11 Days Egypt with 5-Star Nile River Cruise Tour
Highlights
Departure Date: Sep 28 & 29* / Oct 7*, 12*, 26^ & 28^
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Visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum in 2024
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at a scenic restaurant in Cairo
3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile River cruise
4 nights at a luxury 5-star international hotel in Cairo
2 nights at a 5-star international hotel by the Red Sea
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT: Luxor hot air balloon
In-depth travel to understand ancient civilizations: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Departure for EGYPT
Take airplane to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and enjoy the meal on the plane.
Meals
Hotel
Transport Airplane
Day 2 CAIRO
Arrive in Cairo, the tour guide assists in immigration procedures.
Meals
Hotel Hilton Heliopolis Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Transport Luxury Coach
Day 3 CAIRO
【Grand Egyptian Museum】It showcases Egypt's rich ancient history and cultural heritage, housing a vast collection of over 100,000 artifacts, many of which were previously hidden from the public. (if the museum has not officially opened, guided tours will be available in specific areas).
【Pyramids of Giza】It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The largest of them is the Pyramid of Khufu, which is the tallest and oldest pyramid, and it is also the largest existing pyramid in the world. There is the famous Sphinx next to the pyramid.
【Great Sphinx of Giza】
The Sphinx, which has a history of about 4,000 years, and the pyramids are both representative relics of ancient Egyptian civilization. Because the Sphinx is full of disputes in terms of age, appearance, and even who the builder is, these issues are called "the Sphinx Mystery” by the world.
Meals:
Hotel Hilton Heliopolis Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Transport: Luxury Coach
Day 4 CAIRO — ASWAN
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Aswan.
【Aswan High Dam】It completely controls the flooding of the Nile River and guarantees the water for the downstream farmland, which can be said to be the center of Egypt. The majestic scenery and comfortable tropical climate above the dam also make this dam to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Egypt.
【Philae Temple】Relocated to the island of Agilika with the building of the Aswan High Dam. It is dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The story is everywhere represented on the walls of this temple. It is the place where ancient Egyptian religion is preserved the longest.
【Special recommendation (optional): Nile River boat tour】 Visit Aswan and the only minority Nubian in Egypt, take a unique Egyptian【Felucca】, traditional wooden sailing boat in Egypt.
Meals:
Hotel 5-Star Luxury Nile River Cruise
Transport: Airplane， Luxury Coach， Cruise
Day 5 ASWAN / KOM OMBO / EDFU
【Special recommendation(optional)： Abu Simbel Temple】Visit famous temple which dedicated to the goddess in the period of king Ramesses II.
【Kom Ombo Temple】 It means the heap of gold in ancient Egyptian language. The temple is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. It is atypical because everything is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis.
Meals:
Hotel 5-Star Luxury Nile River Cruise
Transport: Cruise
Day 6 EDFU / LUXOR
【Luxor Temple】The venue of the annual Opet Festival, is also known as “the southern sanctuary ". In the temple, you can see the huge Statues of Ramses II, the magnificent stone pillars, etc.
【Karnak Temple】One of the largest open-air prehistoric monuments in the world. Rows of Ram-headed sphinx statues line up in front of the temple, and upon entering, another row follows. Immediately after are ten columns, each approximately 21 meters tall. Only one intact column remains today. Two obelisks, about 29 meters high, can also be seen here, representing the tallest obelisks in Egypt today.
Meals:
Hotel 5-Star Luxury Nile River Cruise
Transport: Cruise
Day 7 LUXOR — HURGHADA
【LXR Hot-air Balloon】(Optional) Overlooking all the historic monument in Luxor from an aerial perspective, even the green fields on both sides of the Nile River have maintained their original appearance for 3000 years. (Wake up at 4 a.m. and you can go to take a hot air balloon！ Then return to the cruise for breakfast)
【Valley of the Kings】Located on the west bank of the Nile River. There is the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. The tomb is 100 meters deep, and the interior decoration is resplendent and luxurious.
【Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut】The tomb of the only female pharaoh in ancient Egypt was built in a valley surrounded by cliffs. Its architecture is one of the best masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture because it is designed to blend organically with the surrounding landscape.
【Colossi of Memnon】
Meals:
Hotel Continental Hotel Hurghada or similar 5-star hotel
Transport: Luxury Coach
Day 8 HURGHADA
【Hurghada】Red Sea holiday resorts. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for water-sports， particularly scuba diving and snorkelling.
【Red Sea】It is a very important traffic channel between Europe and Asia. Here is known to the world, half of the sea and half of the desert. The hotel provides three meals a day, so you can play at ease！
After breakfast, you can enjoy your free time in Hurghada.
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【Special recommendation (optional): Red Sea Yachting】
In the morning, take a boat and visit an island. Sailing on the Red Sea, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Red Sea, and you can also see the cliffs. You can snorkeling, swimming, and feeding fish (you can use the spare fishing gear on the boat or you can bring your own).
Meals:
Hotel Continental Hotel Hurghada or similar 5-star hotel
Transport: Luxury Coach
Day 9 HURGHADA — CAIRO
After breakfast, head to the airport to take a domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, proceed to Cairo's famous scenic restaurant, where you can enjoy local cuisine while admiring the stunning views of Cairo at sunset.
Meals:
Hotel Hilton Heliopolis Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Transport: Luxury Coach
Day 10 CAIRO — MEMPHIS — CAIRO
【Pyramid of Djoser】It is the earliest stone pyramid in ancient Egypt, built in the 27th century BC. This six-tiered step pyramid is considered the prototype for all subsequent pyramids and marked the beginning of pyramid construction.
【Egyptian museum】It is the most famous and largest museum of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. The museum displays more than 300,000 collections from the ancient Egyptian period to the Roman rule period. You can witness the magnificent gold burial mask, golden coffin, golden throne and so on.
Meals:
Hotel Hilton Heliopolis Hotel or similar 5-star hotel
Transport: Luxury Coach
Day 11 Depart EGYPT
After breakfast, transfer to airport for returning flight to home city.
Meals:
Hotel
Transport: Airplane