10 Day Highlights of Egypt Tour with Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

After breakfast continue your unforgettable Highlights of Egypt Tour with a visit to the legendary Giza Plateau, home to Egypt most iconic monuments, you will stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, and admire the remarkable achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Explore the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple where fascinating stories of royal ceremonies and ancient beliefs come to life. For a memorable experience, enjoy a camel or horse ride across the desert, taking in panoramic views of the pyramids.

Continue the tour by venturing into the Solar Boat Museum complex, which is where you will be enlightened to the wonders of ancient Egypt through the tale of King Khufu's funerary boat. After a local style lunch visit the stunning Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the jewels of this spectacular Cairo Luxor Aswan tour. Here, admire unparalleled Egyptian art, monumental statues, artifacts of royalty and the breathtaking world collection of Tutankhamun.

Spend some time exploring Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, an ancient market located in Middle East. Get lost in colorful alleys of handicrafts, spices, ornaments, and Local.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo, preparing for the next chapter of your Egypt classic Tour with Nile Cruise which will soon take you to the magnificent temples and monuments of Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Included.

After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor where the next chapter of your Egypt Classic Tour with Nile Cruise begins. Upon arrival board the luxurious Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise renowned for its exceptional service, elegant suites and unforgettable Nile sailing experience.

After a delicious onboard lunch set out towards Upper Egypt as we cruise down to Qena, home of the stunning Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Dating back to a variety of reigns, the Temple of Hathor is one of the most finely preserved temples in Egypt, known for its exquisite relief work, colorful ceiling scenes and intricate astronomical engravings-an impressive insight into Egyptian theology and craftsmanship.

Retire to the intimacy of your ship and unwind to the familiar rhythms of the Nile, taking in the verdant scenery as you pass groves of palms and simple riverbank villages along the way. It is on the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that you enjoy dinner on board, ready for further marvels.

Overnight in Qena.

Accommodation: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise (6 Nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today continue your Highlights of Egypt Tour with a journey to Abydos one of the most sacred religious centers of ancient Egypt. Explore the magnificent Temple of Seti I, renowned for its remarkably preserved reliefs, intricate carvings, and historical significance. Dedicated to Osiris, the god of the afterlife, the temple offers a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs and royal devotion.

Marvel at the famed King's List of Abydos, one of the most significant historical texts from ancient Egypt; here the names of the pharaohs were painstakingly chiselled onto stone. Explore extraordinary scenes of gods, kings and ritualistic events that have remained perfectly preserved over millennia through the temples halls and chambers.

Later, take a trip back to Luxor to visit the fabulous Luxor Museum, a superior Egyptian museum. Beautifully arranged is a display of statues, treasures and artefacts excavated from ancient Thebes and the surrounding areas, including a great number of Tutankhamun and others objects, with remarkable findings, too numerous to list here!

Return to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for dinner and an evening of relaxation as your Egypt Classic Tour Package continues through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely morning aboard the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise as you sail to Luxor’s legendary East Bank, one of the most remarkable highlights of this Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise.

Start your tour with the splendor that is the Karnak Temple Complex - the largest religious building in ancient Egypt. Wander through the immense columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, behold the sacred lake, and admire an awe-inspiring array of temples, chapels, obelisks and inscriptions that display the wealth and devotion of generations of pharaohs.

Next walk down the iconic Avenue of Sphinxes which was once the main avenue of the great ceremonial road linking the Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple. Upon arriving at the Luxor Temple take in the colossal statues, enormous gateways and incredibly well preserved sandstone walls that have seen millennia of history pass before them.

This fascinating day forms an essential part of your Cairo Luxor Aswan Tour, offering a deeper understanding of the grandeur and architectural achievements of ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom.

Return to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for dinner and a relaxing evening on the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your Egypt Classic Tour with a fascinating journey to Luxor’s West Bank

Start at the legendary Valley of the Kings where the pharaohs lay hidden, destined to journey into eternity. Wander into magnificent, painted burial chambers, including those of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI and marvel at their brilliant hieroglyphs and vibrant tomb paintings, illustrating mythical tales of death and the afterlife.

Next proceed to the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural marvel of sweeping terraces and impressive colonnades built into the side of the cliffs, in honor of one of Egypt most famous female pharaohs.

End your West Bank exploration at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for thousands of years.

After your visits return to the Nile Cruise and continue sailing south toward Edfu, passing through the Esna region. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Nile as part of your unforgettable Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise experiencing life along the river just as the ancient Egyptians once did.

Overnight on board in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your Highlights of Egypt Tour takes you further along the timeless Nile Valley toward Aswan.

Begin the day with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Its towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and sacred chambers offer an extraordinary glimpse into ancient religious life and the devotion to Horus, the falcon god.

Return to your cruise to continue sailing to Kom Ombo where you will find a curious double temple dedicated to two deities: Horus the Elder and Sobek (the crocodile god). Ramble around its well-proportioned corridors and courts and be sure to explore the interesting adjoining museum exhibiting the old crocodile mummies and objects found around the area.

Proceed along the Nile further south to Aswan and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and picturesque landscapes from the deck of your Nile cruise-typical villages, palms trees, riverbanks... Part of your Egypt Classic Tour Package.

Arrive in Aswan for an overnight stay on board your luxurious Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your Egypt Classic Tour with a captivating exploration of Aswan where ancient history and modern engineering meet along the Nile.

Begin at the Aswan High Dam an awe inspiring feat of modern engineering, which drastically altered the course of the Nile, and in turn revolutionized Egyptian farming and industry. From the dam perspective, panoramic vistas over Lake Nasser and the desolate desert plains, unfold.

Travel by boat to the mystical island sanctuary of Philae Temple, built in honor of the goddess Isis. A serene island complex, where exquisite columns, fine reliefs, and placid waters converge, rendering this one of the most sacred and stunning ancient sites in Egypt.

End the day at the Nubian Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the traditions, heritage, and rich history of Nubia. Exhibitions within this elegant museum, beautifully preserve one of Egypt’s most richly traditional cultures, via art, artifacts and narratives.

Return to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for an evening at leisure, enjoying the calm beauty of the Nile as the sun sets over Aswan, marking another unforgettable chapter of your Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final morning aboard the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise as your unforgettable Egypt Classic Tour begins to gently come to its conclusion. After breakfast disembark in Aswan and prepare for the next stage of your Tour.

Optional tour to Abu Simbel can be arranged for those who would like to extend their tour: Visit the incredible temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, incredible engineering marvels that were painstakingly removed to prevent submersion in the rising waters.

Alternatively enjoy a peaceful morning onboard, taking in the calm beauty of the Nile one last time before disembarkation.

Later transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel near Cairo Airport for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a smooth private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure flight. This marks the conclusion of your unforgettable Highlights of Egypt Tour, a journey that has taken you through the heart of ancient and modern Egypt as part of a carefully designed Egypt Tour Package.

Depart from Egypt with everlasting memories of Giza pyramids, Cairo artifacts, and splendid temples of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Besides it, Nile cruise in Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise will give you an exclusive experience to travel on the legendary Nile River and the picturesque scenery, the golden desert and the grand temples along the river.

Depart with a deeper connection to one of the world’s greatest civilizations, whose history, art, and culture continue to inspire travelers from around the globe.

Meals: Breakfast