If you are looking for wonderful vacation in Cairo, you will get it with Flying Carpet Tours. Experience our Cairo and Nile Cruise Holidays and get the chance to visit the main landmarks in the city such as the Pyramids of Giza; built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society. Though pyramids were built from the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the close of the Ptolemaic period in the fourth century A.D., the peak of pyramid building began with the late third dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c. 2325 B.C.). More than 4,000 years later, the Egyptian pyramids still retain much of their majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past. You will also be able to visit Sphinx; a massive statue that has the shape of lion in its body and a head of a Pharaonic man, it was believed that the head is belonging to the king Chephren, and the Valley Temple which was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber. Moreover you will visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archeological history in the world. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period.
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Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes; Luxor nowadays, it is considered an open air museum due to its magnificent monuments. It has been estimated that Luxor contains about a third of the most valuable monuments and antiquities in the whole. With our Cairo and Nile Cruise Package you will get the chance to explore Karnak Temple; it is the biggest temple in the world as it includes six. The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. Moreover you will visit Luxor Temple which is a very large temple located in the east bank of the Nile River, it was built by Amenhotep III, completed by Ramses II, it was also known as the Southern Sanctuary and constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival; an ancient Egyptian celebration that was organizing annually. With our package you will get a memorable tour in Luxor to visit the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; located at Deir El Bahari stands out as one of the most impressive and well preserved temples in Egypt, considered one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt, due to its design and decorations as it was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period. It dates back to the 18th dynasty, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharaoh as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. Then you will visit Valley of the Kings; which is home to the tombs of the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC). There are 63 known tombs in the valley, 26 carved for kings and the others granted to royal family members or the highest of the elite. Of these, fifteen are currently open to the public, and Colossi of Memnon; two ruined statues around 20 m high, known as the guardians of Amenhotep III Temple which was completely destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC.
Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples on board your cruise and visit the charming two temples with Cairo Cruise Nile River. Get amazed while scouting Edfu Temple, considered the second largest temple after Karnak. It was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era. It was dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus. Furthermore, sail to Kom Ombo Temple and visit one of the most charming temples in Egypt, consists of two temples Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco Roman period. It was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek.
Aswan is Egypt’s 3rd largest city, and the largest in Upper Egypt, is situated at the foot of the Nile Valley to the North end of Lake Nasser. It is one of the favorite places for tourists to visit due to it being a major stop for cruise boats. With our Nile Cruise Cairo you will get captivated by the nature of Aswan while visiting its famous attractions such as Philae Temple; situated in the Island of Philae, this temple contains of many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris. Philae rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. This complex was actually one of the last remaining places where the ancient religion survived after the arrival of Christianity in Egypt. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk; taller than any known obelisk ever raised. Quarrymen apparently abandoned the obelisk when fractures appeared in its sides. However, the stone, still attached to bedrock, gives important clues to how the ancients quarried granite. Weighing nearly 1100 tons; it is 42m in length. Finally you will visit the High Dam which is considered one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, built by the president Gamal Abdel Nasser because of the Nile River flooding, which affected badly on many lands in Egypt, therefore this amazing project started in 1960 and perfectly finished in 1971.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cairo
At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, be ready for your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package tomorrow, overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids, Egyptian Museum Tours
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.
Day 03: Nile Cruise Tour, Karnak and Luxor Temples
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will escort you to Cairo domestic airport, fly to Luxor, arrive Luxor, transfer to your Nile Cruise, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 04: Nile Cruise Tour, Valley of the Kings, Hatshesut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 05: Nile Cruise Tour, Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, sail towards Aswan, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 06: Nile Cruise Tour, the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, next tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 07: Nile Cruise Tour, Fly Back to Cairo
Today is your flight back to Cairo, taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Aswan Airport, fly back to Cairo, once your flight touching Cairo Land, transfer to hotel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 08: Final Departure from Cairo
Today is the valediction day for Cairo and Nile Cruise Package, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for final departure.
Including
- 03 Nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast and all taxes
- 04 Nights accommodation at 05 stars Nile Cruise with full board including breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- 01 Day tour in Cairo as mentioned at the above program including Entrance fees and English Speaking guide
- One Bottle of Mineral Water at the Tour in Cairo
- One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
- All sightseeing tours on board your Cruise to visit:
- The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and colossi of Memnon
- Karnak and Luxor Temples
- English speaking guide on board your Nile Cruise
- Meet and assist at Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports
- All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Assist and transfer to Cairo Airport on final departure
Excluding
- Egypt Visa
- International flight
- Domestic Flight Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo
- Optional tours
- Tipping.
Notes:
- Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars
- Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period
- Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust
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