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Experience an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt on a carefully designed Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise combining the timeless wonders of the Nile Valley. This exceptional Egypt Classic Tour takes you deep into the heart of one of the world’s greatest civilizations, from the iconic pyramids of Giza to the majestic temples of Upper Egypt and the legendary Abu Simbel.
Your Egypt Tour Package will commence from the cities of Cairo and Giza; you'll marvel at the sight of the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the Great Sphinx. Along the way you'll be visiting the Saqqara Necropolis and have opportunity to wonder at the treasures held within the Grand Egyptian Museum and explore the lively atmosphere within Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Your journey into the wonders of the Nile will lead you to the cities of Middle Egypt, which are home to many hidden archaeological sites of undiscovered treasures such as Tuna el-Gebel, Hermopolis Magna, Beni Hasan and Amarna.
During your Egypt Nile Cruise Tour experience your journey will continue into Upper Egypt, arriving at the magnificent sacred temples of Abydos and Dendera. Witness amazing displays of Egyptian beliefs and artistic ability expressed in superb stone relief carving and temples where devotion remains. In Luxor you'll visit the vast Karnak Temple complex, Luxor Temple, the valley of the Kings with the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI as well as the unique and splendid Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Go further south to Aswan where the route is not only relaxing but also includes some fascinating sites like the Philae Temple, the Kom Ombo Temple, and the Temple of Horus at Edfu. However, for the grand finale, there is an optional trip to the stunning Abu Simbel Temples which can surely become one of the most remarkable of any Cairo Luxor Aswan Tour.
This 13-day journey blends culture, history, and comfort, making it one of the most comprehensive and enriching ways to experience Egypt along the Nile.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by our representative who will assist you through all arrival procedures and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle.
Begin your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise one of the most remarkable Egypt Tour Package experiences, as you are transferred to your luxury hotel in Cairo located near the Giza Pyramids.
The remainder of the day is at leisure. Take time to relax after your journey, enjoy the hotel facilities, or simply unwind while preparing for the incredible adventure ahead along your Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour experience, exploring the timeless wonders of the Nile Valley from Cairo to Upper Egypt.
Accommodation: 3 Nights at Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel
Meals: None
Continue your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise and explore the legendary wonders of ancient Egypt on a full-day Egypt Classic Tour experience.
Start the tour with visit to the Giza Plateau, where you can stand in wonder of the Great Pyramid of Giza which was erected for the Pharaoh Khufu about 4,500 years ago. You will feel yourself humbled when looking at the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure as they rise from the desert, taking in the enormous scale of the Ancient Egyptian world.
You can experience the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza and also the Valley Temple of Khafre which was dedicated to ancient funerary ceremonies of the kings.
You will take a visit to the Saqqara Necropolis, which was the ancient burial ground of Memphis and learn the history of the step pyramid of Djoser, built for the Pharaoh Djoser. It is the first monumental stone construction in the world created by the great architect Imhotep.
Optional: Enjoy a camel ride across the Giza Plateau for a breathtaking view of the pyramids and surrounding desert landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Begin your day at the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization. Discover an extraordinary collection of artifacts that bring thousands of years of history to life, including the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun, his golden mask, royal jewelry, and ceremonial objects that reflect the brilliance of ancient craftsmanship.
In the afternoon, continue your journey through Cairo’s living heritage with a visit to the famous Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Wander through its vibrant alleys filled with traditional handicrafts, spices, lanterns, and souvenirs, experiencing the authentic atmosphere of one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.
This day perfectly combines culture, history, and local life, making it a key highlight of your Cairo tour & Nile Cruise experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Continue your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise, as you begin your journey south into Middle Egypt on a true Egypt Classic Tour route away from the usual tourist paths.
Travel to Minya, a region rich in ancient history and often called one of Egypt’s hidden archaeological gems. Upon arrival visit Hermopolis Magna, once a major religious and intellectual center dedicated to Thoth, the god of wisdom. Explore its archaeological remains and learn about its importance in ancient Egyptian theology and culture.
Proceed to Tunael-Gebel, the huge necropolis of Hermopolis,where you will explore impressive tombs and funerary complex. Have a tour of the richly illustrated Tom of Petosiris, whose art style mixes perfectly Egyptian and Greo-Roman features, and Tom of Isadora, which tells us a sweet love story on stone.
Accommodation: 2 Nights at Savoy El Minya Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise, and enjoy a journey through Middle Egypt deepens on this immersive Egypt.
Start the day at the amazing Beni Hasan tombs, cut into limestone cliffs and celebrated for their vibrant and well-preserved wall paintings. They depict daily life, military practice, and aspects of their society, providing a real insight into the history of social life in ancient Egypt.
Then we proceed to Amarna, the famous capital, built by Akhenaten and strongly linked to Queen Nefertiti. Wander through the scattered ruins of the amazing archaeological site, a monument to a significant change in Egypt's religion and art. The spacious, sparse ruins are haunting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise as you travel deeper into Upper Egypt.
Welcome to Abydos, a holy city in ancient Egypt that served as one of the most important worship places of Osiris, the God of the underworld. Visit the splendid Temple of Seti I, one of the best preserved sites in all of Egypt and containing some of the best carved hieroglyphic reliefs, or pictorial representations that contain text, on in the whole of Egypt.
This visit adds a unique cultural depth to your Egypt Classic Tour experience, offering insight into one of Egypt’s most important spiritual sites.
Accommodation: 1 Night at House of Life Abydos Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a visit to the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera one of the most enchanting temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the goddess of love, music and joy, the temple is famous for its vibrant astronomical ceiling, detailed reliefs, and remarkably preserved colors that reflect the beauty of ancient Egyptian art and devotion.
After exploring Dendera continue your journey to Luxor, widely known as the world greatest open-air museum and a central highlight of any Egypt Nile Cruise Tour. Upon arrival, check in at your luxury hotel and enjoy some time at leisure to relax and absorb the atmosphere of this legendary city.
Accommodation: 3 Nights at Al Moudira Luxor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your morning begins at the breathtaking Karnak Temple Complex the greatest religious building in all of ancient Egypt. Amble through the stupendous Hypostyle Hall; its collossal columns resemble an immense stone forest etched with hieroglyphs and images of old rites and offerings to Amun-Ra.
Afterwards follow the age-old Avenue of Sphinxes, the original ceremonial way linking Karnak to the Luxor Temple. Come upon this serene structure, sitting pretty in the heart of the city, with its gorgeous statues, vast gateways and significant role in royal rituals and festivals.
This is certainly a fantastic element of your Egypt Nile Cruise Tour and will surely give you a great sense of what Thebes truly stands for!
Meals: Breakfast
Continue your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise and explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor.
Head to the West Bank of the Nile and discover the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings the final resting place for the most important pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Venture through beautifully adorned tombs, such as those of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI and observe the incredible paintings and hieroglyphics that tell the story of ancient Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife and everlasting life.
Next is Queen Hatshepsut impressive Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari, a stunning rock-cut temple highlighting one of the most important and revered females in Egypt past. Finally marvel at the imposing Colossi of Memnon two imposing stone statues that once guarded a grand mortuary temple.
This experience is a defining moment of your Egypt Nile Cruise Tour offering a deep connection to the grandeur of ancient Thebes.
Meals: Breakfast
Begin the day with a visit to the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, the temple features towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and sacred inscriptions that vividly illustrate ancient religious rituals and mythology.
Continue cruising south to Kom Ombo where you can discover a temple with two dedicated deities - 'Elder Horus', god of kings and the crocodile god Sobek. Admire its twin temples, explore its curious chambers and browse through its modest museum in which can be seen several mummified crocodiles found on this site.
This journey forms an important part of your Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise, combining mythology, architecture, and riverside scenery along the timeless Nile.
Accommodation: 2 Nights at Anakato Nubian House, Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
Start your day at the Aswan High Dam-one of Egypts key modern engineering projects that dramatically altered the flow of the Nile and created Lake Nasser. Next visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a captivating site showing techniques of ancient stone-cutting and demonstrating how gigantic obelisks were constructed.
Hop on a stunning boat ride to magical Philae Temple. Dedicated to goddess Isis, this amazing temple is situated on an island amidst the Nile and is adorned with beautiful columns and wonderful reliefs creating a serene aura making it the most picturesque part of your Egypt Nile Cruise Tour.
Evening is spent relaxing on a Felucca sail down the Nile, watching the sunset as it glistens on the water and the islands.
An early morning optional trip to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples which were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II in honor of his legend and Queen Nefertari. The two temples are carved into the mountainside and are the most impressive of all the Ancient Egyptian masterpieces located on the banks of the Nile River, and the highlight of every Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise.
After exploring Abu Simbel and learning about its incredible relocation project, return to Aswan. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo, continuing your journey through this remarkable Egypt Tour Package.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast enjoy a smooth transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise.
Leave Egypt with lifelong memories of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the eternal temples of Luxor and Aswan, Middle Egypt unseen wonders and the astounding Abu Simbel Temples. You have experienced the center of ancient history, travelling along the great Nile through our Egypt Classic Tour, and enjoy this experience.
Meals: Breakfast
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Discover the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs, explore burial chambers, and enjoy panoramic desert views. A must-see on any Egypt tour.
Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including King Tutankhamun's treasures. Located near the Giza Pyramids, this state-of-the-art museum offers an immersive journey through Egypt's history. Essential for any Egypt tour.
The Karnak Temple is one of the largest religious complexes to ever be constructed in human history. Located on the east bank of the Nile within the center of Luxor, Karnak is actually not a temple at all but rather a vast holy city developed over more than 2000 years of constant construction, modification and worship. Built mainly to honor the Theban triad of gods in general, and in particular the god Amun-Ra, the Karnak Temple complex has become the most popular and photographed ancient site in all of Egypt.
Luxor Temple is the most stunning of Egypt's ancient monuments. Standing at the center of the modern city of Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile River, unlike many of the more isolated temple complexes situated deep within the desert, Luxor is easily one of the most atmospheric, and accessible, sites in the world.
One of the most visited and well-known archaeological site is the Valley of the Kings which is found in the west bank of Luxor. It was the royal cemetery for the New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses II. The valley consists of well-concealed rock-cut tombs with colourful and elaborate wall paintings which has spiritual and sacred connection to ancient Egyptians beliefs of after-life. It is one of the major destinations of Luxor West Bank tours, Egypt historical trips and pharaonic tomb visit.
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is a wonder of ancient Egyptian architecture, a truly magnificent addition to any tour of the West Bank of Luxor. Located against imposing limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, this impressive structure appears to erupt from the earth and it is to a breathtaking effect; a stunning marriage between man and nature.
Kom Ombo Temple is a fascinating double temple on the bank of the Nile in Kom Ombo, some 40km north of Aswan, dedicated to two deities; Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. It is well known for its symmetrical nature, intricate reliefs, and ancient medical inscriptions and it remains one of the most frequent destinations for Nile cruises, Aswan day trips and Egypt temple excursions.
Edfu Temple is purported to be one of the most famous sites of a Luxor-Aswan Nile cruise, Egypt sight seeing and culturally historic trip. Its immense scale, inscriptions, and powerful facade guarantee its fame among one of the great sites of Egypt.
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This Egypt Tour Package includes guided sightseeing in Cairo, Middle Egypt, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, accommodation, domestic transfers, and a fully guided Egypt Nile Cruise Tour experience along the Nile.
Yes, this Egypt Classic Tour is perfect for first-time travelers as it covers all major highlights of Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, Nile Valley temples, and Abu Simbel.
The Cairo Luxor Aswan Tour includes the Great Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Abu Simbel Temples.
The best time to enjoy this Classic Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise is from October to April when the weather is cooler and ideal for sightseeing and Nile cruising.
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