This travel package is like a deep adventure in the treasures of Egypt. The civilization of the Pharaohs and various dynasties in different periods of time was established around the Nile Valley. This marvelous travel package to Egypt offers the guests the chance to explore every significant monument located from Cairo to Abu Simble in the South.
This package includes exploring Cairo most famous attractions, the travelers will enjoy visiting the most remarkable places in the Egyptian capital including the Pyramids of Giza , Saqqara, Memphis, Saladin Citadel, and theEgyptian Museum. This is besides Islamic Cairo, where the impressive mosques and Islamic building are standing proudly.
In the next part of the trip we will take you to the amazing temple of Abu Simble and board Lake Nasser Nile Cruises, You will explore the historical sites from Abu Simble in Upper Egypt to Aswan, the most remarkable temple of ancient Egypt is surly the Temple of Abu Simble. That is why the next stage of this marvelous trip in Egypt is to explore this great achievement of the well-known king, Ramses II.
You will spend 2 nights in such a magnificent eco lodge in Nubia on one of the beautiful Islands in Aswan, You will explore The High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk , the Temple of Philae. This is besides exploring the Islands in Aswan!
We will let you feel another taste of sailing in the peaceful River Nile by spending few days on board on of the most comfortable Dahabyia boats for 3 nights from Aswan to Esna, You will have the chance to visit many monuments in this special journey sailing by the Dahabyia like The Temple of Kom Ombo between Luxor and Aswan. This would be an unforgettable vacation in Egypt
You will Arrive Luxor and spend 2 nights in the most interesting place in the West Bank in Luxor and exploring the ancient Egyptian monuments including the Karnak temples complex, Temple of Luxor ,the Valley of the Kings , Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon,
This tour to Egypt is unique and different adventure, comprehensive, and enjoyable!
Don’t miss the chance and ask for our special rates for this bus tour. We guarantee providing a high quality of services, professional Egyptologist tour guides, very comfortable vehicle, clean hotels, etc… at very special rates.
Your journey at the land of the Nile will start by arriving in Cairo airport where you will meet GAT Tours representative for the first time. He will be your closest person during your stay in Egypt as he will help you with everything you may need even if it is a tiny thing.
After finishing all the airport requirements, you will head to your chosen hotel in Cairo to take your room key where you will enjoy relaxing the rest of the day after a very long flight.
The rest of the day will be free to relax and get ready for tomorrow’s tour in Cairo.
Your day will begin by enjoying a very delicious breakfast at your Hotel then you will get ready to start today’s tour in Cairo.
The best Egyptologist Tour Guide will be waiting for you to take you to a very interesting tour. You will begin the tour by exploring the world’s famous 3 Pyramids which are located in Giza. The pyramids belonged to kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycrenos, there is also the statue of Sphinx, a very interesting one to visit.
The Step Pyramid of Zoser and Pyramid Of King Titi will be your next visit to Saqqara city. Inside the pyramid of King Titi you can see the exclusive pyramids texts. There will also be very interesting tombs that date back to the Old Kingdom like the tomb of Ti or Kajemeni.
Now, it’s the time to enjoy some Egyptian food during your lunch meal.
Then, it’s time to visit the first capital of ancient Egypt which is Memphis city. It was called the city of God Ptah, it hosts a very interesting Open Air Museum and the famous Colossal statue of King Ramses II. you will definitely enjoy visiting this mysterious city.
Once the day ends, you will transfer to your beloved hotel in Cairo to enjoy some relaxing free time.
During the evening time, you will be free on your own or we can offer you an Alternative tour to the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids Of Giza where you will know everything about the pyramids from Sphinx himself (this can only be offered upon your request).
Now you can get back to your hotel to enjoy your night. (Breakfast – Lunch)
The best Breakfast meal will be served to you at your hotel before starting today’s tour in the morning.
Your Egyptologist tour guide will meet you in the early morning to take you on a very interesting tour to the Egyptian Museum in the downtown of Cairo. This museum is the most important Museums in the world as it hosts a magnificent collection of the ancient Egyptian displays from various periods of time. The main highlights of the museum are the golden treasures of TutAnkhAmun.
Today’s Lunch meal will be at one of the best local restaurants in town.
Let’s continue the Cairo tour by exploring the great Citadel Of Salah El Dien which hosts some interesting monuments inside like the Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali and lots of other mosques and museums.
Now your tour will head to the old Cario area to visit the Coptic monuments of Cairo. You will enjoy visiting the historical churches there in a very interesting tour.
At the end of such a great and fruitful tour, you will get back to your Hotel to spend an interesting evening. You can choose to be free at night or you can join us in our alternative Nile cruise Dinner which will include a dervish show and other entertainments during a 2 hours saling in the Nile.
Your Overnight will be in Cairo (Breakfast – Lunch)
Enjoy your Egyptian breakfast meal in the morning before starting today’s journey.
Today you will head to the Cairo Airport to catch your flight towards Abu Simbel city in upper Egypt. Once you arrive, GAT Tours representative will be waiting for you to help you during your stay in upper Egypt, he will take you to your Lake Nasser Cruise.
You will check in to your Lake Nasser Cruise where you will enjoy a delicious Lunch meal on board in the middle of the Nile.
After having your lunch meal and getting some rest on your cruise, you’ll join your expert tour guide on a very unique tour to Abu Simbel Temples. This complex is a great achievement from ancient Egypt, it consists of two temples that were constructed by Ramses II. We were able to discover them after many centuries and get them our of the sands in the 19th century.
After such a great tour, you will get back to your Lake Nasser Cruise to get some rest and enjoy your evening time on your own. You can also have a great chance to join us in today’s optional tour to the Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temple which will be upon your request.
Your Dinner meal will be offered on board your Nile cruise, then you will enjoy a sleepy night. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
You will enjoy today’s breakfast on board while sailing towards Kasr Ibrim.
Start the tour by joining your expert tour guide to the Kasr Ibrim Temple which dates back to the Roman period. Kasr Ibrim is considered one of the most important Nubian monuments in Egypt. You will be able to see this monument from your ship only as the access is not permitted.
Then, you will continue sailing the Nile until you reach the Temple of Amada. This temple was built by Thutmosis III in the 15th century BC, today the temple is considered one of the most amazing Nubian temples in Egypt.
Get back to your Cruise to enjoy your lunch meal in the middle of the Nile.
Tonight you will be sailing to Wadi El Seboua. On board there will be a Nubian Folkloric show operated by the staff
Spend the night on board after having your Dinner meal. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
The first thing you will have in the morning is your breakfast meal, then you will head to start today’s tour.
Today, you will enjoy discovering the amazing sites in the South of Egypt which will start with the Wadi Seboua. It’s a small temple constructed by the most famous king Ramses II for the worship of the god Amun.
While enjoying your lunch meal on board, you will continue sailing towards Aswan, the city of gold.
Enjoy your free time in the afternoon then you will get your Dinner meal on board.
Make sure to have a relaxing night in your Nile Cruise in the middle of the Nile. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
The most energizing breakfast will be served to you on board. then you will head to explore the amazing city of Aswan.
The Kalabsha Temple will be your first site to visit in Aswan, it was constructed by the famous Roman Emperor, Augustusin in the 1st century BC. The temple is now located in a different site than the original one, it was relocated in the 1970s after the construction of the High Dam to get protected from the water damage.
Now you will check out your Lake Nasser Cruise to head for another adventure to your Eco Nubia in Bigeh Island
During the afternoon, you will enjoy a felucca ride around the Islands and view of the Agha Akhan Mauseloum and Botanical Gardens.
At the end of the day, you will return to your Eco Lodge to spend the night in Aswan (Breakfast)
Start the day with a fresh breakfast meal in the early morning, then you will start the tour of the day at the High Dam.
This amazing project was an engineering miracle that was built during the region of the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960.
Next, you will head to visit the most beautiful temple of Philae which was constructed in order to worship the Goddesses Isis and Hathor. The temple has a great heritage that made it very famous and interesting to visit.
Let’s end the day with a very special visit to the Unfinished Obelisk which was found in the Southern part of the city of Aswan. This great obelisk would have been considered the largest piece of stone that a human dealt with, only if it was completed. The Obelisk dates back to the New Kingdom and it documents the miracle process of the obelisks construction in ancient Egypt.
Once the tour is over, you will get back to your new Dahabiya Cruise to enjoy your Dinner meal and then get a relaxing and sleepy night on board. (Breakfast)
Don’t miss having a tasty Egyptian breakfast in the early morning before starting today’s journey.
The first day’s sailing takes you to a small Nile island for a walk in the countryside.
You will have a chance to enjoy your lunch meal on board or on the island, this is while sailing towards Kom Ombo city.
You will have a perfect tour to explore the Kom Ombo temple which was built during the Ptolemaic period and completed during the Roman era. This was a big reason why the temple is dedicated to two different gods, the local crocodile, Sobek, and the famous eagle god, Haroeris.
After a day full of exploration, you will get back to your Dahabyia to enjoy the night.
Then your cruise will head to Gebel el-Silsila then you will spend the night in the middle of the Nile. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
After breakfast time, you will be visiting the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II and Merenptah and explore the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila.
The sail continues to Edfu where you can visit the temple of Horus which is the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt and is considered one of the best examples of Graeco Roman temples in Egypt. The temple was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of god, Horus.
Travel on to a small island where the boat will moor for the night. You will have dinner on board the Dahabiya or round a campfire on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
Enjoy your Breakfast on board first thing in the morning, then Cruise to El Kab which is the ancient town of Nekheb. It’s one of the oldest and most significant archaeological sites on the Nile. Then you will visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs.
Now you will return to the boat and set sail for Esna. Third and last night on board. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
Your Breakfast will be on board before Checking out in Esna.
You will have a great chance to join our optional tour to visit Esna temple upon your request. Then you will head to Luxor with a private A/C late model Car.
Cross the West Bank and transfer to your hotel “Al Moudira” to Check in for 2 nights.
Your afternoon time will be at the temple of Karnak which was built by many different pharaohs. The temple had perfect illustrations that made it more special than any other temples and it lasted for over 2000 years.
Then you will start a unique tour to the Luxor temple which is one of the most majestic Pharaoh temples and has lots of beautiful suspended mosaïcs.
Finally, you will return to your Hotel and you will have a great chance to try our Alternative tour to the Sound & Light show at Karnak temples, this only can be offered upon request.
Your evening Free time will be in Luxor to do whatever pleases you. (Breakfast)
The most delicious breakfast meal will be waiting for you in the morning on board.
You will have a very interesting optional tour early in the morning to try the Hot Air Balloon ride. This experience will give you the chance to fly over the valley of the kings and the West Bank of Luxor. (can be offered upon request).
It’s now the time to visit the richest site in the whole of Luxor that is full of beautiful ancient tombs, the Valley of The Kings. This was the main burial site for the kings of the New Kingdom. Your visit to the valley of the kings will include the entry for 3 of the famous tombs in the area.
To continue the tour, you will be visiting the Valley of the Queens where you will have another 3 Royal tombs to visit and a big chance to enter the magnificent tomb of Queen Nefertari (With extra ticket).
During your tour in Luxor, you can’t miss visiting El Dear El Bahri temple constructed by queen Hatshepsut in the 18th dynasty. The Temple has great features like beautiful terraces and some statues for the Queen with a beard. This temple was carved out of one of the great mountains of Thebes.
To have a great ending of the day, you will better visit the Colossi of Mammon which consist of two huge statues that were constructed in 1350 BC and remained from the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III.
Let’s get back to your Hotel at the end of your day tour to spend an evening free time.
Spend the night at your hotel in Luxor (Breakfast)
Breakfast at Hotel – Early transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure to Cairo – Arrive Cairo and connect your flight for final departure. (Breakfast)
