. Inside is a collection of amazing works of art found in every inch of the Jewish temple.

The National Egyptian Museum

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a magnificent establishment made in 2020 in the beautiful beating heart of Fustat to shed light on the evaluation of this great civilization which spanned for over 7000 years across many dynasties revealing a collection of 50,000 artifacts and 28 royal mummies which each have a story to tell.

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz Street is a colossal establishment filled with some of the most enchanting creations of medical Islamic art dating to 970 AD when this capital was first created. The Muizz is made of a combination of streets that forms a maze of golden treasures.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili is a tremendous Bazaar spread across an old street that is decorated and paved in the Islamic style. The Bazaar was built between 1382 and 1389 AD featuring a lot of wonderful shops and Egyptian-style cafes.

Overnight

At the end of your tour in old Cairo, you will go to the hotel for overnight.

Note: Breakfast will be included onboard the cruise.

You will have your breakfast meal at the hotel in the morning After that you will check out from your hotel in Cairo. Next, we will take you to Cairo airport to fly safely home. This will be the end of your 10 days luxury vacation in Egypt.