Egypt 9 day tour to Cairo and Lake Nasser cruise. Explore the highlights of Cairo and sail the Lake Nasser from Aswan to Abu Simbel on a 5-star cruise ship for four nights exploring the sites along the lake.
Begin your Egypt 9-day vacation (Cairo & Lake Nasser cruise) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Discover the stunning contents of the Egyptian Museum, the impressive Citadel of Saladin, and the largest bazaar in the Middle East, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Fly from Cairo to Aswan to start your 4-night Lake Nasser cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Discover the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel, Wadi Es-Seboua Temple, and the great Temple of Kalabsha. Fly from Abu Simbel back to Cairo for the rest of your 9-day trip to Egypt.
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.
Your actual Egypt 9-day holiday (Cairo & Lake Nasser cruise) starts right now.
Today, you will visit 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 remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Transfer back to your hotel.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s 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.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to start your 4-night Lake Nasser cruise. Transfer from Aswan Airport to your Lake Nasser cruise. Free day to enjoy the cruise facilities.
After breakfast, you will visit the New Kalabsha area which includes the Temple of Kalabsha, the Temple of Beit El-Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi.
Back to your cruise to set sail to Wadi Es-Seboua. Overnight is in Wadi Es-Seboua.
Visit the area of Wadi Es-Seboua which includes the Temple of Wadi Es-Seboua, the Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Maharakah.
Back to the ship to set sail to Amada to visit the Temple of Amada and the Temple of Derr and the Tomb of the Viceroy of Nubia Pennut.
Overnight is in Amada.
Set sail from Amada to Qasr Ibrim which you will view from the ship top deck. Set sail to Abu Simbel.
Visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel.
Overnight in Abu Simbel.
Disembarkation. Transfer to Abu Simbel Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
