Learn all about Egypt on an 8-day private trip from Cairo. Cruise along the Nile and see highlights of Egypt's most interesting cities, including Alexandria, Luxor, Giza, Aswan, Edfu and Hurghada.
What will you do
Explore everything about Egypt in 8 days
Enjoy learning about ancient Egypt and their way of life
Fly around the country to see the different styles of expressing history
Enjoy luxury living on a 5-star Nile cruise
Enjoy seeing the world from a dreamlike point of view in a hot air balloon
Start the day early, at 8 in the morning, our driver will pick you up at your accommodation in Cairo/Giza. The first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, where the Egyptian pharaohs hoped to become gods in the afterlife. To prepare for the next world they erected temples to the gods and huge pyramidal tombs for them, admiring the tombs of the gods from the perspective of ancient Egypt. Continuing with the great adventure of discovering the interesting lifestyle of the ancient Egyptians, the second visit of the day will be to the Egyptian museum.
The second day's adventure will take you to the beautiful seaside city of Alexandria, visiting the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. and then we will move to the Library of Alexandria, built in a magnificent location next to the ancient port of Alexandria, in the historic center of the city. Learn more about it from your private Egyptologist. The last stop of the day is Fort Qaitbey, the Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Discover the history of the establishment of the most important Islamic monuments.
In the morning our professional driver will pick you up to take you to the airport, where you will take the flight reserved for you to the colorful city of Aswan, when you arrive in Aswan you will find our driver waiting for you with our sign, helping you with your luggage to head to the city and start a new different adventure in Aswan with your private Egyptologist. The first visit will be to the Nubian Town, in the south of Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile, near the city of Aswan, which is the most colorful and pleasant town in the entire country. Then, returning to the theme of ancient Egypt, you will visit the Temple of Philae, a must-see for lovers of classical history. Visitors can examine the temple's detailed walls containing reliefs from Isis mythology, including Isis resurrecting Osiris, giving birth to Horus, and mummifying Osiris after her death. The driver will drop you off at the cruise reserved for you in Aswan so you can enjoy your lunch and rest after a long day.
Our representative will pick you up early in the morning (with a small group of people) to go to the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, (ask at reception to prepare a takeaway breakfast box), it will take about 3:30 hours to reach the temple and the same thing to return, but it is totally worth it. Your guide will be waiting for you at the temple. Return to the cruise to enjoy your lunch on board and admire the view of the Nile as the ship begins sailing towards the next stop the temple of Kom Ombo, One of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the crocodile-headed local god Sobek, your guide will be waiting for you there to learn more and more about the unusual temple, then back to the boat to continue the journey down the Nile
The guide will be waiting for you in Edfu, he will pick you up at the reception, The temple of Edfu was built on the land that is believed to have witnessed the greatest battle in the history of ancient Egyptian mythology between the powers of good and evil to image of the ancient Egyptian gods of Horus and Set. The fifth day will be a relaxing rest day, visiting Edfu Temple in the morning, and spending the rest of the day resting on the cruise ship.
Start the day very early to live one of the most memorable experiences you have ever had: the hot air balloon ride. After the balloon ride, you will return to the boat to enjoy your breakfast on the boat and check out. After breakfast, your guide will pick you up (drop off your luggage) to visit the west bank of Luxor, which contains one of the largest collections of archaeological treasures in the world. Here you will find the famous Valley of the Kings, the impressive Hatchpsot Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Then head to the Karnak Temple, which is dedicated to the cult of the triad Amun, the god Mut and the god Khonsu, and is the largest religious building ever built to learn more about the religion of Ancient Egypt. Once the visit is over, the driver will take you to the reserved hotel in Hurghada.
Our driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to Orange Island or Paradise Island (whichever is available). After spending a good time on the island, you will be back at your hotel around 5:00 p.m. Enjoy the rest of the day at your Hurghada hotel.
our adventure has come to an end, leaving you with beautiful unforgettable moments spent with your family, friends or your beloved partner. in the morning to the airport to return to Cairo, and when you get there our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Cairo or Giza safe and, most importantly, happy.
Included
Pick-up and transfer to the hotel
Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
2 nights accommodation in Cairo
Plane tickets
3 nights accommodation on a standard 5-star Nile Cruise (if you require a Luxury or Deluxe Cruise, please select the appropriate add-on)
2 nights accommodation in Hurghada
Hot air balloon ride
A professional English guide. If you need a Spanish, German or French guide, choose the option (it will have an additional cost)
Excluded
Tickets
Beverages (including water)
Tips
Per person in triple room US$ 990
Per person in double room US$ 1100
Per person in a single room US$ 1300
Hotels
5 STARS