Best Luxury Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Red Sea Tour

You will start the day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel to start your tour actively. You will visit a group of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, which are the dazzling Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, and Saqqara. You will meet one of the most important and skilled tour guides from the Cairo Top Tours team, who will take you on an enjoyable tour to learn about the history of these sites.

You will visit the Pyramids of Giza, which people from the whole world have not been able to build similar pyramids to this day. All the great pyramids of Egypt were built on the west bank of the Nile River, where the sun sets, following the religious belief of the dead among the Pharaohs. The Egyptian pyramids were built by local Egyptians who worked in agriculture at that time after the Nile River flooded most of the land. There were rumors that the pyramids were built by slaves or foreigners by force, but the skeletons and inscriptions that were found proved otherwise. The pyramids were built near the official capital of Egypt to facilitate the king's visit and continuous monitoring of the pyramids.

You will also see the giant Sphinx statue with the body of a lion sitting in front of the sun disk and its head carved in the form of a royal human, where the lion embodies the symbol of strength and solidity, while the human head symbolizes wisdom. The Sphinx statue has captured the imagination of travelers and explorers for thousands of years. King Thutmose IV (1400–1390 BC) erected a huge stela between the front feet of the Sphinx, called the Dream Stele, in which he recorded wonderful historical events. You will also visit the Valley of King Khafre Temple, which was built of granite and connected to the pyramid by a bridge. You will find inside it several beautiful and delicate statues of King Khafre, noting that these statues were built of diorite stones that were brought from a distant quarry in the Nubian Desert.

You will have the most delicious lunch you can have in your life, and then we will visit Memphis, which is one of the most important World Heritage Sites, founded in 3200 BC by King Narmer, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and the god Ptah was worshipped there. It was known as the White Wall until the twenty-sixth century BC, when the Egyptians called it Men Nefer, a name that the Greeks distorted, so its name became Memphis. This city is considered a huge open museum. The museum is distinguished by the presence of a huge statue of Ramses weighing about a hundred tons, and its length to the top is about 10 meters, dating back to the 19th dynasty. The Sphinx is distinguished by being made of marble. The most important possession of this museum is a huge statue of Ramses weighing more than a hundred tons and its length to the top is about 10 meters, dating back to the 19th dynasty. The most important possession of this museum is a huge statue of Ramses weighing more than a hundred tons, and its length is meters. The construction of this statue dates back to the ninth dynasty. You will also see the Sphinx made of marble, which is the largest calcite statue ever discovered. The Sphinx in Memphis is 8 meters long and 4 meters high.

You will also visit the city of Saqqara, which is distinguished by being not just a royal cemetery but an open museum that tells the story of the development of ancient Egyptian engineering. Here you will find the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which was the actual and real beginning of the idea of ​​building pyramids before reaching its peak in the pyramids of Giza. It was designed by the brilliant engineer Imhotep, who revolutionized Egyptian architecture. Saqqara is part of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis and is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also see the pyramid of Teti, which was built with extreme precision, in addition to a large number of famous and amazing tombs of nobles. At the end of the day, we will return you to your hotel to have some rest after this long tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will enjoy a delicious breakfast carefully prepared at your hotel with the finest fresh ingredients. Your private tour guide will meet you to visit one of the most important museums in the world, the famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. A distinctive modern classical style characterizes the museum building. It consists of two floors that include distinguished collections of rare Egyptian antiquities extending from the pre-dynastic period to the Greek and Roman eras, including the famous King Narmer stela that commemorates the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the rule of one king, a group of statues and artifacts of the kings of the era of the pyramid builders, the funerary mummies of Yuya and Tuya, King Grandfather of King Akhenaten, the treasures of Tanis, in addition to a large collection of animal mummies, papyrus, coffins and jewelry from various Egyptian eras.

You will visit the famous Saladin Citadel, which dates back to the Middle Ages. It was built on the Mokattam Hills to protect the ancient city of Cairo from Crusader attacks. Saladin chose this distinguished location to be near the city center and in a high place that prevents enemies from attacking because of the difficulty of reaching it. He also chose to build it from some stones of the small pyramids in Giza. Its shape was inspired by the Syrian and Lebanese castles, but its construction was not completed during the reign of Saladin; rather, it was completed by Sultan Al-Kamil bin Al-Adil.

You will also see the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which was built by the famous Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805. It is divided into two sections. The eastern section is called Beit Al-Salah, which is the place designated for prayer. The western section is the courtyard, which is a large courtyard with a beautiful water fountain used for ablution. It also includes a copper clock that was gifted to Egypt by the King of France, Louis Philippe.

Then we will move on to visit Coptic Cairo to see many of the most wonderful and beautiful ancient churches in the world, the first of which is the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the most beautiful and important monuments of Coptic Egypt. When you enter it, you feel that you are listening to the language of ancient Coptic rituals used in performing religious rites, and you see the genius of the living monuments of ancient Egyptian history. It was built on top of the gate of the great Roman fortress called Babylon, and at its entrance, there are 13 amazing columns representing Christ and the twelve apostles.

You will also visit the famous Abu Serga Church, where the Holy Family took refuge during their escape to Egypt. During its restoration in the modern era, the remains of the martyr monk Bishnouna Al-Maqari were found under the ancient Anbal, who was arrested and after he refused to abandon the faith with steadfastness and courage, they burned him alive. You will visit the famous Ben Ezra Synagogue, which contains a large collection of precious books related to Jewish customs and religious rituals, the most famous of which is the Geniza. The ceiling and walls of the temple are covered with plaster and have very beautiful geometric and plant decorations "arabesque.".

You will visit one of the most famous markets in Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which was a source of inspiration for many famous writers such as Naguib Mahfouz. This place is over 600 years old, and you will see many beautiful buildings dating back to the Mamluk era.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your tour leader will come to take you to Cairo International Airport to take your plane to Aswan. Once you arrive at Aswan Airport, you will meet a Cairo Top Tours representative who will take you to your cruise and help you with the check-in procedures. Then you will meet your professional tour guide to start your exciting Aswan visits.

You will visit Kitchener's Island, which is one of the most famous and beautiful botanical islands in the world. This island was formed by the deposition of silt before the construction of the famous High Dam on the rocks in the Nile River, forming the area on which the garden is currently located, estimated at 17 acres. It was a place for Aswan residents to cultivate and use it as livestock feed until the English Lord "Kitchener" came and turned it into a beautiful garden by collecting different seedlings from different countries of the world by his soldiers. Its history extends back more than 120 years.

You will also visit the famous Aga Khan Mausoleum, which is a cemetery dedicated to the Aga Khan princes and leaders of the Nizari Ismaili sect. The story of the burial of the Aga Khan in Aswan goes back to the famous Sultan Muhammad Shah Al-Hussaini, "Aga Khan III," who built a magnificent tomb on a high hill in Aswan and recommended that he be buried there.

The Aga Khan was suffering from rheumatism and bone pain, and his millions did not help him with treatment, and the greatest doctors in the world at the time failed to treat him, so a friend advised him to go to Aswan. The Aga Khan III arrived in Aswan and received natural treatment by burying him in its sands. He was cured of his illness and returned to walking on his feet again, so he wanted to be buried after he died in the sands of Aswan.

After the end of this enjoyable tour, we will transfer you back to your cruise to have your delicious dinner and get some rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will watch the dazzling sunrise on the banks of the Nile, and then you will have a healthy breakfast to start your tour of the most important archaeological sites in Aswan. You will meet your private tour guide, who will accompany you to visit the Philae Temple first. It is a magnificent temple characterized by its beautiful, unique, and harmonious engravings that tell the legend of the god Osiris. The temple was a place of ancient worship of Isis, and the oldest monument in it dates back to the era of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty. Inside it is a very distinctive small chapel, the birth house, and an ancient column hall built by Emperor Ptolemy IX. After passing the rest of the rooms, there is the place of worship.

You will visit the High Dam, which is an eternal symbol of Egypt's greatness throughout the ages, and its success in taming the Nile River, which is one of the longest and most famous rivers in the world. It is the most important achievement of the Nasserite era and the project that summarizes the character of that era. It was honored globally by being chosen as the greatest infrastructure project in the world in the twentieth century and thus in history because of the scientific and technical progress in that century.

You will also see the unfinished obelisk that was carved from pink granite, which is known for its extreme hardness, which also aroused astonishment because it required many tools and machines to cut and carve it, so this question also joins the wonders and mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization that still amaze the minds of scientists to this day. Balls of diorite stone were also found in the quarry of the unfinished obelisk, each weighing 6 kilograms, and used as hammers to cut the stones of the obelisk.

You will also visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is distinguished by the fact that it is still in excellent condition, as it was not destroyed. This temple was dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris and was built to remind of the importance of this area to the ancient Egyptian civilization from an agricultural point of view, due to its distinguished location on the Nile River. The site is characterized by its many sugarcane fields, and the temple includes a group of rooms inside that contain rare antiquities and collectibles dating back to the Pharaonic era.

You can add an optional trip to your program, which is a visit to the dazzling Abu Simbel Temples. These temples are a wonderful example of ancient architecture, and in the seventies of the last century, UNESCO contributed to saving what remained of it from the risk of drowning. The temple was built 3000 years ago and is carved from rocks and represents the strong southern border of the ancient Egyptian Empire. Today, there are 7 statues at the entrance, 4 statues of King Ramses, and two statues of his wife Nefertari. It is said that the Abu Simbel Temple was built for King Ramses and his wife, celebrating the victory achieved by the Pharaohs in the famous Battle of Kadesh. (Optional tour)

We will transfer you back to your cruise to enjoy your dinner and the fun entertainment shows.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise crew will prepare a delicious breakfast, and then you will meet your tour guide, who will take you on an enjoyable tour to learn about the most important secrets of the Edfu Temple. Pharaoh Ptolemy III Euergetes ordered the construction of this majestic temple, but it took nearly 180 years to complete. Later Ptolemaic rulers continued to add developments to it, and Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos completed the main construction. The walls of the temple bear beautiful and detailed inscriptions that provide insight into the religious and political thought of the time. These inscriptions constitute a valuable resource for understanding the most important secrets of the Ptolemaic era.

After the end of the trip, you will return to your cruise to enjoy your delicious dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will embark on a unique adventure in exploring the most important archaeological city in the world, Luxor. You will meet your tour guide early in the morning to visit one of the most important archaeological temples in the world, the Temple of Hatshepsut. This temple has great religious significance as it was dedicated to the god Amun and was a sacred place for worship and Offering sacrifices, where rituals were held to please the gods and seek their blessings. In addition, the inscriptions that decorate the walls of the temple provide valuable historical and cultural information about the rule of Queen Hatshepsut and the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. They also depict trade trips and communication with foreign lands, confirming the flourishing commercial activity and diplomatic relations during that time.

You will also visit the Valley of the Kings, which is one of the most important and beautiful archaeological sites in the world. In this valley, you will find many valuable royal tombs that are characterized by fine drawings and inscriptions from ancient Egyptian mythology that illustrate religious beliefs and memorial ceremonies at that time. You can also add more mystery and fun to your tour by exploring the tomb of the young King Tutankhamun, which is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries that caused a stir in the world when it was discovered by the scientist Howard Carter. (Optional activity)

We will take you back to the cruise to enjoy your dinner while watching Egyptian entertainment shows such as Tanoura shows and belly dancing.

If you are going to visit Luxor, you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy riding a hot air balloon, which will be one of the most enjoyable experiences that you will never forget throughout your life. (Optional tour)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will have a delicious breakfast with your friends and family on board the cruise to start your enjoyable tour with your professional tour guide. Today you will visit two of the largest and most famous temples in Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temples.

You will be amazed by visiting the largest museum in Egypt, the impressive Karnak Museum. Karnak Temple has great importance, as in addition to its importance as a famous religious complex, it was also an administrative center and a treasury for the country, and it was a palace for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. It is the largest temple built in the world. Many different civilizations contributed to the construction of Karnak Temple, as it was built during the era of the New Kingdom and the era of the pharaohs Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Ramses II; however, later civilizations added their diverse touches to it, and the construction of the temple continued until the Greco-Roman era, the era of the Ptolemies, and the early Christians.

Then you will visit Luxor Temple, which is the second largest temple in Egypt. This magnificent temple was built to worship Amun-Ra. The entrance to the temple begins with the giant pylon built by Ramses II, which has two huge statues representing him sitting. The temple is preceded by two obelisks, one of which still stands there, and the other adorns the Place de la Concorde in Paris. This pylon is followed by the courtyard of Ramses II, surrounded on three sides by two rows of beautiful columns in the form of a bundle of reinforced papyrus. In the northeastern part, there is now the Abu al-Hajjaj Mosque. You will also find an ancient church in this temple.

After finishing this exciting tour, we will transfer you to the charming city of Hurghada by private car so that you can enjoy the warmth of the ideal beaches of the Red Sea. You will spend the night in one of the most beautiful and comfortable hotels in Hurghada.
 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

You will enjoy your delicious breakfast, then you can relax on the beaches and enjoy swimming on the charming beaches of the Red Sea. You can book one of our optional tours to explore the beautiful city of Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning after breakfast, our company representative will come to take you to Ras Mohammed Reserve so that you can enjoy the best diving tour of your life under the leadership of professional diving instructors and trainers to guide you. Ras Mohammed Reserve is one of the most important and famous nature reserves in the world, and the most important activities in it are diving and swimming. Its eastern edge represents a rocky wall with the waters of the Gulf, which is characterized by the rarest and most beautiful types of coral reefs, and it has the mangrove channel that separates the Ras Mohammed Peninsula from the famous Al-Bairah Island. Ras Mohammed Reserve is characterized by charming coral beaches located in the depths of the ocean of Ras Mohammed, colorful fish, rare and endangered sea turtles, and coral reefs surrounding the reserve from all sides.

You will enjoy a delicious lunch and drinks on board your beautiful boat. After the end of the trip, we will transfer you back to your hotel to have dinner and spend the night there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

After breakfast, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the recreational activities at your hotel or book one of the optional tours to enjoy every minute of your time in Hurghada, such as the Hurghada Bedouin Desert Safari by Jeep, Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip in Hurghada, Sindbad Submarine Trip in Hurghada, Hurghada Grand Aquarium Tour, and many other tours. You will spend the night at your hotel in Hurghada to prepare for your travel to Cairo the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel, and then we will transfer you to Cairo. We will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back to your home.

Meal: Breakfast