EGYPT

Egypt is considered the cradle of civilization and a destination that everyone should visit at least once in their life. Located in the northeast of Africa linked to the Middle East. The reasons for traveling to Egypt are indisputable: an exciting history dating from the time of the pharaohs, the magnificence of its ancient Monuments and Temples, including the Great Sphinx and the Giza’s colossal Pyramids among others; the beauty of its deserts and fertile valleys, relaxation and adventure activities on its beaches of the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea or on the Nile River.

Cairo, its capital; It houses different monuments such as the Ottoman Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum with countless treasures. In addition to the hospitality of its inhabitants, who will not hesitate to make you feel comfortable and tell you their magnificent history.

EL CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE – ASWAN
9 Days/ 8 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 CAIRO – ARRIVAL

Arrival: Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our meet-and-assist service will great & assist you through the passport control area and help you through luggage claim and customs. Then will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2 CITY TOUR

Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
Egyptian Museum: Meet your Egyptologist guide & proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum; your Egyptologist will escort you on a tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history which includes the world-famous golden treasures from King Tutankhamen’s tomb.
Hotel: Transfer back to your hotel & rest.

Coptic Cairo: There you will find the remains of the old Fortress of Babylon, built at the time of the Romans in Egypt to protect the country from invading enemies. The walls of the fortress enclose the Church of St. Sergius, which is built on a crypt considered to be one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt 2000 years ago.
Synagogue of Ben Ezra: Visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, from the time of the once thriving Jewish community in Egypt under the leadership of Rabbi Ben Ezra. Inside were discovered the so-called “Geniza Documents”, which showed an unparalleled source of information about life of the Jews in Egypt’s past.
Lunch: Lunch at a local authentic restaurant.

Old Islamic Cairo: A city that is over 1000 years old. Then walk in El Muizz Street, which has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. Explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market, the major souk of Cairo. Khan El Khalili Bazar: Proceed to the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar – reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century.
Transfer: Transfer back to your hotel & overnight.

Day 3 PYRAMIDS TOUR

Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel.
Saqqara: Drive to Saqqara, the necropolis of Memphis, home of the step Pyramid, the first limestone structure ever built. Explore its 4350 years old colored tombs. Get the chance to go inside a pyramid and see the ancient Hieroglyphics that have been engraved on its walls for thousands of years. Visit the off-beaten track sights of Mhu, the brothers & the Butchers.
Lunch: Dine in authentic local restaurant.

Pyramids: Proceed to visit Pyramids of Giza. The only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors.
Camel Ride: No trip to Egypt would be complete without a ride on a “ship of the desert”, and so you will have an opportunity to mount your individual camel for an Unforgettable ride across the sands of Giza from a distance.

Sphinx: Visit to the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthral you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Transfer: Transfer back to your hotel & overnight.

Day 4 FLY CAIRO TO LUXOR – CRUISE

Breakfast: Breakfast or boxes will be arranged from your hotel & checkout.
Transfer: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor.
Arrival: Arrive in Luxor and start visiting:
Karnak Temple: Visit the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god. The temple is dedicated to the god Amon Ra, the chief creator god in Ancient Egypt. Explore Khonso Temple which is one of the off beaten track sites.
Transfer: Transfer to your 5* Nile Cruise.
Lunch: Lunch onboard your cruise.
Luxor Temple: At sunset visit the Luxor temple that was predominantly built by Pharaoh Ramses the second.
Dinner: Dinner & entertainment onboard your cruise.

Day 5 NILE CRUISE

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard your cruise.
Valley of the Kings: Cross to the west bank of Luxor & start the visit to the hidden behind the mountains on the west bank of the Nile. Visit the tomb of King Ramses 6 & the famous tomb of King Tutankhamen, where they discovered over five thousand objects of jewelry, alabaster and funeral furniture. Then have the off-beaten track experience by visiting Dra Abu el Naga where you will be dazzled by the details in the tombs of Roy and Shoury.
Hatshepsut temple: Visit the temple of Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh who dressed and ruled like a king. Have a photo stop by the huge Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch: Lunch onboard your cruise.
Afterwards, sail up the Nile.
Dinner: Dinner & entertainment onboard your cruise.

Day 6 NILE CRUISE

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard your cruise.
Edfu Temple: By horse carriage visit the temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact temple from the ancient world.
Lunch: Lunch onboard your cruise.
Sailing to Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple: Walk to visit the temple of Kom Ombo temple, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Stop at the Crocodile Mummification Museum, where you can see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old.
Sail to Aswan.
Dinner: Dinner & entertainment onboard your cruise.

Day 7 NILE CRUISE

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard your cruise.
Philae Temple: Drive till your reach the Philae Island, then by motorboat cross to visit the island of Philae and the temple of Isis, the goddess of love and passion in ancient Egypt. Then transfer back to the Boat.
Felucca Ride: Go on a leisurely felucca sailboat ride down the Nile and sail around Elephantine Island, A treat with a glass of wine during the amazing sail.
Lunch: Lunch onboard your cruise.
Dinner: Dinner & entertainment onboard your cruise.

Day 8 ASWAN – CAIRO

Breakfast: Breakfast onboard your cruise & checkout.
Transfer: Transfer Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.
Arrival: Arrive at Cairo Airport & transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 9 DEPARTURE DAY

Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel & checkout.
Transfer: Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home with your heart filled with memories, experiences and voices of Egypt

What’s Included:

3 Nights in El Cairo with Breakfast.
4 Nights Nile Cruise Full Board.
1 Night in El Cairo Airport with Breakfast.
El Cairo City Tour.
El Cairo Pyramids Tours.
Camel Ride in the Pyramids.
Cruise activities and tours.
Off-beaten track bath throughout the whole trip.
Service of an Egyptologist guide on private tours.
Unlimited bottled water during all tours.
Domestic flights within Egypt on economy class.

PRICE PER PERSON, MINIMUM 2 PERSON TRAVEL TOGETHER

4* HOTELS / CRUISE:
STEIGENBERGER TAHRIR HOTEL – JAZ CRUISE LINE – LE PASSAGE AIRPORT HOTEL.

2-4 pax 5-8 pax Single Supp.
USD 2,288.00 USD 2,157,00 USD 860.00

5 * HOTELS / CRUISE:
RITZ CARLTON HOTEL – MAY FAIR CRUISE LINE – MERIDIEN AIRPORT.

2-4 pax 5-8 pax Single Supp.
USD 2, 731.00 USD 2,610.00 USD 1,449.00

PRICE VALID UNTIL DEC 15, 2021


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