Special 13-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Oasis Tour Package

This morning, you will wake up energized and enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast at your hotel. One of our most skilled professional tour guides will accompany you to one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, the stunning Giza Pyramids. Several Russian studies have been conducted in the Pyramids area, proving that seeds stored in the pyramid for one to five days significantly increase in size by 30 to 100%. They also discovered that water inside the pyramid remains liquid even at temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.

You will see the huge Great Sphinx, which is one of the most important and famous archaeological wonders. The ancient Egyptians carved the Sphinx with a dazzling pharaonic beard, but some rumors claim that a third of the Sphinx's beard was stolen and transferred to a famous and important British museum. It is said that it was smuggled out by Italian Egyptologist Giovanni Caviglia, who found the main part of the beard in the Egyptian desert sands during his excavations in 1817.

You will see the Valley Temple of  King Khafre, which is the main gateway to the funerary complex from the east. This valley had a landing site on a small pond in the Nile River, which received ritual boats carrying the bodies of the deceased. Researchers found a pit containing 23 dazzling statues of King Khafre, including the impressive statue now on display in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

You will visit the massive Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. The Egyptian government has developed a museum display scenario to showcase the museum's collections, which crystallize the idea of ​​royalty and the products of that period, including stone tools, distinctive pottery, and beautiful ivory ornaments. You will find the first ancient royal statue in Egyptian civilization in this hall, along with the charming inscriptions from the 0th Dynasty of the famous Hierakonpolis. The Old Kingdom halls on the ground floor and the museum display scenario have also been developed, featuring the most important sculptures and engravings of the Old Kingdom, along with the restoration and display of the popular inscriptions from the priceless tomb of Nefermaat and Atet.

When you've finished listening to this huge amount of information, we'll take you back to your famous and wonderful hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will wake up early to enjoy the warm sunrise and a special and delicious breakfast at your hotel. Your private tour guide will accompany you on an exciting journey to explore Egypt's most important oases and deserts. Today, we will start our adventure by visiting the Bahariya Oasis. We will transfer you in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle to the enchanting Bahariya Oasis.

You will start your tour by visiting the priceless Valley of the Mummies. Many precious mummies were found there, featuring gleaming gilded masks and chests decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and religious motifs. This discovery demonstrates the great importance of this oasis in ancient Egyptian history and its status as a main center for the wealthy and nobles of Egypt. These magnificent mummies were buried by mummification and encased in cardboard or Egyptian linen wraps. These wraps depicted scenes and drawings of Egyptian deities. Gold or plaster masks were then placed over the mummies, depending on the deceased's social and economic status.

You will also visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, which was built during Alexander's return from his sacred journey to the Siwa Oasis, seeking revelation to reveal who had killed his father. On his return journey, he crossed the sea and then the vast Western Desert. He passed through the well-known Bahariya Oasis and ordered the construction of this magnificent temple as a token of great gratitude for his safe return with his troops from his sacred journey.

You will be amazed by the Temple of Meftala, whose shrines were overseen by the High Priest Shepenkhonsu and later completed by the powerful ruler of Bahariya Oasis, Djedkhonsu Iufankh, during the reign of the powerful and great King Ahmose II. These historical shrines are located near the long-standing village of Al-Qasr, close to Bawiti. These distinctive shrines were built from sandstone blocks, their walls covered with a thin layer of Egyptian mortar, and their carvings were done in a distinctive intaglio style.

You will enjoy a fresh and traditional Bedouin lunch to be able to continue your enjoyable exploration. You'll also see the English Mountain, easily recognizable by the ruins atop its towering summit. These ruins date back to World War I, when a well-known British military commander built a building consisting of three rooms and a bathroom to monitor the fierce Senussi forces attacking the oasis. At its summit, you'll also find a pure Roman water well overlooking the surrounding agricultural areas.

After finishing this unforgettable adventure, we'll transfer you to your cozy hotels in Bahariya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You'll wake up early in the morning to a stunning sunrise in the Bahariya Oasis. You'll then enjoy a walk among the palm trees and lush green gardens and admire the salt lakes in Bahariya. We'll then take you to the White Desert. Along the way, you'll pass the Black Desert, which is distinguished by its picturesque and mysterious appearance, a result of the extensive volcanic activity that occurred in the region in the past.

You will see Wadi al-Haiz, where much research has been conducted, revealing rare archaeological finds proving that this area was inhabited during the mid-Holocene geological era and that the inhabitants of the Bahariya Oasis lived near the pure lakes formed by heavy rain in the past.

You will also see the dazzling Crystal Mountain, which has gained widespread fame for being considered one of the rarest mountains in the world. It is an entire mountain of various original crystals, containing more than 12 types of rare crystals, clustered together in a massive mountain mass that has been brimming with thousands of magnificent, colorful glass pieces. When the sun reflects off these rocks, they create a captivating landscape.

You will also walk through Wadi al-Agabat, which is distinguished by its magnificent rock formations, formed millions of years ago by limestone deposits and various erosion factors. These formations closely resemble the dazzling surface of Mars, with their impressive red rock colors, adding a captivating beauty to the area, which still retains its magnificent natural features. This valley is home to a wide range of rare wildlife, including the famous fennec fox, various reptiles and insects, the Egyptian gazelle, the rare white gazelle, and the wild sheep.

You will satisfy your hunger with a fresh Bedouin dinner and then enjoy an exceptional camping experience in the White Desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

How about embarking on a new exploratory adventure today? Before beginning our tour today, you'll have breakfast at the hotel, then start your tour by visiting the first famous archaeological site: the Badr Abdel Ghani Museum. You'll visit one of the most famous panoramic heritage museums, which has been in existence for many years. This magnificent museum was built in the old oasis style and is divided into 20 brick rooms that tell the details and features of traditional life in the oasis. It includes a stunning backyard garden housing numerous pieces of art carved from trees, palm trunks, clay, and stones, reflecting the daily routines of the indigenous people of the oasis.

You will visit the historic Deir el-Hagar Temple, which is one of the most important and distinguished temples constructed during the Roman era. Many powerful Roman emperors participated in its construction, beginning with the reign of the famous Emperor Nero. The Roman emperors continued to make renovations to it, and its walls are decorated with numerous scenes of sacred offerings to Egyptian deities. One scene depicts the famous Emperor Titus offering special sacrifices to the well-known Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Another scene depicts the stern Roman Emperor Vespasian offering sacrifices to Amun and Mut.

We will stop for lunch at a famous Bedouin restaurant. You will visit the picturesque Al-Mozawka Tombs, distinguished by their Pharaonic drawings and then their distinctive and beautiful decorative colors. These tombs combined several ancient Pharaonic arts and beliefs, as well as Pharaonic and Roman myths, using bright colors in a stunning and eye-catching manner. You will visit the beautiful Islamic village of Al-Qasr, which is famous as a center for healing and medical tourism due to its location on one of the most important sulfur wells in the Bir al-Jabal region. The village is also known for its unique and authentic handicrafts, such as carpets, wickerwork, handicrafts, and oasis djellabas. The village also houses a handicrafts exhibition.

You will enjoy the beauty of the magnificent Dakhla Oasis, marveling at the golden sands and clear skies filled with a variety of beautiful birds. You will spend the night in one of Dakhla's wonderful eco-friendly hotels.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today is your chance to explore the Kharga Oasis, which boasts unparalleled natural beauty. Enjoy a hearty breakfast early to begin your adventure. We will visit the Labkha Palace, which houses numerous temples combining Egyptian and Roman influences, a majestic fortress, a wide collection of ornate tombs, and the remains of an ancient settlement. This diverse archaeological and natural heritage makes the area a unique and important destination, combining historical value with natural beauty. This place is a wonderful healing center due to its sulfurous waters and rare trees.

You will visit the impressive Temple of Hibis, representing many important Pharaonic, Persian, Ptolemaic, and Roman periods. It is considered one of the most important Egyptian temples, as it is the only remaining Egyptian temple from the Saite-Persian period and was built to worship the sacred Theban Triad. The walls of this magnificent temple are inscribed with the oldest text on women's rights, dating back more than two thousand years, among the longest mural texts on virtue and moral tolerance throughout history. Inside, the largest gate in the Egyptian desert was constructed.

We will visit the ancient Temple of Nadura, which was built to monitor the trade caravans passing through the Forty-Day Trail to the Darfur region of Sudan. This magnificent temple was built in the Roman era as a lookout point and to defend the oasis against fierce foreign attacks and raids.

We will visit the village of Baris, distinguished by its great commercial importance between Egypt and Sudan via mountain and desert routes, the most famous of which are the Forty-Day Trail and the Esna Trail, which connects the Nile Valley to Baris. These routes gained great importance in the Persian era in the sixth century BC, but when Cambyses made Thebes his seat of power, the caravans along the Forty-Day Road were cut off, causing the priests of Amun to lose their income and face financial hardship. Cambyses decided to wage war against them because they predicted his downfall, but they were able to defeat him when he was trapped in the Great Sand Sea, and his entire army drowned in a sandstorm that lasted for several days.

You will visit the Great Temple of Dosh, where a priceless treasure from the Greco-Roman era was found. It consists of a golden crown of colored vine-leaf plates, with a gold ingot in the center bearing a statue of Serapis within the facade of a small temple. This temple was dedicated to the great and famous goddesses Isis, Serapis, and Horus.

After you've learned about the history of these magnificent archaeological sites, you'll spend the night at one of Kharga's beautiful hotels.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will have breakfast while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Kharga Oasis. We will transfer you to the charming city of Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable and quiet journey. You will meet your friendly Cairo Top Tours representative, who will help you check in to your luxurious cruise and enjoy a delicious first lunch on board.

You will meet your experienced and professional tour guide, who will guide you on a tour of the most important religious complex in the world, the Karnak Temple. The impressive Karnak Temple was formerly known as the main House of Amun, the strong god of the sun and fertility, according to ancient Egyptian belief. The ancient Egyptians believed that the gods Amun and Mut created the world from the temple itself, a myth that symbolized the temple as the primary center of civilization and creation. The construction of this magnificent temple dates back to ancient Pharaonic times and took more than 2,000 years, the longest period of any temple in the world. The temple comprises numerous halls, rooms, and distinctive small temples and contains numerous inscriptions and paintings depicting the lives of ancient Egyptians and reflecting their indigenous culture and traditions.

You will visit the great Luxor Temple, whose construction began in 1400 BC. Later, the powerful King Amenhotep III, who was one of the most important and powerful kings of the Nineteenth Dynasty, ordered the construction of this enchanting temple on the ruins of an earlier temple. Many great Egyptian kings, spanning two entire dynasties, contributed to the construction of Luxor Temple. The famous King Tutankhamun completed the inscriptions on the temple walls, while King Ramesses II rebuilt the impressive triple chapel, which had previously been built during the reigns of the well-known Queen Hatshepsut and the powerful King Thutmose III and had been destroyed.

Once you've finished learning about the construction of these two magnificent temples, we'll return you to the cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Today, we will explore the most important secrets of the temples on the West Bank of Luxor immediately after breakfast on board the cruise. Your expert and professional tour guide will meet you early in the morning to embark on today's exceptional and enjoyable adventure.

You will visit the enchanting and stunning Valley of the Kings, a spectacular royal cemetery for Egypt's most prominent rulers and nobles during the New Kingdom. You will find more than 60 pharaonic tombs carved into the rocky cliffs surrounding the valley, each a gateway to the afterlife for the ancient Egyptians. With each additional tomb you visit, you will learn more about the succession of dynasties, important religious beliefs, and Egyptian funerary practices, taking us back in time to an era of divine kingship and sacred cosmic rituals. Within the tombs are important paintings and graffiti illustrating the stories of the ancient Egyptians and their beliefs about life after death. One of the most famous tombs in this majestic valley is the tomb of Tutankhamun, which contains many of his treasures, including his famous golden mask.

You will visit Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahari, which continues to reveal more secrets. More than 100 limestone and sandstone stelae have been found, inscribed with the names and cartouches of Queen Hatshepsut and the name with which she was crowned. These magnificent stelae are part of the foundation deposits that confirm the ownership of the temple's owner and are known worldwide as the Name Stone.

Among these stelae is a unique and rare limestone stela bearing in relief the name and title of Queen Hatshepsut's master architect, Engineer Senmut, and his title of Overseer of the Palace. The complete collection of artifacts and deposits of Queen Hatshepsut is one of the most important archaeological discoveries that came a century after the famous American scholar Herbert Winlock uncovered the last complete set of foundation deposits of Queen Hatshepsut at the site of the mortuary temple (1923-1931).

You will see the famous Colossi of Memnon, which graces the front page of The Guardian newspaper and is all that remains of the vast mortuary temple of the renowned pharaoh Amenhotep III. Despite their towering height of 21.90 meters, these two statues are earthquake-resistant. The construction of these exceptional statues was overseen by the renowned architect and expert Amenhotep, son of Hapu.

When you've finished listening to the stories and tales of these famous archaeological sites, we will take you on a cruise to quench your thirst with a delicious fresh dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we will visit two exceptional ancient temples: the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Therefore, you will have a quick breakfast before we begin our wonderful adventure. You will meet your tour guide to begin your exciting tour immediately.

You will visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, which has been fortunate to have survived the destruction and vandalism of past eras. The temple remains completely intact in its original condition. Its roof is intact, its columns are still standing, and the two obelisks that once stood in front of it at the entrance are still standing. You will also find some ancient chambers that once stood on its roof, while the sacred lake that was dug in each temple, as well as the temple's storerooms, sacred altars, and other administrative buildings, are still completely buried beneath the modern houses of Edfu, located to the east of the temple.

You will visit the stunning Temple of Kom Ombo. This temple was once known as a healing center in ancient Egypt. Pilgrims came to the temple hoping to be cured of their incurable diseases, believing that the gods Sobek and Haroeris possessed instant divine healing powers. Evidence suggests that the temple housed medical instruments and texts that may have influenced the future development of medicine. The healing history of the Temple of Kom Ombo is an important aspect of its great cultural significance.

Kom Ombo has long been associated with the ancient Egyptian crocodile cult, which later evolved into the cult of the powerful god Sobek in later periods. Archaeological discoveries indicate the presence of small shrines and ancient altars from the Middle Kingdom dedicated to a local god associated with water or fertility, perhaps an early form of Sobek. Various statues and pottery dating back to this period have been found bearing symbols referring to religious rituals, confirming the religious continuity at the site.

After visiting these two impressive temples, we will transfer you back to your luxurious and picturesque cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After a delicious and nutritious breakfast, you will explore the most famous archaeological sites in the picturesque city of Aswan. An experienced and energetic tour guide will be waiting for you to begin your enjoyable tour today.

You will visit the stunning Philae Temple, which is also known as the Temple of Isis. Isis was one of the most famous life-giving deities, a powerful protector of the Egyptian kings, and a clever healer. This temple is associated with a famous myth as a sacred place from which blessings could be obtained. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile flooding was closely related to her weeping for her husband Osiris after he was killed by his evil brother Set. They strongly believed that when her pure tears flowed in mourning for her husband, they mixed with the waters of the Nile, causing a severe flood.

You will see the impressive High Dam, which is a real testament to the Egyptians' resilience and their great ability to control the severe floods of the Nile. There was an impressive and close friendship that still exists today between the Egyptian and Soviet sides. The famous Egyptian-Russian friendship symbol was built next to the High Dam to express the Egyptian people's gratitude for the efforts of the Soviet Union in helping them get rid of the brutal colonialism and build this miraculous project. The dazzling symbol of friendship is designed in the shape of a lotus flower with five leaves, forming walls rising to the sky. Each leaf symbolizes an important benefit of the High Dam.

This imposing, imperfect obelisk was constructed using direct stone carving, which is a technique commonly used in carving ancient Egyptian statues and obelisks. Hard stone balls were used by builders to chip away any imperfections until the surface was smooth and flawless.

Examples of these distinctive balls can still be found at obelisk production sites in Aswan. Although obelisks are made of granite, the hardest material to carve, they can only be broken by repeated blows with extremely sharp tools to produce the desired shape. The magnificence of this obelisk lies in its incredibly hard granite construction.

After you've finished visiting the most important tourist sites in Aswan, we'll take you to your charming cruise to enjoy your hot, fresh dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will have a fresh and delicious breakfast and get ready for your return to Cairo. You will check out of the cruise with the assistance of one of Cairo Top Tours' expert and helpful representatives, who will transfer you to the Aswan train station to catch your return train to Cairo.

You can also add an exciting visit to the Abu Simbel Temples, which are unparalleled in the world. Many books have been written describing the magnificence of the Abu Simbel temples. The French book, "The Northern Treasure Chambers," explains the temple's distinctive architectural layout, indicating the location of the northern treasure chambers. It includes an archaeological description of the inscriptions and archaeological scenes. This is followed by the famous facsimile paintings, detailed architectural maps, a list of offerings and sacred rituals, the names of the deities, paintings, and calligraphy.

Upon your arrival at the Cairo train station, your expert representative will transfer you to your comfortable and luxurious hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

You will have a nutritious and fresh breakfast on board the train before arriving in Giza. Our representative will be waiting for you at the appointed time. He will transfer you to your luxurious and wonderful hotel for a short rest. You can also book one of our enjoyable optional tours to learn more about the idyllic city of Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Today, you will wake up to have a fresh and delicious breakfast, getting ready to say goodbye to Egypt. You will pack your bags and check out of your hotel. You will meet your friendly and helpful tour leader, who will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and say goodbye after a wonderful vacation in one of the most beautiful Arab countries, Egypt. We hope to see you again in Egypt soon to explore more of its wonderful tourist sites with Cairo Top Tours.

Meals: Breakfast