Embark on an unforgettable holiday journey through Egypt, uncovering the mysteries of its ancient treasures along the Nile River. Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Nile.
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
- Upon arrival, be met by a representative from Star Dream Tours at immigration.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight stay.
Meals: No meals included.
Day 2: Pyramids Day Tour
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Meet your Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby.
- Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren, and the Great Pyramid, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.
- entrance inside any of the Pyramids is available upon request.
- Explore the Great Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum for a rare look at 12 newly opened galleries showcasing 15,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Sightseeing: Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 3: Cairo City Tour
- Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your guide for a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, including the famous King Tut's tomb artifacts.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit the Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification that once served as the seat of Egypt's government.
- Explore the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the largest in the Middle East, offering a vibrant mix of crafts, perfumes, fabrics, and more.
- Return to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Sightseeing: Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Cairo, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Day 4: Fly to Aswan
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Meet your Star Dream Tours representative for a transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival, be welcomed by a representative and enjoy a motorized boat ride to Philae Temple on Agilika Island, a stunning site that blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture.
- Visit the granite quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest of its kind.
- Check in to your Nile Cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, and attend a Nubian show in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sightseeing: Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
Day 5: Sail to Kom Ombo
- Enjoy breakfast onboard.
- After lunch, continue your cruise to Kom Ombo.
- Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek, and see the mummified remains of ancient crocodiles.
- Return to the cruise for tea time and sail towards Edfu.
- Enjoy dinner onboard and a Galabya party, featuring traditional Egyptian costumes.
- Overnight stay in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sightseeing: Kom Ombo Temple
Day 6: Temples of Horus
- Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon-headed god of the sky.
- After breakfast, sail to Luxor, enjoying lunch on board.
- On arrival, explore the East Bank of Luxor, visiting the majestic Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun.
- Enjoy dinner onboard and a belly dance show.
- Overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sightseeing: Temple of Horus & Luxor Temple
Day 7: West Bank of Luxor
- Enjoy breakfast onboard and disembark from the cruise.
- Begin your tour of the West Bank of Luxor, visiting the Colossi of Memnon for a photo stop.
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground for pharaohs and nobles.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Sightseeing: Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings
Tour Inclusions:
- Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport and transfer to hotel.
- 3 nights' accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast).
- 2 days of sightseeing in Cairo with a private English-speaking Egyptologist.
- 3 nights' accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise (Full board).
- Sightseeing tours during the Nile cruise.
- Entrance fees for all excursions listed in the itinerary.
- Private Egyptologist guide onboard the Nile cruise.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure.
- A bottle of mineral water per person daily.
- Service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions:
- Visa to Egypt
- International flights
- Domestic flights (Cairo/Aswan & Luxor/Cairo)
- Drinks, beverages & mineral water during meals.
- Optional tours
- Tipping
