9 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo and Nile Cruise and Red sea From Cairo

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Book now 9 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo and Nile Cruise, Including 2 nights in Cairo,3 nights Nile Cruise, - Visit the Pyramids of Giza and The Egyptian Museum then travel to Hurghada and enjoy 3 nights at Hurghada 

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► Day 1- Arrival in Cairo

  Our representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
overnight in your hotel in Cairo 

 ►Day 2  The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum

You will be picked up from your hotel in  Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (  Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple.
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza
Then visit the Egyptian Museum
 ►The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds
The New Grand Museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe end of 2024
Transfer to Cairo Airport after the visit to fly to aswan 
► Overnight in Aswan 

►Day 3 Cairo- Aswan-Nile cruise

Pick up from your hotel in Aswan 
Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, proceed
Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
  Phiala temple:
Built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
 The high dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
►  The Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 
12:00 lunch on board the Cruise
► Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

► Day 4- Kom Ombo and Edfu temples 
6:00 Sail to Kom Ombo
The temple of Kom Ombo:
The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Edfu temple :
Upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Galabyia Party.

Day 5-Luxor East and West bank 

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu around 08:00 by horse carriage 
Visit Luxor temple.
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Valley of Kings and Karnak temple

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 80 $ per person
Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of Luxor and 
Karnak karnak Egypt 360  
The Valley of the Kings:
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak
The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third
The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
Karnak 
 is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak karnak Egypt 360  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 
Lunch during the trip-  overnight on the cruise 

►Day 6 Luxor Hurghada ٍSafari Tour  

After breakfast and around 8 am with your private car and 4 hours driving to Hurghada from Luxor to check in at your resort in Hurghada to catch lunch there 
overnight in Hurghada Resort all-inclusive 

►  Day 7-  Optional Snorkeling trip 

Following a pick-up from your Hurghada hotel, transfer to the pier and set sail for the famous Dolphin House area, where a large number of dolphins can be found swimming in their natural environment. Spend about 1.5 hours sunbathing before you reach the Dolphin House. Here, if Mother Nature is accommodating, you will see dozens of dolphins playing in the water and swimming alongside your boat. If the weather allows, you can even jump in and play with them! Experience the dolphins in their natural habitat, living away from the constraints of an artificial pool and controlled environment. Observe their normal behaviour; if they choose to come and play with you, it’s according to their will. The area is ideal for snorkelling whether the dolphins are playful or not. Admire the beautiful corals and a multitude of exotic fish far from the tourist crowds. You will make a total of 3 stops in different locations. A small buffet lunch is also served on board, and if you are interested in diving, the crew can organize a professional instructor for a trial lesson (please advise in advance). Cruise back to the pier for your transfer back to your hotel in Hurghada in the late afternoon.
 overnight in Hurghada 
►  Day 8 Optional  Scuba diving from Hurghada 
Spend a day out on the water learning to scuba dive on an 8-hour experience in Hurghada. This trip is suited for beginners and experts alike who simply want to enjoy the waters of the Red Sea. After pick-up, you will be taken out on a boat to your first diving spot. Experienced instructors will guide you around the location and explain the specifics of the diving site. Then head into the sea and explore the underwater realm. Once your first dive ends, enjoy an onboard lunch. Then you will move to a new site for the second dive. Opt to snorkel or swim if you feel like it. You will also have plenty of time to relax and sample the provided refreshments. In the late afternoon, you will be returned to shore.
overnight in Hurghada 

Day 9 Departure 

Transfer to Hurghada airport for a flight to Cairo for departure 

 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • museum of civilization 
  • Cairo museum
  • The Valley of Kings
  • Karnak temple
  • Luxor temple
  • Queen Hatshepsut temple
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Edfu temple
  • Kom Ombo temple
  • The high dam
  • Phiala temple
  • ► Alexandria 
  • ► Safari tour in Hurghada 
  • diving in Hurghada 
  • Nubian village 
  ►Include
  • ► Pick-up service at Cairo Airport.
  • ►1  Nights at a hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • 1 nights in Aswan 
  • ►  3 nights in Hurghada all inclusive 
  • ► 3 nights Nile cruise 5 stars 
  • ► Flight tickets  Cairo- Aswan   }
  • ► An escorted knowledgeable tour guide all over the tour.
  • ► All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
  • ► Entering fees for all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • ► Private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada.
  • ► All Service Charges and taxes.
Excluded
  • ► International Airfare.
  • ► Egypt entry visa.
  • ► drinks at restaurants or cruise 
  • ► Tipping
  • ► Optional Tour

► Please remember to bring:

  • ► Passports valid 6 months
  • ► Hat
  • Suncreams
  • ► SunglassesIncluded