12 Days Nile Treasures Tour

12 Days Nile Treasures tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo airport, you will be met and greeted by our team and transferred to the hotel in our air-conditioned vehicle. After the check-in, you will have a brief meeting to review your holiday program. Overnight at Le Riad Hotel de Charme or similar in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids Tour

After breakfast, depart to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid which was designed by the architect, Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Proceed to Giza Plateau to visit one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. You will have your lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Islamic Cairo to see Cairo’s old bazaar called Khan El Khalili.  Overnight in Cairo at Kempinski Nile City Hotel Cairo or similar

Day 3: Luxor & Nile Cruise Tour

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Cairo airport for your regular domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will met by our team and transferred to board the Nile cruise for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the East Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. Here you will see the captivating Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple that reflect the bewitching Pharaonic history. Dinner and overnight on board the Mayfair Nile Cruise

Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise tours

After breakfast, depart to visit the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, and Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Proceed to visit the Colossi of Memnon. You will have your lunch and sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board the Mayfair Nile Cruise

Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo Tour

After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Haroeris, the Horus the Elder and the crocodile god of Sobek. This temple was built with 2 symmetric entrances, halls and sanctuaries. It is regarded as the only double temple in the whole of Egypt. Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board the Mayfair Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board. Dinner and overnight on board the Mayfair Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Day 7: Abu Simbel tours

After early breakfast, disembark from the cruise and drive for about 3.5 hours to arrive at Abu Simbel. Here, you will board a 5-star deluxe lake cruise and sail to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel. Dinner and overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

Day 8: Kasr Ibrim / Wadi El Seboua tours

After breakfast, sail to Kasr Ibrim. Here, you will view the attractions from the deck of your cruise as entrance is not permitted. You will have your lunch on board as you sail to Amada to visit the temples of Amada, Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut. Proceed sailing to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise

Day 9: Wadi El Seboua tours

After breakfast, visit the temples of Dakka and Meharakka with your lunch on board. After lunch, proceed sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 10: Disembark/ Back to Cairo

After breakfast, checkout in and disembarkation from Lake Cruise in Aswan. Then visit the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi. After that transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Alexandria Tour

After breakfast, drive to Alexandria which is the second capital of Egypt. You will visit Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Proceed to the famed Alexandria Library, the Catacombs which is the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock. You will have your lunch in one of the local restaurants. Overnight at Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similar in Cairo.

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home

What is Included on the Safari Price

• Airport meet & greet services
• 4-night accommodation in Cairo on BB
• 7-night accommodation on board a 5-star Nile cruise on FB
• One-way domestic regular flight from Cairo to Luxor
• One-way domestic regular flight from Aswan to Cairo.
• All sightseeing tours as per the program
• Entrance fees to all sites as per the program
• English speaking tour guide
• Airport transfers in our air-conditioned vehicle.
• All meals as per the program
• Bottled water during the tours and transfers
• All service charges & taxes.

What is Excluded on the Safari Price:-

• International flights and taxes
• Entry visa to Egypt
• Any optional tour mentioned above
• Any expense of personal nature
• Personal insurance cover
• Gratuities and tips
• Alcoholic drinks
• Any item not mentioned as included above