Egypt holiday from the UK: Legacy of Egypt in 10 days. Discover the highlights of Egypt and the Nile River in this 10-day holiday from the UK. Explore the highlights of Cairo, and sail the magnificent Lake Nasser from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Sail the peaceful Nile like a pharaoh from Aswan to Luxor on a small luxury boat, Dahabiya Nile cruise.
Begin your Egypt 10-day tour (Legacy of Egypt) from the UK in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Discover the stunning contents of the Egyptian Museum and the impressive Citadel of Saladin.
Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel to begin your 3-night Lake Nasser cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan on a 5-star cruise ship. Discover the great temples along the Lake. Discover the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel and the incredible Temple of Kalabsha.
Disembark your Lake Nasser cruise to embark on your small boat, the Dahabiya Nile cruise. Enjoy your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, and the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple in Luxor. End your Egypt 10-day itinerary in Luxor. Fly home from Luxor.
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 10-day holiday (Legacy of Egypt) just 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 defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You will finish your tour 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 Abu Simbel to begin your 3-night Lake Nasser cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan.
Arrival at Abu Simbel airport. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to your cruise. Have lunch on board. Visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses and Nefertari at Abu Simbel.
Overnight in Abu Simbel.
The cruise will set sail from Abu Simbel to Qasr Ebrim, which you will view from the top deck. Then set sail to Amada to overnight there.
Today at Amada, you will visit the Temple of Amada, and the Tomb of the Viceroy of Nubia, Pennut.
Then the cruise will set sail to Wadi Es-Soeboua. Here you are visiting the Temple of Wadi Es-Soboua, the Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Maharaqa.
Then set sail to Aswan for an overnight.
Disembarkation. Visit the New Kalabsha area which includes the Temple of Kalabsha, the Temple of Beit Al-Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi.
Transfer to your Nile cruise to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. After Lunch, you will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae. Set sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. Then the Dahabiya cruise sets sail to Edfu to overnight there. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are served on board.
Take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Set sail to the lock of Esna. Go through the lock and continue sailing to Luxor to overnight there. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
