8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise

  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise
  • 8 day Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Nile cruise

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise itinerary, prices, booking

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise is one of the most popular sightseeing packages in Egypt. In fact, the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise includes 4 nights accommodation in Cairo. Moreover, it also includes 3 nights accommodation on a Nile cruise. The tour also includes over day trip to Alexandria. In fact, the tour indeed is one of the famous Egypt classic tours. Here under is the detailed itinerary

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise day 1: Cairo

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise will start upon the arrival at Cairo airport. In fact, there will be a meeting & assist by our representative through the formalities and customs. And then, we will start a full day tour by visiting Sakkara, which located28 Km southern to Giza. Over there you will also visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In fact, the pyramid is the first one which built in Egypt. And then, we head to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. Over there, you will see the huge statue of King Ramses II lying on the ground losing his arm. And then, we will take the lunch at a local restaurant. After the lunch, we will continue to Giza to visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops which built by manual labor.

In fact, the pyramid is the largest of the three main Pyramids. Moreover, it is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World. 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes a visit of Pyramid of Chephren. In fact, the pyramid is the the best which preserved of all the three pyramids. And then, we will also visit the Pyramid of Mycerinus. In fact, The tour program also includes a visit of the Great Sphinx of Giza. In fact, the Sphinx is a marvelous sight which carved out of a natural rocky outcrop. Furthermore, the lion’s body stretches 45 m, with its paws 15 m long. And then, there will be a transfer to your hotel. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Optional Tour: In this day, there will be an optional tour to attend the Sound & Light Show at Sphinx Plateau.

Day 2: Cairo

In the second day of the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, cruise, you take the breakfast at the hotel. And then,  we will start a full day tour to the world famous Egyptian Museum. In fact, the museum features many objects which cover 4000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization. The objects also include of course the treasures of Tutankhamen. And then we will take the lunch will be also at a local restaurant. And then, we will visit the Cairo Citadel which built between 1176 and 1182 AC. The Citadel fortress indeed provides a panoramic view of Cairo from the surrounded hills. And then, we will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

The 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes a visit to the Old Cairo. Over there, we will visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. We will also have a look at El Aas Mosque. In fact, the mosque is the first mosque which built in Egypt. Continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaars which date back to the fourteenth century. And then, we will return back to the hotel. Overnight will be also at the hotel.

Optional Tour:
Gala dinner on a cruising restaurant down the Nile. The cruise sails for 02 hours including belly dancer show. Moreover the program also includes folklore show, horse dancing show and based on open buffet dinner.

Day 3: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo

In the third day of the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise, the breakfast will be at hotel. And then, we will drive for about 3 hours to Alexandria city, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. The tour will begin by visiting Catacombs. The Catacombs consist of three tires which felled out of the rock at a depth of 100 feet. And then, there will be a short visit to the Pompey’s Pillar. In fact, it is a huge granite pillar which dates back to 297 AC. And then, we will proceed to visit the Roman Amphitheater which built during Ptolemaic times. This era known as the Pan and Roman baths whereas villas and amphitheater built. Today you can see this theater with its marble seating for 700-800 person. Gladiatorial games were once held here later chariot races.

And then, we will take the lunch at a local restaurant. 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria,Nile cruise will also include a visit to Al Abbas mosque. In fact, it is the most famous mosque in Alexandria. En route, we will pass by Qaitbay Fort. And then, we will visit Alexandria Library and Daniel mosque. On the afternoon, you will have an overlooking for the most exquisite beach. The beach is on the eastern tip of Alexandria. Moreover, it surrounded by and extremely large garden. The Garden is unique in its harmonious combination of flowers with wood and trees. This is El Montaza Park, the summer iridescence of ex-royal family of the King Farouk. And then, we will drive back to Cairo. Overnight will be at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo – Aswan (Nile cruise)

Today, we start the tour program by taking the breakfast at hotel 4. And the, there will be a transfer to Cairo airport for departure to Aswan. Upon arrival Aswan airport, there will be a meeting and assist by our representative. And then, there will be a transfer by private coach to the Nile river cruise. The embarkation on board will be before the lunch. And then we will take the lunch will be on the Nile cruise board. The time will be at leisure till afternoon. And then, we will sail the by traditional Nile boat along the shores of Elephantine Island and Aga Khan Mausoleum. You will take tea and coffee also in the early evening on the cruise board. Dinner and overnight will be also on the Nile cruise board.

** Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simbel temples either by private coach or by domestic flight.

Abu Simbel temples complex located 300 km southwest of Aswan. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, it known as the “Nubian Monuments”. The complex relocated in its entirety in 1968. It is now on an artificial hill. The hill made from a domed structure, high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir.

Day 5: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu

Today, the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. It contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Moreover, the Dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. Today it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. And then, we will proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk made from red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. The granite brought from quarries in the Aswan area. Moreover, it weighs over 2.3 million pound. In fact, it is the world largest piece of stone which handled.

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes a visit to the beautiful Philae temple. In fact, the temple rises from the water of the Nile. And then, we will be back to the cruise for taking the lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit Kom Ombo the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek & Haroeries. And then, we will return back to the Nile cruise. You will relax on the deck and watch primitive Village on the banks of the river glide. You will take tea and coffee also in the early evening on the cruise board. While sailing to Edfu, we will enjoy a sumptuous oriental dinner. We will also enjoy dance all night away to the Egyptian folklore Party. Overnight will be also on the Nile cruise board.

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise day 6: Edfu – Luxor

Today, the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, we will visit Horus temple which built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Horus temple indeed is the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, it is the second largest after Karnak temple. And then, we will return to the cruise for taking the lunch while sailing to Luxor. You will take tea and coffee also in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and overnight will be also on the Nile cruise board.

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise day 7: Luxor – Cairo

Today, the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, we will disembark. The tour will start by crossing to the West Bank of the Nile. Over there, we will visit the Valley of the Kings. In fact, the valley features many tombs which chiseled into the cliff-side. The tour program also includes a visit to the Valley of the Queens. Over there, we will visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The Design of the temple set at the head of the valley overshadowed by the peak of the Thebes. 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, it built by Amenhotep III (18th Dynasty) as a mortuary temple in Thebes. The temple guarded by two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III.

The 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria and Nile cruise also includes a visit to Karnak temple. In fact, the temple is the largest temple which built by man. The temple represents the combine achievements of many generation of ancient builders. The 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes a visit to Luxor temple. In fact, the temple built by two Pharaoh, Amenhotep III and the King Ramses II. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport for departure to Cairo. Upon arrival Cairo airport, there will be a meeting and assist by our representative. There will be also a transfer to your hotel in Cairo. The overnight will at the hotel.

8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise day 8: Cairo – Your destination

Today, the 8 day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise also includes the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, there will be a transfer to Cairo airport for the departure to your destination.

8 Day Egypt tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise Highlights:

    • The tour program also includes the meeting & assist at Cairo, Aswan and Luxor airports.
    • 4 nights accommodation at 4 stars hotel in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast basis.
    • 3 night accommodation on 5 stars Nile cruise on full board basis (breakfast, dinner and breakfast).
    • The tour program includes the sightseeing as per as the above mentioned itinerary.
    • All transportation by private air conditioned coach.
    • The tour program includes all entrance fees of the above mentioned sites.
    • Private Egyptology guide speaks your language.
    • The tour program includes the domestic flight ticket Cairo/Aswan-Luxor/Cairo on Egypt Air.
    • Lunches during tours in Cairo and Alexandria at local restaurant.
    • The tour program fully escorted by our representative.

  • Entry visa at Cairo airport in case it required. Rate is 25 USD per person.
  • The tour program excludes any personal expenses.
  • Drinks during the meals.
  • The tour program excludes the tipping.

  • The tour program is a private. We don’t handle Seat-In-Coach tours.
  • Vegetarian foods are available.
  • The tour program can amend to match up with your requirements
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Cairo, Egypt
8 days 7 nights
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$1155.00
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