6 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids complex will be your first destination; it has stood there for the last 4000 years which makes it one of the oldest monuments in the world. The Giza complex consists of three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the glorious sphinx, and the house of immortality valley temple.

The Great Pyramid

It's a must-see attraction as it is the last intact structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World plus is one of the biggest structures in the world. It dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. The Great Pyramid was constructed in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone each weighing 2.5 tons and a workforce of 100,000 free skilled workers, which resulted in creating a pyramid standing at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in the world for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311.

The Great Sphinx

One of a kind statue in the world due to its massive size and magnitude, it has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man who was probably King Khafre to represent power and wisdom. It is known as Abu Al-Hawl which is Arabic for The Father of Terror. The Sphinx has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and was carved out of single limestone rock. Just like the great pyramids its origin & age is shrouded with a lot of unanswered questions.

The Valley Temple

The place where the Mummification process took place. The valley was constructed within Egypt's old Kingdom (2686 2134 BC). It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization and the source of great information about the mummification of Ancient Egypt. The valley is made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds magnificent diorite statues of King Khafra.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

Proceed to have your Lunch will be served at a Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The Golden Egyptian Museum is one of the oldest archaeological museums in the history of the world which was built in 1901 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II in heart of downtown Cairo. The Museum displays various enchanting artifacts that span from the Predynastic Period to the Graeco-Roman Era (5500 BC -  364 AD) on two floors.

Overnight

Evening time, Transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, check in 5* deluxe Nile cruise and overnight on board of the cruise.

The High Dam

Aswan High Dam which was one of the fewest modern attractions in Aswan, was constructed between 1960 & 1970 during the reign of Gamal Adel-Nasser. The dam was designed with the help of the Moscow-based Hydro project Institute to have better control over Nile flooding, and provide increased water storage for irrigation in its reservoir lake Nasser all for the purpose of generating Hydroelectricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is one of Aswan's unique monuments, it was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak temple with the Lateran obelisk which resides today at the Lateran palace in Rome. It was known as "Tekhenu" which means "Pierce the Sky" and shows how obelisks were made and the method of construction in Ancient Egypt, it reached the height of 42 m and weighed 1200 tons. Unfortunately, the obelisk was cracked during construction and remained there till today.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is the legendary temple of goddess Isis of Love & Beauty, it is famous for showcasing the "Myth of Osiris" in which the husband of Isis "Osiris" is killed by His brother Set out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld then set is defeated by Isis and Osiris Son Hours the sky God. The temple was relocated in the 60s to the island of Agilkia as a part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo means "The Hill Of Gold". It was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC in the reign of Ptolemy V. What makes it special is the unique design of the temple as it has a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors" one for the crocodile god Sobek and the other for the falcon sky god Horus. 

Edfu temple

Edfu Temple is one of the last temples ever built during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC to be the official worship house of the sky god Horus. It is believed it was built in the same location where the fight between the devil god Set and Horus took place according to Osiris Myth. It came to light when it was excavated in 1860 by Auguste Mariette a French Egyptologist in 1860. The architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it mixes Greek and Egyptian design in the finest manner.

Valley of the Kings

Your Cairo and Nile Cruise package doesn't complete without visiting the Valley of the Kings which acts as the final resting place of the greatest kings and queens of Egypt's new Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). The valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 due to its importance & beauty. It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting treasures, artifacts, statues, hypnotic decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple could be the motto for the city of Luxor, it was known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) and reflect the grandeur of the new kingdom (1550-1070 BC) and showcases the vision and eminence of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt "Queen Hatshepsut". The temple was designed in 1479 BC and took 15 years to construct. The design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture and holds some of the most impressive statues, decorations, and art pieces in all of Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon have been known as the colossal protectors of Luxor, they are two blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each, and have the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The Colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt again in 199 AD. The statues were very famous during the Greco-Roman period due to the Vocal Memnon which resulted from the statues singing from time to time at dawn which were nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the few places that has survived the sands of time, it was known as Ipet-Isu The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon, it dates to more than 4000 years and also is the largest religious man-made construction in the world. it was the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years to various deities but was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad that consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, plus other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah and Isis.