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9 Days Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada Tour And A Surreal Dahabiya Nile Cruise Experience
Tour Length
8 Days -7 Nights
Pick Up Point
Cairo International Airport.
Drop Off Point
Hurghada
Tour City
Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Dahabiya Nile Cruise, Hurghada
Tour Operator
Dahabiya Nile Cruise Planners
Major Destinations
This 8 Days and 7 Nights tour will undoubtedly give you the best memories in Egypt as it covers major Egypt destinations like Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada and ofcourse the splendors of Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Cairo
Cairo is an ancient city that grew from a small settlement to become one of the largest settlements in the world. The city was founded by the Fatimid general Jawhar al-Siqilli in the late 10th century. Cairo is now the capital of Egypt, as well as its largest city, with a population estimated at around 18 million people.
Luxor
Luxor is an Egyptian city that is located in the south of Egypt. It is situated on the east bank of the Nile River. Luxor is very famous for its ancient temples, which are spread across the city. The temples are recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city has a population of around 270,000.
Hurghada
Hurghada is a city in Egypt that is popular with tourists. It is a good place to visit but not all tourists understand the culture or the best places to visit. This blog will look at the different places you can visit as a tourist and how to get the most out of your visit.
Dahabiya Nile Cruise
The Dahabiya cruise is a popular choice for anyone going to Egypt. It's a great way to see this city from a whole different perspective. It's a relaxing way to see the places you would like to visit around the country.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Friday: Major Highlights: Check in to Hotel in Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our rep will assist you through all of the passport control formalities & your luggage identification. Then after finishing, you will meet your tour guide who will transfer you through a private A.C vehicle to our 5* hotel to check-in and relax.
Day 2: Saturday: Major Highlights: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar fly to Luxor
You will have your breakfast at the hotel then our tour guide will come to pick you up to start a terrific tour in Cairo visiting its impressive landmarks including:-
Giza Pyramids Complex
That constitutes the following attractions:
The Magical Pyramid of Khufu
The last remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World & the largest pyramid in Giza Plateau! It was built for King Khufu with a height of 147 m. The number of stones used in its construction is more than 2,300,000. Each stone weighs from 2.5 tons to 9 tons.
You will also witness there the hypnotic Pyramids of Chephrenand Mykerinus. It is an ancient pyramid built during the reign of the fourth dynasty of the old kingdom. It is the largest of the three main pyramids in Giza and it has a lot of interesting features to it.
The Amazing Giza Sphinx
This mythical creature limestone statue was made of one piece of stone carved not built and it takes the facial expressions of King Khafre. It stands at 73 m long, 19 m wide, and 20 m in height.
The Incredible Valley Temple
It is the place that witnessed the main mummification & purification of the ancient Egyptian rulers & Pharaohs.
After that, you will enjoy a tasty lunch at an impressive oriental restaurant and then you will join your tour guide to visit the Egyptian Museum.
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest and largest museum of antiquities in the world. It is located in the capital city of Egypt, Cairo.
Virtually all the findings of Ancient Egypt are on display in the museum. It has around 136,000 pieces of ancient art. The museum contains a huge collection of the products of the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
It includes a rare collection of 5000 years of art with over 250,000 priceless artifacts including the marvelous collection of treasures of King Tutankhamun including his golden items such as his golden Mask that was enclosed in his tomb for about 3,500 years.
Day 3 Sunday: Major Highlights: West Bank tour / Luxor Temple
After having your breakfast, you will join our professional tour guide to visit the tiptop attractions in Luxor Including:
Valley of the Kings
This is the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers who reined Egypt from the 18th till the 20th dynasty and there, during your visit, you will be allowed to explore three of these tombs that will be included in your ticket to watch the magnificence of the decorations and inscriptions on the walls of each tomb.
There are about sixty tombs in this complex. The area was used as the main burial ground for the noblemen and the high-ranking officials of the Old Kingdom.
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful sights in Egypt, a country full of ancient marvels. Though it’s not as famous as others, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a temple that shouldn’t be missed by any Egypt visitor.
It is a living art piece that sends the consciousness of all its beholders back in time to witness the full magnitude of the beauty and grandeur of the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) in the brightest light under the guidance of the illuminating spirit of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon
The Collossi of Memnon are a pair of statues made during the reign of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III . They depict Amenhotep III, son of the Egyptian goddess Mut, seated on a throne and are made of sandstone.
Luxor Temple
Then you will visit Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptians festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival, the temple built by King Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II After this amazing tour, you will picked up and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Day 4 Monday: Major Highlights: Check out Hotel/ Visit Karnak Temple /Esna Temple/Embarkation Dahabiya Nile Cruise
KarnakTemple
Breakfast, check out, then our guide will accompany you to visit Karnak temple. This is the largest Temple Complex ever that was built. It actually comprises a vast mix of ancient Egyptian decayed Temples and a great Hypostyle Hall that contains 134 giant sandstone columns and each one can carry up to 30 persons on its capital.
Esna Temple
After that, you will drive to Esna temple (1 Hrs. Driving). Upon arrival you will visit the temple; it’s remarkable for the beauty of its site and magnificence of its architecture.
Embarkation in Dahabiya Nile Cruise
After you finish this amazing tour, you will transferred to Dahabiya Nile for check in and sail to El Hegz Village for a unique culture experience. Thereafter, enjoy your lunch and dinner on Dahabiya.
Day 5 Tuesday: Major Highlights: Visit Horus Temple/Visit Edfu Temple
Horus and Edfu Temple
Enjoy breakfast onboard the Dahabiya will you sailing to Edfu, Horse drawn carriages take us to visit Horus Temple, the best preserved of all temples in Egypt.
Next is the visit to Edfu Temple- It is located in the Middle Egypt, next to the Nile River. It goes around the Nile, in the city of Edfu (about 150 kilometers away from Luxor). It is the most famous and most visited site in the city.
Lunch at Dahabiya
Back to Dahabiya for Lunch and Dinner- Drift into dreams as you are now becoming part of the rhythms of the Nile!
Day 6 Wednesday:Major Highlights:Visit Bisaw Island – Gebel El Silisila
Bisaw Island
Stepping off the Dahabiya at Bisaw Island and village, you will take a leisurely walk through a farm, meet some of the women and children and learn how the unique sun bread is baked in homes here.
Gebel el Silsila
Then sail to Gebel el Silsila and explore the ancient sandstone quarries and rock-cut chapels of Horemhep, Set I and Merenptah.
Day 7 Thursday: Major Highlights: Visit Kom Ombo Temple / Daraw
Kom Ombo Temple
After Breakfast, a short walk from the Dahabiya dock, you’ll visit the double temple of Haoeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo and Crocodile Museum.
Daraw Village
Sail to Daraw and take a walking tour to the village to visit the market of Daraw once last stop on the famous 40 days desert road between Sudan and Egypt.
Farewell Dinner at Dahabiya Nile Cruise
After an amazing day, you will be delighted with a scrumptious farewell dinner on the DahabiyaNile Cruise which you will love.
Day 8 Friday: Major Highlights: Embarkation/ Drive or Fly to Hurghada
After breakfast, check out, then our driver will transfer you to your hotel in Hurghada