Cleopatra River Nile Cruise, Egypt

The Cleopatra Cruise

Although part of the continent of Africa, Egypt has an unique history, geography and culture. The Cleopatra Cruise is a clasic journey through the timeline of the history of ancient Egypt, with its magnificent monuments. Travel along the Nile river through Egypt on our luxury Nile cruise ship, exploring the wonders of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan under the guidance of an expert Egyptologist, including the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, the pyramids of Giza and the treasure at the Cairo Museum. It’s a classic journey without comparison.

Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
	Arrival into Cairo where you will be met and escorted to your hotel, close to the airport. INTERC ONTINENTAL HOTEL
Day 2 ASWAN
	Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Aswan. Continue on the optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel. Return to Aswan and transfer to your luxury Oberoi cruise ship. Afternoon felucca ride on the Nile, sailing around Elephantine Island, visiting Kitchener’s botanical gardens. Overnight at Aswan. OBEROI PHILAE NILE CRUISER (B,L,D)
Day 3 EDFU
	Morning tour of the High Dam, the Old Dam, Lake Nasser, the granite quarries and the beautiful Philae Temple at Aswan. Lunch and afternoon sail to Kom Ombo to visit a mosque temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Edfu for overnight. OBEROI PHILAE NILE CRUISER(B,L,D)
Day 4 LUXOR
	Visit the temple of Horus, dedicated to the sun god. Sail to Esna, dedicated to Khnum. Cruise to Luxor, passing through the Esna locks. OBEROI PHILAE NILE CRUISER(B,L,D)
Day 5 LUXOR
	Morning ride to visit the Valley of the Kings, Queens, and Nobles. Visit the Temple of Ramses II at Medinet Habu, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon visit to the Temples of Karnak, the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the statue of Ramses II , the Tutankhamen Temple and Queen Hatshepsut obelisk to Luxor Temple dedicated to Amun Ra. OBEROI PHILAE NILE CRUISER(B,L,D)
Day 6 CAIRO
	Morning flight to Cairo with transfer to your hotel. The afternoon at leisure followed by the evening “sound and light” show at Giza pyramids. MENA HOUSE OBEROI (B)
Day 7 CAIRO
	Morning tour of the Cairo Museum of Antiquities, Khan el Khalili bazaar, Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali mosque. Lunch and continue to the Pyramids and Sphinx. MENA HOUSE OBEROI (B,L)
Day 8 DEPART CAIRO
	Transfer to Cairo airport.