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Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Egypt with Orro Tours. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your Egyptian adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. Cairo is one of the world’s great ancient cities, symbolized by two iconic landmarks – the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. If you have some free time, perhaps explore the lively streets of Cairo or visit the historic Cairo Citadel, dating back to 1176 and home to impressive mosques and museums.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: No meals included
Included Activities
This morning after breakfast, discover two of the world’s most famous monuments – the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Explore these incredible structures that have stood proudly for more than 4500 years. Afterwards, continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Admire the treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun, including his famous golden death mask, jewelry, and richly decorated sarcophagi.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
Travel today by private vehicle to Alexandria, Egypt’s beautiful Mediterranean coastal city and second-largest metropolis. Known as the “Bride of the Mediterranean,” Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and quickly became a major center of culture and learning. Upon arrival, explore the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground Roman burial site considered the largest of its kind in Egypt. Afterwards, visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, inspired by the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria and designed to hold millions of books. Later, enjoy a stroll along the scenic Corniche and visit Fort Qaitbey overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight: Hotel in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
This morning, visit Wadi El Natron, an area historically important to the ancient Egyptians and Romans for extracting salt, silica, and carbonated sodium used in the mummification process. Explore the monasteries and peaceful surroundings before returning to Cairo by private vehicle. Later, relax before boarding your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Arrive in Aswan, Egypt’s charming southern city famous for the Nile, Elephantine Island, and traditional feluccas. Upon arrival, visit the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, dedicated to the goddess of health, wisdom, and marriage. Carefully relocated to save it from the rising waters of the Nile, this temple is one of Upper Egypt’s true treasures. The afternoon is free for you to explore Aswan at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy an authentic cultural experience with a visit to a Nubian village, where you’ll share a traditional dinner with a local Nubian family.
Overnight: Hotel in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Early this morning, travel to Abu Simbel to explore one of Egypt’s most magnificent archaeological sites. Built by Ramses II, the temples of Abu Simbel stand proudly on the west bank of the Nile and feature four colossal statues guarding the Great Temple entrance. After time to explore this incredible monument, return to Aswan and board your Nile River cruise. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing felucca sailing trip on the Nile before dinner onboard.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Enjoy a free morning in Aswan before your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. After lunch onboard, visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely designed with symmetrical sections dedicated to two different gods – Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Afterwards, return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile while relaxing on the sundeck and admiring the stunning riverside scenery.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
This morning, arrive in Edfu, home to one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. After breakfast, continue sailing toward Luxor via the Esna Locks, where you can observe local boats and merchants gathering around the cruise ships. Upon arrival in Luxor, enjoy an orientation walk through the city before returning to the cruise for dinner and your final evening onboard.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Disembark from your Nile cruise this morning and begin exploring Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious sites ever built by the ancient Egyptians. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes and discover the Great Temple of Amun while learning about the rich history of ancient Thebes. The remainder of the day is free for shopping, relaxing, or enjoying a traditional tea house.
Overnight: Hotel in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
Today, discover the wonders of Luxor’s West Bank. Begin with the impressive Colossi of Memnon before continuing to the Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried in beautifully decorated tombs hidden beneath the desert hills. Visit three royal tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically set against towering limestone cliffs. The afternoon is free to explore Luxor at your leisure.
Overnight: Hotel in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, explore the Islamic quarters of the city and wander through the vibrant alleys of Khan al-Khalili Bazaar with your guide. Discover spice markets, perfume shops, gold merchants, and traditional cafés such as the famous El Fishawy Café, one of Cairo’s oldest coffeehouses. This evening, perhaps celebrate your final night in Egypt with traditional kebab, kofta, and shisha.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
