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Tap into the magic of Egypt! This historical tour of Egypt will reveal some of the ancient wisdom of this magical destination in just 8 days. Starting and ending in Luxor, you will see the temples that form the largest open air museum in the world. You will also learn from the ancient sites of Aswan and Cairo, with a choice of experiences on the Nile River, before winding down in the resort town of Hurghada.

Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise

Day 1 Luxor

LuxorWelcome to Egypt! At the Luxor terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Premium hotel by the River of Nile. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Luxor Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Luxor

Today, after an early breakfast we visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) together represents the Theban triad.The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon we proceed to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt. Then we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkey awaits to take us into the Valley of the Kings. Next is our discovery of the magnificent “city of the Dead” where tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is our next stop. In the afternoon we head to Aswan for overnight stay.

Day 3 Aswan, Nile Cruise

Aswan, Nile CruiseAfter breakfast we start to explore Aswan, the smallest of the three major tourist cities based on the Nile famous for the amazing Philea Temple and High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. After visiting the High Dam we head to Philea Temple and take a short motorboat ride to reach the island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the River of Nile. Its various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient sights of Egypt.

Day 4 Nile Cruise

Today we sail all day long on Nile, watching the beautiful scenery pass us by and wave to the locals continuing their day of washing, swimming and fishing. Whilst being absorbed by the culture we can sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on the earth.

Day 5 Nile Cruise, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, Cairo

Nile Cruise, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, CairoToday we disembark Nile Cruiser and visit Edfu and Komombo temples In the evening we board the overnight train to Cairo and check into our sleeper cabin.

Day 6 Cairo City Tour

Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the ancient world, the Egyptian Museum houses more than 100,000 relics of Egypt. Today we discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar.

Day 7 Cairo City Tour, Hurghada

Cairo City Tour, HurghadaAfter breakfast we visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. The afternoon is left to site-see Sakkara; the first capital of pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we board our bus to Hurghada.

Day 8 Hurghada,Luxor

After breakfast , we drive to Luxor where our tour concludes in and we say goodbye to our friends. Our representative will transport you to the airport.


Sights Visited

 

  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Pyramids
  • Sphinx
  • Sakkara
  • Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • Egyptian museum
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • The Hanging Church
  • Khan el Khalili Bazaar
  • Aswan
  • High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Elephantine and Kitchener Islands
  • KomomboTemple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Luxor including Temple of Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Hurghada

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egyptVıcky Love - New ZealandA fantastic tour with exactly the right mix of sightseeing and “chillaxing”. So easy and everything ran smoothly and was fab to have such knowledgeable guides at each site.2010-5-31Tour: Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise5
egyptTrıstan Gıles - AustraliaOur tour guide was very knowledgeable and is clearly very passionate He has a cheerful personality and made the trip very enjoyable. He really helped us all out.2010-5-31Tour: Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise5
egyptBen West - AustraliaZizo made the tour far better with his excitement and entertaining style of explaining the history.2010-5-31Tour: Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise5
egyptAlena Keating - New ZealandReally enjoyed the tour, not feeling too over loaded for the short amount for the short amount of time of the tour (sadly) but feel I got a fantastic overview of Morocco2010-5-31Tour: Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise5
egyptLisa Martin - AustraliaVery happy with tour leader, driver, very helpful & knowledgeable.2010-5-31Tour: Magical Egypt By Nile Cruise5