Essential Egypt, treasures of the Nile and mysteries of Cairo
Essential Egypt, treasures of the Nile and mysteries of Cairo
8 days and 7 nights
A journey between ancient temples, legendary waters and the majesty of the pyramids
Discover the essence of Egypt on a tour that blends the serenity of the Nile with the vibrant history of Cairo. Sail on a cruise that will take you from the majestic Philae Temple in Aswan to the mysterious temples of Luxor and Kom Ombo, sites steeped in myth and pharaonic splendor. Walk among the pyramids of Giza, gaze at the Great Sphinx, and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the Egyptian Museum and traditional bazaars. Experience eight unforgettable days exploring the glorious past of the pharaohs and the timeless beauty of modern Egypt.

Day 1 - Airport of Origin - Luxor
- Departure according to flight plan.
- Arrival, assistance and transfer to the Nile River.
- Accommodation.
- Nile Cruise: M/S Princess Du Nile, M/S King Tut, M/S Nile Ruby, M/S Florence, M/S Pioneer I or similar
Day 2 - Luxor - Esna - Edfu
- Full board. At the scheduled time, departure for the visits of Luxor.
- We will visit:
- The Valley of the Kings, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and home to most of the tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
- The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who was the first woman to occupy the position of pharaoh; the temple, located in Deir El Bahari, is one of the few temples built directly into the rock and consists of several terraces that served as vestibules to accommodate multitudes of people during religious festivities.
- The Colossi of Memnon, gigantic statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have remained in a seated position for more than 3,500 years.
- The Temple of Karnak, erected in honor of the god Amon and main place of worship in Egypt from the dynasties that formed the New Kingdom and which has, among other things, a magnificent hypostyle hall 23 metres high that houses no less than 134 columns within its walls.
- The Temple of Luxor, smaller than Karnak and connected to it by an impressive avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, better known as the Avenue of the Sphinxes.
- Return to the motor vessel, sailing and overnight on board.
Day 3 - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
- Full board. Departure to visit the Temple of Edfu, erected in honor of the falcon-headed god Horus.
- He Temple of Edfu, located on the western bank of the river Nile, is one of the largest in Egypt and the best preserved to date.
- The inscriptions on its walls provide important information about language, mythology and religion during the Greco-Roman period.
- Return to the motor vessel and set sail.
- Arrival at Kom Ombo and departure to visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated simultaneously to two gods, the god Sobek with the head of a crocodile and the god Haroeris with a falcon's head.
- Return to the motor vessel, sailing and overnight on board.
Day 4 - Aswan
- Full board. Departure to visit the Temple of Philae, built in honor of the goddess Isis and considered the jewel of the Nile.
- In the afternoon, we will take a ride on a felucca or motorboat through the Nile. (In case due to lack of time it cannot be done in Aswan, the tour will be done in Cairo or in Luxor).
- Return to the motor vessel and overnight on board.
- Optional: Possibility of making the optional visit to the majestic Temples of Abu Simbel.
He Temple of Abu Simbel, along with the Temple of Nefertari, forms the Abu Simbel complex, and was built by Pharaoh Ramses II, one in his own honor and another in that of his wife. They are one of the six rock-built temples in the Nubian region and had to be moved from their original location after the construction of the Aswan Dam. (125€ P/P).
Day 5 - Aswan - Cairo
- Breakfast.
- At the scheduled time, disembark and transfer to the airport to fly to Cairo.
- Reception and transfer to the hotel.
- Accommodation: Pyramids Park Hotel, Oasis Pyramids, Stay Inn Pyramids or similar.
Day 6 - Cairo
- Departure for the panoramic visit to the Pyramids of Giza.
- Our visit will consist of a panoramic view of the necropolis with a stop at each of the pyramids that make it up, Khufu, Khafra and Mencaura.
- Optional: Possibility of making the optional visit of Memphis and Sakkara with lunch included at a local restaurant. The city of Memphis It was the first capital of the Old Kingdom when the country was unified. Founded by Narmer, it is now an open-air museum where, among other works, we can see a monumental statue of Ramses II in white limestone. Continuation of the visit in the necropolis of Sakkara which holds inside the most innovative and revolutionary tomb of the Old Kingdom, the step pyramid that the Pharaoh Zoser he ordered the architect to build it Imhotep.
Day 7 - Cairo
- Breakfast.
- Free day at your disposal during which you can participate in optional visits.
- Accommodation at the hotel.
- Optional: A full-day city tour with lunch at a local restaurant is available. Includes a short tour of the neighborhood. Coptic. Continued in the Museum of Egyptian Art, which houses numerous statues, paintings, reliefs, funerary elements and many other objects from the time of the Pharaohs; the Mohamed Ali Pasha Mosque, better known as the Alabaster Mosque; the Citadel of Salah El Din (Saladin, who was Sultan of Egypt), declared a World Heritage Site, and the Grand Bazaar of Khan el Khalili where we can stroll around to do some shopping or have a cup of tea in a local café. (80€ P/P).
Day 8 - Cairo and Destination Airport
- Breakfast.
- At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport and departure flight.
- End of the trip and our services.
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OPTION B
PRICE: €200 P/P
Accommodations Opt. B: Hotel Tolip Golden Plaza, Steigenberger Pyramids, Sonesta Tower, Pyramisa Suites, Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower, Movenpick Media City or similar.
Nile Cruise: M/S Zeina, M/S Royal Ruby, M/S Tiyi I & II, M/S Cadena Sarah, M/S NIle Marquis, M/S Opera (standard cabin), M/S Champolion, M/S Radamis II, M/S Monica, M/S Stefanie or similar.
Optional Egypt Excursions
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- Light and sound at the Pyramids (Mondays and Saturdays in Spanish) + €60.00 P/P
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- Cairo Night + €60.00 P/P
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- Half day Memphis and Sakkara (With lunch) + €65.00 P/P
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- Dinner on a Nile boat with belly dancing show + €65.00 P/P
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- Full Day Cairo (With Lunch) + €80.00 P/P
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- Full Day Alexandria (With Lunch) + €115.00 P/P
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- Abu Simbel Temples by Road + €125.00 P/P
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