Treasures of the Nile – 10 days

 Today we visit Egypt’s most loved sight – The Great Pyramids of Giza. We explore the Giza plateau, pyramids and massive Sphinx. We continue on to explore Saqqara – an ancient necropolis with many half-buried tombs and the famous Zhoser’s step pyramid back to your hotel, over night at your hotel Cairo 

 We start with the dazzling antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Amongst the many exhibits are the treasures of King Tutankhamun,later we transfer to the sleeper train  to Luxor. 

Arrival to Luxor, Sagittarius Travel representative will meet you and assist with immigration procedures then transfer to visit the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings (where the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amun (the visit to this tomb is not included), the guide will give explanations of the tombs, then move to the beautiful Temple of Der el Bahari, dedicated to the funerary cult of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Statues of Memnon back to the cruise. Dinner. Overnight on board. Overnight Luxor.   

  Breakfast then transfer to the Eastern shore of Luxor to visit the amazing Temples of Luxor and Karnak, dedicated to the worship of Almighty God of the New Empire “god Amun.” Return to the cruise. Lunch on board and Sail to Edfu after dinner enjoy Galabiya party on board and Overnight in Edfu.  

  Early Morning transfer by horse carriage to visit the Temple of “Horus” (represented by Falcon) God’s Power was once partly covered by silt during the periodic flooding of the Nile River After completing the rescue and restoration work We find one of the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era in a state of exceptional preservation. Return to the cruise Breakfast & sail to Kom- Ombo. After Lunch Landing visit to the Temples of the Gods Sobek (crocodile) and Haroeris. Return to the cruise and Sail to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in Aswan  

  After Breakfast transfer to visit the gigantic task of the modern era, built by the Egyptians, “Aswan High Dam” (considered the second largest in the world). Then move to visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the worship of the Goddess of Love the Goddess Isis. Back to the cruise. Lunch on board . In the afternoon, enjoy riding Felucca (sailboat) on the Nile and view of Elephantine Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum (without entrance ) . back to the cruise. Dinner. after that attend the belly dancer and the oriental show party on board, Overnight at Aswan.

  After Breakfast. disembarkation from cruise Ability to perform optional tour to visit Abu Simbel temple by private vehicle (where two majestic temples and impressive Temple of Ramses II (the most interesting temple is the sanctuary, where there are four statues, one of Ramses II, each year produces lighting the sanctuary with the entry of the sun only twice a year (October 23 and February 23, commemorating the birth and the appointment of Ramses II) and the Temple of Nefertari (another great temple of Ramses II ‘s wife and the Goddess Hathor). at night transfer to  train station for departure back to Cairo by night Sleeper train, Dinner & Overnight in Sleeper train. 

Aswan – Cairo.  Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore Cairo independently. Perhaps head to Khan el-Khalili bazaar and pick up a few souvenirs.
Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

 Tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to airport.
Breakfast

4-5*, Cairo
 Nile Cruising