Fascinating 7-day Egypt Tour with Felucca cruise from USA. Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through the wonders of Egypt with our exclusive tour package, designed especially for travelers from the USA. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and culture of this ancient land as you explore iconic landmarks, sail on a traditional Felucca cruise along the Nile River, and witness the awe-inspiring treasures of Egypt’s past.
From the majestic Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and the vibrant city of Cairo, this tour promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Begin your 7-day Egypt Tour with Felucca cruise from USA in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your felucca Nile cruise. Experience one night sailing the Nile onboard the traditional felucca sailboat from Aswan. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae and the twin Temple of Kom Ombo.
Travel from Kom Ombo to Luxor visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu on your way. Explore the major highlights of the west and east sides of Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your one-week Egypt Tour with Felucca cruise from USA.
Let us take care of all the details while you indulge in the mystique and beauty of Egypt, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready for an adventure that will leave you in awe of Egypt’s timeless allure.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 7-day Egypt Tour with Felucca cruise from USA.
Your actual 7-day Egypt tour with felucca cruise from USA begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built. Then on to the first pyramid in history of mankind, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE.
Transfer back to your hotel.
You’re going to spend the next night of your 7-day Egypt tour with felucca cruise onboard a Felucca River Nile cruise. So, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your Felucca Nile River cruise. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour.
Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Board your Felucca Nile cruise. Enjoy the Nile landscape in Aswan.
Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Transfer from Kom Ombo to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and it was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Then, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for a free evening.
A fabulous day of your 7-day Egypt tour with felucca cruise to explore Luxor highlights. Visit the impressive Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most important highlights not only in Luxor but throughout Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians named it (Ta-Iset-Ma’at), which means “the Place of Truth”. The Valley of the Kings is the necropolis of the great Egyptian pharaohs of the 18th to the 20th Dynasty (1550-1080 BCE). Tuthmosis I was the first pharaoh who was buried at the Valley of the Kings while Ramses XI was the last pharaoh who was buried there.
From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and then to Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. Finish your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Transfer back to your hotel for last night of your 7-day Egypt Tour with felucca cruise from USA.
You will end your 7-day Egypt Tour with Felucca cruise from USA with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is sad to leave us, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
