9 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 city is the first official capital of Egypt, founded by King Menes to be the life of the two lands. It is known for being the land of Endurance and beauty, the home of the god Ptah the patron of creation and artwork. Memphis city holds a lot of ruins dating to more than 4000 years to some of the biggest names in Ancient Egypt like Ramses II and great temples to gods and goddess-like Aton & Hathor.

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

The Egyptian Museum is an immortal 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 will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:

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.

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.

Al-Moze Street is an illuminating treasure vault that stood the test of time to showcase the ancient Islamic history located in the center of old Cairo since its construction in the 10th century by the Fatimid dynasty.
It became the most incredible social gathering next to the amazing Khan El Khalil Bazaar which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

Khan El Khalil has gained the name as the golden brick road of the Middle East as it is the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD. The street remains active till today and contains everything a traveler might desire plus all the magical caf s and shops that date back hundreds of years. All the phenomenal Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are highly enchanting and remain in good condition today.

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

Among the tiptop attractions in the West Bank of Luxor is the hypnotic Valley of the Kings which includes the majestic tombs of some well-known Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Ramses II, Seti I, and a lot of other tombs that will let you get an overall point about how the ancient Egyptians used to live and your tour guide will explain everything for you in details.

You will also head to one of the most impressive achievements of Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Egypt during the 18th dynasty, and she tried to construct a mortuary temple for her that can’t be forgotten and this is actually what we got, a true masterpiece.

These are 2 statues that were built by King Amenhotep III who started a very remarkable building project in Egypt, and he built a huge temple for him with these two statues standing in front of the temple for some guarding reasons but the whole mortuary temple was destroyed because of some natural disasters and the only remaining are these to colossi that are called Memnon. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch while sailing and spend the rest of your day, and overnight on board.

It’s one of the most interesting temples that are located on the West Bank of the Nile. Edfu temple was built between 237 & 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the inscriptions on its walls provide some of the most useful information about language, myth, and religion during the Hellenistic era in Egypt.

Kom Ombo is a unique double temple that was also built during the Ptolemaic dynasty and it also has some additions that were added during the Roman period. The two temples were dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and Horus the Elder. After finishing your unforgettable tour, you will get back to your Cruise to start sailing towards Aswan and upon your arrival; you will overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

Aswan High Dam is a modern achievement by the Egyptians that was constructed with the financial support of UNESCO to protect the ancient Egyptian monuments from the danger of the flood of the Nile and it also has a huge effect nowadays as it is the main source of power and it improves the state of life in Egypt a lot..

It is a truly picturesque temple in Aswan that sits on Aglika Island that was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam. The most interesting thing about the Philae Temple is that it rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. Then, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch and overnight on the board of your Nile Cruise.