Ramses II
3 Nights Nile Cruise + 1 Night Abu Simbel + 3 Nights Cairo
A magnificent tour designed to explore the glory of ancient Egypt.
This program includes an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, along with the treasures of Upper Egypt — Luxor, Aswan, and the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples.
Carved into the rock, the Abu Simbel complex consists of two temples: one dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Queen Nefertari, his beloved wife. Construction of the temples took nearly 20 years and was completed during the reign of Ramses II (1279–1213 BC).
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport.
Visa, immigration, and customs formalities with assistance from our representative.
Private transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2 : Cairo | Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Breakfast at the hotel.
Included excursion to the Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure), the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre.
In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, home to an outstanding collection of ancient treasures.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 3 : Cairo → Aswan → Abu Simbel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel via Aswan.
Arrival and visit the majestic Abu Simbel Temples.
Transfer to the hotel in Abu Simbel.
In the evening, enjoy the Sound & Light Show at the temples.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Abu Simbel → Aswan | Start Nile Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Abu Simbel Airport for the flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, visit:
The High Dam of Aswan
Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on Agilkia Island
Transfer to the Nile Cruise.
Embarkation and lunch on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca sailing tour along the Nile, from which you can admire panoramic views of:
The Agha Khan Mausoleum
Elephantine Island
The Botanical Garden
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 : Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu
Full board on board.
Sailing (either early morning or the previous night) to Kom Ombo to visit its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Continue sailing to Edfu.
Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Sail toward Esna to await passage through the Esna Lock.
Overnight on board.
Day 6 : Esna → Luxor
Full board on board.
After crossing the lock, sail to Luxor.
Depending on arrival time, visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, two of the most impressive monuments of ancient Thebes.
Overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 7 : Luxor → Cairo
Breakfast and disembarkation.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo.
Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8 : Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.