Discovering Cairo - Nile Cruise and Dendera with Abidos Tour

Tour attractions
Cairo Sound and Light Show,Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx.Egyptian Museum
Aswan Upper Dam, Philae Temple Complex, Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus
Luxor

Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnark Temple, Luxor Temple, Columns of Memnos,Dendera,Abidos


Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 01Departure to Cairo (international flight)

Arrival in Cairo on a regular flight of one of the international airlines. After completing the formalities and receiving luggage at the airport, meeting at the airport with a representative of Caper Travel. Transfer and check-in to the hotel.
Evning Sound and Light Pyramids Show.

Overnight at the Hotel.



Day 02Cairo. Pyramids at Giza - Sphinx.

Immediately after breakfast, we will take a full-day excursion to the Pyramids of Giza. Guarded by the Great Sphinx, the pyramids are the most famous landmark of Egypt, one of the seven wonders of the world. This is the perfect place to explore Egypt's ancient past. We will admire a panoramic view of the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin, and visit the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, whose history dates back to the times of Khafre. In the afternoon, we will proceed to the the Egyptian Museum. In the morning around 08.00 after breakfast, the guide will take us from the hotel to the Cairo Museum - the largest repository of ancient Egyptian art. The collection includes about 160 thousand exhibits from all historical periods of Egypt. The museum houses a rare collection of 5,000 years of art, which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian culture in the world. The exhibition halls display a huge number of unique gold artifacts and jewelry that were placed in tombs more than 3,500 years ago.

Overnight at the  Hotel.


Day 03Cairo- flight- Arrival in Aswan

Early Breakfast or breakfast box.Check out from hotel and transfer to Air port.Flight to Aswan. Arrival in Aswan. Transfer to a 5* cruise ship, full board meals on board, drinks for an additional fee.

Accommodation is in single or double cabins, all cabins with a window and amenities. This is a full-fledged hotel room, only on a cruise ship.

Excursion program with a English-speaking guide:

Visit to the Aswan High Dam, a gigantic modern project built under Gamal Abdel Nasser, begun in 1960 with the help of the USSR. Transfer to Philae Island. The history of the Temple complex of Philae dates back to the era of the three Ptolemaic temples. The temple complex is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, who was the wife of Osiris. Returning to the ship.

Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 04Aswan

Note: Cruise departures are subject to ship schedules and navigation.

After breakfast on the ship, we set off to see Kom Ombo, located 43 kilometers from Aswan. The unique architectural complex is the only double temple, formed from two separate temples and dedicated to the god of war Horos, the elder brother of Osiris and the god of fertility Sebek. On the walls of the temple there are bas-reliefs depicting scenes of pharaohs worshiping various gods. The unique image of the first surgical instruments on the wall of the temple proves that the Egyptians had a good understanding of medicine and human anatomy. Lunch on the ship transfer to Edfu. Overnight and dinner on the ship.

Dinner and overnight on the ship.



Day 05Edfu – Esna ( river lock)- Luxor.

After breakfast on the ship, our journey will continue to the Temple of Horos in Edfu. In honor of the god Horus of Behgtet, a cult temple was built, which is now one of the best preserved ancient Egyptian buildings. Construction of the temple began in 237 BC. e. and lasted about 200 years.

Next, our journey will continue north along the Nile to the city of Luxor. Lunch on the ship.

Upon arrival inLuxor we will visit the largest temple complex in Egypt - the Karnak Temple since 1979, included in the UNESCO heritage list. The most significant building of the entire complex is the Temple of Amun-Ra with its 10 pylons, the largest of which is 45 meters in height. In addition to the pylons, there is a columned hall, the construction of which was completed during the reign of Ramses II.

Luxor Templeone of the UNESCO heritage sites is located on the right bank of the Nile. The temple complex is dedicated to the god Amun and its construction began with the ruling XII Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. One of the landmarks of the temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which leads to the main entrance, previously called the “Sacred Way”.

Dinner and overnight on the ship.


Day 06Luxor

After breakfast, we will disembark the ship and continue exploring Luxor.One of the oldest cities in Egypt, Luxor is located on the eastern bank of the Nile, around the city The most important archaeological sites and historical architectural monuments are located.

The famous Valley of the Kings was built around 500 BC. e. and is famous for its tombs of the pharaohs (there are as many as 63 of them). It was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 1979. Three tombs of the kings of Ramses are on display.

On the Western side of the Nile, near the Valley of the Kings, is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, which belongs to the Female Pharaoh. This is one of the most famous female rulers in Egyptian history. The Temple itself is carved into the rocks and has three terraces at different levels, connected by ramps. The famous story that happened in 1922, when Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutathamun after opening it, all the participants involved in the excavation died under strange circumstances, gave rise to rumors about the curse of the pharaohs. Thanks to the famous film “The Mummy,” the Valley of the Kings and Luxor itself have become a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world. Next, transfer to a flight to Cairo.Arrival to Cairo.

Transfer to hotel.Night in the Hotel.


Day 07Luxor-Abidos-Dendera

The journey starts early in the morning with a drive north from Luxor to Abydos, one of the most significant spiritual centers of ancient Egypt. Abydos is home to the Temple of Seti I, a masterpiece of New Kingdom art and one of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is famous for its Abydos King List, an inscription that records the names of Egypt’s pharaohs in chronological order.

Next, the tour continues to Dendera, where the magnificent Temple of Hathor awaits. This temple is dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, and motherhood. One of its most remarkable features is the ceiling with astronomical carvings, including the famous Dendera Zodiac, which reveals the ancient Egyptians’ knowledge of the stars. Back to Luxor.
Next, transfer to a flight to Cairo.Arrival to Cairo.

Transfer to hotel.Night in the Hotel


Day 08Cairo

Check out from Hotel.Caper Travel thanks you and will provide timely transfer to the Cairo airport.




Tour cost:
Price are net per person in INR
Offer validity: From 01st May, 2025 till 30th September, 2025
Group Size Package rate per person in double Single Supplement
02 Pax 78000 Per Person INR 20000


The above rates include the following services :
  • 03 Nights’ accommodation in Cairo at Azal Pyramids or similar 4* hotel based on BB basis.
  • 03 Nights on Board of M/S Iberotel Amara (sealing from Aswan Monday) or M/S Royal adventure or Nile Treasuere or Blue Shadow or similar 5* Cruise on FB basis.
  • 01 Night in accommodation in Luxor at Iberotel hotel or similar 4* hotel based on BB basis.
  • 02 Complimentary bottles of mineral water (600 ml) per person per day during the day tour.
  • All sightseeing & transfers as per the itinerary in private A/C modern vehicle with private local English-speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees, service charges, current taxes, porter age and vat.

The above rates exclude the following services :
  • Visa
  • Any air tickets
  • Tips, Drinks, extra meals and any personal expenses.
  • Entrance for the royal chamber inside the Pyramids. (NB: Not recommended for elder travelers or children less than 10 years old)
  • Tips on Cruise
  • Optional Excursions.
  • Any services not mentioned above.
Egypt visa requirements for Indian citizens:

I would like to inform you that Indian citizens traveling to Egypt with fewer than 10 passengers must obtain their visas prior to arrival, either through the online e-visa portal or by visiting the Egyptian Embassy in India. In both instances, we will ensure the provision of the required guaranteed letter upon receiving your confirmation.

Draw your attention to! The sequence of visiting monuments and architectural monuments can be changed while maintaining the number of excursions.

In The event that the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquites applies any increase to the entry price of tourist attractions,this increase will be added to the ittached price


Booking conditions:

Caper Travel Company is responsible for the organization of programs, the work of company employees, the level of service provided and timely payment to contractors, however, we would like to draw your attention to the following circumstances that are beyond our direct control, and we are not responsible for them, but we will do our best to optimize any costs in emergency situations. Such situations include cases of delays/cancellations/rescheduling of flights and trains, as well as natural disasters, weather anomalies, road closures, illnesses, etc.

The company reserves the right to change hotels based on their compliance standards in the event that the specified hotels have run out of rooms. The standard check-in and check-out time for hotels is 12:00 noon. Transfer times are indicative and may vary depending on traffic. The cost of air tickets is dynamic, and the concept of booking is equivalent to  issue the tickets, so we ask you to check the final cost of air tickets before issue.


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