Classical Egypt 7 nights _ 8 Days
8 DaysA classic 7-night, 8-day program in Egypt is a time-honored itinerary that perfectly balances the monumental sights of Cairo with a breathtaking cruise along the Nile River. This particular version, with the cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan, is a very popular and logical flow for an in-depth exploration of Upper Egypt’s wonders.
Includes/Excludes
- 3 Nights’ accommodation at selected hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast Basis.
- 4 nights accommodation at selected Nile cruise on full board basis.
- Domestic flights Cairo/ Luxor and Aswan/ Cairo. Luggage allowance 20 KG.
- Transportation: Private, air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and tours.
- Guide: A professional, licensed, English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours.
- Entrance Fees: All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary, including entry fees to the sites mentioned.
- Airport Transfers: Meet-and-greet service and transfers upon arrival and departure.
- International Flights: The cost of your international flights to and from Cairo.
- Visa Fees: The cost of your tourist visa for Egypt.
- Optional Activities: Any extra activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., camel ride at the pyramids, Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor, Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan).
- Beverages: Drinks on the cruise and during meals are generally an extra cost.
- Tipping (Gratuities): Tipping for the guide, driver, and cruise staff is not included and is a customary practice.
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Program Overview
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations: Cairo (3 nights) and Nile Cruise (4 nights)
Focus: Discovering the most famous ancient Egyptian sites, from the pyramids to the temples and tombs along the Nile.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Beoutrepresentative will meet you and assist with airport procedures.
Transfer to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Check-in and enjoy a free evening to relax or explore the area around your hotel.
After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up.
Morning: The tour begins at the iconic Giza Plateau, where you will see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Afternoon: Continue the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to a vast collection of artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
Discover the labyrinthine alleys and vibrant atmosphere of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Return to your hotel for the evening.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise ship for check-in.
Your guide will take you to the East Bank of Luxor, home to two of Egypt's most famous temples.
Visit the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, a vast series of temples, chapels, and pylons dedicated to the Theban triad.
Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes to explore the equally impressive Luxor Temple, with its grand colonnades and massive statues.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Enjoy dinner on board as the ship prepares to sail.
Enjoy breakfast on the cruise ship.
Morning: Explore the West Bank of Luxor, the ancient necropolis of Thebes.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of pharaohs, and descend into some of the decorated tombs.
See the majestic mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning example of New Kingdom architecture.
View the massive Colossi of Memnon, two colossal stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch as the ship begins its sail toward Edfu.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board.
After breakfast, the cruise will arrive in Edfu.
Take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god.
Return to the ship and continue sailing. The next stop is Kom Ombo.
Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god.
Return to the ship and sail toward Aswan. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Enjoy breakfast on the cruise ship.
Morning: Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel.
Take a motorboat to the beautiful Philae Temple, which was relocated to Agilika Island to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam.
Afterward, take a traditional sailing boat, a felucca, for a relaxing ride around Elephantine Island.
Return to the ship. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Enjoy breakfast on the cruise ship.
Free time in the morning then check out.
•Transfer to Aswan International Airport (ASW) for your domestic flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
