Cairo & Nile Cruise Holidays

Cairo & Nile Cruise Holiday
Cairo and Nile Cruise Holiday
Enjoy 8 days / 7 nights Cairo and Nile cruise holiday by train joining your private tour guide
where you will visit Cairo and Giza Pyramidshighlights then get a Nile cruise trip to visit
Luxor and Aswan temples on the River bank.
Day 1: Arrival to Cairo Airport
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will meet you in the airport then you will be
transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo to start your Cairo and
Nile cruise holiday.
Day 2: Cairo & Giza
Morning time, you will meet your private tour guide at the hotel to start your Cairo and Nile
cruise holiday by visiting:-
Giza Pyramids:
The most substantial ancient structure in the world and the most mysterious. They were
built over the span of three generations – by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and his
grandson Menkaure during the 4th dynasty (2575 to 2465 BC).
The Great Pyramid of Khufu:
The oldest and sole remnant of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Over 2 million
blocks of stone were used to construct the pyramid, during a 20 year period. Then move to
visit:-

The Great Sphinx:
A limestone statue with а lion's body and а human head. The face оf the Sphinx іs generally
believed tо represent the face оf the Pharaoh Khafra. It іs the largest monolith statue іn the
world. Finish your tour to Giza plateau by visiting:-
The Valley Temple:
The only remaining mortuary temple at Giza plateau, made out of red granite and it was
used for the embalming process. Lunch will be served at oriental food restaurant before
you move to visit:-
Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser:
The earliest large-scale cut stone construction, It was built during the 27th century BC for
the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This first Egyptian pyramid consisted of six mastabas of
decreasing size built atop one . Then move to visit:-
Memphis City :
It was the 1st capital of Egypt & was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over
3000 years. At Memphis you can see the Statue of Ramses II and the 2nd biggest Sphinx all
over Egypt. Evening time, catch the VIP sitting train to Aswan. Overnight on board of the
train.
Day 3: Aswan Tour
Upon arrival, you will join your private tour guide to continue your Cairo and Nile cruise
holiday by a tour to Aswan Highlights including:-
Philae Temple :
Built tо honor goddess Isis, this was the last ancient temple built іn the classical Egyptian
architectural style. Construction began іn approx 690 BC. It was moved from its original
location оn Philae Island tо its new location оn Agilkia Island, after the flooding оf Lake
Nasser.
The Unfinished Obelisk:

Is the largest known ancient obelisk . It was ordered by Hatshepsut. It іs nearly one third
larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished at would have measured
around 42 m (approximately 137 feet) аnd would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then
check in 5* Nile cruise for lunch and relax the rest of the day.
The High Dam :
Built across the Nile at Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and has had a
significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Kom Ombo / Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit to:-
Kom Ombo Temple :
The temple is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls,
sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was
dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility. The northern part of the temple was
dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and visit:-
Edfu Temple:
One of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god
Horus. It was built in the Ptolemaic period. The inscriptions on its walls provide important
information on language, myth and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient
Egypt. There are also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related
the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth." Continue sailing to Luxor, arrive Luxor late
night.
Day 5 : Luxor Tour
After breakfast, continue your Egypt travel package join your private tour guide to visit the
West Bank of Luxor including:-
Valley Of The Kings:
It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, for
a period of nearly 500 years. The valley contains 63 tombs. The royal tombs are decorated
with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of
the period. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of
Tutankhamun. Then move to the unique:-

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut :
The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always
surrounded in controversy. See her spectacular temple in Luxor's West Bank, one of the
best preserved of its kind. End your tour to Luxor west bank by visiting:-
Colossi Of Memnon :
Twо massive stone statues оf Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Fоr the past 3400 years (since 1350
BC) they hаve stood іn the Theban necropolis. Overnight on board.
Day 6: Luxor Tour
Check out after breakfast then you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide
to visit the famous East Bank sites including:-
Karnak Temple:
No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built
by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders
and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed
temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Luxor Temple:
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built
largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals
of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine
office. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Evening time, catch the VIP sitting train to
Cairo.
Day 7: Cairo Tour
Upon arrival, you will meet your private tour guide to continue your Egypt tour package to
visit Cairo highlights including:-
The Egyptian Museum:

The home to extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Іt has 120,000 items, with а
representative amount on display including the golden treasures of king Tut Ankh Amoun.
Lunch at a Nile view restaurant in Cairo. Then proceed to visit:-
Salah el din Citadel:
A medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo. The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah
al-Din between 1176 and 1183 CE, to protect it from the Crusaders. During your tour to the
citadel you will visit:-
Mohamad Ali Basha Mosque :
Named also the Alabaster Mosque & situated іn the Citadel. Thіs Ottoman mosque is the
largest tо be built іn the fіrst half оf the 19th century. End your tour by a visit to:-
Khan EL Khalili Bazaar:
The oldest and the most famous Bazaar in the Middle East where you can taste the real life
of the Egyptians and buy your souvenirs. Finally. check in 5* hotel for overnight.
Day 8: Final Departure
Breakfast at the hotel then check out and transfer you to the airport and assist you at the
airport to finish your Cairo and Nile cruise holiday through final departure formalities. P.S.
All itineraries are flexible so you can ask to add or remove any site you want.
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