A history that never dies

Cairo, Aswan & Luxor Cruise, and Sharm El Sheikh 13 days\12 nights

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Trip Overview

Looking for a trip full of history in Egypt, yet you want to spoil yourself and have fun as well? We got the perfect trip for you.

You’ll witness Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor’s top historical attractions, from the great pyramids to the greats temples.

You’ll also get to have tons of beach fun and relaxing time by the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh and amazing nightlife.

Day 1: Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

  • As you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to assist you through customs formalities.
  • You’ll be transferred to the Mena House hotel after that to check-in while you enjoy your welcome drink. Goodnight.

Day 2: Cairo – More than three pyramids

  • Good morning. Have a tasty breakfast with a magnificent view from the Mena House hotel on the Pyramids before you depart to meet them officially.
  • The Three Majestic Pyramids of Giza were built by the kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, guarded by the famous noseless Sphinx.
  • Then you’ll head to Saqqara Complex, where the first trial of building a pyramid took place by King Djoser when he built “The Step Pyramid.” There is so much to see in this place; it won’t fail to amaze you.
  • You’ll have your lunch during the visits.
  • After finishing the tour, we will drive you back to the hotel to enjoy your luxurious stay at the Mena House. Good night.

Day 3: Cairo – Various eras

  • Good morning. Be prepared for another city tour in Cairo. Don’t forget to eat breakfast before we go.
  • You’ll start the tour at the Egyptian Museum; you can’t come to Egypt and not see the biggest museum in the region. Seeing pieces from history that tell us about the pharaoh’s lives from centuries ago is defiantly mind-blowing.
  • Then you’ll visit Salah El Din Citadel, going back to the Islamic dynasty in Egypt at the end of the 12th century, a place that witnessed numerous historical events. After that, you’ll see Mohamed Ali Mosque, an Islamic architectural masterpiece that goes back to the Ottomans.
  • Afterward, you’ll drive back to the Mena House to have a good rest. Sweet Dreams.

Day 4: Cairo/Aswan – Flight to the bottom of Egypt

  • Good morning. After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, you’ll check-out.
  • You have a flight to catch toward Aswan; a whole new journey is waiting for you.
  • Upon arrival, you’ll check-in to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel; it has a long guest list of Royal’s, you’ll enjoy a splendid stay.
  • In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a peaceful Felucca ride around Elephantine Island.
  • Return to the hotel to have a good night of sleep.

Day 5: Aswan – Unique culture

  • Good morning. Have a tasty breakfast at the hotel, then depart to explore Aswan’s attractions.
  • Start by Philae Temple, which was moved stone by stone from its original island to Agilkya Island after it became submerged, a very complicated process took years to be accomplished.
  • You’ll stop by the High Dam; it was built during the ’60sof the 20th C. It produced one of the largest artificial lakes in the world: Lake Nasser.
  • After that, you’ll visit the Nubian Museum, which contains three thousand pieces of antiquities dedicated to the Nubian culture and civilization.
  • When you finish the visits, you’ll return to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 6: Aswan/Luxor – Goddess of Egypt

  • After finishing your breakfast, you’ll check-out from the hotel.
  • You’ll be transported by a private car to Luxor, making two stops on the way.
  • First, you’ll stop by Kom Ombo Temple, a uniquely designed temple dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God, and Haroeris, the falcon god.
  • The second stop will be at Edfu Temple; it was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BCE. It is considered to be one of the best-preserved temples.
  • You’ll resume your road trip till you reach Luxor.
  • Upon arrival, you’ll check in to Sofitel Winter palace hotel, where the royalties and celebrities were hosted, surrounded by century-old Royal Gardens.
  • Enjoy your stay at the luxurious and historical hotel and have a goodnight.

Day 7: Luxor – The burial of the Kings

  • Slept well? Get ready to explore the exciting city after enjoying your breakfast that combines French luxury and local cuisine.
  • You’ll start by visiting the West Bank’s attractions.

    The Valley of the Kings, also famous for the valley of Gates of the Kings. As the pharaohs believed in the afterlife, they prepared their tombs for their next world. You will see the tombs of the greatest kings in this valley.

    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, lays under the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari; the queen built this temple to prove herself in a man position; it took 15 years to build, she also claimed to be the daughter of god Amen.

    Two Colossi of Memnon, they are massive stone statues of Amenophis III; the Romans called it Memnon after the Trojan War hero from Greek Mythology.

  • After finishing the visits, you’ll drive back to the hotel. Sweet Dreams.

Day 8: Luxor/Sharm El Sheikh – Temples full of history

  • Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before you check-out.
  • You’ll explore the eastside’s attractions before you depart from Luxor.
  • You’ll visit Karnak Temple, where you’ll get lost between its 134 columns. The temple was constructed over 2,000 years, beginning in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period.
  • Then you’ll visit Luxor Temple; it was always used as a place of worship throughout the ages, founded by Amenophis III and later continued by Ramsses II.
  • After finishing the visits, you’ll be transferred to the Airport to travel to Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Upon arrival, you’ll check-in at the Rixos Hotel, where you’ll enjoy a stay full of leisure. Goodnight.

Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh – The charm of Sharm

  • Enjoy your breakfast, and get ready for beach time.
  • Nothing is more relaxing than sitting on the beach enjoying the warm sun, getting a tan, and enjoying a swim in the red sea with its unique colorful fish.

Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh – Can't get enough

  • Good morning. Don’t forget to have your breakfast.
  • Enjoy your time. You can never get enough of the water with all of the activities you can do, maybe even a yacht trip for diving or snorkeling.

Day 11: Sharm El Sheikh /Cairo – Back to the capital

  • After enjoy your morning meal, finish packing your bags then check-out.
  • You have a flight to catch back to Cairo, the capital.
  • Upon arriving, you’ll be transported to St. Regis hotel to check-in.
  • The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the way you like. Have a lovely evening.

Day 12: Cairo – Exploring like a native

  • Good morning. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Today is a free day for you to enjoy the capital as you please; the hotel lays in the heart of Egypt, it’s on the Nile, and close to Old Cairo, there is a lot to see and do in the area. Enjoy your time.

Day 13: Cairo – Farewell

  • Your trip has come to an end; hope you enjoyed your time with us.
  • Enjoy the last breakfast in Egypt, then check-out, to depart to Cairo International Airport to fly back home. Have a safe flight.