Cairo & Nile Cruise by Air: 8 Days with Abu Simbel (Optional)

Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Cairo

• Arrive in Cairo and step into a journey of a lifetime! Our representative will warmly greet you at the airport, assist with the visa process, and ensure a smooth transition to your hotel. Relax during your private transfer, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, and get all the details about your itinerary. Optional evening activities can kick start your exploration of Egypt’s wonders.

Meals: No Meals

Day 02: Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

• Start your day with breakfast before discovering the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, and enjoy optional activities like exploring tombs or a camel ride. Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, followed by a traditional Egyptian lunch. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum for an exclusive preview of this cultural landmark. End your day at the hotel, excited for the next chapter of your adventure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch in Local Restaurant

Day 03: Fly to Aswan – Your Nile Cruise Adventure

• Begins Begin your day with breakfast in Cairo before flying to Aswan, where your Nile Cruise awaits. After settling into your floating hotel, explore Aswan’s highlights, including the High Dam, and Philae Temple. Enjoy onboard dining as your Nile Cruise itinerary continues with serenity and history along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Aswan – Temple of Kom Ombo

• Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel Temples. Early wake up at 03:30 am, your breakfast box will be ready from the Nile Cruise, and start our tour by exploring Abu Simbel Temple in our fanny Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan, Abu Simbel Temple is including two rock-cut Temples, which are The Temple of Queen Nefertari and The other one is Temple of Ramses II, therefore you will get excited with Flying Carpet Tours by going on fabulous Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan. Lunch on board, as your Nile Cruise sails to Kom Ombo. Visit the unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu, dinner on board and overnight in Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05: Edfu Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temples

• Breakfast onboard, visit to Edfu Temple and explore the magnificent Temple of Horus. And continue sailing to Luxor, Lunch on board, upon arrival you will visit the monumental Karnak and Luxor Temples. These ancient sites are highlights of your Nile Cruise itinerary. Later, back to the Nile cruise, dinner on board and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: Explore Luxor’s West Bank – Fly to Cairo

• Wake up to breakfast on board; disembark from the Nile Cruise, before delving into the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. After finishing Flying Carpet delegate Flying Carpet Tours representative will escort you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, another delegate will greet you with a warm welcome and transfer you to your hotel. Use the rest of the day to relax and reflect on your incredible journey through your Egypt Private Tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 07: Leisure Day – Optional Alexandria

• Breakfast at the hotel, spending the day for your Leisure, OR Optional you can reserve the amazing tour to Alexandria Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an amazing Excursion to Alexandria, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Catacombs of Kom ElShokafa which is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbay, which was a defensive fortress, that was built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse, which by the 14th century had fallen into ruins due to repeated damage by earthquakes, proceed to the Library of Alexandria from Outside, which is a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture in Egypt. It was dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C ., unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to the Roman amphitheater (Panorama Visit from Outside), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch in Local Restaurant (Optional)

Day 08: Farewell Egypt

• Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt before being escorted to Cairo International Airport by Flying Carpet Tours. Bid farewell to Egypt with memories of your unforgettable private tour in Egypt. Meals: Breakfast HOTELS OR SIMILAR CITY Hotels 3* Deluxe Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Cairo