4 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour from Hurghada

Morning time, our employee will transfer you from your hotel in Hurghada to the airport to fly for Cairo, where you will join your tour guide and visit:

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The Giza Pyramids Complex near Cairo is an enthralling archaeological site housing three major pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

These grand structures were constructed as royal tombs for pharaohs and showcasing the unbelievable ancient engineering and architectural skills of the Egyptians.

The site also shows the dazzling Great Sphinx. The Giza Complex is visited by millions of tourists every year, and acts as a testament to the great legacy of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu:

The Great Pyramid of Giza or the Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.

This pyramid was constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, and it was originally 146.6 meters tall which makes it the tallest man-made structure in the world.

The Great Pyramid was built as a royal tomb for pharaoh Khufu and took over 20 years to finish. This marvelous pyramid is made of an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing around 2.5 tons on average.

The Great Sphinx:

The Great Sphinx of Giza, which is one of the most iconic monuments in the world, stands on the Giza Plateau near Cairo. This statue was carved from a single limestone ridge, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. It's believed that the Sphinx represents the Pharaoh Khafre.

Estimated to have been built around 2500 BC, the Sphinx is a testament to ancient Egyptian civilization and remains shrouded in mystery regarding its original purpose and the methods used for its construction.

Despite millennia of effects of weathering and human interference, it still captivates the imagination of scholars and tourists alike.

The Valley Temple:

The Valley Temple on the Giza Plateau near Cairo is an ancient funerary structure associated with the Pharaoh Khafre. This temple was built during the Old Kingdom. This well-preserved temple features massive limestone and granite blocks, presenting advanced engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians.

The Valley Temple served as a place for the mummification process and religious rituals before the burial in the adjacent pyramid, and it is closely linked to the Great Sphinx, which lies nearby, and together they form an integral part of the complex that highlights the grandeur and sophistication of ancient Egyptian mortuary architecture.

Your delightful lunch is served at a local restaurant then you head to:

The Grand Egyptian Museum:

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids in Cairo is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to saving and showcasing Egypt's rich archaeological heritage.

This marvelous museum was intended to be the largest archaeological museum in the world as it will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures.

The Grand Egyptian Museum was designed to provide an immersive experience and feature cutting-edge technology and extensive exhibition spaces that tell the history of ancient Egypt.

The Grand Egyptian Museum achieves to be a major cultural and educational destination, attracting millions of visitors and researchers from around the globe.

The Egyptian Museum:

The Egyptian Museum in the heart of Tahrir Square, Cairo is a unique building designed to host the world's oldest collection of Pharaonic art and monuments.

Built on an area of 13,600 m², with more than 100 exhibition halls, the museum is a product of a competition launched by the Egyptian Government in 1895 and thus it is considered the first national museum in the Middle East.

The museum originally included a library, conservation laboratories, and an extra area that extends to the Nile-bank, that later became the headquarters of the National Democratic Party.

At the end of the day, you will catch your domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan, where you will be escorted to check into 5-Stars luxury Nile River cruise and overnight onboard.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

An appetizing breakfast awaits you aboard and you then join your guide to witness:

Philae Temple:

Philae Temple was constructed during the Greco-Roman Era, this marvelous temple is regarded as the second largest Temple after Karnak Temple, and it was originally erected on the Philae Island but it's now on the Agilika Island for preserving it from flooding of the High Dam.

Philae Temple was dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. This massive temple was the major religious destination during this period in ancient Egypt.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

The Unfinished Obelisk in the high-quality granite quarries in South of Aswan was carved by Queen Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut aimed for this obelisk to be placed in Karnak Temple as the largest obelisk ever carved, but her target was not achieved because joints appeared along the obelisk during its carving.

The obelisk was left in the quarries where it was being carved. This Unfinished Obelisk provides precious information about the techniques, methods, and ways of stone-cutting in ancient Egypt.

The High Dam:

The High Dam or Aswan High Dam is regarded as one of the most significant and massive projects in the 20th century. The dam was erected during the reign of President Gamal Abd El-Nasser by UNESCO's aid.

The High Dam plays a very distinctive role in generating hydroelectricity to Egypt and saving the water of the Nile during the flood times. Establishing the High Dam helped in Creating Lake Nasser, which is one of the most significant artificial lakes in the world.

You will return to your cruise ship for lunch and start sailing by noon. Overnight aboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Continue our 4 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour. Your private guide will accompany you to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple:

The Temple of Kom Ombo located in Kom Ombo, Upper Egypt. This magnificent temple is unique as it was dedicated to two Gods: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and the Nile, and Horus, the falcon-headed god.

The Kom Ombo temple goes back to the Ptolemaic period, specifically from around 180 to 47 BC. The Temple of Kom Ombo is famous for its architectural brilliance and historical significance, presenting a deep sight about ancient Egyptian worship and the great importance of the Nile in their life.

Continue sailing to Edfu to allure:

Temple of Edfu:

The Temple of Edfu located in the city of Edfu in Upper Egypt and is considered as one of the best-preserved ancient constructions in the country.

This stunning temple was specialized to the Falcon God Horus, and it was constructed during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC.

The temple's construction started under Ptolemy III and was finished by Ptolemy XII. The Temple of Edfu presents precious glances into the religious practices and architectural proficiency of ancient Egypt which makes it an important destination for both historians and tourists.

Your Nile cruise will sail to Luxor City and spend the night aboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Karnak Temple:

The Karnak Temple complex in Luxor is one of the most massive and most attractive religious destinations from ancient Egypt.

The Karnak was originally dedicated to the God Amun-Ra and took over a span of 2,000 years to be developed, starting from the Middle Kingdom and continuing into the Ptolemaic period.

The temple presents a wide range of monumental structures such as the Great Hypostyle Hall, with its massive columns and complicated carvings, and the Sacred Lake.

After a lunch meal in a restaurant, you will enjoy visiting:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt was founded during the reign of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC.

This mortuary temple is famous for its distinguished stepped structure and the courtyards with massive columns, as well as its detailed ornaments showing the queen’s divine birth and successful trading expeditions. This marvelous temple is a significant symbol of New Kingdom architecture and art.

Valley of the Kings:

The Valley of the Kings is an old valley of the Nile on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor and became a royal burial site in ancient Egypt. This historic site served as the major royal cemetery for pharaohs and powerful nobles from the 16th to the 11th century BC.

The valley includes over 60 tombs such as those of Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great, and Seti I. The tombs are well- known for their elaborate decorations, engravements and the extensive use of hieroglyphs and paintings to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife.

Colossi of Memnon:

The Colossi of Memnon are two large stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor. Each statue reaches about 18 meters tall and shows the king seated on his throne.

Originally guarding the entrance to Amenhotep’s mortuary temple, the statues are known for their impressive size and for the phenomenon of their “singing” in the morning, which was attributed to the Gods in ancient times.

Finally, our representative will drive you back for your hotel in Hurghada by a modern vehicle.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch