Egypt holiday from the UK: Uncovered Egypt in 8 days. Explore the highlights of Cairo, and sail the Nile like a pharaoh on a luxury small boat, Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Fly home from Luxor.
Begin your Egypt 8-day holiday from the UK (Uncovered Egypt Tour) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to start your 4-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Discover the great sites along the Nile valley between Aswan and Luxor from your luxury small boat. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, and the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple. Discover the impressive Karnak Temple and the magnificent Valley of the Kings 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 8-day holiday from the UK (Uncovered Egypt Tour) 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.
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.
Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 4-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Visit the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Philae, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Dahabiya Nile cruise. Lunch and dinner are on board. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.
Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. Then set 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.
Breakfast on the Dahabiya, then visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Back to the Dahabiya for lunch, then proceed to the impressive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
