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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

1. From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

Day 1/ Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo/Giza to take you to the airport 3 hours before your flight to Aswan (our team will send the flight schedule depending on availability). When you arrive in Aswan, our representative will be waiting for you holding our sign, after helping you with the luggage he will take you to one of the most unique and relaxing visits in Egypt, f, where you'll also enjoy your lunch. admire the beautiful Nile views on the motorboat ride that will take you to the Village, the most colorful and feel-good village in the entire country. The Nubian Villages are painted in all the colors of the rainbow. To start farming around the Nile, the friendly Nubians moved from Sudan over 8000 years ago after the visit, our representative will drop you off on the ship booked for you in Aswan to enjoy your dinner and spend the night.  Day 2/ Our driver will pick you up early in the morning, and enjoy a 3 hours car trip to Abu Simbel Temple, The temple resembles a memorial of King Ramses II and him and Queen Nefertari and it commemorates the king's victory in the Battle of Kadesh. After the visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your lunch onboard and enjoy the sailing of the ship.  upon arriving in kom ombo our guide will be waiting for you to visit the unique temple of kom ombo, One of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, dedicated to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris).  After the interesting visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your time onboard.  Day 3/ Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, the second biggest temple in Egypt The temple is believed to have been built on the site of the great Horus-Seth battle. After the visit, you’ll be back on board to enjoy the sailing journey to Luxor. Day 4/ Our driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to the most magnificent experience in Luxor, the hot air balloon ride, and admire the surreal beauty of the city from the sky. After the ride, you’ll be back on the ship to enjoy breakfast before you start your journey in Luxor to discover all the wonderful temples (kindly check out before you leave ) Starting with the Valley of the Kings, Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings (Wadi Biban al-Muluk) has 63 magnificent royal tombs, all very different from each other. Moving to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, The Hatshepsut temple was commissioned by the reigning queen herself to serve as an Artistic representation of the queen’s life and reign and a beacon of elegance and grandeur. And before leaving the West Bank enjoy a quick visit to the colossi of Memnon, the two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple. Ending the journey with the largest temple in Egypt, The Karnak Temple, Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. Then the driver will drop you off at the airport to fly to Cairo, when you arrive there our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Cairo/Giza. 

From Aswan: 4-Days 5-Star Nile Cruise with Guided Tours

2. From Aswan: 4-Days 5-Star Nile Cruise with Guided Tours

Explore the Nile on this 4-day cruise from Aswan. See the historic town of Luxor, marvel at the temple of Kom Ombo, and discover Philae Island. Day 1 Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Aswan hotel and begin your adventure with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Next, hop on a motor boat to get to Philae Island. After a tour of the island and a visit to the temple, board your 5-star cruise. Snap some photos of both sides of the Nile and hear about the cultures of the Nubians and the ancient Egyptians. Drink your tea on the sun deck while you enjoy the scenery. Spend the night on your cruise ship. Day 2 Enjoy breakfast on the ship before having free time to explore Aswan. Next, sail north before stopping at Komombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Hop back on your cruise ship to continue toward Edfu. Relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple dedicated to the god Horus. After exploring the temple, board the cruise and spend the night sailing north. Day 3 Listen as your guide explains the history of the Valley of the Kings in detail. Afterward, disembark and drive to discover the secrets of Queen Hatshepsut during a visit to her temple. Discover the West Bank and visit the Howard Carter House, where the man who discovered the tomb of King Tut once lived. Day 4 After breakfast, head off to visit the biggest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Drive over to see the small, beautiful temple of Luxor. Finish your tour in Luxor.

Cairo : private Felucaa tour in the Nile

3. Cairo : private Felucaa tour in the Nile

Soak in the beautiful city of Cairo aboard a felucca. These Egyptian sailboats have been used for millennia to move up and down the Nile, but they are also ideal for a relaxing evening cruise to escape the bustle of the city. The view is spectacular, especially at sunset. Starting with picking you up from your accomodation place and heading directly to the Felucaa port to Enjoy a relaxing experience of a felucca ride in the River Nile, where you can discover the amazing view of Cairo at night or enjoy the sunrise and the warm sun during the day and also the magnificent sunset during the sailing tour you will enjoy the Egyptian songs and I'm gonna take magnificent photos of you to commemorate this tour. After escaping far away from the city crowds on the Nile River you will be transferred back to your accomodation place with a lot of nice memories.

From Port Said: Giza Pyramids Tour & Nile River Lunch Cruise

4. From Port Said: Giza Pyramids Tour & Nile River Lunch Cruise

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from Port Said by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name then drive to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle ( about 3 hours drive). Get excited by visiting the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Then enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise on the Nile for about 02 hours starting 15:30 and end by 17:30 includes just one-hour sailing experience, a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric show and oriental music. Finally, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo and Egypt before driving back to your cruise ship in Port Said. N.B To book this excursion you will not be at the port before 21:00 same day, so please check this according to your cruise schedule.

From Port Said: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Private Day Tour

5. From Port Said: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Private Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours Representative will pick you up from Port Said port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name. After that you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 3 hours, joining a police convoy till arriving cairo. Enjoy a tour to Egypt’s Great Giza Pyramids. Get excited by a camel caravan ride in the desert. Continue your excursion down to the Valley Temple, then visit the great Sphinx. After lunch at a local restaurant, move to Sakkara, Egypt’s oldest ancient cemetery where you can see the world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep. Enjoy also visiting one of the magnificent Mastabas (burial chamber) of either Ptah Hotep, Idut or Mereruca. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said a short stop will be made at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.

Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temples Private Tour by a Felucca Trip

6. Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temples Private Tour by a Felucca Trip

In the afternoon our Egyptologist tour guide will pick-up you from your hotel in Luxor, start your private trip by short driving to the Karnak Temple in Luxor through the traffic. Arrive there you stop Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements. And see one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Optionally you will have the chance to visit an Papyrus factory for shopping before transfer you to the Karnak Temple which each pharaoh tried to perpetuate his name. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go the further back in time you will navigate. One of the famous area in Karnak temple - Hypostyle hall with 134 massive columns with over three meters in diameter. Take a cruise on the Nile river in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. Enjoy a private trip with hotel pickup and drop-off. See camels, donkeys, and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Watch children playing in the water and traditional farmers at work. Marvel as the sun sets over the west bank and the Valley of the Kings. Our day is finish and it's time to transfer you back to your Hotel in Luxor.

Cairo: Luxury Snorkeling Cruise & lunch with optional pickup

7. Cairo: Luxury Snorkeling Cruise & lunch with optional pickup

A marvelous way to see Ain el Sokhna's famous marine life and the abundant Coral Reef systems. An exceptionally popular trip due to its ease of access location where you can experience face to face some of the Underwater Wonders of the Red Sea. A great trip for all the family with lunch included and a fully qualified guide with you at all times. Our Snorkeling trip takes place in Jabal el sakka area which is the best spot for vibrant coral reefs, colorful fish and maybe couple of dolphins. This trip offers you the chance to explore the extraordinary scenery of the Red Sea coast whilst enjoying numerous benefits built into your day: • The cleanest, best maintained and crewed boats – modern and spacious sun deck, luxurious and well-appointed air-conditioned salon below. • Our Chefs practice the highest standards of on-board hygiene, and always use the finest, market fresh ingredients for our menus: freshly cut salads: rice, pasta and potatoes; chicken and Egyptian kofta. • Two snorkeling stops in the same spot of the finest snorkeling sites in the Red Sea, to discover the stunning coral reefs and marine life teeming just below the surface. Our expert snorkeling guides will accompany you at all times, ensuring both your safety and your maximum enjoyment. Our program: - Departure from the marina and cruising for 30 mins to the Jabal el sakka area which is the best spot for vibrant coral reefs. - Two Snorkeling Stops in the same spot with our expert instructors. - Delicious Open buffet lunch on the yacht. - sailing back to the marina.

Aswan: Private Felucca Cruise on the Nile with Hotel Pickup

8. Aswan: Private Felucca Cruise on the Nile with Hotel Pickup

Enjoy your Felucca Ride in Aswan. You will be picked up from hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by your tour guide to start sailing the Nile by the felucca for about one Hour around Elephantine Island and to visit the Botanical Gardens, which is rich of its plants that were imported from all over the world In the year of 1899 Lord Kitchener used this Island to be a place where his campaign can rest, and call it the Lord’s house. After his death, this Island belonged to the ministry of agriculture, from there you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

Cairo: Nile River Private Felucca Ride

9. Cairo: Nile River Private Felucca Ride

Take a pleasant felucca trip down the River Nile, where you can see the spectacular nighttime view of Cairo or the warm sun during the day. Additionally, we may plan your birthday celebration while we are on the Nile.

Luxor: Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

10. Luxor: Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

Take a cruise on the Nile river in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. Enjoy a private trip with hotel pickup and drop-off. See camels, donkeys, and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Watch children playing in the water and traditional farmers at work. Marvel as the sun sets over the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings.

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Adam and his crew are excellent! We got lucky and had some wind and the sailing was great. If you are interested in a felucca trip when you are in Luxor, you can’t go wrong with these guys.

Thanks to this all-inclusive package, it was a very good experience, an unbeatable treatment both by the company and by our guide, Mohammed. Thank you very much!!

Clean beautiful ship. Rooms good, food good, staff very friendly and helpful, excursion destinations sufficient and versatile.

Packed full of adventures. Ismael was an incredible guide. Thanks

Very good the tour and the attention of the guide Ahmed!