Luxury Tour to Cairo, Nile, and Lake Nasser

 Enjoy your delicious breakfast made by the best chefs in Egypt with a variety of food. Prepare yourself to start discovering the best sights of Cairo landmarks: Cairo is a great authentic city that has witnessed many ages and historical periods. Your tour guide will accompany you to start your tour to see the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. It is a large museum rich with many valuable pieces dating back hundreds of years, and the ancient Egyptians. 

The Egyptian Museum has received thousands of guests every year since its opening in 1897. When you visit the museum, you will see unique pieces of papyrus that are rich with information and Egyptian secrets. You will also see the enchanting statue of the goddess Osiris, who is one of the most well-known gods in Egyptian mythology. In addition to seeing a fragment of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt countries,. 

Now, it is time to enjoy your delicious lunch to recharge your energy to continue your tour. Now, we will move to the Giza Plateau to see the three massive pyramids, which are very large constructions for the Egyptian kings that were built to save their possessions and to be their place in the afterlife, believing in the concept of resurrection.  You will see three pyramids owned by King Kufu Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. You can also book a ticket to enter inside the pyramid to see the royal rooms inside to enhance your experience. 

Let’s see the Valley Temple, which was one of the most significant temples in Egypt because of what was happening inside from events. The Egyptian priests were gathered after the death of one of the Kings or the Nobles to prepare the body to be mummified. 

The experience of the pyramids is not ending. It is time to see the Great Sphinx, which is a huge statue of limestone. The statue is considered the guardian of the three pyramids and the treasures of the pyramids. You should capture many photos with it. 

Let’s enhance our tour by visiting the famous landmarks of the Old Cairo area, especially Coptic Cairo. Our first destination in Coptic Cairo will be Abu Serga Church, or the cavern church. It is the church where the holy family stayed for many days during their flight from Herod the king, who wanted to kill all the children of Bethlehem. The church is very authentic with the holy icons and wooden components of the church. 

Then we will see another holy church of the Virgin Mary: It is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in Egypt. The church is known as the Hanging church because when you see it at first glance, you will see it hanging. This is because it was built above the ruins of the towers of the Babylon fortress. The church includes very impressive icons, and it also has impressive architecture. 

Our final stop will be the Ben Ezra synagogue, where you can learn more about the Jews' history due to its great design and what is included from books and documents narrating the Jews’ history inside the Egyptian community. 

After seeing all of these landmarks, you will be transferred to your hotel to spend your night. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Get ready to see the beautiful City of Luxor. In the morning, your car will be ready to transfer you to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Luxor. Once you arrive at Luxor airport, you will be met by your tour leader and your private car to start seeing Luxor.

The first day of your cruise tour will be dedicated to discovering the East Bank of Luxor, which is one of the best-selling tours in the Luxor day tour to discover the enchanting temples. Our first temple will be the Karnak Temple. The temple is the largest and oldest house of worship in the world, including 11 temples inside it.

 It is a very large temple with an area of more than 247 acres. The process of the construction of the Karnak temples lasted for more than 2000 years. Many kings have contributed to the building of the temple, such as Tutankhamun, Hor Moheb, and Seti I. 

Then, we move to another enchanting temple of Luxor: it's connected with Karnak Temple, which has a tall avenue that is the place where important events and celebrations are held. The temple is known for its façade, which includes 6 statues of King Ramses II. It is one of the most attractive temples for visitors of Egypt Nile cruise tours between Luxor and Aswan.  The temple is one of the important temples that explain the history of the pharaonic civilization through the hieroglyphs, symbols, and drawings that appeared on the walls of the temple.

The temple plan was put by King Amenhotep III to legalize his rule in Egypt. In addition, the architecture of the temple is characterized by elegance and grandeur. The temple was characterized by two pink granite stone obelisks: one of them has been transferred to Paris, France. 

Both obelisks have the name of King Ramses II, the owner of the Abu Simbel temples. Words can not describe the enchanting architecture of Luxor's temples, so you should visit it with your certified and private tour guide during your Egypt luxury tours with your family and partners. 

Finally, you will be transferred to rest and enjoy the vibes of your deluxe Nile cruise. 

Overnight on your Nile cruise. 

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

When you start your tour to see the west bank of Luxor , you will see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, or El Deir El Bahri.  It was considered as an architectural miracle in its age and stand still till now. The temple was built to honor Queen Hatshepsut, who was a pharaonic queen, and her rule over Egypt was characterized by wealth and stability. The temple was dedicated to worship Amun and to offer sacrifices to the gods. It's one of the attractive temples in Luxor day tours to be visited to see the different stories behind the walls of the temple. 

Then you will see the famous temples of Memnon: Two enchanting temples were built against a funerary temple. The temples for King Amenhotep III were made from limestone, representing the king sitting with his hands above his legs, with two women represented on the sides of the temples, showing appreciation for women's positions in Egyptian society. Despite the two temples being for King Amenhotep III, they are called Memnon temples due to a Greek myth that you should ask your tour guide about to discover. 

Our third destination will be the Valley of the Kings, where the Egyptian kings chose to be buried. When you visit the valley, you will see the enchanting tombs of kings such as King Tutankhamun and Seti I. The valley also includes tombs for nobles, not only kings. This burial site for kings was carefully chosen as it was located on the west bank of the Nile, believing that the sun god descended (died) on the western horizon, according to the ancient Egyptians' beliefs.

Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile cruise to spend your night and watch the different shows on your cruise. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,dinner 

Your Nile cruise will sail to the north of Aswan city, where you will see the temple of Kom-Ombo, which is visited by thousands of guests every day through the Egypt Nile cruise tours between Luxor and Aswan. It is known for being dedicated to the worship of two gods, Sobek and Horus; this led to having its components of double gates and corridors. The temple includes a museum inside for twenty-two mummified crocodiles that were found near the temple. The city of Kom-Ombo is known for having many tombs for the ancient Egyptians inside it. 

Then, your Nile cruise will sail to visit Edfu Temple, which is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and is away from any damage. The temple construction process continued through six Ptolemaic rulers. The main building of the temple was discovered in 1860 by the archaeologist Mariette, who discovered many inscriptions. One of the most prominent inscriptions is the annual reconnection between Horus and his wife, Hathor. When you see the enchanting temple, you will feel that you have traveled back in time to ancient Egypt. It is considered one of the largest and most beautiful temples in Egypt and the world. 

Finally, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise to enjoy your night. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

When your Nile cruise reaches the beautiful city of Aswan, you will see why Aswan day tours are one of the best-selling tours in Egypt. Aswan has two important factors for unique cities: the first one is the nature seeing the Islands around the Nile River, unique plants and birds decorating its blue clear sky, and the second factor is the history. 

 Your tour guide will accompany you in seeing and discovering the historical sights in Aswan. The first thing that you will see is the unfinished obelisk, which is one of the most attractive sights during Egypt travel package tours.  When the ancient Egyptians completed the work, its height of was 41.75 meters. Archaeologists believe that the obelisk dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut and was put in the Karnak Temple after this. The obelisk reflects the cleverness of the ancient Egyptians' architecture and how the stones were carved and transferred in Aswan. 

Our second destination will be the Philae Temple. The temple's holiness and appreciation were very high during the Roman and Greek reigns, and it was dedicated to Isis, one of the most famous goddesses in Egyptian mythology.  The temple has witnessed many celebrations for the priests and significant events. It is one of the most attractive and beautiful temples in Egypt. The temple has been cut and transferred from its original island to Aglica Island to be preserved and protected from the flood. 

Our next destination is the High Dam in Aswan. The Egyptian government has been cooperating with the Soviet government to build the high dam to produce electricity from the flow of the water of the Nile River. The High Dam also protects Egypt from the floods, leading to an increase of farm spaces in Egypt. The volume of the dam's body is 43 million cubic meters of cement, iron, and other materials. 

After enjoying your day tour, you will be escorted to your Nile cruise to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

In the early morning, get ready for your exciting tour to Abu simple temples that attract millions of visitors to see it and enjoy Egypt travel packages reaching to the temples. 

Enjoy your breakfast and check out from your first Nile cruise to be ready to embark on a very special and different Nile cruise tour that will enable you to see the artefacts and temples of Lake Nasser behind the High Dam. 

Abu Simbel temples: This is an archeological complex including two temples and many enchanting statues. Historians believe that King Ramses II built the temple to celebrate the victory in the Battle of Kadesh. The construction process of the temple lasted for more than twenty years.

 The external façade of the temples is very famous, with the enchanting statues on it, which you can miss the chance to have many pictures for a memorable time at one of the most beautiful temples of Egypt.  The Egyptian government has cooperated with UNESCO to move the temple, rescuing it from the danger of water after building the High Dam.

Then, you will go back to enjoy your lunch on your unique Nile cruise

Overnight on your cruise 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Your Nile cruise will be sailing while you can enjoy your delicious breakfast and all the quality services aboard. You will start your tour by visiting Qasr Ibrim: It’s like a guardian for the Nubian history in Egypt, which was a major city in the Meroitic kingdom. It later became a strategic Roman stronghold and an important Christian center. Over time, it developed into an Islamic site reflecting the civilization of Nubia. 

The importance of the place comes from the historical pieces that existed on the site.  Ibrim Palace has witnessed important events and played a role in the conflict between the Romans and the Persians. 

Enjoy the sunny weather while relaxing on the sun deck of your luxurious Nile cruise. It is time to have your delicious lunch and rest. 

Then you will see the temples of Amada and Derr. Amada is the oldest temple in Egypt which was built by Tuhotmose III and Amenhotep II. The temple location reflects the Egyptian authority on the borders of Egypt, proven by the inscriptions on the walls of the temple.  

Now we will see the Derr temple. It is 500 meters away from the Amada temple; this temple was dedicated to Ra Hor Achti, Amun-Ra, Ptah, and King Ramses II himself. Many parts of the temple have been destroyed, but many of the scenes and carvings are still in good condition, representing marvelous scenes of the mentioned events. The most important of these marvelous inscriptions are the scenes of Ramses II's campaign in Nubia.

It's not the end of the tour: now we will enjoy one of the best parts of our tour, visiting Wadi El Sibouaa, or the valley of lions.  The temple gained this name due to the existence of two parallel rows of lion statues for guarding the temple. It is one of the temples that was built by King Ramses II. Finally, back to enjoy your night and dinner on your luxurious cruise. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

In the morning, enjoy the vibes of sailing on the Nile River between the beautiful natural scenes. Your cruise will reach the temple ok Kom El Dekka, which is an archaeological masterpiece built by the Ptolemies upon the ruins of the pharaonic temple. 

 The temple walls are decorated with many inscriptions belonging to the gods of Egypt, such as Isis, and there are also drawings belonging to the Ptolemies during their rule over Egypt.   In addition, historians discovered that there are many drawings written in the Demotic script.

 Archaeologists have explored ancient stones dating back to the era of Thutmose III, Seti I, and Merneptah, which have been discovered, indicating that the temple was built during the New Kingdom.

Finally, get back to your lavish Nile cruise and have some rest to be ready for the night activities. 

Spend the last morning on your lavish Nile cruise and enjoy your delicious breakfast. Prepare yourself to visit Kalabsha Temple after checking our itinerary from your Nile cruise on the Movenpick Prince Abbas, which is one of the largest and best Nile cruises in Egypt. 

Kalabsha Temple is one of the temples that has been transferred to a new location on the Nile River. The main reason for building the temple is to worship Mandolis, the Nubian god of fertility and the sun. Octavious Augustus, who started building the temple to make it one of the best temples in the Nubian Egyptian style. 

After seeing the enchanting temple of Kalabsha, be prepared to transfer to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo 

Upon your arrival, have a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Cairo and rest after a long day 

Meals: Breakfast

Get ready to spend a very different adventure; you will be surrounded by the beautiful nature and the history of Alexandria. Your driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to Alexandria to meet your guide, who specializes in Egyptian history. 

The first site that we will see is the Citadel of Qaitbay, which is one of the strongest defense forts against any danger from outside Egypt. The citadel was built by Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaitbay during this period. It is one of the most important castles on the Mediterranean coast. It is surrounded by the water of the sea from all sides, consisting of three floors, starting with the mosque of the citadel.

Our next visit will be to the Alexandria Library, which was known before as the Royal Library. Historians believe that the great Alexander was the founder of the library twenty centuries ago. It has witnessed many ages and has been exposed to damage many times, but has been renewed. It includes many documents, books, and research from all sciences for scientists around the world. 

Then, we will see the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: It is an Archaeological treasure in Alexandria. It is a type of tomb that was popularized in the first three centuries AD. The catacombs consist of a spiral staircase that leads to three floors. The inscriptions on its walls are very different and unique when you look at them: it is considered the largest discovered catacomb in Alexandria city.

Let’s see the highest archeological site in Alexandria: the Pompey Pillar, which is a high column more than 48 meters high. Historians believe that the column is the highest monument in the world. Some archaeologists say that it was built after the accession of Diocletian to thank him after he came to Egypt, returning the calmness and stability to the city after the revolution of Domitianus. 

Finally, enjoy a calm and nice walk on the corniche of Alexandria, watching the blue waves hitting the coast. 

Finally, you will be transferred back to Cairo, enjoying your beautiful night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Enjoy your last morning in Egypt. Have breakfast and get ready; your car will transfer you after the checkout process to the airport. 

Meals: Breakfast