Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

Over eleven enchanted days, journey into the heart of a timeless legend. Let the whispers of pharaohs guide you through Cairo's ancient marvels, then surrender to the sacred currents of the Nile as you sail from Aswan to Luxor, where temples touch the sky. Your odyssey concludes in the sapphire embrace of Red Sea, finding serenity on the sun-blessed shores of Sharm El-Sheikh. This is not a tour, but an awakening to the magic woven into the very sands of Egypt.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative holding a “Valley of Kings Travel” sign.
• Enjoy a private, air-conditioned transfer to your hotel.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: The Giza Plateau & Treasures of the Pharaohs

• After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of Egypt's ancient marvels.
• Delve into 5,000 years of history at the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities and the golden treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerion—the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.
• Get an up-close view of the enigmatic Sphinx, the timeless guardian of the Giza plateau.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Journey to Aswan & Nubian Wonders

• Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to the Cairo domestic airport for your flight to Aswan.
• Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the monumental High Dam, an engineering marvel of the modern era.
• Take a motorboat to the island of Agilkia to explore the stunningly relocated Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Transfer to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation and check-in.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay aboard the Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Day 4: Sailing the Nile to Kom Ombo & Edfu

• Enjoy breakfast as you set sail down the majestic Nile River.
• Relax on board and enjoy afternoon tea.
• Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Haroeris.
• Continue sailing towards Edfu.
• Enjoy dinner and a disco party on board.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay aboard the Nile Cruise.

Day 5: Edfu, Luxor's East Bank & Karnak

• After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt.
• Experience the passage through the Esna Lock as you sail towards Luxor.
• Optional Evening Tour: Explore the magnificent temples of Luxor's East Bank. Visit the grand Luxor Temple, with its courtyard and granite statues of Ramses the Great. Continue to the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay aboard the Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor's West Bank & Flight to Sharm El-Sheikh

• Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarkation.
• Optional Morning Excursion: Experience a Hot Air Balloon ride at sunrise, drifting peacefully over the West Bank for unparalleled views of the temples and tombs below (approx. 30-45 minutes).
• Cross the Nile to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs were buried in splendor.
• Visit the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
• Make a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues of Amenhotep III.
• Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Red Sea resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh.
• Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Day 7: Relaxation on Red Sea

• Breakfast at your hotel followed by a full day at your leisure. Relax on the beach, swim in the turquoise waters, or explore your resort.
• Optional Tour: Take a full-day trip to Ras Mohamed National Park. Climb the Shark Observatory for panoramic views of the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez, then snorkel or swim amongst the vibrant coral reefs.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Day 8: Leisure or Desert Adventure

• Enjoy breakfast and another free day to soak up the sun in Sharm El-Sheikh.
• Optional Tour: Embark on an early morning Jeep Safari to the Colored Canyon. Hike through the stunning geological formations, then enjoy lunch in Nuweiba and a stop for shopping in the bohemian town of Dahab before returning to Sharm.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Day 9: Return to Cairo

• After breakfast, transfer to Sharm El-Sheikh Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
• Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
• Optional Evening Tour: Witness the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids, where the story of ancient Egypt is narrated against the magnificent backdrop of the Giza Plateau.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 10: Sakkara, Memphis & Old Cairo

• Following breakfast, journey back in time on a full-day tour.
• Explore Sakkara, the ancient necropolis, and see the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure.
• Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to see the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
• Wander through the historic lanes of Old Cairo, a crossroads of faiths, visiting the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga), and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 11: Final Departure

• Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel.
• Our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with your final departure formalities.

Package Inclusions

• Accommodation:
  • 4 nights hotel in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
  • 3 nights hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh (Bed & Breakfast)
  • 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Flights: All domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Sharm, Sharm-Cairo).
• Tours & Transfers:
  • All airport and hotel transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of an expert, English-speaking tour guide.
  • All entrance fees for included historical sites.
• Taxes: All taxes and service charges.

Package Exclusions

• International airfare to and from Egypt.
• Entry Visa for Egypt (can be arranged upon request).
• All optional tours and excursions.
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.).
• Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.
• Any items not explicitly mentioned in the "What's Included" section.

Accommodation Options:

Option (A)

• Cairo: Le Méridien - Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan - Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa.
• Luxor: Steigenberger Nile.
• Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara.

Option (B)

• Cairo: Kempinski - Fairmont Cairo - Hilton Curnrad -Marriott Sheraton- Hilton Golf pyramids
• Luxor: Hilton - Sonesta St. George.
• Nile Cruises: MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.

Option (C)

• Cairo: Four Seasons -Marriott Mena House - Kempinski Nile Deluxe - Fairmont Nile Premium - Hyatt Regency
• Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace.
• Nile cruises: Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises - Sonesta Cruises - Le Fayan - Ms Farah -MS Acamar.