Adventure through Ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Nile Cruise, and Lake Nasser Expedition

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, a Blue Rays Tours representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel for a restful overnight stay.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara
After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Sakkara to see Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, and the Pyramid of Teti. Then, head to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the enigmatic Sphinx. Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cairo to Luxor – Begin Nile Cruise
Fly to Luxor after an early breakfast and check into your Nile Cruise. Discover the grandeur of Karnak Temple and the historical significance of Luxor Temple. Optionally, enjoy the Sound and Light show in the evening. Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: West Bank of Luxor – Nile Cruise
Cross to the West Bank to explore the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings with its vividly decorated tombs. Sail to Edfu, enjoying dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, followed by the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to both Sobek and Horus. Sail to Aswan, where you’ll stay overnight on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Aswan Highlights
In Aswan, tour the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple on Angilika Island. Enjoy free time in Aswan, with meals and an overnight stay aboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Abu Simbel – Start Lake Nasser Cruise
Disembark after breakfast and travel to Abu Simbel to board your Lake Nasser cruise. Explore the monumental twin Temples of Abu Simbel. Optional upgrade to fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel is available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Lake Nasser Adventures
Sail to Kasr Ibrim for a deck view of the fortress, then visit the Temple of Amada and the Tomb of Pennut. Continue sailing to Wadi el Seboua, with dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Discover Wadi el Seboua
Visit Wadi el Seboua, and enjoy a camel ride or walk to el Dakka and Mehraka. Sail back to Aswan for dinner and an overnight stay on the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Lake Nasser to Cairo
Disembark to visit Kalabsha Temple, the Kiosk of Kertassi, and Beit el Wali before flying back to Cairo. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Cairo Exploration
Tour the Egyptian Museum, revealing over 120,000 artifacts, then explore the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo with a visit to the Hanging Church. Spend the afternoon shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

This meticulously crafted tour promises an unforgettable experience, blending luxury with the awe-inspiring history of ancient Egypt.

Price Inclusions

Meet and greet service by our representative at Cairo International airport
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation for 4 nights at a Cairo Hotel on buffet breakfast basis
Accommodation for 4 nights on board Nile Cruise on full board basis.
Accommodation for 3 nights on board Lake Nasser cruise on full board basis.
Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor — Aswan to Cairo) are included
All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes

Price Exclusions

Extra Entrance fees (interior of the Pyramids, Solar Boat, and Royal Mummy Room in the Egyptian Museum
Extra Entrance fees to King Tutankhamen tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tour
Personal spending
Tipping