12-day Cairo and Lake Nasser Cruise Luxury Tour

Begin your morning with breakfast before you meet your personal guide who will take you to the famous Giza Plateau. There you will study the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, which stands alongside the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, and you will discover the history of the pharaohs who built these monuments to their power. The adventure becomes more exciting when you choose to take a camel ride through the desert, which includes a Bedouin guide who will assist you in taking stunning pictures at the historical sites.

Continue to the Sphinx, which leads to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where ancient people performed mummification rituals.

The Egyptian Museum located in downtown Cairo displays a remarkable assortment of ancient artifacts, which includes the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.

After dining at a fashionable restaurant, you will visit Coptic Cairo, which features the Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

The journey proceeds to Islamic Cairo, which features historic streets and Fatimid gates. There you will enjoy mint tea at El Fishawy Café, which is located in Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This area also offers souvenir shopping opportunities.

The Giza Pyramids provide an optional sound and light show, which you can watch if your schedule permits.

An early morning transfer to Luxor. Your tour leader will take you to Cairo International Airport from which you will fly to Luxor the city that people refer to as the "world's greatest open-air museum" and the center of Egypt's historical treasures. At Luxor International Airport you will be received by our representative, who will take you to your hotel aboard the luxurious 5-star Movenpick MS Royal Lily or a similar Nile cruise ship.

You will start your East Bank tour after you complete your check-in process and eat a tasty lunch on the ship. The first destination of your journey will be Karnak Temple, which serves as an extraordinary religious site that Theban priests dedicated to their three holy deities while pharaohs built on the location for more than two millennia.

The Avenue of Sphinxes features a path that used to have hundreds of these legendary Egyptian beings which will lead you to the impressive Luxor Temple. This site was built around 1400 BC and once served as a major centre for the worship of the god Amun. You will explore the accurately maintained statues and columns and courtyards that bring you back to Egypt's golden age.

You will go back to your cruise in the evening to enjoy a pleasant dinner which is served on the ship while you take time to think about everything you experienced throughout the day.

The optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple provides an additional benefit for you to enjoy. This show presents the ancient site through an immersive experience which features bright lights and dramatic storytelling to transport visitors into the historical period of Egypt's ancient deities and pharaohs.

After a delicious breakfast aboard your Nile cruise, your day begins with a visit to the Temple of Edfu. The magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, who is the falcon-headed god of kingship and protection, stands as one of Egypt's most complete ancient sites, which shows all the sacred ceremonies and all the royal authority of ancient Egypt.

After you finish exploring Edfu, you will go to the Temple of Kom Ombo. The double temple serves as a religious site because it dedicated its worship to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. The temple's symmetric design combined with its detailed relief sculptures makes it an interesting place for visitors to discover.

You will enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the ship while you sail further down the Nile River. The afternoon sailing to Aswan provides you with a peaceful experience because you will sail through beautiful scenes and calm river waters.

You’ll spend the night on your luxurious Nile cruise, reflecting on the day’s discoveries and preparing for the adventures that await.

The Nile cruise will provide you with an enjoyable breakfast experience, which marks the start of your day. Your journey will take you to discover the most exceptional locations throughout Aswan.

Your first stop will be the High Dam, which stands as an engineering marvel and serves as a major milestone in contemporary Egyptian history. You will travel to the Temple of Philae, which serves as a breathtaking temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple complex stands beside the peaceful Nile River.

Next on your itinerary is the Unfinished Obelisk, which represents the largest obelisk that ancient Egyptians attempted to construct and still exists in its original location within the Aswan granite quarries. This location provides visitors with a captivating experience of ancient Egyptian building techniques and their extensive construction plans.

The cruise will take you back to the dining area where you will begin your meal with a lavish lunch and transition to an elegant dinner. The ship will serve as our evening space where we will think about all the things we learned throughout the current day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the early morning, you'll receive a breakfast box delivered to your hotel. Then, you and your guide will enjoy a private air-conditioned car journey, approximately three and a half hours long, to the magnificent Abu Simbel temples.

Upon your return, you'll board a luxurious 5-star cruise on Lake Nasser. After checking in, you'll be treated to a delicious lunch onboard.

Begin your day with breakfast as you continue your cruise towards Qasr Ibrim which represents the sole remaining part of the Nile's ancient floodplain. The historic site functioned as a major Roman frontier fort which served as a vital Nubian center until the 6th-century Christian conversion.

From the sun deck, you’ll embark on a tour to the Amada archaeological site. You can have lunch at this location while your boat sails to the following destination.

Your exploration takes you to the Amada and Derr temples and the tomb of Pinout, which will provide you with a unique experience that showcases historical and cultural elements.

In the afternoon, you will continue your relaxed cruise toward Wadi El Seboua. The ship will provide you with a delicious dinner after your day of exploration which you can enjoy before spending your first night on board.

You'll explore the Temple of Wadi El Seboua, renowned for its impressive lion statues. Following this, you'll visit the temples of Dakka and Moharraka, located in Lower Nubia.

Lunch will be provided on the cruise.

You will leave the MS Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser cruise in Aswan after breakfast to visit the beautiful Kalabsha Temple. This Nubian sandstone temple, which honors the god Meryl ranks as one of the largest temples built in this architectural style.

You will proceed to the Beit El Wali Temple, which Germany protected through relocation and preservation efforts to prevent its flooding. The temple which honors Amun Ra and the Kiosk of Kertassi provide visitors with an authentic experience of ancient Nubian culture.

Your Aswan explorations will lead you to the airport, where you will take your flight back to Cairo.

A representative will assist you with your hotel transfer after you reach Cairo.

Spend the night in Cairo, enjoying your stay.

Meals: Breakfast.

Your Egyptologist guide will arrive at your Cairo hotel to start the day which will take you to visit the historic city of Alexandria that Alexander the Great established.

The tour will take you to multiple interesting locations which include:

Pompey's Pillar: The main column of Pompey which people still debate about its actual origin serves as an important historical monument for Alexandria who might have built it to honor Roman general Pompey or to showcase their military strength.

Citadel of Qaitbay: Sultan Qaitbay constructed this vital stronghold during the 15th century, which now stands as a testament to the military power and historical importance of the Qaitbay dynasty, who ruled throughout the Mediterranean region.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: The Roman burial system within these burial sites represents Egypt's largest collection of tombs, which reveals ancient burial customs and the region's historical background.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina: This architectural masterpiece functions as a contemporary tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, which operates as an educational research center that maintains the academic traditions of its ancient predecessor.

You will drive along Al Bahr Street to see the beautiful Alexandria skyline and Stanley Bridge before you return to Cairo for the evening.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

After a delightful breakfast, a representative from Cairo Top Tours escorts you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: breakfast.