Cairo, Aswan & Luxor for 7 days/6 nights at the Steigenberger Tahrir Cairo Hotel (3 nights) including a Nile Cruise (3 nights)

Day 1
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, a NASCO Tours representative will meet and assist you before transferring you to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Day 2
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then head out to explore the iconic Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Pyramids and the Sphinx, remnants of the ancient world’s wonders, situated just outside Cairo. Afterward, visit the Papyrus Institute to learn about the ancient Egyptian craft of papyrus-making. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Egyptian antiquities, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. End your day at the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar for a shopping experience before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3
Following breakfast, visit the historic Salah El Din Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification that offers a glimpse into Egypt’s storied past. Then, explore St. George’s Church, a rare round-shaped church built atop a Roman tower’s foundations. Your next stop is the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the first museum in the Arab world showcasing the ancient Egyptian civilization. Finally, visit Coptic Cairo, a district steeped in religious history, before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 (Friday / Wednesday)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise and settle in. After lunch onboard, visit the impressive High Dam and the enchanting Philae Temple. Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay onboard.

Day 5
Enjoy breakfast as you sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the unique temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haeroris. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 6
After breakfast, sail to Luxor. Upon arrival, explore the East Bank, including the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for lunch, and in the evening, enjoy a lively Galabeya party onboard. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.

Day 7
After breakfast, check out and visit Luxor’s West Bank. Begin with the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings.
This iconic site served as the royal burial ground for nearly 500 years during
the New Kingdom period, from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties. Carved
into the cliffs of a desert wadi on the west bank of the Nile—directly across
from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor)—this sacred valley is the final resting
place of pharaohs and powerful nobles. Nestled within the Theban Necropolis, the Valley is home to
some of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt, showcasing intricate
wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Continue to the majestic funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After your tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo and onward to your final destination.

Valley of the Kings:

Your Main Entry Ticket Includes Access to 3 of the
Following Open Tombs:

• KV1
  (Ramesses VII)


• KV2
  (Ramesses IV)


• KV6
  (Ramesses IX)


• KV8
  (Merenptah)


• KV14
  (Tausert & Setnakht)


• KV15
  (Sety II)


• KV16
  (Ramesses I)


• KV43
  (Thutmose IV)


• KV47
  (Siptah)

Optional Tombs (Available with Additional Ticket
Purchase):

• KV9
  (Ramesses V & VI)


• KV17
  (Seti I)


• KV62
  (Tutankhamun)

Included in the Package

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis (hotel of your choice).
• 3 nights’ full-board accommodation onboard a Nile cruise.
• All tours and visits as outlined in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• Round-trip airport transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, including meet-and-assist services.

Excluded from the Package

• Egypt entry visa.
• Optional activities.
• Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Gratuities (tips).

Languages:
French, English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. Chinese and Greek are available upon request and subject to availability.