Egypt & Nile Cruise

Day 2: Cairo, Memphis, Sakkara & Pyramids of Giza • Today, we will visit the world-famous sites of Memphis, Sakkara and the Pyramids of Giza. Included meals: breakfast and lunch with overnight accommodations provided at the Hotel.

Day 3: Karnak & Luxor Temples • After breakfast and check out we depart Cairo, by air for, on a brief flight (included) for a sightseeing visit to Luxor. We visit the monumental temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor which rank among the world’s greatest ancient sites. There are four main temples in the complex with the Precinct of Amun-Re the largest of the sites. In ancient Egyptian times, people came here to worship Amun, Mut, and Khons. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner with overnight accommodations provided aboard the Nile cruise ship.

Day 4: Thebes, Valley of The Kings, Tomb Of Hatshepsut & Collosi of Memnon • The first highlight of the Nile river cruise is The Valley of the Kings, which was constructed for the kings and privileged nobles of the New Kingdom, including the legendary Tutankhamun. We will visit some of the tombs before heading to Thebes and continuing on to the Colossi of Mamnon and the Tomb of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari). Later in the afternoon we set sail to Edfu. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner with overnight accommodations provided aboard the Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Aswan • Today’s excursions will take you to Kom Ombo. The temple in Kom Ombo differs from other temples because of its double entrance, designed to pay homage to two divinities, Haroeris and Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. This is how the temple came to be known as both "House of the Crocodile" and "Castle of the Falcon". Afterwards we continue by river to Aswan. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner with overnight accommodations provided aboard the Nile cruise ship.

Day 6: Abu Simbel (Optional) • Optional visit to the Abu Simbel with the Temple Ramses und Nefertari. Join us for a full day optional excursion or enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the sights of Aswan. After an eventful day of sightseeing we enjoy our final overnight stay on the Nile cruise ship. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner with overnight accommodations provided aboard the Nile cruise ship.

Day 7: The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philea Temple (Optional) • The High Dam, Lake Nasser and the unfinished Obelisk, which rests in an area known for red granite
quarrying will be our first stop today, followed by an optional visit to the Philae Temple. In the evening, we take to the air for a brief flight (included) to Cairo. Included meals: breakfast and lunch with overnight accommodations provided at the Hotel Helnan Dreamland.

Day 8: Cairo & Egyptian Museum • Following breakfast at the hotel (included) we enjoy a final excursion to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which boasts world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian and Pharaonic antiquities. A visit to Egypt simply would not be complete without a trip through this amazing museums galleries and collections. Included meals: breakfast and lunch with overnight accommodations provided at the Hotel Helnan Dreamland.

Day 9: Return Trip • After breakfast at the hotel we begin the journey home and return flight from Cairo to Frankfurt.

• International & Domestic flights as per itinerary
• 20 kg (44 pounds) luggage allowance
• 4 overnights Nile Cruise Ship full board
• 4 overnights Cairo Hotel with breakfast
• All transportation / transfers in Egypt provided in air conditioned vehicles
• Sightseeing and excursions with English speaking guides per itinerary
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Meals per itinerary
• Service fees and tips for local guides and other service personnel in Egypt (ship and hotel)
• Visa fees