Classical Egypt
Overview
Experience the best of ancient Egypt on this 9-day journey, starting with Cairo's legendary Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, before flying to Luxor to board your Nile cruise. Sailing south through Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, you'll uncover a remarkable collection of temples, tombs, and monuments before returning to Cairo for your final departure.
Highlights of this trip
- Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx
- The Egyptian Museum
- Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu Temple.
- Kom Ombo Temples
- Philae Temple
- The High Dam
- The unfinished Obelisk
- Aswan Botanical Gardens
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/Luxor/Nile Cruise
- Breakfast at hotel and check-out. - Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for the flight to Luxor. - Arrival Luxor, 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 Karnak and Luxor Temples. - Return the ship and lunch on board. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Tour to the Sound & Light show at the Karnak Temple or visit the Souk by night. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Optional Tour; Hot-air balloon over the West Bank of Luxor. - Proceed to the visits of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. - Return to the ship after the tour. - Lunch on board. - Sail to Edfu. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Visit Edfu Temple. - Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temples upon arrival. - Lunch on board. - Sail to Aswan. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Proceed to the visits of the Philae Temple, the High Dam and the unfinished Obelisk. - Return to the ship after the tour. - Lunch on board. - In the Afternoon transfer by motorboat to visit Aswan Botanical Gardens. - Return to the ship after the tour. - 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 7
Aswan/Cairo
- Breakfast on board and disembarkation. - Optional visit of Abu Simbel temples by flight or by road. - Transfer to Aswan Domestic Airport for the flight to Cairo. - Arrival Cairo, meeting by our representatives and transfer your hotel. - Arrival at hotel and check-in. - Evening free at leisure or Optional Tour; dinner on board of a floating sailing restaurant including Oriental show. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 8
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.
- 04 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/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo).
- Beverage during meals.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
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.