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Pyramids to Abu Simbel: Legends of the Nile

Set out on a journey through the eternal allure of Egypt, guided throughout by an expert, licensed Egyptologist who accompanies every excursion. From the mighty pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx to colossal temples at Abu Simbel and the royal tombs of Luxor, follow the Nile through fertile valleys and desert horizons while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most storied civilizations.

Tour Highlights

  • Stand before the pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx, taking in the sheer scale and engineering genius of ancient Egypt’s most famous monuments.
  • Delve into Cairo, where incomparable treasures gleam in the new, antiquities-filled Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing masterpieces spanning thousands of years.
  • Travel south to Abu Simbel to see the colossal cliffside statues and monumental temples that honor Ramses II and Nefertari.
  • Cruise along the mighty Nile, watching daily life unfold on its banks as fertile green fields give way to golden desert.
  • Explore the vast temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak, wandering through forest-like columns, courtyards, and sanctuaries that reveal the grandeur of the New Kingdom.
  • Venture into the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens to visit richly decorated royal tombs that preserve vivid scenes of gods, pharaohs, and the afterlife.
  • Gain deeper context at every site from your accompanying Egyptologist, whose expertise brings history, symbolism, and archaeology into sharp focus.
  • Savor an unforgettable adventure filled with extraordinary moments, from temple sunrises and river sunsets to the timeless atmosphere of Egypt’s ancient landscapes.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart gateway city for Cairo, Egypt
Day 2: Cairo, Egypt
Day 3: Cairo | Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 4: Saqqara | Giza
Day 5: Cairo | Al-Muizz Street & Islamic Cairo | Coptic Cairo
Day 6: Cairo | Flight to Luxor
Day 7: Luxor West Bank | Embark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
Day 8: Karnak | Cruising the Nile (Esna Lock)
Day 9: Edfu | Kom Ombo
Day 10: Aswan | Flight to Abu Simbel | Aswan
Day 11: Disembark ship | Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam | Flight to Cairo
Day 12: Cairo | Depart for gateway city

Operator
AHI Travel