Trip to Cairo and Nile Cruise from Luxor

You will see your first destination after your tour guide meets you at your hotel and starts the way to the Giza pyramids plateau. When you are getting closer to the area of the pyramids, you will see massive pyramids standing on a huge plateau, creating an incredible scene. Firstly, you will see the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the second pyramid of the famous king Chephren, and the third pyramid of Menkaure, the younger king. When you get closer and closer, you will find that the pyramids are bigger than you imagine, which will make you wonder how these constructions of the rocks were gathered without any modern equipment and technologies. Historians believe that the pyramids had a white color that shone with the sun's rays, but it has been taken and used in the construction of Old Cairo. 

Then we will see a statue of a mythical massive Egyptian carved creature with the massive body of a great carved lion, reflecting the power of the Egyptians and their pioneering mentality that is embodied in the human head for the lion's body, creating the fascinating and massive temple of the great Sphinx in history. The great sphinx statue represents a silent, strong guardian for the Egyptian treasures, secrets, possessions, and the Royal Pyramids of Giza. Secondly, you will see the Valley Temple of the Temple of Mummification, which aims to prepare the dead body of the king before putting it in the pyramid. The temple consists of many rooms for the mummification process, tools that are used in the process, oils, and the perfumes needed for mummification. 

Our day tour has not ended, there’s a huge treasure in the middle of Tahrir Square to be seen, which is the Egyptian Museum: It’s the first museum to be dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilization. It includes more than 170 thousand pieces from the history of Egypt, but not all of them are displayed because of the large number compared to the space of the Museum. In addition, it’s the only place that has embraced the mummies of the ancient Egyptians for more than a hundred years until transferring them to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in a fascinating parade. 

At the end of the tour, your car will transfer you to your hotel to rest. 

Around 06:00 AM, take your breakfast and check out to start your Egypt Desert Safari Trips, you will meet Cairo Top Tours Egyptologist guide to accompany you by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis about 4 hours drive from Cairo. Upon arrival, visit the valley of Golden Mummies, the Tombs of the Nobles or regional rulers of the oasis in ancient times, the temple of Alexander The Great who built the beautiful city of Alexandria, and the Temple of Muftella dedicated to God Bis one of the famous gods of ancient Egypt to be worshipped in the desert places as the god of entertainment and pleasure.

Delicious lunch meals will be served in a Bedouin-style restaurant, after that we will go to the hotel to check in and spend the afternoon freely.

You will start ascending the black mountain by a 4-wheel drive before the sunset to see the ruins on top of the mountain, “the English House” enjoying the picturesque view of Bahariya Oasis during sunset.

Overnight in Bahariya.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the early morning, have your breakfast before visiting the extraordinary salt lake to enjoy the views and take very nice pictures. Enjoy the golden sand dunes and learn how to climb the palm trees just like the locals so, pick the freshest fruit of the season while walking around the beautiful gardens. Start the adventure to the White Desert, our 1st stop will be at The Black Desert, a region of volcano-shaped mountains covered with large quantities of volcanic rocks, and the Valley of El Haize to the south of Bawiti and Bahariya. We will stop for you to see the quartz in the Crystal Mountain area and then we will spend a few minutes in the charming Valley of Agabat. Spend the night watching the beautiful moon and the stars while camping in the White Desert between the stunning white limestone and chalk formations of the western desert.

Bedouin dinner in the Desert.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have your daily breakfast made by the locals and the popular morning tea-mint. Then, we will head to the oasis of Farafra, in Farafra you can enjoy the sulfur hot water spring of Bir Setah or (Setah Well), and you will also visit the local artist Badr’s unique mud brick museum. Visit the old town of Al Qasr and drive from Farafa to Dakhla for about 3 hours to visit the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar in the middle of the desert and half-buried by the sand dunes. The temple dates back to the 26th dynasty and was accomplished by the legendary Roman Emperors. Visit some of Egypt’s most beautiful rock-cut tombs at the Roman burial ground of El Muzawwaqqa.

After taking your lunch, visit the old Islamic Village of Al Qasr dates back to the twelfth century A.D, to see the ancient houses organized in very interesting narrow alleys, the old oil press, the old wheat grinder, the old court, the medieval prison as well as an old school and an Ayyubid mosque.

Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool-like hot spring then visit the verdant Dakhla farms which are full of golden sand dunes and the clear blue sky above, to enjoy the sunset on the Edge of the Great Sand Sea with a tasty Bedouin tea.

Spend the night in Dakhla at Desert lodge hotel on top of the cliff seeing the green village and the beautiful rose mountains that Dakhla Oasis is famous for.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will visit Kharga Oasis. Enjoy your breakfast and get prepared to begin your tour at Dakhla Oasis by visiting Qasr El Labkha, a Roman fortress on the old caravan route the famous 40 days road attaching Egypt with Sudan (DARB EL ARBEIN), and the Kharga Museum. After that, visit the Roman Temple of Hibis and Nadura from outside as well as Bagawat the oldest Christian cemetery all over the world with its chapels painted with biblical murals from the Old Testament still preserving their colors.

We will head to Baris Oasis, the smallest and the cutest of the Western Desert Oases. Visit the Temple of Dush standing in the middle of an entire flourishing settlement guarding the forty days road when it was functioning you still can see most of the details of this Roman settlement like the residential area with mud-brick houses, The fortress, the Temple which is devoted to Isis and Serapis.

Enjoy camping in the middle of the golden sand dunes in Kharga.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast in the middle of the golden sand dunes, then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, about 6 hours drive. Upon arrival to Luxor embark on your 5 stars Egypt Nile River Cruise.

Your tasty lunch will be served aboard the Nile cruise ship, start Luxor day tours and especially the East Bank of Luxor tour as you will visit Karnak Temple which is one of the biggest man-made temples in the entire world, and the great temple of King Amenhotep III, the popular Luxor temple that was built by many kings of ancient Egypt.

Enjoy your tasty dinner, and overnight in Luxor.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aboard the Nile river cruise, you will enjoy your savory breakfast viewing the Nile River to continue your Egypt Travel Packages. Begin the west bank of Luxor tour to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III renowned as the Colossi of Memnon, and then visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of 62 pharaohs of the New Kingdom including the famous king Tutankhamen and legendary King Ramses II, the tombs were cut from the mountain, decorated with fascinating paintings and filled in with treasures the Pharaohs were planning to enjoy in the afterlife. Make sure you will go to see the Temple of Hatshepsut well-known as the temple of El Deir El Bahary, the first female ruler in the history of Egypt.

Your lunch will be served on board while sailing to Edfu. Enjoy a leisurely dinner aboard the Nile cruise.

Overnight aboard your Nile Cruise.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the early morning, your breakfast will be served aboard the Nile Cruise boat then you will visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic temple devoted to the worship of Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky, Edfu Temple. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Kom Ombo built for the worship of the crocodile God Sobek. Your lunch will be served on board then continue sailing to Aswan.

Enjoy your dinner in the evening and overnight on board your Egypt Nile River Cruise.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having your delightful breakfast aboard the Nile cruise, start Aswan day tours as we will head to the famous High Dam an engineering marvel and the most important project in modern Egypt, the awesome Temple of Philae dedicated to Goddess Isis and beautifully situated on an island. We can reach the temple by a pleasant motorboat ride, then proceed to the largest known Obelisk within the granite quarries where most of the kings used these quarries to cut their needed stone blocks at Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk.

Enjoy your dinner onboard your Egypt Nile River Cruise and overnight in Aswan.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After your breakfast you should complete the check-out procedures at your Nile Cruise. The free time in Aswan is available to visitors while an optional tour to Abu Simbel through land transportation remains an available option during the day. Proceed to Aswan Railway Station for a sleeping train journey to Cairo while receiving dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on the train before arriving at Giza Train Station. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Early check-in will be arranged if possible. You can also choose to join one of our optional Cairo Day Tours or Half-Day Tours.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

On the final day of your Egypt Classic Tour, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Afterward, take part in one of our Cairo Day Tours before our tour leader transfers you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast