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A DOORWAY TO THE PAST
Exuberant Egypt
How much do you know about Egypt and its amazing history? There is a lot to see and learn about Egypt, and the best way to experience this ancient culture is through one of our Nile Cruises with a certified Egyptologist.
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Destination
Aswan , Cairo , Karnak , Khan El Khalili , Luxor Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Cairo
Return Location
Cairo
Additional Information
Availability: Tour starts on Saturdays and Wednesdays
Price includes
- 1 night in 5* hotel in Aswan
- 3 nights accommodation in 5* hotel in Cairo w/breakfast
- 4 nights in 5* deluxe Nile Cruise full board
- A guided tour of important places
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Camel ride
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour to Abu Simbel temple
- Le Méridien Pyramids, Steigenberger, or similar 5* hotel
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Tour with certified Egyptologist
- Transport to and from hotel
Price does not include
- International flights
- Marriott Mena House (available upon request)
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Personal expenses
- Photography tickets
- Souvenirs
- Tips to guide and driver
Additional Prices
Children younger than 6 years old:
$25% of adult rate
Children from 6 - 12 years old:
$50% of adult rate
Children more than 12 years old:
$Full adult rate
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
Day 1
Welcome to Cairo
Welcome to Cairo: once you land at the airport, our Rep with an Egypt Eye Tour sign will be waiting for you to assist you through the immigration and customs formalities and then drive to your hotel to meet your certified Egyptologist who will brief you about the itinerary for your stay.
Day 2
Saqqara, Pyramids, and Camel ride
In the morning after breakfast your Egyptologist will take you to a journey back in time. Our first stop will be at Saqqara where we will see the oldest limestone pyramid in Egypt and the oldest stone construction on earth: the step pyramid of King Zoser which dates back to 27th century BC . Here we will find out why the Ancient Egyptians buried their bodies inside a pyramid. After that we will drive to Giza to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only remaining wonder: the Great Pyramid of King Khufu. This consists of 2.3 million rocks and weighs about 6 million tons, enough to build a 3 feet high wall around France. We will make a photo stop in a spot where we have a panoramic view over all the pyramids of Giza and we’ll go for a camel ride in the desert in the shadows of these ancient wonders. Afterwards, you will enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal in a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel to relax or spend the evening to wandering around the city of Cairo among the locals.
Day 3
Luxor, Karnak and Luxor temples
You will catch an early morning short flight (about 1 hour) to Luxor, the main historical city in Egypt and the Capital of the ancient world. Once we get there we will visit the main temple and the largest in Egypt, the temple of Karnak which was dedicated to the main God of ancient Egypt, God Amon Ra. It is built over 62 acres and took over 2000 years to complete. We’ll wander between the 134 columns which make up its Hypostyle Hall and see its sacred lake.Our next stop is a short drive to Luxor temple which was built by King AmenhotepIIIof 14th century BC and King RamasesII of13th century BC, famous for the obelisk at the front of the temple and itsSphinx avenue.Afterwards, we will check in to our 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise ship for the next 4 nights with all meals included. You will be free in the to go and wander the streets of this old city and its market
Day 4
Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple
Early in the morning your Egyptologist tour guide will take you to the west bank of Luxor where our first stop will be the Colossi of Memnon, which once guarded the biggest temple in Egypt built for King AmenhotipIII in14th century BC. The temple was destroyed by floodwaters from the Nile, and now onlythe 2 colossi statues with a height of 16 meters remain.Our next stop will be the Valley of the Kings where the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Here you will wonder at the vivid colors and detailed carvings inside the tombs which in places look almost brand new. Then we will visit the famous temple of Queen Hatshepsut which dates back to 15th century BC and we will learn how this great woman ruled Egypt.We will then return to the cruise ship to sail down the Nile towards Edfu.
Day 5
Edfu and KomOmbo temples
After breakfast we will visit the second largest and the most preserved temple in Egypt, the Greek Roman temple of Edfu which dates back to 3rd century BC and is dedicated to the falcon God, Horus, of protection and the ruler of sky.We will then return to the cruise ship and sail south while enjoying the countryside of Upper Egypt and watching the farmers at work on the banks of the Nile. In the afternoon we will reach the city of KomOmboand will visit its temple (2nd century BC) which was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. It is considered a unique temple as it the only temple dedicated to two gods. We’ll then return to the ship and continue our journey to Aswan.
Day 6
Philae temple and Felucca ride
In the morning we will drive to visit the romantic temple of Philae, dedicated to Goddess Isis of Magic and Beautywhere we will be enthralled by her love story with her husband God Osiris. The temple was built on a beautiful island in the Nile and dates back to 3rd century BC.After our final lunch on the cruise ship we’ll enjoy the Nile in a traditional Felucca sailing boat. We’ll get the chance to walk among the locals and the Nubians, the native people of Aswan. We’ll have dinner on board our cruise ship.
Day 7
Abu Simbel - Aswan
Early in the morning, we’ll check out our cruise ship and board our vehicle to drive south for about 280 km to the temples of Abu Simbel, one of the most magnificent buildings in the world. The temple which is cut into the mountain and with a façade of 4 gigantic statues of King Ramses II is 20 meters high and with its rich carving and vivid colors dates back to 13th century BC. The temples were relocated from their original spot to avoid the water of Lake Nasser which was created after the High Dam was built in 1960 AD.After our visit, we’ll drive back to Aswan to check in to our hotel and relax for the rest of the day.
Day 8
Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Ibn Tulun mosque Khan El-Khalili market
Early in the morning we’ll catch our flight back to Cairo. On arrival, our Egyptologist tour guide will escort you to one of the biggest and most important museums in the world: the Egyptian Museum which hosts 120000 pieces of Egyptian treasures including the golden treasure of King Tut Ankh Amon, his Golden Mask and the Golden Coven, and the royal mummies of Ramses II and all the great pharaohs.Later on we will visit Islamic Cairo where we will visit the oldest mosque in Cairo; the mosque of Ibn Tulun dates back to 9th century AD with its unique Minaret from where you have a panoramic view over Islamic Cairo.Afterwards we will go to Khan El-Khalili market where you can do your last shopping for family and friend, enjoy a cup coffee or mint tea in a local café and get lost among its maze of streets.We’ll then return to the hotel for our last night.
Day 9
Cairo Airport
After breakfast our Egypt Eye Tour cars will come to pick you up and take you to Cairo airport for your trip home. You may be leaving Egypt but you’ll have lots of extraordinary memories to take with you.
More about Aswan Discover Aswan
Egypt’s 3rd largest city, and the largest in Upper Egypt, is situated at the foot of the Nile Valley to the North end of Lake Nasser. It is a major mining area for aluminum and iron as well as also being one of the favorite places for tourists to visit due to it being a major stop for cruise boats; for the River Nile as well as Lake Nasser. It has a local market that is an excellent place to do your holiday shopping; this is especially true if you want spices as you will find the best types of fresh spices here.
More about Cairo Discover Cairo
Cairo is The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, the name means “the victorious city”. It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river’s delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian civilizations. Cairo is known locally as “Misr”, the Arabic name for Egypt, because of its centrality in Egyptian life.
More about Karnak Discover Karnak
This great Temple of Amon Ra was known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. It was also called Pr-Imn, which means the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, probably because the Arabs found many Temples and buildings in the area when they entered it for first time.
More about Khan El Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is a renown bazaar and Souq in the historic center of Cairo city, Egypt. Khan el-Khalili was established to serve as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
More about Luxor Discover Luxor
Located in Upper Egypt Luxor has been described as the world’s biggest open air museum. Nowadays it has been elevated to the status of Governorate, though it is still classified as being in the province of Qena. It has a population of round about 230,000, most of who are employed in tourism somehow, though there are many who are employed in agriculture and commerce. It is one of the most popular destinations in Egypt, being one of those places that you must see. Because of this almost every tourist company has an office somewhere in the town.
More about this tour
Flexible: All our tours are flexible and can be customized based on your preferences. We can lengthen or shorten any tour according to your needs.
Payment Policy: Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired tour. Spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 50%. During Christmas and New Year holidays the deposit is 50%. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wired transfers and/or Western Union.
Tipping: Tipping is a traditional Egyptian attitude for expressing one’s gratitude for good services rendered by staff on duty. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made more than 30 days prior to the date of tour.
50% of the tour price will be charged if cancellation is received 60 to 31 days prior to tour date.
15% of the tour price will be charged if cancellation is received from 90 to 61 days prior to tour date.
Full refund of payment will be given if cancellation is received before 91 days prior to check-in date.
User Reviews & Comments
Den
If you have only one adventure left to embark on then make it in Egypt, and if you are looking for a travel guide then look no further than Egypt Eye Tour. Our group of 6 were treated to the Nile Dream tour and had an unparalleled journey back through time, guided along the way by our passionate, friendly and knowledgeable Egyptologists who really knew how to bring stories of ancient Egypt to life. Some of the most memorable events were the unscripted ones where Sam listened to our particular interests and adapted accordingly, whether it be a traditional breakfast with the locals, Egyptian pancakes at the market (I can not recommend these highly enough), or the optional (should be mandatory) meal in the Nubian village where we feasted in the company of our welcoming host in such a basically beautiful setting. Thanks Sam and the team for sharing your country and passion with us and giving us the trip of a lifetime.
November 25, 2019
Bianca B
Amazing, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Sameh made our trip to Egypt a memorable one. We totally recommend going to Egypt and discovering all it’s beauty, make sure to go with this tour company as it is well worth it!
October 10, 2018
Jessica O
Had an amazing time on the 9 day tour with Egypteyetour! The Nile cruise ship was amazing, Egypt was absolutely beautiful. The passion and energy of our tour guide really made the trip a wonderful experience. He did a great job at taking care of everyone and i will definately share my great experience with everyone.
October 10, 2018
Jotiban
My friends and I had such a wonderful time in Egypt... one of the most memorable trips ever! I have traveled to almost 50 countries and had countless tour guides throughout my travel experience and I can say that Sam is the best tour guide! Sam has such a deep knowledge in Egyptology that my friends and I learned so much about history and culture. Throughout the tour, he made sure that the whole trip was well organized and everything went smoothly. He listened and and tried to accommodate us with everything we asked for as much as he could. SAM IS AMAZING!!! Sam is also very funny. We had so much fun with him. If I ever go back to Egypt I wouldn't choose any other tour guide but Sam. Can't wait to go back already.
October 10, 2018