Splendor River Nile
Overview
Experience the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt on this 11-day journey, beginning with Cairo's iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor to embark on an extended Nile cruise. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, you'll explore a remarkable collection of temples and monuments on both banks including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan highlights.
Highlights of this trip
- Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx
- The Egyptian Museum
- Khan El Khalili bazaars
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu Temple
- Philae Temple
- The High Dam
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Botanical Gardens
- Temple of Kom Ombo
Itinerary
Day 1
Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo international airport, meeting and assistance by our representative. - Transfer by our deluxe coach to your hotel. - Rest of the day is free at leisure. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel. - Start a full day visit of the Pyramids of Giza including the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazaars including lunch at local restaurant. - In the evening, enjoy an optional tour to the Sound and 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 to fly to Luxor. - Arrival at Luxor Airport, transfer to your Nile Cruise for embarkation. - After a short rest, proceed to the visits of Luxor & Karnak Temples. - Lunch on board and in the afternoon. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Proceed to the visits of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in the West Bank in Luxor. - Sail to Edfu. - Lunch on board. - Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Visit Edfu Temple. - Sail to Kom Ombo. - Lunch on board and sail to Aswan. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. - Lunch on board. - In the afternoon, proceed to the visit of the Botanical Gardens by motor-boat. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Day free at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temples by road or by flight. - Overnight on board.
Day 8
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Sail to Kom Ombo. - Lunch on board. - In the afternoon, visit of the Temple of Kom Ombo. - Sail to Edfu. - Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 9
Nile Cruise
- Breakfast on board. - Sail to Luxor. - Lunch on board. - Arrival Luxor, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10
Nile Cruise / Cairo
- Disembarkation after breakfast. - Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo. - Arrival Cairo domestic airport, meeting and assistance by our representative and transfer to your hotel. - Arrival at hotel and check-in. - In the evening, enjoy an optional tour including dinner on board of a floating restaurant on the Nile including a belly dancer and a folkloric show. - Overnight at hotel.
Day 11
Final Departure
- Check out after breakfast. - Transfer Cairo international airport for your final departure.
What's Included
Included
- 03 nights accommodation at hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
- 07 nights accommodation on board of Nile cruise on full board basis (starting with lunch and ending with breakfast).
- Sightseeing as per itinerary including transportation by deluxe coaches, qualified English-speaking guide and entrance fees.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- All land transportation as per itinerary by our deluxe coaches.
- Airport meeting and assistance by our qualified representatives.
Not Included
- Egypt entry Visa.
- International airfare.
- Domestic ticket (Cairo/Luxor/Cairo).
- Beverage during meals.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
- Any other item not mentioned in the itinerary.
Know Before You Go
- Nile Cruise itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, noting that the programs may change in sequence but not in visits and Blue Sky Holidays is not liable to these changes.