Egypt Vacation: The Best 12-Day 11 Nights Egypt Itinerary

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Destinazione

Assuan, Egitto, Luxor

Durata

12 giorno/i

Descrizione del viaggio

Discover Egypt on an unforgettable 12-day journey with Hight Tours, thoughtfully designed to combine the country’s most iconic landmarks with two exceptional cruising experiences. This unique itinerary brings together a Nile River cruise and a Lake Nasser cruise, offering the rare opportunity to reach the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel by water.

Cairo

Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, where a private Egyptologist will accompany you on a fascinating exploration of the city’s ancient treasures. Visit the legendary Grandi piramidi di Giza, the majestic Sfinge, e lo storico Tempio della valle, followed by a visit to the Grande Museo Egizio.

The museum offers an extraordinary journey through more than 5,000 years of Egyptian history, with a collection of over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including the spectacular golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.

For an unforgettable evening experience, you may also choose to attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Plateau, where the story of ancient Egypt comes to life through spectacular visual and audio presentations.

Luxor

Continue your journey south with a flight to Luxor, the open-air museum of Egypt. Here, you will board your luxury Nile cruise and begin four nights of peaceful sailing along the Nile.

During the cruise, discover some of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological treasures, including the impressive Tempio di Karnak, followed by an evening visit to Tempio di Luxor, beautifully illuminated after sunset.

Your journey continues with visits to the legendary Valle dei Re, il magnifico Tempio di Hatshepsut, e l'imponente Colossi di Memnone. Further along the Nile, explore the beautifully preserved Tempio di Horus a Edfu e l'affascinante Tempio di Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two ancient Egyptian deities.

Assuan

Upon reaching Assuan, explore the beautiful Tempio di Philae, situated on an island and dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Continue your sightseeing with visits to the Obelisco incompiuto e l'impressionante Aswan High Dam, before preparing for the next stage of your journey.

From Aswan, board your Lake Nasser cruise and begin a spectacular voyage through the waters of one of Egypt’s most remarkable lakes.

Abu Simbel by Lake Nasser

Spend three nights cruising south across Lake Nasser, enjoying breathtaking landscapes and discovering historic sites that are best appreciated from the water.

One of the highlights of this journey is Kasr Ibrim, an ancient Nubian fortress settlement that can be viewed exclusively from the lake, offering a unique perspective that cannot be experienced on a traditional land-based tour.

The cruise culminates at the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, where you will admire the colossal monuments dedicated to King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. These extraordinary temples are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stand among the most impressive achievements of ancient Egyptian architecture.

This exceptional Egypt program operates from October through April and includes hotel accommodation, domestic flights, both Nile and Lake Nasser cruises on a full-board basis, private Egyptologist guides, and entrance fees to all scheduled sightseeing sites.

Experience Egypt from a completely different perspective, combining ancient history, luxury cruising, spectacular landscapes, and the timeless wonders of the Nile and Lake Nasser in one seamless journey.

Incluso ed escluso

Incluso

  • 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 3 nights at a Cairo Hotel on buffet breakfast basis
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Nile Cruise on full board basis.
  • Accommodation for 4 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 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

 Escluso

  • Biglietti aerei internazionali
  • Visto d'ingresso per l'Egitto
  • Spese personali
  • Escursioni facoltative
  • Mancia

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Itinerario

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. This would be a good time to do an optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show on Giza Plateau, by the magnificent pyramids.

Pernottamento al Cairo.

Welcome Drink.

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

Day 2: Pyramids and GEM

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum—Egypt’s newest cultural landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, and featuring the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the very first time. Return back to your hotel.

Pernottamento al Cairo.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo.

Visite: Grandi Piramidi di Giza, Sfinge, Tempio della Valle, Grande Museo Egizio (GEM).

Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tours

After early breakfast, your tour guide will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met by your representative to check in to your Nile Cruise in Luxor. After this, you will head off with your tour guide to explore Karnak Temple, which is the world's largest ancient religious site. The hypostyle hall with its colossal granite columns is one of Egypt’s infamous landmarks. There will be free time to explore the different parts of the huge complex built during the reigns of various Pharaohs, then moving to Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals that was dedicated to the God Amon and you may wish to return in the evening for the highly recommended optional tour, the Sound and Light show which tells the glorious Pharaonic historical story of Luxor and Karnak. Return to your Nile cruise.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

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

Giorno 4: Escursioni in crociera sul Nilo a Luxor

Breakfast is served on board in Luxor before being escorted by your guide to cross to the West Bank of the Nile to the sites of Ancient Thebes, overall one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and the visit the impressive colonnaded and terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, which was built into a high cliff face and has graphics telling the story of Hatshepsut’s expeditions to the mysterious land of Punt. Then you go to the Valley of the Kings to see a selection of the beautifully decorated rock-cut tombs, many of which still display vibrant colour and breathtaking detail of deities and scenes from the Book of the Underworld with a visit to 3 tombs. (The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). The most visited tombs have walkways and electric lighting, and the internal walls are protected by glass. Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock and enjoying dinner on board.

Please Note: There is an additional Charge to enter the Tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

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

Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

After enjoying breakfast onboard your Nile cruise in Aswan you sail to see Kom Ombo Temple. Of all the ancient temples in Egypt, this is the only one which is divided into two, to reflect that it is dedicated to two Gods: Sobek, the Crocodile God of fertility; and the falcon-headed Horus, God of the sky. Kom Ombo is also famous for the depictions of surgeon's instruments, giving us an early record of medicine and surgery in Ancient Egypt.

In the afternoon, you will sail down the Nile to visit the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best-preserved of the Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the twin towered entrance gate; and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library .Back to your Nile cruise for dinner, afternoon tea is served on the sundeck with dinner sailing to Aswan.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

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

Giorno 6: Crociera sul Nilo ad Assuan

After enjoying breakfast onboard your cruise ship in Aswan, you will be met by your guide to visit the ‘Unfinished Obelisk’ which still lies in the granite quarries which provided ancient Egypt with building materials. It would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but when a crack was discovered it was abandoned where it was being hewn. Cross by boat to Angilika Island, to see Philae Temple which is one of the Nubian Temples rescued. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and leisurely free time in Aswan.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan City.

Day 7: Lake Nasser Cruise

After breakfast, you will disembark and transfer to the Lake Cruise. Upon arrival, you'll check in and settle in for the journey. Enjoy a delightful lunch on board, followed by a relaxing tea time. In the evening, a delicious dinner will be served as you continue to take in the scenic surroundings.

Pernottamento a bordo della vostra nave da crociera ad Assuan.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

Day 8: Lake Nasser Cruise

You'll begin the day with a visit to the Kalabsha Temples, exploring their ancient wonders. Afterward, you'll sail to Wadi El Seboua, continuing your journey along the beautiful waters. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on board, followed by a relaxing tea time. In the evening, join a cocktail party to unwind and socialize before savoring a delicious dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Wadi El Seboua.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

Visits: Kalabsha Temples.

Day 9: Lake Nasser Cruise

You will begin with a visit to the Wadi Seboua Temples, immersing yourself in their fascinating history. Afterward, you'll sail to Amada, where you'll visit the Amada Temple, along with the nearby Derr Temple and the Tomb of Pennut. In the evening, enjoy a lively Nubian show, offering a vibrant cultural experience to end the day.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Amada.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

Visits: Wadi Seboua Temples, Amada.

Day 10: Lake Nasser Cruise

You'll sail to Kasr Ibrim, where you'll have a brief stop to take photos from the sundeck, with a 15-minute overview of this historic site. Next, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the Abu Simbel Temples, also from the sundeck, with another 15-minute photo opportunity. Afterward, you'll visit the Abu Simbel Temples up close, exploring their grandeur. For those interested, there's also an optional visit to the Sound and Light Show, offering a unique and immersive experience of the temples' history.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Abu Simbel.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena.

Visits: Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel Temples.

Day 11: Lake Nasser Cruise - Back to Cairo

You'll disembark from your Lake Cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport, with the journey taking approximately 3.5 hours. From there, you'll catch a flight back to Cairo, where you'll spend the night.

Pernottamento al Cairo.

Pasti: Colazione.

Giorno 12: Il Cairo - Volo di ritorno a casa

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

Pasti: Colazione.

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