Overview
Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and cruise the River Nile in style on this 8-day tour which takes in the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, explore pharaoh’s tombs at the Valley of the Kings, the mighty temple of Karnak and more.
A complete tour at an honest price with maximum quality sightseeing. Visit with Professional & Experienced Driver-Guide on Luxury Van. Avail the Services of Tour Manager & Local Guides. Accommodation at First-Class Hotels.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival to Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will be there to meet and assist you through the airport formalities. You will be escorted to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 :
Cairo
Breakfast. Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza;
Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley
Temple of Chefren "doesn't include entrance to the interior
of the Pyramids". Free time at leisure afternoon. See optional excursions at
the bottom of this page
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3 :
Cairo to Aswan
Transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival to Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship. Going out to visit the Temple of Philae & the High Dam of Aswan. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typical Egyptian sailboats) from where we can admire & enjoy a panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, to the Elephantine Island & to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board. The optional excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel can be made on this day Or on the next day according to the domestic flight schedule CAI - ASW in this day & according to the navigation schedule from Aswan to Kom Ombo in the following day. Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 4 :
Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu
In the morning, possibility to make optional excursion (See details at the bottom of the page) to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation towards Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head & the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation towards Edfu. Overnight on board. The optional excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel can be made on this day Or on the previous day according to the domestic flight schedule CAI - ASW in the previous day & according to the navigation schedule from Aswan to Kom Ombo in this day. Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 5 :
Edfu to Esna to Luxor
Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation towards Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight: Nile Cruise
Day 6 :
Luxor to Cairo
Breakfast & disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Transfer to Luxor International Airport & domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel & overnight. Overnight: Cairo Cruise
Day 7 :
Cairo
Breakfast. Free day at leisure. Possibility to make the optional visit of full day to the city of Cairo; to the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, to the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, to the Coptic District & to the Market of Khan El-Khalili. At night, optional visit of Dinner Buffet with Show on a floating boat on the River Nile. See optional excursion details at the end of this page Overnight: Cairo
Day 8 :
Cairo Depature
At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, English speaking assistance by our representative. End of Our Services.
Includes
- 4-Night 4**** accommodation in Cairo
- 3-Night accommodation in en suite cabin on 5***** Nile Cruise
- Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren.
- The included visits of the cruise:-
- In Aswan: The Temple of Philae, the High Dam & a Ride on a Faluca.
- In Kom Ombo: The Temple of Kom Ombo.
- In Edfu: The Temple of Edfu.
- In Luxor: The Western Bank; the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon, & the Eastern Bank; the Temples of Luxor & Karnak.
- The domestics flights CAI – ASW / LXR – CAI. (Note 1: The domestic flights schedules depend on the confirmed visits & the availability). (Note 2: We have the right to change the order of the visits according to The domestic flights schedules).
- English speaking assistance at the arrival Or of the departure in the Airports & during all transfers to/from the hotel/cruise Or to/from the Airports.
- English speaking Egyptologist guide during all visits.
- All transfers according to the itinerary are made in cars with A/C.
- All Meals at Cruise.
Excludes
- Entry visa to Egypt 30Usd per person ""Payment at Destination"".
- Tips during the cruise 45Usd per person ""Payment at Destination/Except the Guide"".
- International flights.
hotel 1 Steigenberger Pyramids or similar
2 Cairo Ramses Hilton or similar
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A TOUR DIRECTOR WILL BE PROVIDED ON 10+ GROUP.
AIRPORT – HOTEL OR VICE-VERSA TRANSFERS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
VISA CHARGES NOT INCLUDED.
MANDATORY TIPPING TO VAN DRIVER & TOUR MANAGER OF EURO 5 EACH PER PERSON PER DAY.
CITY TAXES – TO BE PAID AT HOTEL.
ENTRANCE TO MONUMENTS, PARKS & SIGHTSSEING IS NOT INCLUDED.
ANY SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITINERARY.