Treasures of the Nile Valley(Trip #59932)

Tour Overview

This trip combines the best of the ancient sites with a relaxing 3 day Nile cruise, and time to explore the less visited treasures of Middle Egypt.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1, CAIRO
Arrival day.

Day 2, CAIRO
In the morning we enjoy a guided tour to the Egyptian Museum followed by the magnificent Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. (B)

Day 3, SAQQARA - MEMPHIS - DASHUR - FAYOUM
Today we visit the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Continue to the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dashur then on to the Fayoum Oasis, once known as the 'Garden of Egypt'. (BD)

Day 4, FAYOUM - MAIDUM - MINYA
Continue on to Maidum where we visit the first man-made pyramid. From there we head to Minya to spend the night. (BD)

Day 5, MINYA – SOHAG
Today we visit the Middle Kingdom necropolis of Beni Hassan and Tell el Amarna, the ancient capital of the heretic king Akhenaten. Later we drive to Sohag. (BD)

Day 6, SOHAG – LUXOR
Visit the amazing temples of Ramses II at Abydos and the beautiful Temple of Hathor at Dendara before moving on to Luxor. (B)

Day 7, LUXOR - ASWAN
Transfer to Aswan where we check in to our Nile cruise boat. A free day to explore this vibrant Nubian city. Overnight on board the boat. (BLD)

Day 8, EDFU
Optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel before we start cruising up the Nile towards Luxor. We stop en route at Kom Ombo where we will visit the riverside temple, before we continue to Edfu. (BLD)

Day 9, LUXOR
In the morning, we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu before we continue sailing to Luxor. (BLD)

Day 10, LUXOR
Disembark from the boat and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon guided tour of Karnak Temple. (B)

Day 11, LUXOR
An early start to ride our donkeys to the Valley of the Kings and Medinat Habu. In the evening we board the overnight train to Cairo. (BD)

Day 12, CAIRO - ALEXANDRIA
Arrive in Cairo and board the train to Alexandria , the jewel of the Mediterranean. Later we enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum, the Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar. (B)

Day 13, ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO
A morning train to Cairo. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore the city. There is plenty of time for further sightseeing or shopping at the famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar. (B)

Day 14, CAIRO
Tour ends. (B)