Private 5-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise from Hurghada: Exploring Ancient History and Egyptian Wonders

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure from Hurghada to Cairo and the Nile. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor. Cruise along the Nile, visit Abu Simbel, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating country.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1- Hurghada- Cairo

Pyramids of Giza - Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada to Hurghada airport- Then fly to Cairo air 05:00 and arrives at Cairo at 06:00 am
You will be picked up from your Cairo airport by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of and visit the Valley Temple.
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds

The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe end of 2021 or in 2022

Day 2-Cairo- Aswan-Nile cruise

Temple of Philae - Pick up from Giza Hotel to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan from Cairo An Early flight from Cairo to Aswan

Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, proceed.
Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
Phiala temple:
Built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

Aswan High Dam - The high dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

Unfinished Obelisk - The Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.

12:00 lunch on board the Cruise

Nubian Village - at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island- Then visit the Nubian village

The Nubian village is one of Aswan’s attractions. It’s worth visiting and spending 2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Day 3-Aswan-Abu simble

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.

Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel temples:

The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.

lunch on the Nile cruise

13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo - The temple of Kom Ombo:

The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Galabyia Party.

Day 4- Edfu temple-Luxor temple

Edfu - Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu around 08:00 by horse carriage

Edfu temple :

Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama

You will be back around 10:00

Lunch on the Cruise
At 10:30 Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

Luxor Temple - Arrive Luxor at 18:00
Visit Luxor temple.
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise

Day 5-The valley of the kings

Valley of the Kings - Breakfast at your Cruise Then you will be accompanied by your private tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit:

Valley of the Kings:
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamen.
The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Hatshepsut Temple:
It is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.

Colossi of Memnon - Colossi of Memnon:
Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple.
The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor

Temple of Karnak - Karnak temple is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso)

Have your lunch at a Nile View restaurant before we drive you back to your hotel in Hurghada.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling 5-day Cairo and Nile cruise package from Hurghada. Discover the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian museum, then dive deep into Upper Egypt’s ancient history with a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit remarkable landmarks like Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple, The valley of kings, and Karnak temple, as well as a delightful Felucca sail.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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