Cairo / Luxor / Aswan - 10 Days / 9 Nights
You will be swept away by romantic history and powerful legends as you explore the magnificent land with your professionally trained and educated Egyptologist
Spend time in Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in perfect harmony. Come face to face with the mysterious Sphinx that for thousands of years has been kneeling gracefully and looking thoughtfully towards the East. See the sole surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of King Tutankhamoun’s tomb.
Traverse the Nile and let yourself be whisked away to magnificent sites: Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious pharaohs were buried, Kom Ombo , the temple dedicated to two gods and romantic Philae Temple.
Destinations And Sightseeing Cairo
Memphis / Sakkara / Egyptian Museum.
Luxor
Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple / Valley of Kings and The Queens.
Esna
Edfu
Edfu Temple.
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Temple.
Aswan
High Dam / Temple of Philae.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Cairo
Arrive Cairo, Meet and Assist by Menatours Representative escorted to your Hotel.
Day 2 - Memphis / Sakkara / Pyramids
Start your Full day tour by visiting Memphis it was the vast metropolis and capital of the Old Kingdom continue to Sakkara ,the oldest stone complex in the world , see to the erring Step Pyramid of Djoser , the earliest of all Pyramids after that visit the Great Pyramids of Giza , including the Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx .Transfer to your hotel for overnight (B,L)
Day 3 - The Egyptian Museum / Old Cairo / The Citadel / Khan El Kalili
Explore the ancient city if Cairo , including The Egyptian Museum , Old Cairo , The Citadel , The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar.(B,L)
Day 4 - Cairo / Luxor
Transfer to Cairo International Airport with your escort Menatours , Fly to Luxor and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 5 - Luxor / Nile Cruise / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple.
Transfer to your Cruise for Embarkation, in the afternoon start your tour for Karnak and Luxor temples. Followed by an evening of dinner and dancing on board.(B,L,D)
Day 6 - Luxor – Valley of the Kings and the Queens / Esna – Esna Temple.
Cross the Nile to the visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Continue to Esna, the site of a temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnun.(B,L,D)
Day 7 - Esna / Edfu – Edfu Temple / Kom Ombo
After your Breakfast on board of your cruise , A Short Horse – drawn carriage ride takes you to the temple dedicated to the falcon – Heated god, Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo. (B, L,D)
Day 8 - Kom Ombo – Kom Ombo Temple/ Aswan –High Dam / Temple of Philae
After your Breakfast on board of your cruise , you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Aswan. See the High Dam, Old Dam, Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Aswan / Cairo
After your Breakfast on board of your cruise . Morning, go sightseeing by felucca (wooden sailboat) around the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island. After your tour transfer to Aswan Airport, Fly to Cairo, Dinner at your Hotel.(B,D)
Day 10 - Cairo Final Departure
After your Breakfast at your hotel ,Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)
Optional Excursions
* Sound And Light Show at Pyramids .
* Dinner on Board of cruise with Show.
* Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in luxor.
Package Details
Package Include :
* Meet and Assist at Cairo, Luxor International Airports by Menatours representative.
* All Transfer with private Air Conditioned vehicles.
* 4 nights accommodation in Cairo.
* 2 Full days tours in Cairo with trained expert Egyptology (Tours as mentioned in the itinerary)
* 1 night accommodation in Luxor.
* 4 nights accommodation on board of the cruise.
* Daily Breakfast , Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary day by day
( B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
Package Exclude :
* International Air Fare and Domestic Air Fare in Egypt
* Entry Visa for Egypt.
* Any optional tours.
* Personal Spending.
* Tipping.
General Information
* All our tours and Accommodation are flexible in terms of duration and destination and can be customized to fit all needs.