10 Days Cairo, Faiyum & Nile Cruise Holiday

Breakfast then you will join your personal tour guide to visit the most captivating historical attractions in Cairo including:

The Glorious Pyramids of Giza:

The three best-known legendary pyramids are the best of ancient Egypt monuments which are located at the Giza Plateau and dated back to the 4th dynasty. The most massive pyramid on the site is the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, regarded as the tallest architectural building in the world for many thousands of years.

The Great Sphinx:

It's a very remarkably massive sculpture standing constantly sits at Giza Pyramids Complex which is devoted to Pharaoh Chephren. The Sphinx is shaped to be an enormous lion's body with a human head of a Pharaoh which was believed it was constructed to be the major protector of the three notorious pyramids of Giza.

The Valley Temple:

Another recognizable monument located at Giza Pyramids Complex is the Valley Temple; it's an ancient recognizable spot that had served as a mortuary temple, a religious site as well as a center of mummification and immortality.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a newborn institution made of magic and glory that offers a golden gate showcasing the 5000-year-old legacy of the greatest civilization on earth. Within this living miracle are thousands of beautiful wonders exciting epis history and rich culture which include:  

The Hanging Obelisk, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, King Ramses Il Statue, the Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Grand Staircase, The epic Royal Regalia,  The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

The museum offers a VIP ticket which provides access to some very Unique wonders, for more info contact us at any time.

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Relax for a tasty lunch at a good quality restaurant then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid:

Saqqara step pyramid is the first pyramid ever erected in Ancient Egypt which was structured upon the order of King Djoser in the 3rd dynasty. What is special about this pyramid is that it was a stepping structure of six marvelous steps.

You will return to your hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast at the hotel then join your tour guide to start a full day in Fayoum to visit:

Qarun Lake:

It's the first natural lake found in the world and one of the largest lakes in Africa. It's amazing to know that the lake is not connected to any sea and it covers almost 53,000 acres in Fayoum Down.

Temples of Karanis:

They are located 30 km north of Fayoum which contains two marvelous temples dating back to the Ptolemaic Era. The design of the two temples is identical to the temples constructed in the New Kingdom with the same structure and elements.

Wadi Al Rayan:

It's situated in the middle of Fayoum Desert and it contains two large pure water lakes running in two different attitudes then they meet on a stunning waterfall.

Enjoy a lunch meal at a good restaurant then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Check out then you will catch a direct flight to Luxor to start your Nile cruise trip. Once you arrive in Luxor, you will be escorted by one of the best fluently speaking tour guides to visit the best historical landmarks on the East bank including:

Karnak Temple:

Karnak Temple is just like a complete city of temples and monuments and it's one of the best preserved historical sites which makes its visitors feel as if they already lived in the past with their ancient ancestors. The temple was mainly structured as a religious center for the worship of ancient deities.

Check-in 5* deluxe Nile cruise to relax and have lunch on board and in the evening, you will be taken to witness:

Luxor Temple:

It's a large complex that contains a very wide array of structures, statues, and relief carvings that are still well-preserved today. Luxor Temple was named "Ipet Resyt" in the ancient Egyptian language meaning the southern sanctuary where the annual Opet festivals were taken place.

Return to your cruise and overnight.

Breakfast on the cruise then you will join your tour guide to visit the best of the West Bank:

Valley of the Kings:

Valley of the Kings is an ancient grave site that collects the mummies of the ancient pharaohs who ruled the country in the 18th and 19th dynasties. The sight was formed of more than 60 genuine tombs which were discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 and became a tourist site to be visited in 1979. If you heard of King Tutankhamun, you can secure your position next to his own tomb including all his own fabulous possessions at the Valley of the Kings.

Hatshepsut Temple:

Queen Hatshepsut is one of the best-known pharaohs who ruled Egypt. Her reign is the mark of success and prosperity in trade, architecture, and many other fields so she insisted to construct a distinctive mortuary temple and selected its location on the west bank of the Nile.

Colossi of Memnon:

Two colossal statues carved into quartzite sandstone "Colossi of Memnon" dated back to the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The two massive statues of the site are the only remaining part of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Have lunch on board the cruise then start sailing.

In the morning, you will join your tour guide in a horse carriage to visit:

Edfu Temple:

Edfu temple is a Greco-Roman temple established during the Ptolemaic Period on the west bank of the Nile. Its major size and significant structure are a clear reference to Egypt's opulence at that time and it's dedicated to the falcon deity Horus.

Return to your cruise ship for lunch and continue sail to:

Kom Ombo Temple:

These twin identical temples of Kom Ombo were built during the Ptolemaic dynasty and the original temple was held between 180 and 145 BC during the reign of Ptolemy VI then Ptolemy XIII added the two large hypostyle halls to the temple between 51 and 47 BC. The main temple is devoted to the god of fertility, Sobek, and the other one is devoted to the falcon god, Horus.

Continue sail to Aswan and arrive at night.

Breakfast boxes in the early morning then your tour guide will escort you by a modern A.C vehicle to the southwest of Aswan where you will experience:

The Awesome Temples of Abu Simbel:

It's the rock-carved temple of Ramses the Great and his lovely wife, Queen Nefertari which is situated on the west of the Nile River. The construction of the Abu Simbel Temples complex started in 1264 BC during the reign of Ramses II and it was completed around 1244 BC. Abu Simbel Temple was mainly created for religious reasons like most temples built at that time and to emphasize the position of religion in Ancient Egypt.

We will drive you to Aswan and have your lunch on the cruise.

Check out after breakfast then you will begin a guided trip to the best of Aswan city:

The High Dam:

Aswan High Dam was established in the extreme south of Egypt between 1960 and 1970 upon the order of the Egyptian president Gamal Abdul Nasser and it had an unbelievable impact on Egypt's economy and history. This significant project saved the country's historical heritage from drowning in the Nile floods in the 20th century and from here, Aswan High Dam became effective.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

The Unfinished Obelisk is a truly rocky pillar with a rectangular cross-section that is devoted to the awesome Queen Hatshepsut. It’s the biggest renowned monumental obelisk in the country and what's known about it is that it was never completed.

Temple of Philae

Philae Temple is one of the most significant temples dating back to the ancient periods. It's devoted to the god Isis, and as a result, it's named "The Temple of Isis". The Temple was moved to Aglikia Island once the Nile floods drowned the area.

You will have your lunch at a Nile view restaurant then you will catch your flight to Cairo, and upon arrival, you will check in at 5* hotel and overnight.

You will be escorted by your highly qualified tour guide to visit:

The Egyptian Museum:

Cairo Museum is one of the most impressive monumental sights where more than 250,000 of Ancient Egypt's legacies are placed. The museum is located in the capital city and its precious contents are dated back more than 4000 years of Egypt's history.

Lunch will be offered at a good local restaurant then move to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel:

Cairo Citadel is the most notorious of Egypt's Islamic sightseeing which was established in 1176 AD by Salah El Din Ayyubid and it's located in the heart of Cairo. The citadel was the impervious protector of the county against the Crusader forces.

Mohammed Ali Mosque:

It's one of Cairo Citadel's possessions which was constructed during the ruling time of Muhammed Ali and it's well known as "The Alabaster Mosque". This wonderfully decorated building is the finest example of developing Islamic architecture and art.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

Khan El Khalili is a large market complex containing various kinds of food, clothes, oils, perfumes, souvenirs, and many more goods.

We will take you back to your hotel.

Check out after breakfast then your private diver will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly back home.