8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour

In the morning time, you will have your breakfast, and then join your private tour guide to continue your package by exploring the great monument of the ancient Egyptian Civilization and the last intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

Exploring the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and the Grand Egyptian Museum makes today an iconic day of your cairo and nile cruise package, enhanced with a private cairo cruise experience.

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids plateau dates more than 4000 years and includes the three main Pyramids, six little Pyramids, the sole Guardian the Great Sphinx, and the valley temple which were all created for the purpose of ascending to the heavens with the ancient Egyptian Gods and preserving their heritage and legacy till the end of times.

The Great Pyramid

It's one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world and the first of its kind which started the golden age of construction in ancient Egypt was built by King Khufu. The Great Pyramid dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone. It stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in existence for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311. The pyramid is surrounded by mystery and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is the oldest statue in existence that served as a source of inspiration to countless travelers, poets, and travelers even today as a lot of mystery still surrounds the place. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man probably King Khafre as a symbol of power and wisdom.

The Valley Temple

It's the place where the extraordinary Mummification Process took place since the Egypt old Kingdom. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.

Lunch Time

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

You will get to witness the first pyramid in existence that started the golden age of construction. It was built by the legendary Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. It has a unique design as it is made of six steps and stands at a height of 62 m. Saqqara Step Pyramid is surrounded by a complex which was the first of its kind containing beautiful decorations and majestic ceremonial structures.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination.

 Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include:

 The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Merconath, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. Exploring the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and the Grand Egyptian Museum makes today an iconic day of your cairo and nile cruise package, enhanced with a private cairo cruise experience.

Overnight

Finally, we drive you back to your hotel to spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After you have your breakfast,Visiting the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue deepens your cultural journey in the cairo and nile cruise package with highlights of a private cairo cruise.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is an exhibition showcasing the greatest selection of ancient artifacts in the history of Egypt which came to the light when it was built in 1901AD in the heart of Cairo.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel

A.K.A. Cairo Citadel, it looks over the entire city of Cairo since its construction completed in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din. It served as the center of ruler and a powerful fortress against the crusaders & Napoleon's French invasion and late on in the 19th century, it became the headquarters of the government. The citadel was the witness to all the biggest events that took place in Ancient Egypt.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

A.K.A. "The Alabaster Mosque", it's a majestic work of art. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul and act as a symbol of independence and freedom against the Ottoman Empire. Mohamed Ali Mosque is truly enchanting with its ottoman style architecture of French rococo influences with enchanting finishes of ornate red, green, gold, and a great dome.

The Hanging Church

The divine church of Mother of God Saint Virgin Mary "Hanging Church" has always stood ad a magical example of the grace of the Christian community of Cairo. The church was built in the 5th century AD on the southern roman gatehouses of Babylon fortress to become the staircase church that is highly risen from the ground by 30 ft.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The rarest and most magical religious monument found in Cairo is the magical Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue. It was created in 882 AD after shifting a church into a Jewish temple and was renovated in the 19th AD. It has incredible artistic designs and rare addition of books written in a dead language.

Overnight

At the end of the day, we will transfer you to the hotel overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Exploring Abu Simbel Temples and sailing to Kom Ombo Temple continues the unforgettable cairo and nile cruise package, featuring a private cairo cruise experience along the legendary Nile River.

Abu Simbel Temples

The celestial Abu Simbel temple is a glorious symbol of divinity and grace that achieved immortality which was constructed by Ozymandias Pharaoh Ramses II in 1200 B.C to honor the gods of ancient Egypt Amun, Ptah, and Re-Harakty and immortalize his victory in Kadesh and achievements. The great temple of King Ramses II is home to the great sun festival that happens annually on the 22nd of February and October and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife  .

Return to your cruise to have your lunch  and start sailing to

Kom Ombo Temple

The very unique double temples of Kom Ombo Temple were built between 180 BC and 47 BC and are dedicated to Haroeris “Horus the Elder” and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile. The hill of gold is able to explain facts about the medical, artistic, and astronomical fields of ancient Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel then checks out before we will transfer you to International Airport by air-conditioned car to fly back home and end your Egypt tour. Departure day wraps up your cairo and nile cruise package, reflecting on an unforgettable Nile journey with a private cairo cruise and seamless airport transfer.

Meals: Breakfast