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7-Day Heart of the Nile Tour from Cairo, ends in Luxor Tour Code: 838-20004

Overview
Visit Cairo (Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Menkaure, Saladin Citadel, The Egyptian Museum, The Hanging Church), Luxor (Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens), Aswan (Monastery of Saint Simeon, Nile River Felucca Cruise, Temple of Isis on Philae, Unfinished Obelisk), Edfu (Temple of Edfu), Esna (Esna Temple), Kom Ombo (Temple of Kom Ombo).
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2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Cairo
Day 3 Cairo fly to Aswan (flight included) (682 km)
Day 4 Aswan
Day 5 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor (192 km)
Day 6 Luxor
Day 7 Luxor

Day 1: Cairo

Deluxe Hotel: Ramses Hilton or similar 5 stars hotel
Meal: Excluded
Upon arriving at the Cairo airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
  • Cairo, EGYPT

    Cairo, EGYPT
    Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 2: Cairo

Deluxe Hotel: Ramses Hilton or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Full day visit where we explore the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos (tickets to go inside the pyramids are not included), and also the impressive Sphinx, which is sculpted from rock. Visit to the Egyptian Museum with its ancient art and where the treasure of the Lost Tomb of Tutankhamen is kept. Lunch includedCitadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. We will take a walk through the Coptic neighborhood where we visit the Hanging Church built above a Roman fortress.

  • Cairo, EGYPT

    Cairo, EGYPT
    Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

    Pyramid of Khafre

    The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.

    Pyramid of Khufu

    The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.

    Pyramid of Menkaure

    The smallest of Giza's iconic trio, built for Pharaoh Menkaure around 2510 BCE. Standing 65m tall, it features distinctive red granite lower courses. A perfect add-on to your Great Pyramid visit, showcasing evolving ancient engineering techniques.

    The Egyptian Museum

    Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.

    Saladin Citadel

    This medieval Islamic fortress in Cairo was built during the reign of Saladin to defend the city against the threat of invading Crusader forces. The famous Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located within the citadel.

    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.

    The Hanging Church

    This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.

Day 3: Cairo fly to Aswan (flight included) (682 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Tolip Aswan Hotel or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Transfer to the airport early in the morning to depart by regular flight (included) to Aswan. From the airport we continue directly by road towards ABU SIMBEL. We include a boat trip on Lake Nasser and from the lake we will contemplate its impressive architecture. Lunch included in a typical Nubian restaurant. We will visit the temples of Abu Simbel carved into the western cliff of the desert by Ramses II in the 12th century BC, with 20-meter-high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, as well as visit the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. In the middle of the afternoon we return to ASWAN, overnight in our excellent hotel.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    Abu Simbel Temples

    These two massive rock temples in Aswan were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. They were forgotten for thousands of years, buried under sand until their rediscovery in 1813.

Day 4: Aswan

Deluxe Hotel: Tolip Aswan Hotel or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Full day in Aswan, including a visit to the city and the Red Granite Quarry, where the famous Unfinished Obelisk is located. We´ll observe the ingenious procedure used by the ancient Egyptians for the extraction of granite blocks. We will visit the beautifulTemple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a small island that is only accessible by boat. After that, we´ll enjoy a felucca ride along the river, typical fishing boats. By felucca we will go to the picturesque Nubian Village, with its colorfully painted houses, its tourist and commercial life, lunch included. In the afternoon (including arrival on felucca and a stretch of about 15 minutes of camel ride!) we will visit the Monastery of Saint Simeon, it was a large monastery in Roman times, then it was transformed into a caravanserail. We also pass by the modern Coptic church and the mausoleum of the Aga Khan (not visited). Afterwards, free time in our excellent hotel, where you can enjoy its large swimming pool and its facilities.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    Unfinished Obelisk

    This ancient obelisk is the largest known in the world, weighing in at around 1,200 tons, but it was buried under bedrock for many years due to its incompletion. It was most likely built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

    Temple of Isis on Philae

    This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.

    Nile River Felucca Cruise

    Nile River Felucca Cruises in Aswan Traditional wooden sailing vessels known as feluccas have been a fixture on the Nile River for centuries. Board a felucca from Aswan with us today! Enjoy one of the best places to take a Nile cruise with its scenic shoreside landscapes and fascinating ancient sites.

    Monastery of Saint Simeon

    This 7th-century desert fortress-turned-monastery near Aswan features well-preserved Coptic frescoes and sweeping Nile views. Accessible by a scenic 15-minute camel ride, it offers a glimpse into Egypt's Christian heritage amid dramatic sandstone ruins.

Day 5: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor (192 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Steigenberger Achti Resort Luxor or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we start our beautiful road stage following the Nile valley. Beautiful landscapes with the presence of the Nile, its immense palm groves, its small and very active populations. We stop next to the temple of Kom Ombo, overlooking the Nile River, dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. We also visit the impressive museum of the Crocodiles (several of them mummified). After that we continue to Edfu, we visit here one of the best preserved and most impressive temples in all of Egypt: the Temple of Edfu. Lunch included. We continue to Esna and its great temple. We continue our route to Luxor, arriving at the end of the afternoon. Night at hotel.
  • Kom Ombo, EGYPT

    It is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo.

    Temple of Kom Ombo

    The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique due to its double design. This meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris ("Horus the Elder"), along "with Tasenetnofret or Panebtawy (Lord of the Two Lands)."
  • Edfu, EGYPT

    This city sits on the West Bank of the Nile River in Egypt, between Esna and Aswan. It is notable for the massive Temple of Horus and the remains of ancient pyramids.

    Temple of Edfu

    An ancient Egyptian temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. It's located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt and is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.
  • Esna, EGYPT

    This Egyptian city is located on the West Bank of the Nile River, 55 km south of Luxor. The modern city is built up around ancient ruins.

    Esna Temple

    This remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple, buried for centuries under Nile silt, astounds visitors with its intact, vibrantly painted hypostyle hall and rare zodiac ceiling carvings. Accessed via a sunken entrance, it offers an immersive glimpse into Egypt's Greco-Roman era.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

Day 6: Luxor

Deluxe Hotel: Steigenberger Achti Resort Luxor or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Early in the morning, from our hotel we will take a private boat to cross the Nile River, with its peace and impressive views early in the morning, we go to the west bank. We visited the "Valley of the Artisans" Deir el-Medina, a little-visited place, here they lived and are the tombs of great builders and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. We will visit three tombs, their paintings show scenes of daily life at that time. After that, we visit the fantastic temple of Medinet Habu, the temple of Ramses II, large and magnificently preserved, its scenes of wars will surprise us. We stopped in front of the Colossi of the Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenhotep II. We will visit the VALLEY OF THE QUEENS where the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) is located, considered the first woman to occupy the position of pharaoh. We also visit the famous VALLEY OF THE KINGS where the tombs of the main pharaohs are hidden. Among these tombs, composed of several rooms and corridors leading to the corresponding burial chambers (we include, in addition to the general admission, a ride in an electric cart to access the enclosure and tomb of Ramses -which requires additional entry-). Return to the east bank of Luxor. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we visit KARNAK, it housed the most important religious complex in Ancient Egypt, highlighting the immense temple of Amun-Ra, our guide will take us to the little-crowded temple of Khinsu. We will also visit the LUXOR MUSEUM, which shows us an impressive collection of objects and mummies found in this area. After dark we include the entrance to the LUXOR TEMPLE, its lighting makes it magical at this time. Time to walk in the commercial area (souk) near the temple.
Note: The order of the visits will vary based on climatological factors and procuring to visit the different locations at times of less affluence.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

    Karnak Temple

    Karnak Temple
    This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.

    Luxor Museum

    The Luxor Museum is located in the modern day city that was known as Thebes in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is full of old artifacts that provide a cross section for this magnificent civilization.

    Luxor Temple

    This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.

    Valley of the Kings

    This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.

    Valley of the Queens

    It is a site in Egypt, where the wives of pharaohs were buried in ancient times. It was known then as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of beauty".

    Colossi of Memnon

    These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.

Day 7: Luxor

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of our services.

Price Includes

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet. Airport Pickup
  • City tour in: Cairo
  • Experiences: Felucca ride, visit to Nubian village with camel ride in Aswan
  • Boat: Lake Boat Trip on Lake Nasser in Abu Simbel; Boat access to Philae Temple in Aswan
  • Ticket admission: Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Micerinos, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church Coptic neighbourhood, Abu Simbel Temples; Red Granite Quarry, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae, Monastery of Saint Simeon in Aswan , Valley of the Artisans, Medinet Habu Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, electric cart, Tomb of Ramses, Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple and Luxor in Luxor.
  • Evening transfer: Illuminated Temples in Luxor
  • Flights: Cairo-Aswan
  • 4 Lunch included in: Cairo, Aswan, Aswan, Edfu

Price Excludes

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