Package 11 Days 10 Nights to Luxury Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and Cairo

Day2

move to start your blissful day kicking off at Memphis; the ancient capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes. Proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Lunch at good quality local restaurant. After that, move to visit the enchanting pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus at Giza. 

Day3

you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamun alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Transfer to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.

Day4

transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor. Embark on board a 05 star luxuriously Nile Cruise, Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on board. After Lunch aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, enjoy excursion to visit the magnificent temple 

Day5

enjoy an excursion to the West Bank to visit the burial places of the Pharaohs; the Valley of the Kings, where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen` in 1922. Continue to the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.

Day6

Leave your boat to visit Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC. Move to the East Bank to visit the impressive Luxor Temple

Day7

visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu.

Day8

enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). Move also to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam’s construction.

Day9

sailing to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan

Day10

 you can take our recommended optional tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. 

Day11

Disembark your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo airport to connect with your flight back home.

Accommodation

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise