10 Days 9 Night Egypt Cairo & Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada

Breakfast at hotel in Cairo. Departure to visit the Necropolis of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, see the Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum.
The tour continues to Old Cairo where you can explore the Hanging Church, St. Barbara Church, St. Sergius Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Visit amazing old Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport to board the flight to Aswan.
Visit the famous Abu Simbel Temple. The two temples of Abu Simbel are considered the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from flooding. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the 4 gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Ra, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Temple of Abu Simble is also known as the Temple of the Sun of Ramses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also called the Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun God in a symbolic way. The two temples, both that of Ramses II and that of Nefertari, place Ramses, Nefertari, Hathor and Amun-Ra as one.
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Discover the city's High Dam, the majestic Temple of Philae - dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the Unfinished Obelisk, return to the Cruise and lunch on board.
Afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast on board, sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will discover the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, where you will learn about Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the falcon god), whose monuments decorate each half of the temple .
Lunch on board, sailing to Edfu.
Stop to visit Edfu Temple, the most preserved in the ancient world. The monument is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Return to the boat. Afternoon tea on the deck. Navigation to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Breakfast on board. Start your tour in Luxor.
Visit the western side of the city, where you can get up close to the Royal Cemetery of 62 pharaohs – the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut which was built by New Kingdom architects during the 15th century BC in Deir El-Bahari, then visit to the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to cruise. Lunch on board.
Visit to the Temple of Luxor, created during the New Empire. It was joined to the Temple of Karnak through an avenue with sphinxes. It was built by the pharaohs Amenhotep III (construction of the interior zone) and Ramses II (completed the temple). Visit Karnak Temple, the most influential religious center. The main temple was dedicated to the god Amon.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Breakfast on board. Disembark at 8:00.
Transfer by private vehicle to the city of Hurghada on the Red Sea.
Overnight in Hurghada

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day in Hurghada

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer by private air-conditioned car to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and free time. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast