Cairo Cruise & Red Sea 13 Days

Cairo

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Duration

13 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Overview

There’s no better way to cap your Egyptian adventure than relaxing by the famous Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. Pyramids & pharaohs, ancient architecture & antiquity,cruising the River Nile, sunshine, sand & sea!

Highlights

Cairo - Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau
Necropolis of Saqqara
Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan el Khalil Bazaar
Egyptian Museum
The Temples of Abu Simbel
Aswan - High Dam, Philae Temple, RiverNile
Nile cruising - islands en route
Kom Ombo - Temple of Kom Ombo
Luxor - Temples of Karnak & Luxor Temple by night
Luxor - Valley of the Kings and Queens,Colossi of Memnon and Temple of QueenHatshepsut
Red Sea - swim, snorkel, dive or simply

Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo

Arrival to Cairo, North Africa’s largest city. Included transfer to your hotel and leisurely afternoon to enjoy your hotel facilities.
Overnight – Cairo

Day 2

Pyramids & Saqqara

Today we visit the Pyramids of Giza. Rising above the beige coloured desert sand, the Pyramids at Giza Plateau are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. The other two - Chephren and Mycerinus are equally impressive. Afterward we tour the tomb-strewn necropolis of Saqqara, featuring King Zhoser’s step pyramid, constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC, this was the template for all future pyramid construction.
Overnight - Cairo (B)

Day 3

Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

This morning we venture to old Islamic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. Arguably the most famous exhibit is the stunning

solid gold funerary mask of the boy-King Tutankhamen. An entire gallery is devoted to the treasures unearthed by Howard Carter at Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.
Overnight - Cairo (B)

Day 4

Abu Simbel

Cairo - Abu Simbel - Aswan. A short flight down south to explore the temples of Abu Simbel , created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple (built between 1290 and 1224 BC) hewn into the side of a mountain are four famous colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. The other rock cut temple at Abu Simbel is the Temple of Hathor, which is fronted by six massive standing statues. Four of them represent King Ramses II, the other two are of his beloved wife - Queen Nefertari. Famously, the temple was re-located in a multi-million dollar operation in 1972, further up from the shoreline of Lake Nasser, which had threatened to erode the foundations of this monolithic temple complex. Later, free time to perhaps do some shopping in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.
Overnight - Aswan (B)

Day 5

Aswan Philae Temple

A visit out of town takes us to the mighty High Dam. A modern feat of engineering, the High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the construction of Cheops, the largest pyramid at Giza. The by-product for this awesome construction is Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake! Cultivable land has increased considerably and the High Dam’s hydro-electric station has doubled Egypt’s power supply. Continuing, we enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island and Philae Temple. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple was rescued in an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s. Due to high water levels in the resevoir created by the Old Aswan Dam and further aquatic drama due to the creation of the mighty High Dam, Philae Temple was relocated stone by stone on higher ground on nearby Agilika Island. This afternoon we board our luxury Nile cruiser.
Overnight - Nile Cruiser (B, L, D)

Days 6 & 7

Cruise The Nile

Aswan - Luxor. Sailing upstream we stop to visit the waterside temple of Kom Ombo, dating back to the reign of Tuthmosis III, built in honour of the crocodile-headed god Sobek. It is unique and unusual, in that everything is architecturally doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. Early morning on day 7, we continuing through
the Esna lock and arrive to Luxor. Afternoon visit to the grand Temples of Karnak, a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Tonight, we’ll take a stroll along the riverside corniche and visit Luxor temple, wonderfully illuminated by night.
Overnight - Nile Cruiser (B:2, L:2, D:2)

Day 8

Valley of the Kings

This morning we visit the Valleys of the Kings & Queens and Temple of Hatshepsut.Valley of the Kings was constructed to house the regal sarcophagi-enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting their passage into the after-life. Some of the best known tombs are those of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the tomb of King Tutankhamen. In all, more than 60 tombs have been excavated. This afternoon we drive to Hurghada.
Overnight - Hurghada (B)

Days 9 & 10

Soak up some sun!

Time for a bit of R & R! There’s plenty to do in and around Hurghada. Consider sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, Scuba diving and snorkelling or simply soak upthe sun poolside. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has a lively nightlife scene and excellent shopping.
Overnight – Hurghada (B:3)

Days 12

Cairo

Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we fly back to Cairo. The afternoon allows free time; relax by the pool or consider some last minute souvenir shopping at Khan el Khalili bazaar. Overnight - Cairo (B)

Day 13

Cairo

Perhaps indulge with a sleep-in and breakfast in bed. Hotel check out and a departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.(B)

Included/Excluded

Breakfast daily and ll meals aboard Nile Cruiser
9 nights superior or deluxe hotels (specific to your chosen itinerary), 3 nights deluxe Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
Economy class flight Cairo - Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel - Aswan, Hurghada - Cairo
Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
Free time, rest and relaxation in the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and 13
Qualified Egyptologist guide at all sites of antiquity
Private air-conditioned transportation and all relevant transfers

International flights and visa
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Laundry, drinks, items of a personal Nature
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

Tour's Location

Cairo

FAQs

Your tour will conclude in CAIRO on Day 13 of the trip. There are no activities planned for this day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!

On your arrival Time as a Date in availabilty - and Our representative Nilvison ETS will wait you in Cairo Airport to decide the perfect time you can contact with our Helpdesk on Whatsapp :+201099128111

Airport transfers are included in the price of this tour

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Date

27/09/2023

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Cairo Cruise & Red Sea 13 Days

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