Best of Egypt
Overview
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on this 8-day journey combining the iconic monuments of Cairo with a classic Nile cruise. Beginning in Cairo with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, the tour continues south to Aswan, where you board your cruise and begin sailing north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor. Here you'll explore the legendary temples, tombs, and monuments of the East and West Banks before returning to Cairo for your final night and departure.
Highlights of this trip
- Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Temple of Philae
- The High Dam
- The unfinished Obelisk
- Kom Ombo Temples
- Edfu Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
Itinerary
Day 1
Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo International Airport, meeting and assistance by our qualified representative. - Transfer by deluxe coach to your hotel for check-in. - Evening free at leisure. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel. - Proceed to a full day visit of the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazaar including lunch at local restaurant. - Return to hotel after the tour. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Tour to the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Cairo/Aswan/Nile Cruise
- Breakfast at hotel and check-out. - Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for the flight to Aswan. - Arrival Aswan, meeting by our representatives and transfer to your Nile Cruise. - Arrival at the Nile cruise and embarkation. - After a short rest, proceed to the visits of the Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the unfinished Obelisk. - Return the ship and lunch on board. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Tour to the Sound & Light show at the Philae Temple or City tour by night. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temples upon arrival. - Lunch on board. - Sail to Edfu and visit Edfu Temple. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Sail to Luxor. - Lunch on board. - Arrival Luxor, visits of Karnak and Luxor temples. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Tour of the Sound & Light at Karnak Temple or visit the Souk by night. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6
Luxor/Cairo
- Breakfast on board and disembarkation. - Optional Tour; Hot-air balloon over the West Bank of Luxor. - Proceed to the visit of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. - After the visit, transfer to Luxor Domestic Airport for the flight to Cairo. - Arrival Cairo, meeting by our representatives and transfer to your hotel. - Arrival at hotel and check-in. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Dinner on board of a floating sailing restaurant including Oriental show. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 7
Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel. - Check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
What's Included
Included
- 03 nights accommodation at hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis in standard room.
- 03 nights accommodation on board of Nile Cruise on full-board basis.
- Private sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary including transportation by deluxe coach, entrance fees and qualified local English-speaking guide.
- 01 lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
- All ground transportation by deluxe coach as per itinerary.
- Meeting and assistance by our qualified representative at airports and hotels/Nile Cruises.
- Assistance by our qualified representatives throughout the program.
Not Included
- Egypt’s entry Visa.
- Domestic ticket (Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo).
- Personal expenses.
- Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
- Beverage during meals.
Know Before You Go
- Nile cruise itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions, Itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. Blue Sky Holidays is not liable for these changes.