9 Dagen Cairo, Alexandrië en Nijlcruise Tour

Welcome to Cairo, a city where ancient history and modern life exist side by side. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with arrival formalities before escorting you to your hotel. After check-in at your 4★ hotel, the remainder of the day is free to rest and recover vanaf your flight.

Overnachting in Caïro

Na een stevig ontbijt in uw hotel, zal uw gids u ontmoeten voor een dag vol iconische Egyptische bezienswaardigheden.

Giza Piramides

Begin uw verkenning met de legendarische Pyramides van Gizeh, een van de oudste en meest gevierde monumenten ter wereld. Gebouwd meer dan 4.500 jaar geleden, dienden de Pyramides van Cheops (de Grote Piramide), Chephren en Mykerinos als koninklijke graven voor de farao's. Leer over hun architectonisch genie, de uitlijning met hemellichamen en de mysteries die historici al eeuwenlang fascineren.

De Sfinx

Bezoek vervolgens de Grote Sfinx, een enorme standbeeld van kalksteen met het lichaam van een leeuw en het hoofd van een farao. Gelegen op het Gizeh-plateau voor de Piramide van Chephren, staat de Sfinx al millennia als bewaker van de piramides, waardoor het een van de meest iconische symbolen van Egypte is.

Lunch

Neem een pauze om te genieten van de traditionele Egyptische keuken in een lokaal restaurant, terwijl u gerechten proeft die de rijke smaken van de regio benadrukken.

Groot Egyptisch Museum

Na de lunch, bezoek het Groot Egyptisch Museum, het nieuwste en grootste culturele monument van Egypte. Het museum herbergt duizenden artefacten, waaronder voor het eerst de complete schatten van koning Toetanchamon. De moderne tentoonstellingszalen en interactieve displays bieden een uitgebreide en meeslepende ervaring van de oude Egyptische geschiedenis.

Keer terug naar uw hotel om uit te rusten.

Overnachting in Caïro

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to Luchthaven Caïro for your flight to Luxor, once known as Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt during its most powerful era.

Upon arrival, transfer to your Nile cruise ship and enjoy lunch on board.

Karnak Temples

Begin sightseeing at the vast Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Ra, Karnak was expanded over nearly 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. Its massive columns, towering obelisks, and sacred lake reflect the immense religious power of ancient Egypt.

Luxor Tempel

Continue to Luxor Tempel, an elegant monument built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Unlike other temples, Luxor Tempel was dedicated to royal ceremonies and festivals rather than funerary rituals.

Return to your cruise ship in the evening for dinner and a traditional folkloric show.

Overnight On board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast on board, cross to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s kings.

Vallei der Koningen

Visit the Vallei der Koningen, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs carved deep into the mountains. The colorful wall paintings depict ancient beliefs about the afterlife, and the site includes the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

Tempel van Koningin Hatshepsut

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a striking architectural masterpiece built into limestone cliffs. The temple honors Egypt’s most powerful female ruler and features elegant terraces, colonnades, and reliefs celebrating her reign.

Colossi van Memnon

Stop at the Colossi van Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to a vast royal temple.

Return to the cruise for lunch. The evening is free to relax or enjoy optional activities on board.

Overnight On board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast, visit one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.

Tempel van Horus in Edfu

Explore the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. With its towering pylons and detailed reliefs, the temple vividly illustrates ancient religious rituals and mythological battles.

Sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.

Kom Ombo Tempel

Visit the unique Kom Ombo Tempel, a rare double temple honoring both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical design and medical reliefs make it one of Egypt’s most fascinating temples.

Dinner is served as the ship continues sailing toward Aswan.

Overnight On board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After breakfast, explore the highlights of Aswan, known for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic Nile views.

Aswan Hoge Dam

Visit the Aswan Hoge Dam, a modern engineering achievement that controls the Nile’s annual floods and created Lake Nasser.

Philae Tempel

Take a short boat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the Philae Tempel, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Carefully relocated stone by stone, the temple’s island setting adds to its beauty and serenity.

Onvoltooide Obelisk

End the tour at the Onvoltooide Obelisk, still lying in the ancient quarry, offering insight into how massive obelisks were carved.

Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxed evening.

Overnight On board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

After an early breakfast, you may choose an optional excursion to one of Egypt’s most extraordinary sites.

Abu Simbel Temples (Optional)

Travel south by private vehicle to the Abu Simbel Temples, monumental temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II. One temple honors the king himself, while the second is dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Their precise solar alignment and dramatic relocation make them one of the greatest archaeological achievements in history.

Return to Aswan, then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnachting in Caïro

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart with your Egyptologist guide for a full-day excursion to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean jewel.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest center of learning in the ancient world.

Roman Amphitheatre & Pompey’s Pillar

Explore the Roman Amphitheatre and view Pompey's Pillar, a towering granite column dating back to Roman times.

Qaitbay Citadel

View the Citadel of Qaitbay vanaf the outside, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo.

Overnachting in Caïro

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, check out vanaf your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders and cultural treasures.

Meals: Breakfast