The treasures of Egypt

3 Nights Cairo - 4 Nights Nile Cruise
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

This fantastic program combines the archaeological beauties of Cairo with those of the Nile thanks to a spectacular cruise: After visiting the majestic archaeological sites of Cairo, the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, we set off towards the south, home to the most impressive constructions of the Pharaonic era. At the end of this trip you will not be able to return home not in love with Egypt and its warm population.

1^st Day Saturday: CAIRO

Departure with flight to CAIRO. Snack on board. Upon arrival in Cairo, welcome at the airport and visa/baggage assistance. Transfer to the hotel with private van and accommodation in the booked rooms. Dinner and overnight stay in a 5* hotel.

2^nd Day Sunday: Visit to the Pyramids

Full board. After breakfast at the hotel. Departure with a private minibus to visit ancient Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and Sakkara, an immense and millenary necropolis. Lunch in a restaurant, after returning to Giza and visiting the Pyramids. The great Pyramid of Cheops, the pyramid of Chefren and the pyramid of Menkaure, Visit of the famous Sphinx, after the visits return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay in a 5* hotel
N.B: In the evening it is possible to carry out an optional excursion, i.e. the Sound and Light show at the pyramids.

3^rd Day Monday: Visits of CAIRO – LUXOR

Full board. After breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private bus to visit the Egyptian Museum where the testimonies and relics of the Egyptian civilization are preserved. The most impressive is certainly the exceptional treasure contained in the tomb of Tutankhamun, which includes many artifacts and the golden mask of the pharaoh. Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to Cairo airport, departure to Luxor upon arrival for assistance / luggage and transfer to the boat by private minibus. Dinner and overnight on board the 5-star ship.

4^th Day Tuesday : LUXOR - EDFU

Full board. After breakfast on board, depart by private minibus to visit the Valley of the Kings which includes 3 tombs of famous pharaohs of the New Kingdom, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, 2 statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III from Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. After the visits, return to the speedboat for lunch. In the afternoon, start sailing towards Edfu passing Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board the 5-star ship.

5^th Day Wednesday: EDFU - KOM OMBO - ASWAN
Full board. After breakfast on board, in the morning visit Edfu Temple by carriage, after the visit return to the boat and sail towards Kom Ombo, after lunch visit Kom Ombo Temple, return and continue sailing towards Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board the 5-star motor boat..

6^th Day Thursday : ASWAN

Full board, after breakfast, departure by private minibus to visit the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, and visit the High Dam in Aswan, after the visits return to the steamer, lunch on board the boat, in the afternoon a panoramic tour on board a sailing boat "Felucca" on the Nile to enjoy the most beautiful part of the Nile and Elephantine Island, in the evening tour to Aswan Market, dinner and overnight on board the 5* steamer.

7^th Day Friday: Aswan- Cairo
Full board. After breakfast on board, early morning departure to Abu Simbel by private minibus (270 km) where the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of his wife Nephtari extend(optional)In the afternoon Transfer to Aswan airport departure for Cairo. Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the 5* hotel.
N.B: In the evening there is the possibility of taking an optional excursion, i.e. dinner on a boat on the Nile with belly dancing.