Overview
The Nubian Pearl tour offers an immersive 12-day experience exploring Egypt’s iconic sites and rich history, with a mix of guided tours, cultural experiences, and time for relaxation. Beginning in Cairo, travelers visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, as well as Coptic Cairo’s spiritual landmarks. The tour continues with a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, where you’ll see major temples, including Karnak and Abu Simbel, as well as other ancient sites such as the Valley of the Kings. Optional activities like the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids or visiting Abu Simbel provide additional experiences. The trip concludes with a final day of sightseeing in Cairo before departure.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo Arrival Assistance: Personalized meet and greet at Cairo International Airport.
- Pyramids of Giza: Visit the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre, Menkaure, and the Sphinx.
- Saqqara and Memphis: Explore the oldest stone structure, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the ancient city of Memphis.
- Luxor’s West Bank: Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
- Karnak Temple: A monumental temple complex spanning millennia of ancient Egyptian history.
- Nile Cruise: Sail from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at iconic sites along the way.
- Edfu Temple: Explore the best-preserved temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Kom Ombo Temple: A dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo.
- Philae Temple: Visit this stunning temple complex dedicated to Isis on an island in Aswan.
- Optional Abu Simbel Excursion: Experience the grandeur of Ramses II's colossal temples.
- Felucca Ride: Cruise the Nile around Kitchener Island and its beautiful botanical gardens.
- Coptic Cairo: Tour historical Christian sites such as the Hanging Church and Saint Sergius Church.