Pyramids and Temples of Egypt

Welcome to Egypt, a land of ancient history and captivating mystery. Our representative will meet you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport.After collecting your luggage, you will be transferred to our hotel, conveniently located close to the pyramids. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities or book in for the evening sound and light show at the pyramids (show is optional and at your own cost).
Overnight: Hotel, Cairo hotel

Today you will get to experience what millions only dream of: standing in awe of the pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the largest and oldest of the pyramids, which is known as the Great Pyramid and is said to be the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu datingback over 5000 years.After exploring the pyramids you will have the option of entering the Kings Chamber of the Great Pyramid as well as taking a camel ride deep into the desert for some amazing photo opportunities including a total of nine pyramids in one shot.

We will then visit the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic Sphinx.The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and head of a human. Carved entirely from limestone, it sits proudly facing the horizon and greets the sunrise as it has done daily for centuries.

The day still has more treasures in store with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands upon thousands of artefacts including the famous golden mask of the young King Tutankhamun. Our guide will explain the significance of the artefacts before allowing you plenty of free time to explore at your leisure. In the evening we will return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight: Hotel, Cairo

After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Luxor.Upon arrival, we will visit the fascinating Karnak Temples, dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun. Wander the 134 awe-inspiring columns in the Hypostyle Hall and marvel at the detailed hieroglyphics expertly carved on every wall, letting your imagination take you to a time when these walls were full of colour and grandeur. A truly memorable experience.

Once we have explored Karnak, we will explore the majestic Luxor Temple, located on the banks of the mighty Nile River. We will then embark our Nile River cruise, which will be our home for the next four nights as we sail and explore the Nile.

Overnight: Nile River Cruise

After an early breakfast on board our cruise we will visit the West Bank of Luxor.The Valley of the Kings is famous as the resting place of the most well-known Pharaoh of them all, King Tutankhamun. Today you will be able to climb deep inside these highly decorated tombs that were cut into the mountain many thousands of years ago.Our guide will choose from the most beautiful and colourful tombs that are open on the day we visit.

Later we will visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the most famous female Pharaoh to rule Egypt.Before returning to the cruise you will also visit the Colossi of Memnon.Lunch will be served on-board and the afternoon is yours to relax. Why not enjoy a swim or a cool drink on the sundeck before dinner?
Overnight: Nile River Cruise

After breakfast you will visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. After this you will return to the boat and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo.

The Temple of KomOmbo is the only dual temple in Egypt and dedicated to the two gods Haroeris, the sun god and Sobek, the crocodile god.This temple is just a short stroll from your boat and has a fascinating history including hieroglyphic carvings showing medical instruments still used in the present day.

In the evening we will enjoy a party on board the boat.

Overnight: Nile River Cruise

Today we will have an early start with a 3 ½ hour drive south to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel. These are some of the most magnificent temples of our tour and are a must see for everyone who visits Egypt.

The Temples of Abu Simbel are cut deep into the rockface and are dedicated to the Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. Fascinatingly, these temples were moved in the 1960s with the help of UNSECO. They were moved to their current location to save them from the rising waters of the Nile, a monumental feat of engineering in itself and once you have visited this site you will see why.

Upon our return to Aswan we will enjoy lunch on-board our cruise boat.This afternoon we will relax as we gently cruise the picturesque Nile River in Aswan with a trip on a traditional Egyptian sailing boat called a felucca. These boats are much the same as the Pharaohs used in ancient times.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise

After enjoying our last breakfast onboard our Nile cruise we will disembark and visit Philae Temple, the temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Whilst in Aswan we will also visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Later in the day we will take our return flight to Cairo. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight: Hotel, Cairo

Sadly it is time to return home or continue your onward journey.Our representative will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Cairo International Airport. Thankyou for travelling with us and we hope to see you again soon.