General Description
8 days / 7 nights Witness the wonderful experiences you can only enjoy during 4/3 magnificent days on a Nile Cruise, on a full-board basis. In addition, 3/4 days exploring Cairo with accommodation and breakfast, offering the perfect opportunity to admire its pyramids. An incredible excursion to Abu Simbel by road according to the itinerary, allowing time to enjoy the landscapes and extraordinary experiences of this destination. Visits, entrance fees, and transfers throughout the trip by air-conditioned bus/minibus. Departures from Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Valencia, and Bilbao. FRIDAY DEPARTURES INCLUDE 3 NIGHTS ON THE NILE CRUISE.
Detailed Itinerary
Origin City - Luxor - Nile Cruise
Departure from the city of origin on a special flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will transfer directly to the cruise ship and enjoy a picnic-style dinner in the cabin. Overnight on board the cruise ship.
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Nile Cruise - Full Board
After breakfast, our first stop will take us to the burial site in the famous Valley of the Kings and the Theban Necropolis, where the famous tomb of Tutankhamun is located. Afterwards, we will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only woman who ruled Egypt, who, interestingly, wore a beard to appear as a pharaoh. Next, we will see the Deir El Bahari temple and the impressive Colossi of Memnon. We continue the tour to the second most visited site in Egypt, the religious complex of Karnak and its temples, one of the places of greatest historical value in the country. This is due to the way it was built, starting with the central sanctuary and then expanding to the outer areas. Since the Temple of Luxor is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, god of creation and the sun, many pharaohs expanded it with new monuments to honor the main deity of the Egyptian pantheon. Finally, we return to the cruise ship to sail towards Esna. Lunch and dinner on board the cruise.
Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Nile Cruise - Full Board
After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in the country. It is the second largest temple in Egypt, surpassed only by the Temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak. Later, we will continue sailing to reach the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, a god with the head of a crocodile and a human body, located on the banks of the Nile. Lunch and dinner on board the cruise ship.
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Nile Cruise - Full Board
We arrive in Aswan early in the morning to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel temples. This complex includes the temple of Pharaoh Ramses II and the temple of Nefertari, his favorite wife. Both temples were dismantled and rebuilt at a higher location due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Later, we will enjoy a ride on a traditional Egyptian sailboat called a felucca to end the day. Breakfast will be served as a picnic, while lunch and dinner will be on board the cruise ship.
Aswan - Cairo - Domestic flight - Breakfast and Lunch
We will have breakfast and proceed with check-out. Afterwards, we will visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, goddess of love, and considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in the country. It is located on a small island. After this unmissable visit, we will be transferred to Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo, followed by a transfer to the hotel. Lunch may be served on the cruise ship or as a picnic, depending on the scheduled flight time.
Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, the first scheduled visit is the Pyramids complex of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, the country’s main tourist attraction and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After visiting the pyramids, we will approach the famous Sphinx created by Pharaoh Khafre. It is a sculpture with the body of a lion and a human head, whose purpose was to guard the pyramids’ funerary complex, as well as to serve as a symbol of royalty. Once the visit to the Giza necropolis is completed, the excursion ends and we return to the hotel. Optional excursion available to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Cairo - Free day - Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, free day in Cairo or optional full-day city tour: Saqqara, the Citadel, the Coptic Quarter, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, including lunch.
Cairo - City of origin
Breakfast (picnic or buffet depending on flight schedule), transfer to the airport, and flight to Spain. End of our services.
Origin City - Luxor - Nile Cruise
Departure from the city of origin on a special flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will transfer directly to the cruise ship and enjoy a picnic-style dinner in the cabin. Overnight on board the cruise ship.
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Nile Cruise - Full Board
After breakfast, our first stop will take us to the burial site in the famous Valley of the Kings and the Theban Necropolis, where the famous tomb of Tutankhamun is located. Afterwards, we will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only woman who ruled Egypt, who, interestingly, wore a beard to appear as a pharaoh. Next, we will see the Deir El Bahari temple and the impressive Colossi of Memnon. We continue the tour to the second most visited site in Egypt, the religious complex of Karnak and its temples, one of the places of greatest historical value in the country. This is due to the way it was built, starting with the central sanctuary and then expanding to the outer areas. Since the Temple of Luxor is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, god of creation and the sun, many pharaohs expanded it with new monuments to honor the main deity of the Egyptian pantheon. Finally, we return to the cruise ship to sail towards Esna. Lunch and dinner on board the cruise.
Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Nile Cruise - Full Board
After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in the country. It is the second largest temple in Egypt, surpassed only by the Temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak. Later, we will continue sailing to reach the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, a god with the head of a crocodile and a human body, located on the banks of the Nile. Lunch and dinner on board the cruise ship.
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Nile Cruise - Full Board
We arrive in Aswan early in the morning to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel temples. This complex includes the temple of Pharaoh Ramses II and the temple of Nefertari, his favorite wife. Both temples were dismantled and rebuilt at a higher location due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Later, we will enjoy a ride on a traditional Egyptian sailboat called a felucca to end the day. Breakfast will be served as a picnic, while lunch and dinner will be on board the cruise ship.
Aswan - Cairo - Domestic flight - Breakfast and Lunch
We will have breakfast and proceed with check-out. Afterwards, we will visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, goddess of love, and considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in the country. It is located on a small island. After this unmissable visit, we will be transferred to Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo, followed by a transfer to the hotel. Lunch may be served on the cruise ship or as a picnic, depending on the scheduled flight time.
Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, the first scheduled visit is the Pyramids complex of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, the country’s main tourist attraction and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After visiting the pyramids, we will approach the famous Sphinx created by Pharaoh Khafre. It is a sculpture with the body of a lion and a human head, whose purpose was to guard the pyramids’ funerary complex, as well as to serve as a symbol of royalty. Once the visit to the Giza necropolis is completed, the excursion ends and we return to the hotel. Optional excursion available to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Cairo - Free day - Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, free day in Cairo or optional full-day city tour: Saqqara, the Citadel, the Coptic Quarter, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, including lunch.
Cairo - City of origin
Breakfast (picnic or buffet depending on flight schedule), transfer to the airport, and flight to Spain. End of our services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- Special round-trip charter flight according to itinerary with 20 kg checked luggage.
- Domestic flight Aswan or Luxor - Cairo.
- 4 / 3 nights Nile cruise on full board basis, drinks not included.
- 3 / 4 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
- Abu Simbel by road.
- Arrival and departure transfers with airport assistance.
- Air-conditioned bus or minibus transfers.
- Visits, entrance tickets and transfers according to itinerary.
- Spanish-speaking guide during all visits.
- 24-hour destination phone assistance.
- Travel taxes and basic travel insurance.
Not Included
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance.
- Drinks, personal expenses and any item not mentioned as included.
- Destination service fee, visa, taxes and assistance, payable locally in cash.
- Optional tips for the guide.
- New Year gala dinner supplement if applicable.
- Possible fuel supplements if applied by airlines.
Included Visits
- Cairo: Visit to the Pyramids complex (including entrance to the Valley Temple of Khafre) and visit to the Sphinx complex.
- Abu Simbel: Excursion to the Abu Simbel temples by road.
- Aswan: Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and a felucca ride.
- Luxor: Valley of the Kings (including entrance to 3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor and Karnak Temples, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Circuit Conditions
- To travel to Egypt, it is mandatory to have a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the return date of the trip.
- The final order of the tour itinerary will be sent with the documentation provided before departure, noting that it may be subject to changes on site without affecting the content of the visits.
- Monday/Saturday departures always include 4 nights on a Nile Cruise + 3 nights in Cairo. Friday departures always include 3 nights on a Nile Cruise + 4 nights in Cairo.
- Friday departures always include 3 nights on a Nile Cruise + 4 nights in Cairo.
- IMPORTANT: Charter flight schedules are subject to change until the time of departure.
- Hotels and cruise ships are planned according to category or similar.
- Published prices are final, including taxes and basic insurance in economy class, until availability is sold out (subject to change up to 21 days before departure due to fuel price changes and €/$ exchange rate fluctuations).
- The bed for the third person in triple rooms is a folding extra bed, suitable for children but not recommended for adults.
- Trip cancellation may incur charges depending on how far in advance the cancellation is made.
- El Mundo Viajes is not responsible for the location of cabins on the cruise ship, as cabin allocation is made directly by the establishment.
- Confirmed rooms are standard category. Please check prices for other categories.
- Dinner on the first night on the cruise ship is served picnic-style.
- Breakfast on the Abu Simbel excursion day is a picnic.
- On the last day of the cruise, lunch may be served as a picnic or buffet depending on the flight schedule.
- On the last day in Cairo, breakfast may also be served as a picnic or buffet depending on the return flight schedule to Spain.
- Check-in at all hotels/cruise ships is from 16:00 onwards. Early check-in involves an additional supplement and is subject to availability.
- Check-out from all hotels/cruise ships is before 11:00. Late check-out involves an additional supplement and is subject to availability.