10 Days 9 Nights, Cairo,Luxor Aswan with Nile Cruise

When you have finished and enjoyed your breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple. We now journey south to visit and explore the City’s last remaining vestiges around the villages of Dahshur and Saqqara and visit the open air museum which houses carvings and columns found at the site. There is a huge fallen statue of Ramses ll. Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt which holds many famous Pyramids including the Red and Bent Pyramids of king Sneferu. The Bent Pyramid was the first to be built and was called Bent because of a building flaw which made the weight too heavy for the pyramid, so he then built the Red Pyramid so called because of the color it turns after there has been a rainfall.

Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast your Reflections Qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure. We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view the Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son. Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergahand St. Barbara The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls. Also visit the old Jewish synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue. Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. After these fabulous tours enjoy a comfortable drive back to your Hotel.

Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will pick you up to transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival at Luxor you will be met and assisted by your guide for a tour in A/C Vehicle to visit the magnificent Karnak Temples. These historical Temples are one of the biggest in the World. Let us now carry on to enjoy the beautiful Luxor Temple.Once you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for check in and a well deserved Lunch. Now you have the opportunity to have some free time to relax on board or to explore the City.

Overnight on board Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a good night’s rest and breakfast your guide will escort you for a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings where there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Now the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beckons. This majestic Temple is built into the actual Mountains. We will now journey onto the Colossi of Memnon, the huge twin Statues, here you have the opportunity to take some really fabulous photographs.When you have finished your tours take a comfortable drive back to your Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch on board. Now sail on to Edfu.

Overnight on board Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast your guide will accompany you to visit Edfu Temple. This Ptolemaic Temple was dedicated to the God Horus. Sailing on to Kom Ombo to see the Temple built in honor of Sobek the Crocodile God and Horus the Falcon headed God. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

At approx. 4:30 AM after collecting your breakfast box your personal Guide will meet you to transfer you for a tour to Abu Simbel. The two magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Hidden behind the chambers ,statues and hieroglyphics adorned every wall. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After enjoying this fabulous tour transfer back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch.

Overnight on board Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast and check out from your Nile Cruise time to enjoy a fabulous day of sightseeing in Aswan. Let us start with a visit to the engineering miracle the High Dam which is known all over the world and controls all of Egypt’s water. Journey on to the Unfinished Obelisk , this amazing Obelisk weighs 1,168 tonnes. Continue now to visit the majestic Philae Temple built for the Goddess Isis who represents Wisdom, Marriage and Health. After you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast your guide will escort you for a trip to visit the wonderful city of Alexandria. Take in Pompey’s Pillar the only known free standing column.View the ruins of a Roman Temple.You will also have the opportunity to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages. Then proceed onto Qaitbay Citadel. End on a visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina.After this interesting visit you will be driven back in comfort and safety to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast

When you have had breakfast and checked out of your Hotel you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast