Day 1: Arrival Day Cairo
Welcome to Egypt!Welcome to the history and mystery of this Ancient Land – The Land of the Pharaohs.
Our Orabco Tours airport representative will be meet you upon arrival in Cairo International Airport.
He will assist you with arrival procedures including the purchase of your entrance visa*
After collecting your luggage, you will be transferred to your first hotel, just near the Pyramids.
Once the hotel check-in is complete your tour manager will update you with plans for the next few days.
Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities or book in for the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids this evening. (Show is optional and at your own cost)
*Entrance visa is currently USD25, please ensure you have the cash with you to give to the representative on arrival.
Overnight at your Cairo hotel.
No meals
Day 2: Pyramids Sphinx Museum
Today you get to experience what millions only dream of: standing in awe of the Pyramids of Giza, including the largest one of all, the Great Pyramid said to be the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu dating back over 5000 years.After exploring the pyramids you will have the option to enter the Kings Chamber of the Great pyramid and also take a camel ride deep into the desert for some amazing photo opportunities of a total of 9 pyramids in one shot.
Big ticks off the bucket list today!!
We are not finished on the Giza Plateau just yet; we will 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 from limestone it proudly sits 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 covering all the eras of Egyptian history, including the most famous piece of all, the Golden Mask of the young King Tutankhamun. The museum is overflowing with priceless treasures and our guide will explain the masterpieces then allow you plenty of free time to explore at your leisure. Free photography inside the museum is now permitted with a mobile phone with the exception of the King Tut exhibit. (Cameras tickets can be purchased at entrance)
Overnight in Cairo hotel.
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Luxor Karnak Temples
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, marvel at the detailed hieroglyphics expertly carved on every wall. Let 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.
Later we embark our Nile River Cruise, home for the next 4 nights as we sail the Nile River
Overnight on-board Nile River Cruise (MS Sarah/Royal Ruby or similar)
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner incuded
Day 4: Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
After an early breakfast, you will visit the West Bank of Luxor.The Valley of the Kings or the Kings Valley is famous as the resting place of the most well-known Pharaoh of them all, King Tutankhamun along with many others. Today you will get to climb deep inside these highly decorated tombs that were cut deep in the mountain many thousands of years ago.
Our guide will chose the most beautiful and colourful tombs that are open on the day.
Later you will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the most famous female Pharaoh to rule Egypt.
Before returning to the cruise boat you will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch will be served on-board and the afternoon is yours, free to relax take a swim and enjoy a cool drink on the sun-deck.
Dinner will be on board.
Overnight on board cruise ship. (All meals included)
Day 5: Edfu and Komombo Temples
This morning after sailing we will visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt.We return to our boat and continue sailing towards Komombo
The Temple of KomOmbo – the only dual temple in Egypt and dedicated to two gods, Haroeris, the sun god & Sobek the crocodile god.
This temple is just a short stroll from your boat and has a fascinating history including the hieroglyphic carvings showing medical instruments we still use in our present days.
Dinner on board. Cruise party tonight!!!
Overnight on board. (All meals included)
Day 6: Abu Simbel (Optional)
OPTIONAL- Day Trip to the Massive Temple Rock Abu Simbel – Nile CruiseAn early start today as we drive 3 ½ hours south to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel
We consider these to be the best of the best of all the Temples we visit and a must see for everyone who comes to Egypt.
These temples were cut deep into the rock and dedicated to the Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari
In the 1960’s these temples we moved with the help of UNSECO to their current location to save them from the rising waters of the river Nile, this was 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 on a traditional sailing boat called a felucca. These boats are much the same as the Pharaohs used in ancient times.
Overnight on board. (All meals included)
Day 7: Aswan and Philae Temple
This morning after breakfast we will disembark our Nile River Cruise and visit Philae Temple, the temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. We will also visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.Later in the day we will take our return flight to Cairo and enjoy a 'Farewell Dinner' before checking into our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Departure Day
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.
Meals: Breakfast
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