Discover the world famous Pyramids of Giza with the Sphinx, the last existing of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the golden treasures of Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum on this private Egypt tour 2 nights Cairo, 3 nights Nile cruise and 4 nights beach holiday. Then board a 5 star Nile Cruise Boat and admire the most beautiful temples and tombs along the banks of the Nile, including the Karnak Temple and Hatshepsut Temple in Luxur, and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo in Aswan. An Egyptology will accompany you on this journey through time and expertly explain the history and culture of this fascinating country.
For your Egypt tour 2 Nights Cairo, 3 Nights Nile Cruise and 4 Nights Beach Holiday you’ll fly to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
You will visit Cairo today with your tour guide:
Giza Pyramid Complex:
The complex includes three main pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, six little pyramids, the great sphinx and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid:
The Great Pyramids belongs to “King Khufu” It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx:
It was built by “King Chephren“, it is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple:
A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at Giza plateau.
After visiting the pyramids and the sphinx, fortify yourself with an oriental lunch, then head to:
The Egyptian Museum:
The museum displays a collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
After the program transfer to your hotel.
In the morning you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to Cairo airport, then fly to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met by your guide and escorted to your 5 star boat.
After lunch on the boat, you will visit the following with your tour guide in Aswan:
Philae Temple:
The temple dedicated to goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam.
The High Dam
the construction of the high dam was initiated by President Nasser and lasted from 1960 to 1971, creating one of the largest reservoirs in the world, 500 km long and 32 km wide, at the widest point. The dam is more than 3800 meters long and 111 meters high, at the sole 980 meters and at the crown about 40 meters wide.
In the morning you have free or you have the possibility for a private excursion to Abu Simble .
The two Temples of Abu Simble are the great sun temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines, built during the reign of King Ramses II 1200 B.C.
With their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt.
The Temples are rock-cut structures, and both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand, Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile.
Ramses II built the temple mostly to honor himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies.
The carvings and artwork that decorate both temples are incredible. Hand carved pillars, wall paintings, carvings, statues, and much more, this is a must visit the place.
At noon, the ship leaves from Aswan to Kom Ombo. Enjoy the beautiful drive to Kom Ombo and in the afternoon visit:
The Kom Ombo Temple
It is the only double temple in Egypt where the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus were consecrated. The ruins of the temple were for a long time spilled over half by sand. They were first uncovered and restored in 1893. The temple was built during the Greek period from 304 to 31 BC. And hundreds of mummified crocodiles were found around the temple.
After that, the ship leaves for Edfu.
After breakfast on the ship you will visit today:
The Edfu Temple
He was built by the Ptolemies for the falcon god Horus Behdeti from 237 to 57 BC. Built. Until 1860 AD, the temple was hidden under the sand and Nile mud, only then it was exposed by the Frenchman Marriette. Every year, the wedding of Horus of Edfu with the Hathor of Dendara, as well as the feast of the victory of Horus over Seth, were celebrated here.
After visiting the Edfu Temple, the boat will depart for Luxor and in the afternoon visit:
The Luxor Temple
In the heart of the city of Luxor , you will find the Luxor Temple, built by Amemophis III. and Ramses II was built. Even Alexander the Great built a chapel for the ancient Egyptian gods. At that time, the Ancient Egyptians celebrated here the most important festival in Thebes, the Opetfest. In 1989, archaeologists happened to find an underground chamber with very well-preserved statues, which are now exhibited in the Luxor Museum . At the Luxor Temple you can see a part of the Sphinx Avenue, which connected the Luxor Temple with the Karnak Temple at that time.
Today you visit with your guide the highlights of Luxor:
The Valley of the Kings
let yourself be enchanted by the more than 3000 years old, wonderful murals in the tombs of the Pharaohs. So far, 64 graves have been found in the Valley of the Kings, of which you can visit three. In the Valley of the Kings are the tombs of the kings of the New Kingdom (about 1550-1069 BC 18 to 20 dynasty) to find. In 1922 Englishman Howard Carter discovered the tomb of TutAnchAmun with its golden treasures.
The Hatshepsut Temple
The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut dates back to the 18th Dynasty, 1470 BC. She had her impressive terrace temple built by the architect Senenmut. She was always portrayed as a man, which can be clearly seen from the very well preserved statues in the temple. In the Christian era, a monastery was built on the temple, which was used until the 11th century and in the 19th century, the monastery ruins were demolished.
The Memnon Colossi
The Memnon colossi are two side by side ancient Egyptian colossal statues, about 18 m. high from the 14th century BC Both statues depict Amenhotep III ( Amenhotep III ) and were located at the entrance of his temple.
Then you will get a delicious oriental lunch. Then you visit:
The Karnak Temple
It is the largest temple complex ever built. Here the ancient Egyptians immortalized the sacred family of Thebes, Amoun-Re, his wife Mut and the son Chonsou. The complete construction time of the temple lasted over 2000 years. One of the most important areas of the temple is the large pillared hall with 134 papyrus columns built by Seteth and completed by Ramses II.
After the program you will have transfer to your hotel on the Red Sea.
Beach holiday on Red Sea
Beach holiday on Red Sea
Beach holiday on Red Sea
Transfer from your hotel to the airport Hurghada, then fly home.
Summer (May 1st to September 30th) | Winter (1st Oct to 30 Apr) | |
Single room / cabin | 1245 $ | 1330 $ |
Double room / cabin | 950 $ | 1015 $ |
5 * standard
Hotel in Cairo : Cairo Pyramids, Ramses Hilton
Nile cruise: MS Crown Empress, MS Royal Esadora, MS Princess Sarah
hotel on the Red Sea: Sunrise Holidays, Serenity Makadi
Summer (May 1st to September 30th) | Winter (1st Oct to 30 Apr) | |
Single room / cabin | 1620 $ | 1715 $ |
Double room / cabin | 1155 $ | 1245 $ |
5 * Deluxe
Hotel in Cairo : Steigenberger El Tahrir, Kempinski Nile Hotel
Nile Cruise: MS Steigenberger Minerva, MS Acamar, MS Moon Dance
The Red Sea: Marriott Hurghada, Jaz Aquamarine, Cleopatra Makadi