6 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Vacation

You will visit the Giza pyramids after breakfast.

The tour will take you to see various notable structures including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, built by Snefru's son and preceded by the smaller second pyramid of Chephren. Additionally, you will visit the smallest royal pyramid in Giza, constructed for King Mycerinus. Your specialist tour guide will then provide historical information about the Sphinx before leading you to the Valley Temple, also known as the mummification temple of king Chephren. This temple was built using Aswan granite quarries and surfaced with white alabaster. Khufu's son, Chephren, succeeded him as a ruler in the 4th Dynasty.

Your personal driver and tour guide will then accompany you to the Egyptian Museum, where you will marvel at the treasures of Tutankhamun.

If you pause from eating your delicious lunch, you can enjoy the Coptic Cairo tour which includes visiting various old churches and synagogues. The tour starts with the hanging church that was constructed above the remains of an ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, representing the victory of Christianity over paganism. You will also see the church of the holy family where they stayed for a short period during their journey to Egypt, and the Ben Ezra synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Egypt.

Overnight in your hotel in Cairo,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After having breakfast at your hotel on the third day, continue your travel package in Egypt. Check-out and a representative from Cairo Top Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport, which is approximately an hour's drive from Giza.

Take your one-hour flight to Aswan and once you arrive, you will be greeted and transported to embark on the MS Semiramis Nile Cruise, a highly recommended 5-star Egypt Nile River Cruise.

In the afternoon, your tour guide and driver, who are accredited, will pick you up to sail on the river Nile by Felucca. You will enjoy the sail around Kitchener's Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum with an afternoon tea.

You will be able to enjoy an open-buffet dinner while aboard the boat, and also have the pleasure of watching the Nubian Folkloric show.

In such a wonderful atmosphere, you are presented with the opportunity to attend the sound and light show at Philae Temple and gain greater knowledge about the myth of Osiris and Isis.

Overnight aboard the Nile cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying breakfast on board the Ms. Semiramis Nile Cruise, you will start your Aswan Day tours that includes a visit to the Aswan High Dam, which is known for its contribution to the Egyptian economy. Additionally, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, built by Queen Hatshepsut and considered a significant monument. Finally, you will visit the Temple Philae, where you can see the main temple dedicated to the goddess Isis and her son Horus. The temple entrance is guarded by two granite lions that reflect Byzantine influence.

Transfer back to the Nile cruise boat, which will sail towards Kom Ombo. During this sailing, an open-buffet lunch will be served aboard your luxurious boat. After arriving, you will meet your private tour guide and embark on an astonishing tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple erected during the Ptolemaic dynasty and dedicated to the crocodile evil spirit God Sobek and God Horus according to ancient Egyptian religion. Egypt Nile Cruises will then sail to Edfu, and you can enjoy your afternoon tea while sailing. The Captain will also welcome you with a cocktail, so please dress smart casual.

Tonight's entertainment aboard the cruise will include dinner and disco music in the lounge bar. We will be spending the night on board at Edfu.

*An optional tour is available to Abu Simbel upon request*

You will be served breakfast on your MS Semiramis Nile Cruise, followed by a sightseeing tour to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is dedicated to Horus and boasts some of the finest architecture from the Ptolemaic period. A large granite statue of Horus stands at the entrance with the Double Crown of Upper and Lower Egypt on its head. After learning about Edfu, you will return to the Nile Cruise ship and sail to Luxor, the last city on your trip. Lunch and afternoon tea will be served on board.

Your high-quality dinner will be included onboard the ship in the evening, and after that, you can look forward to a delightful traditional Galabya party.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the last day of your tour in Egypt, enjoy breakfast on the Nile cruise vessel before embarking from the cruise and beginning the exciting Luxor day tours. First, we'll explore the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were buried. Then we'll visit the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of El Deir El Bahari, which was Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple. After West bank of Luxor tour, we'll head to the Karnak temple complex and the beautiful Luxor Temples during the East Bank of Luxor tour.

Afterwards, you will go to Luxor Airport and fly to Cairo, where you will catch your international flight back home.

*Optional Hot air balloon ride extra ticket*

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch