Trip to Egypt: Pyramids & Nile by Air

Welcome to the mystical lands of Egypt, where the Pharaohs held sway for thousands and thousands of years. When you arrive at Cairo International Airport , your tour manager will be there to greet you and to basically smooth things out, including helping you obtain the entry visa, so the whole process feels easier. Then you will be guided through the lively streets of Cairo in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle , no rush, no stress.

After that, you’ll go to your selected hotel depending on your accommodation plan , maybe it’s a view over the Great Pyramids of Giza at places like Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel , or maybe you prefer the quieter vibe in Khan El Khalili , such as Le Riad Luxury Boutique Hotel. At the hotel, your tour manager will help you with check-in and they will review the plan with you as well, making sure, and double-checking every little detail to establish and confirm the pick-up times for all activities throughout the trip .

Overnight in Cairo.

Welcome drink included.

After a very enjoyable, kinda wholesome breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your personal guide and well, he’ll take you to the Giza Plateau to begin the day by staring in awe at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. You’ll also visit the well known Sphinx and Valley Temple. Once the pyramids part is done, there is lunch at a genuine Egyptian restaurant, then you’ll head to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt’s newest landmark, placed just about two kilometers from the pyramids and among the world’s biggest plus most advanced archaeology museums. The GEM is home to more than 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, reaching across 5,000 years. You can also see the full Tutankhamun collection together, shown for the first time as a complete set, and it’s all supported by modern architecture, hands-on interactive displays, and simply amazing views over the Giza Plateau. Finally you will return back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Today, you will be leaving Cairo , and head out to the shining city of Luxor . Youll meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport , for your trip toward Luxor . Once you land in Luxor , you will be assisted, then whisked away in an exclusive air conditioned vehicle , to board your luxurious Nile cruise Salacia. This cruise will give you a truly special time cruising along the Nile , with good quality service, gastronomy , and accommodation for the duration of your stay . Have a delicious lunch on board, then set off for your first stop in Upper Egypt, visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple , on the East Bank . After that return back to your cruise and enjoy a warm dinner that feels hand crafted.

Sleep overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Have your first breakfast on board, while you’re cruising through the calm waters of the Nile , it feels oddly peaceful. After you finish eating , go ahead and explore the West Bank of Luxor. You’ll visit the Royal Cemetery, home to 62 Pharaohs, then move on to the Valley of the Kings. Later in the day , make your way to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was put together by the New Kingdom’s architects in the 15th century BCE, at Deir El-Bahari. Bring the whole thing home by admiring the huge Colossi of Memnon. Once your visits on the West Bank are done , return to your cruise and start sailing toward Edfu, while a tasty lunch is served on board.

For the rest of the day , just relax as you glide along ; use the wonderful amenities on your cruise. Try the afternoon tea, have a massage, and de-stress in the Jacuzzi, you know , like fully unwind. End the day with a satisfying dinner on board.

Overnight on your cruise in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise, as you glide toward Edfu a bit earlier maybe, anyway. When you arrive, step out and wander to Edfu Temple, it’s one of the best preserved temples from the Greco Roman time, dedicated to Horus at Edfu. You’ll get a truly magnificent moment when you join a horse drawn carriage ride, back and forth to the temple, and you’ll see Upper Egypt’s local life up close. Slow things down with the rural pace of farmers and fishermen, then let yourself sink into those lush fertile landscapes, sprinkled with banana trees and date palms like green dots all around. After all that, return to your cruise and get ready for your second daytime stop, Kom Ombo.

Once you touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo, take a stroll through the town and its everyday locals, until you reach the unusual Kom Ombo temple. It has two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, which feels kind of special and strange in the best way. After your visit, head back to your cruise where a appetizing lunch will be waiting, while you sail on to Aswan. As the day winds down, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner, with the Nile River around you, calm and very serene.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo.

Just take it easy and enjoy this again, a kind of delicious breakfast while you are sailing toward the bright city of Aswan. When you arrive, you can go out right away and spend the day sightseeing in this beautiful place , while also meeting the most friendly locals , yes. First stop, you will see the massive Unfinished Obelisk , it is still lying on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After that, you’ll continue on to the lovely Temple of Philae , it is dedicated to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, so it feels truly special. When your visits are done, you return to your cruise and then you can enjoy a satisfying dinner right there in the middle of the Nile , with those calm lovely waters around you.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner .

Visits: Unfinished Obelisk , Temple of Philae .

Enjoy your last morning on the cruise, with one last scrumptious breakfast on board while the calm waters of the Nile are all around. After breakfast, you disembark the cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport so you can catch your flight back to Cairo, where you’ll be met on arrival and then transferred to your hotel for your final night in the Land of Pharaohs.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

* Optional group tour by coach to Abu Simbel Temples for an extra $130 USD

Have a delicious breakfast prepared just for you at the hotel, then step out and wander the streets of the lovely capital, Cairo. You’ll get a bit of free time at your own pace; take a stroll, talk to a few locals, or sip some Egyptian tea in a local café. As your flight gets closer, you’ll be moved through the loud, busy avenues of Cairo to Cairo International Airport, for your last departure back to your homeland.

Meals: Breakfast.