9 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:

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.

Memphis City

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.Exploring the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis delivers iconic ancient wonders, making this historic day a highlight of your 9 days Cairo and Nile Cruise and a perfect cultural balance to your luxury dahabiya Nile cruise experience.

Overnight :

Finally, we drive you back to your hotel overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After you have your breakfast, you will step into the heart of Cairo to complete your Cairo tour 10 Days Packages and explore all of its attractions with your tour guide, where you will start with:

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.

Al Muizz Street

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 Khalili Bazaar

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 cafes 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. Discovering the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and Khan El Khalili adds rich cultural depth to your 9 days Cairo and Nile Cruise, seamlessly blending Cairo’s heritage with the elegance of a luxury dahabiya Nile cruise.

Overnight

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

In the morning, you will enjoy having your breakfast on the board of your Nile Cruise and then you will join your tour guide to visit some of the best attractions in the West Bank of Luxor including:  

The Fascinating Valley of the Kings  

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.  

Hatshepsut Temple

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.  

Colossi of Memnon

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.Exploring Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, immerses you in royal history while sailing in comfort during your luxury dahabiya Nile cruise as part of the 9 days Cairo and Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the morning, you will check out your Nile Cruise and then you will join your private tour guide in a majestic tour to Abu Simbel. Upon your arrival, you will discover the magical:

Abu Simbel Temples

Now, it is your chance to visit the best, the largest, the most impressive temples of Ancient Egypt. You will find two majestic temples there, one of them was dedicated to King Ramses II and he decided to make it a masterpiece, so he attaches it to his birthday & his coronation days in what we call today's Sun Festival. He also wanted to show his deep affection to his wife Nefertari so he built a smaller temple for her that was dedicated to his wife. The Abu Simbel Temples visit crown your Nile journey with awe-inspiring architecture, delivering an unforgettable highlight of your 9 days Cairo and Nile Cruise and elevating the exclusivity of your luxury dahabiya Nile cruise experience.

  Lunch Time

When visiting Abu Simbel temple, you will have a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Aswan.

Overnight

We will transfer you to Aswan International Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo overnight.

Flight: From Aswan to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel then checks out before we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport by air-conditioned car to fly back home and end your Egypt tour.Departure day concludes your 9 days Cairo and Nile Cruise, leaving lasting memories of ancient wonders, refined service, and the timeless elegance of a luxury dahabiya Nile cruise along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast