Great Pyramids & Full-Board Nile Cruise
Eygpt From $2,500/9 Day 8 Night
Great Pyramids & Full-Board Nile Cruise Egypt in 9 Days, 8 Nights in Destination
Experience the magic of ancient Egypt on this unforgettable 8-day Egypt tour featuring the Great Pyramids of Giza and a full-board Nile River cruise. Walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you explore Egypt’s most iconic historical treasures including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and the Valley of the Kings. Your adventure begins in Cairo where you will discover the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, one of the most fascinating wonders of the ancient world. Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts that tell the story of over 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization.
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Day 1: Departure to Egypt
Begin your journey with an international flight to Egypt. Prepare for an unforgettable cultural adventure through one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations. Overnight flight en route to Cairo.
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Day 2: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax or explore Egypt’s vibrant capital city. Cairo is one of the largest cities in Africa and offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern culture. Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 3: Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
After breakfast, begin your exploration of ancient Egypt with a guided excursion to the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, built more than 4,500 years ago. These pyramids are the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Continue to the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, guarding the pyramids for millennia. The remainder of the day is free to explore Cairo at your own pace or join optional excursions such as visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum or exploring the city at night with dinner and cultural entertainment. Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 4: Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Enjoy breakfast before visiting the famous Egyptian Museum, which houses thousands of priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt including treasures discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun. The museum presents more than four thousand years of Egyptian history through statues, mummies, jewelry and relics from ancient dynasties. Later, continue to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Wander through its narrow alleys filled with spices, handmade crafts, jewelry, and traditional souvenirs while experiencing the lively atmosphere of Cairo’s historic trading district. Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 5: Cairo to Luxor & Nile Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Luxor, often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Upon arrival, transfer to the Nile cruise ship that will be your home for the next several days. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Temple of Karnak, a massive religious complex built over many centuries by successive pharaohs. Continue to the nearby Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun and connected to Karnak by the historic Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and overnight while docked on the Nile.
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Day 6: Valley of the Kings & Sailing to Esna
Start the day with breakfast on board before heading to the famous Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most impressive architectural monuments located beneath towering cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Afterwards, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to a temple of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon the cruise begins sailing toward Esna, passing through the Esna Lock along the Nile. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Day 7: Nile Cruise Experience
Enjoy a relaxing day sailing along the Nile River while taking in breathtaking views of Egypt’s rural landscapes. From the deck of the cruise ship, watch traditional villages, palm groves, and farmers working along the fertile riverbanks. The Nile has been the lifeline of Egypt for thousands of years, supporting agriculture and daily life for millions of people. Relax on the sundeck, enjoy onboard amenities, or observe local traders approaching the cruise boats with traditional goods. Overnight stay on the cruise.
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Day 8: Aswan Exploration
Today the cruise arrives in Aswan, one of Egypt’s most scenic cities. Begin with a visit to the Granite Quarry, where massive stones were extracted for ancient monuments throughout Egypt. Later, board a traditional felucca sailboat to glide along the Nile’s narrow channels and admire the surrounding islands and desert landscapes. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the colorful markets and cafés of Aswan or relax onboard the cruise ship. Overnight stay on the cruise.
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Day 9: Aswan Highlights & Kom Ombo Temple
After breakfast, visit the High Dam of Aswan, one of the largest embankment dams in the world and an important engineering project that controls flooding and generates electricity for Egypt. Later the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo, where you will visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. The temple is famous for its symmetrical design and the ancient Nilometer, which was used to measure the water levels of the Nile. Enjoy dinner and the final evening aboard the Nile cruise.
