Discover the treasures of Istanbul & Cairo, then relax while exploring various highlights during a 03-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
This travel package covers the impressive historical & cultural highlights of Istanbul & Cairo during guided day tours. Then sail down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 03-night Nile Cruise exploring various highlights along the way such as the Valley of Kings, Temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and more.
• This is a flexible travel package for individuals, it is not an escorted group coach tour. You are able to choose your own travel dates & also request modifications to the duration and areas visited.
• Package Ratestarts from around EURO per person: based on 02 persons sharing in a double/twin room in standard 3* hotels. Excludes international flight to Istanbul for start & from Cairo at the end. Rate varies depending on chosen travel dates & hotel category, as well as the number of persons travelling together and any changes you might wish to make to the itinerary.
Welcome to Istanbul! A private transfer driver will be waiting to take you from the airport to the booked hotel (the transfer time is arranged according to your international flight arrival time). Overnight Istanbul.
Today explore the Classical & Ottoman highlights of the famous Sultanahmet historical area. The tour guide takes you to visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia (Hagia Sophia), the Hippodrome & Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. The evening is then free at leisure, overnight Istanbul.
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus after which visit the Spice Bazaar, City Walls, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. The tour also includes a crossing over the Bosphorus Bridge which joins the Asian & European sides of Istanbul. You then have the evening free at leisure, overnight Istanbul.
A private transfer driver will take you from the hotel to Istanbul Airport for departure on one-way international flight to Cairo. On arrival, meet in the immigration area for assistance through then transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon and/or evening is then free at leisure, overnight Cairo.
Today your local guide will take you to visit the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, Memphis as well as the Step Pyramid of King Zoser located in Saqqara, the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. After the tour, depart on the overnight train to Aswan (in a 02-person sleeper cabin).
*Flights from Cairo to Aswan are also available for those that do not wish to travel by overnight sleeper train - please be sure to note your preference when making your enquiry.
Breakfast on train, arrival to Aswan and begin your 03-night on the Nile. Today the cruise tour guide will take you to visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. *Optional extra tours such as "Abu Simbel" and/or a "felucca ride" can be added.
Cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek & Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and explore the Temple of Horus, the most complete preserved Temple combining Pharaonic and Greek architectures.
On arrival to Luxor, visit the Valley of Kings & Queens (03 tombs), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on Nile Cruise
To complete your time on the Nile, visit the amazing Luxor & Karnak Temples. You then have some free time before transfer to the airport for the domestic flight back to Cairo.
On your final day in Egypt, visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and the Old Cairo area offering a mix of Islamic and Christian Monuments. No visit of Cairo would be complete without trying your haggling skills in the Khan El-Khalily Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
As per your international flight departure time, transfer from hotel to Cairo Airport.
Stay longer in one or more of the included areas, swap group tours for a private guide, or even extend your trip further by adding additional areas or countries. Ask our travel planners anything; you'll receive a reply within 24–36 hours.
These reviews are about 7 Wonders Travel as an agency — regarding the planning, transfers, guided tours and support — left by travellers across all our destinations. The same team arrange every trip on this website, with the same care and attention our clients have come to expect from 7 Wonders.
Your company did an excellent job in seeing that all went well, even when our express ferry could not leave Santorini… Thank you once again for excellent, personal service that made our trip an outstanding adventure.
We were so impressed with your attention to details, your support during our time there and valuable suggestions that made a big difference in our enjoyment.
We are home and still in awe. Had a great time. The program you designed was great and flawless. Got my pictures and can’t believe how much ground we have covered in such a short time.
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