Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Lake Nasser Cruise

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An unrivalled tour covering Pyramids, the Nile Cruise and Lake Nasser Cruise. Discover Cairo and it’s Pharaonic wonders such as the Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo to the River Nile by Cruise and the splendors of Lake Nasser and scenic surroundings also by Cruise. Both cruises are of grand design, offering all the luxury o...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the beautiful Kiosk of Kertassi to explore the Nubian style Temple
    • Visiting the museum is a great introduction to learning about the ancient Egyptian civilization
    • Explore the Nubian style Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor.
    • Check in to your Nile Cruise in Luxor

What's this trip about?

    An unrivalled tour covering Pyramids, the Nile Cruise and Lake Nasser Cruise. Discover Cairo and it’s Pharaonic wonders such as the Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo to the River Nile by Cruise and the splendors of Lake Nasser and scenic surroundings also by Cruise. Both cruises are of grand design, offering all the luxury one could wish for, and how completely satisfying to know that all the wonderful Ancient sites of Upper Egypt are included both in Luxor with the Valley of the Kings and Temples along the Nile and colourful attractions awaiting you in Aswan including more activities and sites and still the beauty of Lake Nasser and the Great complex of Abu Simbel.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Abu Simbel
  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Kom Ombo
  • Luxor
  • Luxor Temple
  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Sphinx
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Met and assisted at Cairo airport upon arrival and departure by our Representative.
    • Expert assistance and guidance during your stay by our Personnel, including all tours mentioned.
    • All airport transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle.
    • Accommodation for 4 nights at a Cairo Hotel on buffet breakfast basis
    • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Nile Cruise on full board basis.
    • Accommodation for 3 nights on board Lake Nasser cruise on full board basis.
    • Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor — Aswan to Cairo) are included.
    • All shore excursions as mentioned will join small group tours
    • Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
    • Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
    • Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
    • Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae.
    • Tour to the Temples of Abu Simbel
    • Tour to the temples of Amada and Derr
    • Tour to Tomb of Penout
    • Tour to Wadi El Seboua and Temples of Dakka & Meharakka
    • Tour to the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, Kiosk of Kertassi
    • Lunch meals during tours
    • Professional English-speaking Tour Guide.
    • Admission fees to the sights throughout the tours.
    • Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruises included in the price.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairo ‘Welcome to Egypt

Meals: Welcome Drink

Overnight in Cairo.

Visits: Optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Plateau.

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-condition...

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Overnight in Cairo.

Visits: Sakkara, Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Teti Pyramid, Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple.

After your breakfast at the hotel you will visit Sakkara, the first Pyramid ever built ...

Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Optional night visit to the Karnak and Luxor Temples Sound and Light Show.

After early breakfast, your tour guide will transfer y...

Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.

Visits: Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings.

Breakfast is served on board in Luxor before being escorted by your guide to cross to the W...

Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Temple of Horus at Edfu.

After enjoying breakfast onboard your Nile cruise in Aswan you sail to see Kom Ombo Temple. Of all the ancient templ...

Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan City.

After enjoying breakfast onboard your cruise ship in Aswan, you will be met by your guide to visit th...

Day 7: Aswan to Abu Simbel group transfer - Lake Nasser Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight onboard the Lake Nasser Cruise.

Visits: Abu Simbel.

Disembark after breakfast. Then, join our group transfer to Abu Simbel (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you will be transferre...

Day 8: Lake Nasser Cruise Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight on board the Lake Nasser Cruise.

Visits: Kasr Ibrim Fortress, Temple of Amada, Ed Deir, the Tomb of Pennut.

Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. View Kasr Ibrim Fortress from the sun deck sail...

Day 9: Lake Nasser Cruise Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight on board the Lake Nasser Cruise.

Visits: Wadi El Seboua, El Dakka and Mehraka.

After Breakfast visit Wadi El Seboua, then take a camel ride or walk to El Dakka and Mehraka. Back to the ship to sail to Aswan. Enjoy dinner on board.

Day 10: Lake Nasser Cruise - Fly to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Visits: Kalabsha Temple, Kiosk of Kertassi.

After breakfast, disembark the Lake Cruise to visit Kalabsha Temple, dedicated to the Nubian God Mandulis then continue to Beit el Wali to visit the beau...

Day 11: Cairo Sightseeing Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Cairo.

Visits: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church, Basilica Church, Khan El Khalili.

Last day in Cairo, you will take breakfast at the hotel, then be escorted by your tour guide to visit the world-re...

Day 12: Cairo - Fly Back Home

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,479
Price per day$207
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Since 1955 Memphis Tours believed in connecting and helping our curious travellers to explore, know and connect with other cultures.

We connect curious travellers who want to discover the globe, enjoy Mother Nature and create cross continents friendships with local agencies who are passionate about designing tailor made trips and showing travellers around the hidden gems of their homeland creating an unforgettable memories and moments.

We have been online since 1999, responding to drastic changes in the tourism market and believing in connection. We managed successful partnerships with top-notch expert local agencies, hotels, governmental organization, and other key partners to achieve sustainable tourism impact.

We at Memphis Tours believe in innovation, growing, and consistency along with our partners to ensure the delivery of a safe, excellent, and flexible experience to our travellers throughout the booking process, journey and even after returning.

Our aim is to develop successful partnerships and the best representation for both of our companies worldwide. I look forward to building a network covering the whole world.

Customer Feedback: With over 11000 reviews on Tripadvisor scoring at an average of 4.9 - Flexible itineraries - Competitive prices - Excellent customer service.

1. Over 65 years of success

Memphis Tours has been setting standards in the local and regional tourism industry for over six decades, and our years of experience have helped us craft finely-honed tour itineraries that never fail to delight. We’ve trekked and toured every attraction in our destinations many times over and are experts at making your trip as safe, comfortable, and memorable as possible.

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Choose a vacation as unique as you are. Any Memphis tour can be custom tailored to meet your wants and needs whether you’re touring the classic attractions or new areas of interest. Our seasoned, knowledgeable professionals are well-equipped with the knowledge to make your private tour a memorable experience that is entirely your own.

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You’re reading this page in English, but did you know we also have sites in French, German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese? We guide travelers from all over the world and are dedicated to providing top-tier services in their native languages. Your inquiries, reservation, and tours can all be conducted with multilingual staff.

Why we love this operator
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare.
    • Entry Visa to Egypt.
    • Personal spendings.
    • Optional excursions.
    • Tipping

Accommodation

,Accommodation Plan: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise MS Salacia Cruise (Suite) Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy

  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
  • From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Between 14 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.

Emergency Cancellation Policy

  • Memphis Tours offers a very flexible cancelation policy in case the government or the airline issues a travel warning from/to your departure country and destination. We, at Memphis Tours, prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunch & 7 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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