discover Egypt:cairo & nile by air

This Egypt holiday package combines the rich legacy of Cairo with a stunning 5-day Nile cruise—a must for any history buff.
Experience the greatest Egypt trip in only 8 days, visiting all of Egypt's top highlighted sites strewn over the desert, ranging from iconic pyramids to neglected temples.
Your journey will begin in Cairo.
The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum are located here.

Then, travel to Luxor to begin your Nile cruise, during which you will visit fascinating sights and natural beauty between Luxor and Aswan.
Enjoy a luxury five-star cruise, your choice of traditional or boutique hotel, mesmeric history, and a seductive charm that will leave you speechless when you leave Egypt.

Itinerary 

Arrival in Cairo on Day 1
Welcome to Egypt's magical regions, where the Pharaohs reigned for thousands of years.
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will greet you and assist you in obtaining an entrance visa.
You will then be chauffeured around Cairo's crowded streets in an elite air-conditioned car.Once you arrive at your chosen hotel, whether it is overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza, such as the Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, or the Nile, such as the luxurious Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, your tour manager will assist you with your check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all pick-up times for all your activities during your trip.
Overnight in Cairo. Welcome drink included 

Day 2: Pyramids and Sightseeing in Cairo
After a buffet breakfast at your accommodation, your personal guide will drive you to the Giza Plateau to begin your tour by admiring one of the World's Seven Wonders, the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Take a camel or walk over to the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Following your tour to the pyramids, you'll have lunch at a genuine Egyptian restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, located in the centre of ancient Downtown Cairo and overlooking the iconic Tahrir Square.After marvelling at the beautiful ancient Egyptian antiquities and treasures, you will be taken through Old Cairo to the historic Islamic Cairo district, where you will have time to explore the vivid, winding, treasure-filled lanes of Khan El Khalili, Cairo's oldest market.

Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili.

Day 3: Fly to Luxor - Sightseeing on the East Bank
you will leave Cairo and go to the gleaming city of Luxor.
You will meet your tour manager at your hotel early in the morning, and he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor.When you arrive in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, which will provide you with a one-of-a-kind experience cruising on the Nile while providing high-quality service, gastronomy, and accommodation during your stay.
Enjoy a great lunch on board before departing for your first stop in Upper Egypt, which is a visit to the East Bank's Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Return to your cruise ship for a warm and handcrafted supper.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 4: Sightseeing on the West Bank
On board your cruise, have your first breakfast while surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Nile.
After breakfast, set off to tour Luxor's West Bank.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, before proceeding to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was erected by New Kingdom architects in the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari.
Finish the day by seeing Memnon's colossal Colossi.

After visiting the West Bank, return to your cruise and begin sailing to Edfu while having a fantastic lunch on board.
Relax the remainder of the day while you sail; take use of your cruise's incredible amenities; drink some afternoon tea, get a massage, or unwind in the Jacuzzi.
Finish the day with a delicious meal on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Edfu and Kom Ombo on Day 5
As you travel to Edfu, have a delicious breakfast on board your cruise.
Upon arrival, go to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman temples, that of Horus at Edfu.
Enjoy a spectacular experience as you go back and forth to the temple in a horse-drawn carriage and marvel at Upper Egypt's native life.
Travel through the rustic lives of the local farmers and fisherman.
Immerse yourself in beautiful, fertile landscapes filled with banana and date palm trees.
Return to your cruise ship and begin sailing to your second destination of the day, Kom Ombo.

Touch down on the Kom Ombo shoreline and walk through the village with the residents until you reach the remarkable Kom Ombo temple with its two similar entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries.
After your visit, return to your cruise and have a delicious lunch while sailing to Aswan.
As the day comes to a close, have a warm, delicious meal while gazing out at the Nile River's tranquil, beautiful water.
Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo. 

Day 6: Sightseeing in Aswan
As you travel to the beautiful city of Aswan, have another great breakfast on board.
Upon arrival, spend the day seeing this gorgeous city and meeting the friendliest of residents.
Begin by seeing the famed High Dam, and then go to the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk, which is still laying on its side in ancient Egypt's stone quarries.
Following that, you will see the exquisite Temple of Philae, which is dedicated to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor.
Following your tours, you will return to your cruise and have a delicious meal in the middle of the Nile, surrounded by its stunning waters.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae. 

Day 7: Fly to Cairo with the option of visiting Abu Simbel.
Enjoy your final morning on board with one last delicious breakfast while surrounded by the peaceful waters of the Nile.
After breakfast, depart your ship and be transported to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo, where you will be welcomed and brought to your hotel for your final night in the Land of the Pharaohs.

Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

* Optional Group tour by Coach to Abu Simbel Temples for an extra $90 USD 

Day 8: Cairo - Return Flight
Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast at your hotel before venturing out to see Cairo's gorgeous streets.
Spend your spare time doing anything you want: buying gifts for friends back home, chatting with locals, or drinking Egyptian tea at a local café.
As your flight approaches, you will be taken through Cairo's bustling streets to Cairo International Airport for your final trip back to your home country.
Meals: Breakfast.