Essential Egypt with Abu Simbel

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Cairo

  Welcome to Egypt! This 9-day vacation will take you into this mysterious country to discover the history of ancient Egypt and observe the stunning views along the Nile River. Once your flight lands in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel and enjoy the remaining time at leisure.

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• Day 2: Cairo

  Today you will learn about ancient Egypt through a guided tour to Memphis, Saqqara, and Giza. Pay a visit to Memphis, which is the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Later, watch the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the earliest Egyptian pyramids. After that, head to Giza, where there are the largest Pyramids and the Sphinx.

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• Day 3: Cairo

  Today, you will have a deeper understanding of Egypt by visiting the Egyptian Museum. The various and precious collections will show you the amazing history of Egypt. Later, take a tour to the Salah El-Din Citadel where you will see the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the landmark of Cairo and one of the most renowned historical sites in Egypt. At the end of today's visit, you will have a chance to the local market of Khan EI-Khalili bazaar to find out and buy some handicrafts.

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• Day 4: Cairo - Luxor, Nile Cruise

  Take an early morning flight to Luxor and embark on your Nile cruise ship after arriving. Check in to your cabin and have some rest. In the afternoon, get off the ship and take a private vehicle to the famous temple complexes, the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. Marvel at the great buildings and learn the legend history behind each temple. At the end of the tour, return to your ship for dinner. Enjoy your first night on the ship.

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• Day 5: Nile Cruise

  This morning, your private guide will take you to visit the Valley of the Kings. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, where the relics tell you the tale of the divine birth of a female pharaoh. Later, head to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III to see the huge Colossi of Memnon. Go back to your ship for dinner. The ship will set sail to Edfu in the evening.

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• Day 6: Nile Cruise

  Today, the ship will continue sailing along the Nile River. You will enjoy a shore excursion to the Temple of Horus, also known as the Temple of Edfu, in the morning. It's the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. The ship will dock on the bank near the Temple of Kom Ombo in the afternoon, where you will have another excursion to see the Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. The ship will stop at the port of Aswan tonight.

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• Day 7: Nile Cruise

  After breakfast, get off the ship and take a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, take a traditional, non-motorized felucca sailing around Kitchener's Island and then enjoy some leisure time in the Botanical Gardens.

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• Day 8: Nile Cruise End, Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan - Cairo

  After breakfast, your private driver will spend 3 hours taking you to Abu Simbel for two impressive Temples of Abu Simbel. Known as the "Nubian Monuments", they were originally carved out of the mountainside and belong to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. When the tour finishes, return to Aswan to board your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy some leisure time.

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• Day 9: Cairo, Departure

  Enjoy some leisure time before heading to the airport for your departure flight.

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