Egypt classic tour with Nile Cruise
Overview
You can now enjoy one of our best Egypt tours with a Nile Cruise, where you will see the sightseeing of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. You can also visit must-see attractions during Egypt Classic Tours. There are must-see sites in Egypt travel packages, such as the Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Classical Tour Package – 8 Days, 7 Nights.
Tour Info
- Duration: 8 days , 7 nights
- Departure time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Return time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Package category: Classic Tours
Tour Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- The Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- The Colossi of Memnon
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel Temple
What to Expect
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- Pyramids of Giza → Ancient wonder and Egypt’s eternal symbol.
- Karnak Temple → Egypt’s largest religious complex dedicated to the god Amun.
- Luxor Temple → Magnificent temple in the city center celebrating ancient Thebes.
- Valley of the Kings → Burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut → Stunning temple honoring Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
- Colossi of Memnon → Two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on Luxor’s west bank.
- Edfu Temple → One of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
- Kom Ombo Temple → Unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
- Philae Temple → Beautiful island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis in Aswan.
- Abu Simbel Temples → Massive rock-cut temples built by Ramses II.
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area, and customs formalities with ease. Afterwards, transfer to your Cairo hotel.
You will start the tour with your own private guide. Of course, visiting the Giza Pyramids is at the top of the bucket list of millions of people worldwide. Our company will bring your dream to reality. Listen to your guide talk about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses, mythology, and mummification. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain the full history and mystery of the pyramids. You will have full time for activities such as entering the chambers and visiting the Sun Boat Museum. Follow your guide’s steps to visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Following this, visit one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the masterpieces of the Egyptian Museum. You will be captivated by the world’s most famous and largest art collection, with some artifacts dating back five millennia or more. The treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb are the top highlights among the exhibits. Your private live guide will give you the chance for some free time to explore more of the museum during Cairo day tours, and you may wish to visit the Royal Mummy Room (upon request at extra cost). When the tour ends, you will return to…
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza are iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, built as tombs for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. They showcase extraordinary engineering and remain one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
After having your breakfast at the hotel, fly to Luxor. Check in to your Nile cruise. Visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Karnak is not just a temple; it is a complex of temples. The walls, columns, pylons, and murals tell the glorious history of the Pharaohs. With your private guide, you will receive full information about this great place of worship dedicated to the cult of Ra. In the evening, tour the Luxor Temple, which was once connected to Karnak through the Avenue of the Ram-headed Sphinxes. It is an impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods, with each era and its rulers leaving their touch and additions inside the temple. Return to the Nile cruise.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor is the largest religious structure ever built. Dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Ra, it features massive columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes that reveal the power and devotion of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile, was built to honor the rejuvenation of kingship and the god Amun-Ra. It is beautifully illuminated at night and connected to Karnak Temple by the Avenue of Sphinxes, symbolizing the glory of ancient Thebes.
Visit the attractions of Luxor on the West Bank of the Nile, including the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Start with the Valley of the Kings; your guide will explain the most important stories of the place and recommend the best tombs to visit. Next, explore the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. During Luxor day tours, your guide will explain the history of the temple before giving you free time to explore it on your own and take photos of the highlights. Finally, stop at the Colossi of Memnon. You will then return to the Nile cruise.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings in Luxor served as the royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom. It contains more than 60 tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, adorned with colorful wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located at Deir el-Bahari on Luxor’s west bank, is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built into the cliffs, it honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs and is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
The Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located on the west bank of Luxor. They once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple and are famous for their impressive size and grandeur.
Start your Aswan day tours with Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, son of Osiris and Isis. The temple records the myth of Horus avenging his father’s death against his uncle Seth, and the wall carvings are still in excellent condition.
Leave Edfu Temple for the second visit by sailing, stopping at Kom Ombo to visit the dual temple. This place was dedicated to both Horus and Sobek. Horus is the falcon-headed god, while Sobek has a crocodile head. Enjoy the story of the mummified crocodiles that are still kept in the temple sanctuary.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Edfu Temple
The Temple of Edfu is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and is considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it reflects the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture and religious traditions.
Kom Ombo Temple
The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique for its double design, dedicated to two gods—Horus the falcon and Sobek the crocodile. It overlooks the Nile and showcases beautiful reliefs depicting medicine, surgery, and daily life in ancient Egypt.
Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your Nile Cruise. Your first stop will be Philae Temple, a picturesque landmark in Aswan. The temple sits on Agilika Island on the Nile. The striking scenery and cool atmosphere of the island, along with the surrounding farms, have made the temple a favorite sightseeing spot. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is reached via a short motorboat ride. Your guide will accompany you on a walking tour through the temple before giving you free time to explore further on your own. The temple has various shrines and sanctuaries celebrating the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris.
Next, visit the High Dam in Aswan, one of the great projects in modern Egyptian history. Built between 1960-1970, the dam had a significant impact on Egypt’s economy and culture. It protected Egypt from the dangers of the annual flood and provided water storage for agriculture and development.
Later, visit the unfinished obelisk and granite quarry. This obelisk still lies in its original place because of a crack found. Had it been erected, it would have been the largest obelisk of Ancient Egypt, reaching a stunning height of 42 meters. Nevertheless, it is the largest known monolith of Ancient Egypt and one of the largest in the world, with an estimated weight of 1,160 tons.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple is located in Aswan on an island in the Nile River and is one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient temples. It was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was completely relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam to save it from flooding.
The Abu Simbel Temple is one of the greatest ancient Egyptian monuments, built by King Ramses II in the 13th century BC to honor himself and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The temple is famous for its massive rock-cut statues and was relocated in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser’s rising waters.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel Temple is one of the greatest ancient Egyptian monuments, built by King Ramses II in the 13th century BC to honor himself and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The temple is famous for its massive rock-cut statues and was relocated in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser’s rising waters.
Our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
- All transfers on private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star hotel for 3 nights, breakfast included.
- Accommodation on a 5-star deluxe cruise ship for 4 nights on a full-board basis.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria including Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and transfers.
- Portage when needed.
- All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Camel rides.
- Entrance fees to: The Solar Boat Museum, the chambers of the pyramids, the Royal Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, and Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
- Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
- International airfare.
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Deposit
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