Historical Egypt Tour

Day 01Cairo arrival

Arrival at Cairo intl. airport and after immigration formalities you meet our representative who will help you board a vehicle to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure. In the evening you can opt for an optional Sound and light show at the Pyramids.

Overnight is in Cairo.

Day 02Cairo/ Cairo Pyramids and Egyptian museum tour

Breakfast at the hotel; Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Giza or Cairo and head to the Pyramids plateau to see one of the wonders of ancient world the three Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinos, the guide will give you explanation of their history and then you will head to the pyramids plateau with an opportunity to have an iconic photo with the three pyramids at your back ground.

After wards move down the valley to see the sphinx and have a close up look at it. Head onwards to the Egyptian museum to see its display of valuable and priceless treasures. If time permits you will visit a papyrus institute to see a demonstration of how ancient Egyptians used to manufacture papyrus papers. Later in the evening, transfer to the station to board an overnight train to Aswan.

Overnight at the train.

Day 03Cairo to Aswan by flight / Cruise

Breakfast at the train; disembark meet our representative at the Aswan station and transfer to the cruise harbour before lunch. After lunch, proceed for Aswan city tour. Highlights of the Aswan sightseeing is Aswan High Dam, Temple of Philae.

Overnight is on the cruise.

Day 04Cruise/ Kom Ombo temple tour

Breakfast on board, the morning is at leisure. Later in the afternoon proceed for temple of Kom Ombo visit. Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu.

Overnight is on the cruise.

Day 05Cruise/ Edfu and Luxor temple tour

Breakfast at the hotel; you will be picked up for Edfu. experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise for sailing to Luxor.
Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited.

Overnight is on the cruise.

Day 06Cruise/ Karnak temple and valley of the Kings tour/ To Cairo by train

Breakfast at the hotel; check-out from cruise and proceed to visit Karnak temple and valley of the kings, Colossi of Memnon, temple of Hatshepsut.

Start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure. Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. Later transfer at the Luxor station to board an overnight train to Cairo.

Overnight is at the train.

Day 07Cairo/ departure

Breakfast at the train; disembark and transfer to the airport to board a flight back home.

Your Historical Egypt tour ends with happy memories