Cruising the Nile

Kom-ombo-temple 10 Days

Program Itinerary

DAY 1: CAIRO:

Upon arrival at Cairo Int. Airport, our Perla Di Mare Tours representative will meet & assist you after the immigration and through customs formalities, and then you will be transferred by a deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo to check in and stay overnight. (You can have a dinner cruise while touring Cairo & the Nile by night, dinner includes a show & a belly dancer)

DAY 2: CAIRO:

After breakfast at the hotel you will meet our tour leader & your private guide at the lobby to depart on a full day's tour of Cairo. First you will explore the treasure of the Egyptian Museum which is famous for its antiquities from Egypt's pharaonic periods, dating back some 50 centuries among which there is the famous Tutankhamen collection. The Museum is considered the key for understanding the Pharaonic art, culture, religion and daily life. In the afternoon head to Giza Pyramids where you will see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid (2690 BC). Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site; Mecernes pyramid the smallest and the famous Sphinx. At the end of the tour you will visit Khan El Khalili, where you can shop for souvenirs. After a full day in Cairo, transfer to your hotel & overnight.

DAY 3: CAIRO/ABU SIMBEL:

Pick up after breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and head to Abu Simbel via Aswan. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel Airport, you will be greeted by Perla Di Mare Tours representative and transferred to Lake Nasser Cruise for check in. You will later visit Abu Simbel Temples, followed by an overnight stay on board.

DAY 4: ABU SIMBEL/KASR IBRIM/AMADA/WADI EL-SEBOUA:

In the morning sail to Kasr Ibrim Fortress and enjoy the view from the boat. Later sail to Amada to visit the Amada Temple, Ed Deir, and the Tomb of Penut, and then return to the ship. Will sail to Wadi El Seboua, and stay on board overnight.

DAY 5: WADI EL-SEBOUA/ASWAN:

In the morning, visit Wadi El-Seboua, El-Dakka and Mehraka, and then return to the ship. Later sail to Aswan and stay on board overnight.

DAY 6: ASWAN:

Pick up after breakfast, visit Kalabsha Temple, Beit El-Wali Temple and Kiosk of Ketassa. After the visits, you will be transferred to your next three nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Lunch on board. Later, you will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisque, and the Philae Temple. In the evening, you will be offered an optional visit to attend the Sound and Light show (language may vary) at the Philae Temple, and then you will be transferred back to your hotel for the overnight stay.

DAY 7: ASWAN/KOM OMBO/EDFU/ESNA/LUXOR:

Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the Temples of Sobek and Horus. Lunch on board. Relax with the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu. In Edfu, take a tour by a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back on board and sail to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 8: LUXOR:

Pick Up after breakfast for visits the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and two tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board. Spend the afternoon visiting the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. In the evening, you will be offered an optional visit to attend the Sound and Light (language may vary) show at the Karnak Temple, and then you will be transported back for dinner an overnight stay on board.

DAY 9: LUXOR/CAIRO:

After breakfast, you will be checking out and transferred to Luxor Int. Airport to board your flight to Cairo. At Cairo International Airport you will be met by our Perla Di Mare Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. After check in, you will have the rest of the day at leisure, and stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY10: CAIRO:

After breakfast at the hotel you will be checking out and transferred to Cairo Int. Airport for your final departure.

Notes

  • The Nile Cruise program can be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances; Perla Di Mare Tours is not liable to these changes.
  • Possibility to go from Cairo to Aswan by the sleeping train instead of the flight.

Package includes

  • All sightseeing tours throughout (Including Entrance Fees) with English speaking guide.
  • All airport transfers and ground transportation in Perla Di Mare Tours air-condition vehicle as stated in the program.
  • Lunch during tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan.
  • 03 Nights’ accommodation in Cairo 5* Hotel including Breakfast.
  • 03 Nights’ accommodation on boarding of 5* Nile Cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • 03 Nights’ accommodation on boarding of 5* Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Package excludes

  • International airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Domestic Airfare: Cairo/Aswan/Abu Simbel – Luxor/Cairo.
  • Any item not mentioned above or optional excursions.
  • Entry fees inside any of Giza pyramids, The Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamen Tomb or Nefertari Tomb in Luxor.
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, ETC.