6 Days Egypt Tour Package: Cairo & Nile Cruise

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring Egypt's most famous landmarks.

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Great Pyramid of Khufu

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The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids at Giza. Built more than 4,500 years ago, it is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World and remains one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements.

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Pyramid of Khafre

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Recognizable by the remaining limestone casing at its summit, the Pyramid of Khafre appears taller than the Great Pyramid due to its elevated position. It was built for Pharaoh Khafre during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty.

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Pyramid of Menkaure

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The smallest of the three main pyramids, the Pyramid of Menkaure is admired for its elegant design and finely crafted granite foundation.

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Great Sphinx

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Carved from a single block of limestone, the Great Sphinx features the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Khafre. It has stood guard over the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.

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Valley Temple

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Located beside the Sphinx, the Valley Temple was used for the royal mummification process and preserves some of the finest Old Kingdom stone architecture.

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Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

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The Grand Egyptian Museum is the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Visitors can admire thousands of ancient Egyptian treasures, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun's artifacts.

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Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before Return to your hotel.

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Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.

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Upon arrival, visit:

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Aswan High Dam

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Completed in 1970, the Aswan High Dam is one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering projects. It controls the Nile's annual flooding, generates hydroelectric power, and created the vast Lake Nasser.

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Philae Temple

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Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple is one of Egypt's most beautiful temples. After being rescued from rising waters, it was carefully relocated to Agilkia Island, where it stands today.

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Unfinished Obelisk

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Still attached to the granite bedrock, the Unfinished Obelisk offers a fascinating insight into the remarkable stone-cutting techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.

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Board your Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.

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Spend the evening relaxing while admiring the peaceful scenery of the Nile.

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Overnight: Nile Cruise (Aswan)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.

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Abu Simbel Temples (Optional Tour)

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One of Egypt's most spectacular monuments, the Abu Simbel Temples were carved directly into a mountainside by Pharaoh Ramesses II. They are famous for their colossal statues and remarkable relocation during the UNESCO rescue project.

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Return to the cruise before sailing towards Kom Ombo.

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Kom Ombo Temple

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Uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder—Kom Ombo Temple is renowned for its symmetrical design, detailed medical carvings, and fascinating crocodile mummies.

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Continue sailing towards Edfu.

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Overnight: Nile Cruise (Edfu)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

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Edfu Temple

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Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, Edfu Temple is the best-preserved temple in ancient Egypt. Its towering entrance, impressive halls, and detailed inscriptions make it one of the country's finest archaeological sites.

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Continue sailing through Esna Lock towards Luxor.

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Upon arrival, visit:

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Karnak Temple

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Karnak Temple is the largest religious complex ever built. Expanded by generations of pharaohs over nearly 2,000 years, it features magnificent pylons, sacred lakes, towering obelisks, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 colossal columns.

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Luxor Temple

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Situated along the east bank of the Nile, Luxor Temple was primarily built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. Beautifully illuminated at night, it played a central role in ancient Egypt's Opet Festival.

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Return to your cruise for dinner.

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Overnight: Nile Cruise (Luxor)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and check-out, begin your final day of sightseeing.

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Visit:

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Valley of the Kings

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Hidden within the Theban Hills, the Valley of the Kings served as the royal burial ground of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs. It contains more than 60 richly decorated tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

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Temple of Hatshepsut

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Built into the dramatic limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this magnificent mortuary temple honors Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most successful female rulers, and is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.

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Colossi of Memnon

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Standing approximately 18 meters (60 feet) high, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They are among the most photographed monuments on Luxor's West Bank and have welcomed visitors for over 3,400 years.

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Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you'll connect with your international departure flight.

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Meals: Breakfast

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