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Cairo: 11-Day Egyptian Highlights with Nile Cruise & Balloon
25 ReviewsSee Egypt end to end on an 11-day tour. Enjoy Giza and the Egyptian Museum, Hurghada islands, a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Mount Sinai, and a hot air balloon over Luxor.
Highlights
- Stand before the Great Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx
- Cruise the Nile in 5-star comfort from Luxor to Aswan
- Conquer Abu Simbel’s colossal rock-cut temples
- Drift at sunrise in a hot air balloon over Luxor
- Wander Karnak’s forest of towering columns
Description
Day 1: Cairo – Pyramids, Museum, Dinner Cruise Meet your representative at Cairo Airport for a smooth arrival and luggage assistance. Begin at the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, with a camel ride included. Continue to the Egyptian Museum to see masterpieces of ancient art and royal treasures. Check in at your Cairo hotel for a short rest, then in the evening enjoy dinner on a Nile cruise with a folkloric show. Day 2: Fly to Hurghada–Red Sea Check-in After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hurghada. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your beach hotel. Day 3: Hurghada – Orange or Paradise Island Head out by boat to Orange Island or Paradise Island, depending on availability. Swim in turquoise water, relax on white sand. Return to your hotel around 5 pm Day 4: Drive to Luxor – West Bank and Cruise boarding Check out after breakfast for the drive to Luxor. On arrival, visit the Valley of the Kings. Next, Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, then pause for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a relaxing felucca sail on the Nile. Board your 5-star cruise, have lunch, and settle in for the night. Day 5: Balloon at Sunrise – Luxor East Bank – Sail to Edfu Before dawn, transfer for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Float above fields, desert hills, and temple silhouettes as the sun rises. After landing, meet your private guide to tour the East Bank: the vast Karnak and Luxor Temples. Rejoin the ship and begin sailing to Edfu. Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo – Nile Sailing After breakfast, take a carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Next, Sail on to Kom Ombo to visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Return to the ship and continue the journey south, enjoying river views and onboard meals. Day 7: Abu Simbel – Nubian Village – Fly to Cairo Check out and depart early by air-conditioned vehicle for Abu Simbel. Explore the monumental temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Return to Aswan and visit a colorful Nubian Village, with time for an Egyptian lunch. Collect your luggage and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, meet your driver and check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 8: Alexandria Day Trip After breakfast, drive to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, then the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Continue to Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean. Return to Cairo in the evening. Day 9: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh – Mount Sinai Night Ascent Check out and fly to Sharm El Sheikh. Check in to your hotel and rest. In the evening, depart for the Sinai Desert. Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai at night Day 10: St Catherine Area – Sharm Leisure Descend after sunrise. Visit the St Catherine area outside the monastery enclosure as available, then return to Sharm. Day 11: Fly to Cairo – Tour Ends Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your accommodationIncludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle A professional English guide, If you need a Spanish, German, or French guide, please choose the option (there will be an additional cost) 3 nights' accommodation in Cairo Flight tickets 3-night accommodation on a 5- Star Standard Nile Cruise Ship (if you need a Deluxe or Luxury Cruise Ship please select the appropriate add-on) 2 nights' accommodation in Hurghada 2 nights' accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh Hot air balloon rideEasy cancellation
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