Take a step into the ancient world of your dreams and discover the fascinating beauties of the Nile River. On this unforgettable excursion, you will embark on a journey from Luxor to Aswan and then to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. There is a world waiting for you among ancient temples, historical tombs and majestic pyramids.
Route : Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan and Cairo
10 Days Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan and Cairo Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Luxor ( Egypt ) and Welcome Dinner (08 Sep 2023)
Dinner Included
Today is your arrival date to Egypt ( Luxor ) International Airport.
We will provide your Airport Transfer to the Hotel between 07: 00 and 22:00. Dinner at the hotel from 20:00 to 22:00.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Guest Speakers (09 Sep 2023)
Breakfast, Lunch, Gala Dinner Included
From 07:00 to 09:00 Breakfast
Registration Process from 09:00 to 10:00
10:00 Opening Ceremony
10:30 to 12:30 Keynote Speakers Session
12:30 to 13:00 Lunch Break
13:30 to 15:30 Ecotourism Panels
15:30 to 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 to 17:00 Ecotourism Panels
19:30 – 22:30 Award Ceremony & Gala Dinner at Hotel
Overnight at the hotel in Luxor
Day 3: B2B Meetings (10 Sep 2023)
Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner Included
From 07:00 to 09:30 Breakfast
10:00 - 11.30 B2B Meetings
11:30 to 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 to 13:00: B2B Meetings
13:00 to 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 to 17:00 continue with B2B Meetings
19:00 – 23:30 Farewell Dinner at Hotel
Overnight at the hotel in Luxor
Day 4: Luxor Temples – Monday – Sep (11 Sep 2023)
After breakfast check out form your hotel, we embark our 5 Star Nile River Cruise, home for the next 4 nights as we sail in the Nile River
Lunch onboard Nile cruise
Late after noon visit Luxor temple
Dinner
Overnight on-board Nile River Cruise
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
Day 5: Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Tuesday - Sep (12 Sep 2023)
After an early breakfast, you will visit the West Bank of Luxor. The Valley of the Kings or the Kings Valley is famous as the resting place of the most well-known Pharaoh of them all, King Tutankhamun along with many others. Today you will get to climb deep inside these highly decorated tombs that were cut deep in the mountain many thousands of years ago.
Our guide will chose the most beautiful and colourful tombs that are open on the day.
Later you will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the most famous female Pharaoh to rule Egypt.
Before returning to the cruise boat you will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch will be served on-board and the afternoon is yours, free to relax take a swim and enjoy a cool drink on the sun-deck.
Dinner will be on board.
Overnight on board cruise ship. (All meals included)
Day 6: Edfu & Komombo Temples – Wednesday - Sep (13 Sep 2023)
This morning after sailing we will visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt. We return to our boat and continue sailing towards
Komombo
The Temple of KomOmbo – the only dual temple in Egypt and dedicated to two gods, Haroeris, the sun god & Sobek the crocodile god.
This temple is just a short stroll from your boat and has a fascinating history including the hieroglyphic carvings showing medical instruments we still use in our present days.
Dinner on board. Cruise party tonight!!!
Overnight on board. (All meals included)
Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel Thursday - Sep (14 Sep 2023)
Optional (Trip to the Massive Temple Rock Abu Simbel –
Nile Cruise)
An early start today as we drive 3 ½ hours south to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel
We consider these to be the best of the best of all the Temples we visit and a must see for everyone who comes to Egypt.
These temples were cut deep into the rock and dedicated to the Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari In the 1960’s these temples we moved with the help of UNSECO to their current location to save them from the rising waters of the river Nile, this was a monumental feat of engineering in itself and once you have visited this site you will see why.
Upon our return to Aswan we will enjoy lunch on-board our cruise boat.
This afternoon will visit Aswan markets, Overnight on board. (All meals included)
Day 8: Aswan and Philae Temple – Friday – Sep (15 Sep 2023)
This morning after breakfast we will disembark our Nile River
Cruise and visit Philae Temple, the temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. We will also visit the High Dam
Later in the day we will take our return flight to Cairo checking into our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Pyramids Sphinx Museum - Sep (16 Sep 2023)
Today you get to experience what millions only dream of: standing in awe of the Pyramids of Giza, including the largest one of all the so-called Great Pyramid said to be the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu dating back over 5000 years.
After exploring the pyramids you will have the option to enter the Kings Chamber of the Great pyramid and also take a camel ride deep into the desert for some amazing photo opportunities of a total of 9 pyramids in one shot.
Big ticks off the bucket list today!!
We are not finished on the Giza Plateau just yet; we will visit the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic Sphinx. The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and head of a human, carved from limestone it proudly sits facing the horizon and greets the sunrise as it has done daily for centuries.
The day still has more treasures in store with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands upon thousands of artefacts covering all the eras of Egyptian history, including the most famous piece of all, the Golden Mask of the young King Tutankhamun. The museum is overflowing with priceless
treasures and our guide will explain the masterpieces then allow you plenty of free time to explore at your leisure. Free photography inside the museum is now permitted with a mobile phone with the
exception of the King Tut exhibit. (Cameras tickets can be purchased at entrance) Overnight in Cairo hotel. (Breakfast)
Day 10: Departure Day Cairo - Sep (17 Sep 2023)
Sadly, it is time to return home or continue your onward journey.
Our representative will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDES
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure Pick-up/drop-off
- 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Egypt
- 3 Breakfast
- 2 Lunches
- 1 Welcome Dinner
- 1 Gala Dinner
- 1 Farewell Dinner
- B2B Networking Event Participation
- Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference
- Certificate
- Transfer from/to Cairo International airport in air-conditioned vehicle
- 4 nights’ accommodation on board cruise Luxor/Aswan 5-star cruise
- 2 nights’ accommodation at a 5* star hotel in Cairo
- Currently applied entrance fees for the above-mentioned sights
- Relevant transfers as – per the above-mentioned itinerary
- Tours in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor in air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum including round trip transfer from / to hotel, Tour Guide
- Daily breakfast starting the second day
- Full board on board of the Nile Cruise
- Qualified drivers in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
- English speaking agent during transfers
- English speaking tour guide during sightseeing
- Entrance Fees Sightseeing
EXCLUDES
- Domestic flights Aswan / Cairo
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, etc
- Other meals /additional tours / laundry/ phone calls /any unmentioned items
- Insurance of all types
- Country entry Visa
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