Day 1: Hurghada to Cairo: We will transfer you from your hotel in Hurghada for a flight to Cairo to start your journey. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you meet your private tour guide who will join you to discover Cairo tourist attractions such as:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The Giza Pyramids complex includes three main pyramids, 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 Pyramid belongs to “King Khufu” It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the 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
The Great Sphinx is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple
A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau.
Lunch will be served at a Pyramids/Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to King Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years.
Then transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan to check in 5* Nile cruise and overnight. Meals {L.D}
Day 2: Explore the best attractions in Aswan: Morning time, enjoy breakfast and continue your Cairo & Nile River cruise from Hurghada joining your private tour guide to enjoy Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor where you will visit:
The High Dam
Built across the Nile River at Aswan. The High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 70 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508 1458 BC), possibly to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome.
Philae Temple
Philae temple is dedicated to the 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.
Overnight on board the cruise. Meals {B.L.D}
Day 3: Day Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples: Enjoy breakfast on board the cruise and afternoon, sail to visit:
Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple: A temple overlooking the Nile. This temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries.
Then continue your tour sailing to:
Edfu temple
Edfu temple that considers the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” showing the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth.
Continue your Cairo and Nile River cruise from Hurghada sailing to Luxor overnight.
Day 4: Check out from the Cruise & Explore Luxor Landmarks: Check out after breakfast, and continue your trip with your tour guide starting with a tour to Luxor sightseeing where you will visit:
Valley of the Kings
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, the Valley of the Kings is home to tombs including King Ramses II and King Tutankhamun.
Hatshepsut Temple
The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always surrounded by controversy. See Hatshepsut temple in Luxor’s West Bank, one of the best-preserved of its kind.
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III that are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor.
Karnak Temple
No site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Finally, we drive you back to your hotel in Hurghada by a private A.C. to end your Cairo and Nile River cruise from Hurghada.