Egyptian Treasures: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Lake Nasser

Itinerary

day 1

Home - Cairo

On arrival into Cairo International Airport you will be met by a Soliman Travel representative prior to passport control, our representative will obtain your entry visa which is included in your trip (British Passport holders only). You will than have a private transfer to your hotel.

Spend 3 nights at the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel based on Bed & Breakfast

Overnight Cairo

day 2

Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara

Full day private guided tour to visit the spectacular Pyramids of Giza, the legendary Sphinx and The Valley Temple. Drive further south to Memphis to visit the Step Pyramid of Sakkara

Optional evening tour: Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

 Overnight Cairo

DAY 3

Cairo City Tour

A full-day private guided tour exploring this wonderful city of contrasts, where the ancient world sits comfortably with the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Start the day wondering through the innumerable ancient artefacts and treasures housed at the Egyptian Museum, on the famous Tahrir Square. Continue the day exploring Old Coptic Christian Cairo including the Hanging Church (built high on top of the Old Roman Babylon Fort) and Abu Serga Church. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue in the Old Jewish Quarter, Followed by the 12th-Century Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Finish the day , exploring Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the world's oldest markets and the largest in the Middle East.

Overnight Cairo

day 4

Cairo - Luxor

Upon arrival into Luxor International Airport a Soliman Travel representative will meet you outside the airport, you will than have a private transfer to your Nile Cruise.

Spend 4 nights on board the MS NILE PLAZA OR MS OPERA based on Full Board

We can also offer an upgraded cruise at a supplement please enquire for further details

Overnight Luxor

day 5

AM: Free at Leisure

PM: Visit the Temple of Karnak & The Temple of Luxor

Overnight Luxor

day 6

AM: Cross to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley Of The Kings, The Temple of Queen Hutshepsut and the Colossi Of Memnon.

PM: Sail to Esna. Cross the lock and sail to Edfu.

Overnight Edfu

day 7

AM: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo.

PM: Visit the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek & Haroeris. Sail to Aswan

Overnight Aswan

day 8

AM: Disembarkation after breakfast. 

Aswan - Abu Simbel

On arrival into Abu Simbel you will be met by a Soliman Travel representative and transferred to you Lake Nasser Cruise

Spend 3 nights on board the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam based on full board

Check In before Lunch

PM:

12:30 Lunch

14:30 Visit Abu Simbel Temple

19:30 Dinner Overnight in Abu Simbel

day 9

Early sail to Kasr Ibrim

08:00-09:00 Breakfast 10:30 View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck 11:00

Sail to Amada

13:00 Lunch

16:00 Tea Time (on Sundeck)

16:30 Visit Amada Temple

19:00 Sail to Wadi Elsebou

19:00 Cocktail Party (in the Bar)

19:30 Dinner 21:00 Galabya Party (in the Bar)

Overnight in Wadi Elsebou

day 10

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Visit Wadi El Seboua

10:00 Sail to Aswan

13:00 Lunch

16:30 Tea Time (on Sundeck)

19:30 Dinner

21:00 Nubian Show (in the Bar)

Overnight in Aswan

day 11

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Visit Kalabsha Temple

Check Out