Cairo to Alexandria

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Arrival: Land at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
• Check-In: Settle into your accommodation in Cairo (Check-in time: 3:00 PM).
• Optional Evening Activity: Consider attending the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids, where the history of Egypt is narrated with stunning visual effects.
• Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo Tour

• Morning: After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of Cairo’s most famous landmarks.
• Pyramids of Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Capture panoramic photos and admire the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
• Egyptian Museum: Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Optional Evening Activity: Choose between a dinner cruise on the Nile, where you’ll enjoy belly dancing and folklore performances, or revisit the Sound and Light Show.
• Overnight: Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo to Alexandria

• Morning: After breakfast, check out from your hotel and embark on a scenic drive to Alexandria (200 km).
• Alexandria Sightseeing: Upon arrival, explore the Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa, a remarkable underground burial site. Visit the modern Alexandria Library, a marvel of contemporary architecture with over 8 million books. View the Qaitbay Citadel from the outside, a fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Evening: Check into your hotel in Alexandria.
• Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Alexandria.

Day 4: Alexandria and Cairo

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer back to Cairo.
• Free Day: After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to explore Cairo at your leisure.
• Optional Afternoon Tour: Opt for a walking tour of Cairo by night, visit Al Moez Street and Al Azhar Park, or experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s markets.
• Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 5: Nile Cruise from Aswan (Wednesdays & Fridays)

• Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
• Aswan Sightseeing: Upon arrival, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel, and the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient monument that provides insight into stone-cutting techniques.
• Nile Cruise: Embark on your Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board and relax as the cruise begins its journey.
• Overnight: Stay on board your Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Day 6: Kom Ombo Temples Tour

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast as you sail towards Kom Ombo.
• Kom Ombo: Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. The temple’s dual design honors both deities and offers fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian religion.
• Afternoon: Continue sailing towards Edfu.
• Overnight: Stay on board your Nile Cruise.

Day 7: Edfu and Luxor Temples Tour

• Morning: After breakfast, explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• Afternoon: Sail towards Luxor, enjoying lunch on board.
• Luxor: Visit Luxor Temple, a magnificent structure that once served as a venue for festivals and ceremonies.
• Overnight: Stay on board your Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Day 8: West Bank and Final Departure

• Morning: Disembark after breakfast and start your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank.
• Valley of the Kings: Walk through the tombs of ancient pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, including the famed tomb of King Tutankhamun (optional entry).
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece.
• Colossi of Memnon: View the massive statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon.
• Transfer: After the tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your final departure.

This itinerary blends the thrill of ancient discoveries with the serene beauty of a Nile cruise, offering an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks.

Hotel Details: 4 Star

• Cairo: Barceló Cairo Pyramids or similar
• Nile Cruise: 5*Nile Cruise 
• Alexandria: Plaza Hotel Alexandria or similar

E-Visa:

• Hotel confirmation on the hotel letterhead followed by guest passport details
• Processing time 5 -10 working days

Note:

• Rates are valid on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together
• Rates are valid till 30 Sep 2024 expect long weekends and blackout dates
• Any changes in the package there will be a change in the cost
• Cruise itinerary may be changed but we guarantee to visit all sights mentioned on the itinerary & the included items
• Kindly Note That All Nile Cruises Have a Fixed Weekly Calendar for Embarkation and Sailing as the Followings: 03 Nights / 04 Days from Aswan Every Wednesday & Friday  04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor Every Saturday & Monday