8 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

On your 2^nd day in Egypt, have your breakfast at the hotel, check out then you’ll meet one of our professional Egyptologists in front of your hotel to start your trip package with:

The Magnificent Giza Pyramids

Giza pyramids complex is one of the most impressive historical sites in the world which were constructed during the reign of the 4^th dynasty. The three alluring pyramids hide an endless number of mysteries. However, the main reason for their establishment is to be used as resting places for the three famed kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus since they believed they will keep their bodies and belongings and move them to the next world.

The Wonderful Sphinx

This unique enormous sculpture was erected to be as the guardian of Giza Complex by the order of Chephren and it holds a distinctive position due to its unusual appearance which showcases the greatness of the ancient Egyptian architecture. The Sphinx was established with the lion’s body and the man’s head and there are more and more secrets related to its construction.

The Valley Temple

The Valley temple is not a monumental site but a piece of heaven built by the ancient pharaohs where their magnificent kings and rulers were mummified and prepared for the afterlife world.

It’s the time for some rest and lovely lunch at a highly recommended restaurant then proceed to discover:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian museum the centre of antiquities which holds more than 200,000 artifacts and relics and many more of the treasures, statues and precious belongings related to the most well known rulers of Ancient Egypt like Tutankhamen and Amenhotep II.

By late afternoon, you will be led to the airport to fly to Aswan. After that, you will be transported to a premium 5* Nile cruise to check in and overnight on board.

In the morning, breakfast then you will start your Nile cruise tour escorted by a skillful tour guide to start with the must-see attractions in Aswan:

The High Dam

Aswan High Dam is one of the modern effective achievements in Egypt in the 20^th century which was built by the assistance of UNESCO in 1960. It was mainly carried out to save the country and the glorious monumental ruins against the floods, to control the Nile water as well as to generate electricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinsihed obelisk was constructed by the order of Queen Hatshepsut and what makes it amazing is that it’s considered the most massive obelisk ever erected by man in the ancient periods.

Philae Temple

Now, you are in the presence of one of the truly most majestic temple ever built in Egypt and at the same time, it’s the last temple erected in the classical architectural design. Ptolemy II was the one who started building Philae Temple then completed by the Romans.

Get to your cruise, and have a lovely lunch meal while breaking down the Nile towards Kom Ombo.

Breakfast then join your fluent Egyptologist by a modern A.C car to experience:

Kom Ombo Temple

This distinctively designed temple was built during the Ptolemy ruling period in a very special structure. Kom Ombo temple is a twin temple, dedicated to worship some of gods like Sobek and Horus.

Lunch will be served on board then continue your Nile cruise trip by boarding the Nile to Edfu.

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple‘s belongs to the god Horus (the god of the sky) that was believed it was the safe guard of Egypt ruler. It was constructed between 237 and 57 BC and what surprising about it is that its structure and decorations are well preserved

You will return to the cruise ship, start sailing and overnight in Luxor.

Breakfast, check out then get ready to end your Nile cruise tour with your professional tour guide among Luxor sightseeing:

Hatshepsut Temple

The marvelous Hatshepsut temple was established to commemorate the works of Queen Hatshepsut in the 18^th dynasty and its construction took around 15 years. The temple has a terrace with lengthy columns and other three terraces reaching 29 M tall in addition to the burial chamber of the queen.

Valley of the Kings

The home of the immortals where more than 60 pharaohs were buried is one of the most well known monumental attractions in Upper Egypt. The first king who Valley of the Kings received his mummy was Tuthmosis and over the following years, more and more kings and pharaohs were buries here just like Ramses II and Amenhotep and always remember to step into the glorious tomb of the great Tutankhamen.

Colossi of Memnon

The two Colossi of Memnon is the twin massive standing statue of the guards and they are the only remaining objects from the temple of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy an Egyptian lunch meal at a super quality restaurant then visit:

Karnak Temple 

Karnak Temple is the one of the greatest centre of worship in the world and the biggest man-made temple in Ancient Egypt. What gives Karnak Temple its importance is that it was the contact point between the pharaoh and the god Amun, the ruler of the universe.

We will drive you by a private A.C vehicle to Hurghada to check in 5* hotel and overnight.

Breakfast then start another kind of luxury and tranquility in the beautiful coastal city of Hurghada with an amazing snorkeling trip joined by your instructor to enjoy the wonderful appearances in the underwater world and watch the captivating coral reefs. And finally, you will get back to your hotel.

On the 7th day, another kind of activities you will experience in Hurghada is a desert safari trip by quads and immerse yourself in the sands of the desert, have a camel ride tour in addition to a lovely B.B.Q dinner before you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Cairo and check in 5* hotel and overnight.

Check out after breakfast then your driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for a safe departure back home and end your 8 days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada.