8 Days Egypt Tour: Cairo & Nile Cruise Package 8 days

Day 1: Arrival at Cairo International Airport

• Arrival: Welcome to Cairo! Upon arrival, you'll be met by our representative at the airport and transferred to your 4-star hotel in Cairo for check-in.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel (4-star).
• Meals: N/A.

Day 2: Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza

• Morning: After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the famous Sphinx.
• Valley Temple: Visit the Valley Temple, located near the pyramids, which is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.
• Afternoon: Return to your hotel for some rest or explore Cairo at your leisure.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple

• Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
• Arrival: Upon arrival in Aswan, you'll be met and transferred to your Nile cruise.
• Afternoon: Begin your journey with a visit to the High Dam, which controls the flooding of the Nile River. Then, take a boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Evening: Return to your cruise ship for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
• Accommodation: Overnight on your Nile cruise ship (5-star).
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple & Sailing to Kom Ombo

• Early Morning: Depart for an early morning visit to Abu Simbel—one of Egypt’s most spectacular temples, carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.
• Afternoon: After your visit, return to the cruise ship and start sailing towards Kom Ombo.
• Kom Ombo Temple: Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon-headed god).
• Evening: Enjoy the serene sunset as you sail toward Edfu.
• Accommodation: Overnight on your Nile cruise ship.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 5: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor

• Morning: Enjoy a horse and carriage ride to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the most preserved temples in Egypt.
• Afternoon: Continue sailing along the Nile River, passing through the Esna Lock on the way to Luxor.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner and entertainment on board the cruise.
• Accommodation: Overnight on your Nile cruise ship.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 6: Luxor – Valley of the Kings, Hot Air Balloon & Return to Cairo

• Early Morning: Experience an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor, offering breathtaking views of the ancient temples and the Nile River.
• Morning: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
• Afternoon: Visit the majestic Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in the world, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple.
• Evening: After the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7: Cairo – Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

• Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient artefacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Afternoon: Visit the Saladin Citadel, a medieval Islamic Cairo fortress, and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque within the Citadel.
• Khan el-Khalili Bazaar: End the day with a visit to the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling market known for its vibrant atmosphere, spices, jewellery, and souvenirs.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 8: Final Departure from Cairo

• Morning: After breakfast, you will have free time for any last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Cairo.
• Transfer: Depending on your flight time, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home.
• Accommodation: N/A.
• Meals: Breakfast.