Day 1: Amman International Airport –  Jerash - Amman Hotel
Welcome to Jordan, Meet & assist by Avatar Travel  representative at Queen Alia International Airport – transfer to Jerash – Visit the ancient city of Jarash the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. Jarash is one of the Decapolis cities of the north of Jordan. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley in the biblical land of Gilead , the remains of the ancient city have long attracted tourists from all around the world, Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets, Transfer to Hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight .

Day 2: Amman– Desert Castles - Amman City Tour
breakfast at the hotel, transfer to desert castles,  Visit of several Islamic medieval desert castles that offer a number of fortresses with fresco art and zodiac dome, visit Qasr Amra from the Umayyads era, Qasr Kharaneh a Roman then Umayyad fortress built and completed in 710 AD, and Qaser Azraq where T. E Lawrence of Arabia had his headquarters, back to Amman to Visit the  Roman Theater & Citadel , and Amman downtown market and city center, its traditional souks, restaurants selling local food and sweets, churches and mosques, back to hotel in Amman for dinner & overnight. 

Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo -  Karak - Petra
After breakfast transfer to visit on the way Madaba the city of Mosaics, which has the oldest known mosaic map of the holy land, after that we will go to view the Jordan Valley from the famous Mount Nebo visiting its Byzantine Church, Afterwards continue to Kerak touring it’s Castle (one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction, Transfer to Petra for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Petra
After breakfast – Petra, Full day visiting the rose-red city known as Sela in the Bible and lost to the world for five centuries until it was rediscovered in 1812.  Enter Petra on horseback through a narrow gorge carved in the sandstone and opening on the stunning view of the Treasury, made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple, dinner and overnight hotel in Petra 

Day 5: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba
Breakfast at the hotel / transfer to south to reach  Wadi Rum where the movie Lawrence of Arabia and Red Planet was filmed and where we will be exploring the desert in 4x4 Jeeps visiting the holographic pictures carved before Christ on this intriguing tour, then transfer to visit Aqaba, Aqaba is famous for it's water sports and adventure activates, there are a host of more leisurely activities that can be enjoyed by visitors who wish to relax, rejuvenate or just get away from the pressures of city life. Free dinner in Aqaba where you can find several traditional restaurants such as Ali Baba or the Floca restaurant . Overnight hotel in Aqaba.

Day 6:  Aqaba – Dana Village – Um Rassas   - Dead Sea
Breakfast at the hotel / transfer to visit Dana Village (UNESCO heritage site)  / Dana Village is perched right at the edge of the Great Rift Valley with views west down the steep rock walls down to the desert of Wadi Arabia. People have lived here for more than 6000 years, We will enjoy a cup of tea with local people of Dana who are famous for their simplicity, hospitality and kindness. Continue to Dead sea, with a stop at Um Rassas which is another (UNESCO heritage site), was once a Roman military encampment which evolved into a prominent city during the fifth century known as Kestram Mefaa which utilized advanced agricultural techniques and featured several churches and fortresses, Continue to Dead sea / dinner and overnight hotel at the Dead sea.

Day 7:  Dead Sea – Amman International Airport
After breakfast at the hotel Pick up from Dead Sea, transfer to Queen Alia airport  for Departure.

 Jordan tour package includes:

•  Meet & assist upon arrival & departure.
•  All transfers.
•  Entry fees.
• Jeep Safari Tour for 2 hours in Wadi Rum.
• Accommodation for 6 Nights on HB basis (the night in Aqaba are on BB basis ) 
•  Local Guide at Petra for almost 3 hours & Jerash for almost 2 hours for individual 1~4 people
•  Accompany Speaking Guide for 6  days starting from 5 people and above
•  visa to Jordan 

Jordan tour package excludes:

•  tips 
•  personal expenses 
•  lunches 
•  New year eve dinner (which is compulsory in Aqaba  , Petra & Dead Sea Hotels)

Jordan tour package Hotels:

• 3 stars hotels: Red Rose   hotel in Amman / La Maison  hotel in Petra / Dead sea spa / Mina  hotel Aqaba or Similar
• 4 stars hotels: Imperial palace  hotel in Amman / Petra Panorama   hotel in Petra / Dead sea spa/ Aqaba gulf hotel  or Similar  

Day 1: Amman International Airport –  Jerash - Amman Hotel
Welcome to Jordan, Meet & assist by Avatar Travel representative at Queen Alia International Airport – transfer to Jerash – Visit the ancient city of Jarash the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. Jarash is one of the Decapolis cities of the north of Jordan. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley in the biblical land of Gilead , the remains of the ancient city have long attracted tourists from all around the world, Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths and colonnaded streets. Transfer to Amman for a short City tour in the Down town and the old Markets , continue to Hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight. 

Day 2: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo -  Karak - Petra
After breakfast transfer to visit on the way Madaba the city of Mosaics, which has the oldest known mosaic map of the holy land, after that we will go to view the Jordan Valley from the famous Mount Nebo visiting its Byzantine Church, Afterwards continue to Kerak touring it’s Castle (one of the finest examples of Crusader military construction, Transfer to Petra for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 : Petra- wadi Rum
After breakfast – Petra, Full day visiting the rose-red city known as Sela in the Bible and lost to the world for five centuries until it was rediscovered in 1812.  Enter Petra on horseback through a narrow gorge carved in the sandstone and opening on the stunning view of the Treasury, made famous in the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple, After a full day tour of Petra, transfer to south to reach  Wadi Rum where the movie Lawrence of Arabia and Red Planet was filmed, dinner and overnight in tended camp in wadi Rum 

Day 4:  wadi Rum / Dead sea / Amman 
After breakfast  we will be exploring the desert in 4x4 Jeeps visiting the holographic pictures carved before Christ on this intriguing tour years,  transfer to Dead sea / free time at the Dead sea / then continue to Amman / dinner and overnight hotel in Amman 

Day 5:  Amman  – Amman International Airport
After Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Queen Alia airport  for Departure.

Jordan tour package includes:

•  Meet & assist upon arrival & departure.
•  All transfers.
•  Entry fees.
•  Jeep Safari Tour for 2 hours in Wadi Rum.
•  Accommodation for 4 Nights on HB basis 
•  Local Guide at Petra for almost 3 hours & Jerash for almost 2 hours for individual 1~4 people
•  Accompany Speaking Guide for 4  days starting from 5 people and above
•  visa to Jordan 

Jordan tour package excludes:

•  tips 
•  personal expenses 
•  lunches 
• *New year eve dinner (which is compulsory in Aqaba  , Petra & Dead Sea Hotels)

Jordan tour package Hotels:

• 3 stars hotels:  Red Rose   hotel in Amman / La Maison  hotel in Petra / Jabal Rum camp
• 4 stars hotels:  Imperial Palace  hotel in Amman / Petra Panorama   hotel  in Petra / Jabal Rum camp   

Day 01: Arrive Tel Aviv Airport - Tiberius 
Welcome to Israel, Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, you will be met at the airport , Transfer to your hotel in Tiberius to check-in for 02 nights stay.
Overnight: Nazareth
Meals: dinner

Day 02: Mt. Tabor – Nazareth – Tiberius. 
After breakfast, start the day with a drive and visit to the site of Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-50). At this site, you will have some time to reflect on Christ’s Humanity and Divinity. Continue to Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. We visit the Byzantine Church of St. Joseph, to which tradition identifies as the workshop and home of the Holy Family. Proceed to Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle by turning water to wine. Back to the hotel. 
Overnight: Nazareth
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 03: Sea of Galilee – Mount of Beatitudes – Capernaum – Boat Ride 
Following breakfast, check out. Depart to visit Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus proclaimed His great Sermon on the Mount. Near the mount is Tabgha, one of Jesus’ miracle sites. At Tabgha, Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people from five loaves of bread, and two fish. Also, in Tabgha is St. Peter’s Primacy where Jesus bestowed church leadership upon Peter. Have a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in a wooden boat. Drive to Jerusalem to check-in at your hotel in Bethlehem  for 05 nights.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 04: Bethlehem – Nativity Church – Milk Grotto – Shepherd Fields 
After breakfast, we visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Christ (Matt. 1: 18-25). As you enter the church, you will proceed down to the Grotto of the Nativity, which marks the spot of Our Savior’s birth. Visit Saint Catherine’s Church where the midnight Mass beams from Bethlehem to television viewers worldwide on Christmas Eve. Descend to visit Saint Jerome’s Cave where the bible was translated. Continue to Milk Grotto where the Holy Family took refuge during the Slaughter of the Innocents before their flight into Egypt. Tradition has it that while Mary was nursing Jesus here, a drop of milk fell to the ground, turning it white. We drive to visit the Shepherd Fields that were identified since ancient times with the shepherds who saw the Star of Nativity (Luke 2:8). In the caves of these fields, you are still able to see the soot marks of fires that shepherds lit to keep warm. return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 05: Jerusalem – Mount of Olives – Old City 
In this morning, you will have breakfast and then depart for a day in Jerusalem. We head to the Mount of Olives and visit Pater Noster Church where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Continue to an observation point that overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem. You will have the opportunity to stop at Dominus Flevit, which is a church that commemorates where Jesus wept for Jerusalem. We walk the Palm Sunday route and descend to the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives that still contains trees with roots that date back to the time of Jesus. Beside the Garden is your next stop, the Church of All Nations, built over the “Rock of Agony”. This is where Jesus prayed alone on the night of His arrest. Throughout this time, you are invited to remain in prayer and to reflect on Christ’s agony that he experienced. Go to Saint Ann’s Church and visit Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the crippled man. Start walking the Via Dolorosa. We will reflect upon the Stations of the Cross as you travel through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This Sacred destination is the site of Calvary (Jesus’ crucifixion place) and, His tomb. Drive back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 06: Jerusalem – Mount Zion – Ein Karem 
Following breakfast at our hotel, we drive to Jerusalem and go to Mount Zion. Visit Church of the Dormition. Tradition tells us that this Church is where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, “Fell Asleep”. Visit Cenacle, also known as the “Upper Room”, where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper. Continue to visit Saint Peter Gallicantu. This Church commemorates where Jesus was examined and eventually imprisoned before the Council in Jerusalem. It also commemorates Peter’s Denial of Christ. Drive to the Biblical village of Ein Karem, birth place of John the Baptist. Visit Church of the Visitation that honors the visit paid by Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 07: Jericho – Mount of Temptation – Baptismal Site – Dead Sea 
This day will begin with breakfast at the hotel and drive to Jericho, the oldest city in the world that was conquered by Joshua. We visit the Sycamore Tree that recalls the incident in which the tax collector Zacchaeus, too short to see over the crowd, climbed a sycamore’s branches in order to see Jesus. and then ascend using the cable car to visit Mount of Temptations that is said to be the hill in the Judaean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil. we will continue to Jesus’ baptismal site on the River Jordan. We continue to visit Qumran that is made up of 2,000 year old ruins from the days of the Second Temple, and also the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written. and discovered. We go to have a float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest spot on Earth. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 08 : Departure (breakfast)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight back home.
Meals: breakfast

Holy land tour package Includes:

•  2 nights hotel in Nazareth based on half board.
•  5 nights hotel in Jerusalem  based on half board.
•  all transfers by modern Bus.
• all entrance fees 
•  Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Holy land tour package Excluded:

•  Tips 
• flight 
•  any personal needs 
• Travel insurance

Holy land tour package Hotels:

• Ramada hotel Nazareth or similar
• Grand Court Jerusalem hotel or similar

Egypt tour package includes:

• 4 night hotel accommodation in Cairo based on bed and breakfast.
• 3 nights Nile Cruise based on full board from Aswan to Luxor
• Sightseeing as per itinerary including all entry fees
• Sound and light show at the Karnak temple
• Welcome dinner at the hotel.
• Domestic Air with in Egypt (Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo)
• All transfers as per itinerary
• service of an English speaking guide
• All hotels and Cruise tax

Egypt tour package excludes:

• International Air (available upon request)
• Any services not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions.
• Egypt entry Visa (available upon request)
• Tips

Egypt tour package hotels used:

• Conrad Cairo hotel
• Princes Sara Nile Cruise

Itinerary

 Tuesday, Day 1 - Dec 28, 2021  Arrival:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

Wednesday, Day 2- Dec 29, 2021  Cairo: (BL) Museum, Cairo tour
After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find artifacts of the Pharaonic era and the treasures of king Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the museum you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to Moez Street where you will enjoy a guided visit to Bayt El Seheimy or El Seheimy which is one of the prominent houses in Cairo that dates back to the 18th century and is regarded as a perfect example for the style of decoration and designing at that time. Your tour continues to Sabeel Prince Al Rohman Kotkhuda. This caravansary and school dates back to 1744 and is a good example of the combination of Mamluk and Ottoman styles of architecture. You will enjoy a walking tour of Moez Street where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Islamic culture. You will then be returned to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day. welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,dinner

Thursday, Day 3 - Dec 30, 2021 (B,L) Pyramids, Saqqara
This morning you will visit the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Temple Complex. The largest among the six pyramids stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Standing 480 feet tall this pyramid is unique in that it is based on the number 5, and its top points directly to the middle star in the constellation Orion’s belt. After visiting these fabulous monuments you will travel on to see the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx Temple. After lunch at the Saqqara Restaurant, continue to Saqqara and the Temple of the Sun. The Saqqara plateau continuously provides many discoveries for Egyptologists such as the Sarapium, where mummified bulls were placed in huge sarcophagi, or tombs indicating royal births. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past. In the evening you will enjoy the famous Sound and Light show displayed at the Giza Pyramids and inaugurated in April of 1961. With the narrative voice of the late Richard Burton, magnificent sound and lighting effects, the show begins with the narrative of the Sphinx, who has been the guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. Overseeing the building of the three pyramids, the Sphinx reflects on the historical contributions of Thutmosis IV, Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen, back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Friday, Day 4 - Dec 31, 2021 , Cairo/Aswan: (B,L,D) Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu
This morning after your breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival You will enjoy a scenic drive to the Aswan High Dam where you will see how Egypt controls the river, and produces 1/3 of the electricity for Egypt. After taking a photo opportunity you will then board a water taxi which will take you to the beautiful island of Philea and the temple of the great goddess Isis. On the return to your boat you will stop to see the unfinished obelisk still in the quarry and an essential oils factory. After lunch you will set sail to the town of Kom Ombo. Under the late afternoon sun you will walk to this special double temple (Kom Ombo) dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This evening you will enjoy a special Gallabia Dinner and Party where staff and guests will dress in the traditional Egyptian dress. During this time the boat sails to Edfu. New year dinner on board of the Ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Saturday, Day 5, - Jan 01, 2022 Edfu: (BLD) Edfu / Luxor
After breakfast you will board your magical horse carriage or air conditioned bus to visit the wonderful temple dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus, then you will enjoy a late morning sail to Luxor via the Esna Locks. Upon arrival to Luxor and after your afternoon tea you will Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday Day 6 - Jan 02, 2022 , Luxor : (B,L,D) west bank 
After breakfast cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memenon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. evening enjoy the magnificent sound and light show at the Karnak temple. return back to the ship.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Monday, Day 7 - Jan 03, 2022 (B) Luxor / Cairo
This morning, after disembarking from your cruise ship, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Monday Day 8 - Jan 04, 2022 (B) Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted and  transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Egypt tour package includes:

• 3 nights Cairo hotel, including taxes, service charge and buffet breakfast
• 3 nights Nile Cruise including all meals and shore excursion
• All Transfers in Cairo and Upper Egypt
• 1 Full Days of Guided Extensive Sightseeing in Cairo
• All sightseeing includes the services of an English speaking Egyptologist, a private car and entrance fees
• One local lunches during Cairo sightseeing
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• Domestic Airfare within Egypt ( Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo)
• All hotel and cruise tax

Egypt tour package exclude:

• Egypt entry Visa (available upon request)
• International Airfare (available upon request)
• Any sightseeing or personal items not mentioned in the itinerary
• any personal needs

Egypt tour package hotel used:

• Conrad Cairo hotel
• Princess Sara Nile Cruise

Itinerary

 TUE- DAY 01 – CAIRO / ARRIVAL:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport then transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cairo hotel

WED- DAY 02 - CAIRO: (B,L)
Start the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch in the afternoon head to Giza to visit the magnificent Great Pyramids and the defending Sphinx. (Optional additional tours: sound & light show or visit of Khan El Khalili market for shopping)
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast

FRI- DAY 03 - CAIRO/ASWAN: (B,L,D)
Upon arrival, take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruisel, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. Afterward, check into your Cruise in Aswan. Afternoon  Fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAT - DAY 04 - ASWAN/KOM-OMBO/EDFU/ESNA: (B,L,D)
This morning, tour the great Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, that is dedicated to Horus, the Sky God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. returning back the boat to sail to Edfu, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time. This afternoon, the ship sails to Luxor via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SUN - DAY 05 - LUXOR: (B,L,D)
Early morning  View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old fashion way.  check the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. visit the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypo-style Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Afterward, head to Luxor Temple to admire the huge  statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MON - DAY 06 - LUXOR/CAIRO: (B)
Disembark the cruise after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy Cairo on your own. (Optional tours available upon request)
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Tue - DAY 07 - CAIRO/DEPARTURE: (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Cairo International airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Egypt tour Package Inclusions:

• 3 nights at 5 star deluxe Cruise based on full board and shore excursion.
• 4 nights 5 star deluxe hotel based on bed and breakfast Nile view room.
• Lunch at local restaurant 
• Lunch at Felfela Restaurant 
• Full day tour Cairo city tour.
• full day tour Pyramids and Saqqara.
• private tour with private guide.
• Domestic airfare with in Egypt (Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo)
• All transfers as per itinerary by air condition motor coach.
• Service of an English speaking guide.
• All hotel tax

Egypt tour package exclude:

• Egypt entry visa (Available upon request) 
• Tips for local Guides and Drivers.
• Extras and personal expenses
• International airfare (available upon request)

Egypt tours package Hotel Used:

• Conrad Cairo hotel  or Semiramis intercontinental hotel Nile view
• Moevenpick Nile Cruise

Itinerary

 Day 1 Wednesday: Egypt
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 2 Thursday: Museum, Cairo tour (B,L)
After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find artifacts of the Pharaonic era and the treasures of king Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the museum you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to Moez Street where you will enjoy a guided visit to Bayt El Seheimy or El Seheimy which is one of the prominent houses in Cairo that dates back to the 18th century and is regarded as a perfect example for the style of decoration and designing at that time. Your tour continues to Sabeel Prince Al Rohman Kotkhuda. This caravansary and school dates back to 1744 and is a good example of the combination of Mamluk and Ottoman styles of architecture. You will enjoy a walking tour of Moez Street where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Islamic culture. You will then be returned to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Friday: Cairo / Aswan (B,L,D)
This morning after your breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan for a free afternoon to wonder through the market, or you may choose our optional Abu Simbel tour, situated 280 km south of Aswan. Exploring the magnificent monuments carved into solid rock 3,000 years ago. In a monumental feat of modern engineering, these massive temples were moved to their present location when construction of the Aswan High Dam in 1960 created Lake Nasser and flooded their original location. This extraordinary operation to save one of the world`s greatest treasures took years and the efforts of an international team of engineers and archaeologists. The two temples at Abu Simbel were built by Egypt`s great Pharaoh Ramses II (Egypt`s longest-ruling king) as a tribute to the deities and his favorite wife Nefertari. Four colossal statues, 60 feet high and directly facing the rising sun, are of the pharaoh himself, with his queen and daughters at his feet. More tremendous statues surrounding you as you enter the temple. And in the very depths of the temple, Ramses sits in state flanked by the gods to whom the construction is dedicated. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 4-day/3-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by Fellucca for an outside visit to the AghaKhan Moselium and Elephantine Island. Overnight on board.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Saturday: Aswan/Kom-Ombo/Edfu (B,L,D)
You will enjoy a scenic drive to the Aswan High Dam where you will see how Egypt controls the river, and produces 1/3 of the electricity for Egypt. After taking a photo opportunity you will then board a water taxi which will take you to the beautiful island of Philea and the temple of the great goddess Isis. On the return to your boat you will stop to see the unfinished obelisk still in the quarry and an essential oils factory. You will have a wonderful buffet dinner on board and overnight in Aswan. After lunch you will set sail to the town of Kom Ombo. Under the late afternoon sun you will walk to this special double temple (Kom Ombo) dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This evening you will enjoy a special Gallabia Dinner and Party where staff and guests will dress in the traditional Egyptian dress. During this time the boat sails to Edfu. You will stay overnight in Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Sunday: Edfu , Luxor (B,L,D)
After breakfast you will board your magical horse carriage or air conditioned bus to visit the wonderful temple dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus, then you will enjoy a late morning sail to Luxor via the Esna Locks. Upon arrival to Luxor and after your afternoon tea you will Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Monday:  Luxor West bank (B,L,D)
After breakfast cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memenon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. , you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Tuesday: Pyramids, Saqqara (B,L)
This morning you will visit the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Temple Complex. The largest among the six pyramids stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Standing 480 feet tall this pyramid is unique in that it is based on the number 5, and its top points directly to the middle star in the constellation Orion’s belt. After visiting these fabulous monuments you will travel on to see the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx Temple. After lunch at the Saqqara Restaurant, continue to Saqqara and the Temple of the Sun. The Saqqara plateau continuously provides many discoveries for Egyptologists such as the Serapium, where mummified bulls were placed in huge sarcophagi, or tombs indicating royal births. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past. In the evening you will enjoy the famous Sound and Light show displayed at the Giza Pyramids and inaugurated in April of 1961. With the narrative voice of the late Richard Burton, magnificent sound and lighting effects, the show begins with the narrative of the Sphinx, who has been the guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. Overseeing the building of the three pyramids, the Sphinx reflects on the historical contributions of Thutmosis IV, Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen, back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 Wednesday: Cairo - departure  (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted and  transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Egypt tour package includes:

• 5 nights in Cairo including breakfast
• 3 nights Nile Cruise including all meals and shore excursion
• All Transfers in Cairo and Upper Egypt
• 2 Full Days of Guided Extensive Sightseeing in Cairo
• All sightseeing includes the services of an English speaking Egyptologist and a private car
• Two local lunches during Cairo sightseeing
• Sound & Light show in Giza by the Great Pyramids
• Domestic flight within Egypt ( Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo)

Egypt tour package excludes:

• International Airfare (available upon request) 
• Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
• any personal needs
• any extra

Egypt tour package Hotels Used:

• Ramses Hilton Hotel or Similar.
• Ms/ Princes Sara Cruise ship or similar.

 Itinerary

Tuesday Day 1, Arrival: 
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Wednesday Day 2, Cairo: (BL) Museum, Cairo tour
After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find artifacts of the Pharaonic era and the treasures of king Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the museum you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to Moez Street where you will enjoy a guided visit to Bayt El Seheimy or El Seheimy which is one of the prominent houses in Cairo that dates back to the 18th century and is regarded as a perfect example for the style of decoration and designing at that time. Your tour continues to Sabeel Prince Al Rohman Kotkhuda. This caravansary and school dates back to 1744 and is a good example of the combination of Mamluk and Ottoman styles of architecture. You will enjoy a walking tour of Moez Street where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Islamic culture. You will then be returned to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Thursday Day 3, Cairo: (BL) Pyramids , Saqqara
This morning you will visit the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Temple Complex. The largest among the six pyramids stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Standing 480 feet tall this pyramid is unique in that it is based on the number 5, and its top points directly to the middle star in the constellation Orion’s belt. After visiting these fabulous monuments you will travel on to see the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx Temple. After lunch at the Saqqara Restaurant, continue to Saqqara and the Temple of the Sun. The Saqqara plateau continuously provides many discoveries for Egyptologists such as the Sarapium, where mummified bulls were placed in huge sarcophagi, or tombs indicating royal births. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past. In the evening you will enjoy the famous Sound and Light show displayed at the Giza Pyramids and inaugurated in April of 1961. With the narrative voice of the late Richard Burton, magnificent sound and lighting effects, the show begins with the narrative of the Sphinx, who has been the guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. Overseeing the building of the three pyramids, the Sphinx reflects on the historical contributions of Thutmosis IV, Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen, back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Friday Day 4, Cairo/Aswan: (B,L,D) Aswan
This morning after your breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan for a free afternoon to wander through the market, or you may choose our optional Abu Simbel tour, situated 280 km south of Aswan. Exploring the magnificent monuments carved into solid rock 3,000 years ago. In a monumental feat of modern engineering, these massive temples were moved to their present location when construction of the Aswan High Dam in 1960 created Lake Nasser and flooded their original location. This extraordinary operation to save one of the world`s greatest treasures took years and the efforts of an international team of engineers and archaeologists. The two temples at Abu Simbel were built by Egypt`s great Pharaoh Ramses II (Egypt`s longest-ruling king) as a tribute to the deities and his favorite wife Nefertari. Four colossal statues, 60 feet high and directly facing the rising sun, are of the pharaoh himself, with his queen and daughters at his feet. More tremendous statues surrounding you as you enter the temple. And in the very depths of the temple, Ramses sits in state flanked by the gods to whom the construction is dedicated. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 4-day/3-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by Fellucca for an outside visit to the AghaKhan Moselium and Elephantine Island. Overnight on board. 
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Saturday Day 5, Aswan/Kom-Ombo/Edfu: (BLD)
You will enjoy a scenic drive to the Aswan High Dam where you will see how Egypt controls the river, and produces 1/3 of the electricity for Egypt. After taking a photo opportunity you will then board a water taxi which will take you to the beautiful island of Philea and the temple of the great goddess Isis. On the return to your boat you will stop to see the unfinished obelisk still in the quarry and an essential oils factory. You will have a wonderful buffet dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.After lunch you will set sail to the town of Kom Ombo. Under the late afternoon sun you will walk to this special double temple (Kom Ombo) dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This evening you will enjoy a special Gallabia Dinner and Party where staff and guests will dress in the traditional Egyptian dress. During this time the boat sails to Edfu. You will stay overnight in Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday Day 6, Esna/Luxor: (BLD)
After breakfast you will board your magical horse carriage or air conditioned bus to visit the wonderful temple dedicated to the falcon headed god Horus, then you will enjoy a late morning sail to Luxor via the Esna Locks. Upon arrival to Luxor and after your afternoon tea you will Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Monday Day 7, Luxor/Cairo: (B)
After breakfast cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memenon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. , you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Tuesday Day 8, Cairo: (B)
Day of leisure to explore Cairo on your own. (Optional tours available upon request, such as visit of Khan El-Khalili, Old Cairo, Citadel, Albester Mosque, etc...)
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Wednesday Day 9, Cairo - departure  (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted and  transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Egypt tour PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 4 NIGHTS hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast.
• 4 nights 5-star cruise based on full board.
• Full day tour Cairo including lunch at local restaurant.
• Full day Pyramids and Saqqara including lunch at local restaurant.
• All shore excursion during the cruise as per itinerary.
• Domestic air with in Egypt (Cairo/ Luxor - Aswan / Cairo)
• All transfers as per itinerary.
• Service of an English-speaking guide 
• All hotel and cruise Tax.

Egypt tour PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• International air 
• Egypt entry visa
• Gratuities for the tour guides, and the drivers 
• Travel insurance.
• Any personal needs 
• Any extras

Egypt tour package hotels:

• Ramses Hilton or similar
• Princess Sara Nile Cruise or similar

Itinerary

 Friday DAY 01 – CAIRO / ARRIVAL:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Saturday DAY 02 - CAIRO : (B,L,D) Flight to Luxor, Temples of Karnak & Luxor, Nile Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer  to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of  Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypo-style Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. Next After exploring this ancient structure, embark on the Nile Cruise. In the afternoon.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday Day 3 - Cruise/Esna: (B, L, D)
After breakfast, early morning View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memenon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s longest-reigning female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old fashion way.  check the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. visit the Colossi of Memenon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch, and start sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu Via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Monday Day 4 - Cruise/Edfu/Kom Ombo: (B, L, D)
After breakfast This morning, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time.. Next, tour the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the sky god and Sobek, the crocodile god. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Return to the ship for dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday Day 5 - Cruise/Aswan: (B, L, D)
After breakfast take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruisel, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. return to the ship for lunch, Afternoon fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wednesday Day 6 -  Cruise/Aswan/ Cairo: (B)
After breakfast, morning optional tour of Abu Simbel. flight from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most highlighted  ancient sites of Egypt, afterwards transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival to Cairo transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Thursday Day 7 - Cairo  (B,L) Museum - Cairo tour
After breakfast After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find artifacts of the Pharaonic era and the treasures of king Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the museum you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to Moez Street where you will enjoy a guided visit to Bayt El Seheimy or El Seheimy which is one of the prominent houses in Cairo that dates back to the 18th century and is regarded as a perfect example for the style of decoration and designing at that time. Your tour continues to Sabeel Prince Al Rohman Kotkhuda. This caravansary and school dates back to 1744 and is a good example of the combination of Mamluk and Ottoman styles of architecture. You will enjoy a walking tour of Moez Street where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Islamic culture. You will then be returned to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Friday DAY 8 - Cairo  - (B, L) Pyramids, Saqqara

This morning you will visit the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Temple Complex. The largest among the six pyramids stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Standing 480 feet tall this pyramid is unique in that it is based on the number 5, and its top points directly to the middle star in the constellation Orion’s belt. After visiting these fabulous monuments you will travel on to see the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx Temple. After lunch at the Saqqara Restaurant, continue to Saqqara and the Temple of the Sun. The Saqqara plateau continuously provides many discoveries for Egyptologists such as the Sarapium, where mummified bulls were placed in huge sarcophagi, or tombs indicating royal births. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past. In the evening you will enjoy the famous Sound and Light show displayed at the Giza Pyramids and inaugurated in April of 1961. With the narrative voice of the late Richard Burton, magnificent sound and lighting effects, the show begins with the narrative of the Sphinx, who has been the guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. Overseeing the building of the three pyramids, the Sphinx reflects on the historical contributions of Thutmosis IV, Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen, back to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo hotel
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Saturday day 9 - departure

After breakfast transfer to Cairo airport for your on ward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Egypt tour Package includes:

• 3 Nights’ accommodation in Cairo.
• 2 Nights’ accommodation at a hotel in Aswan
• Nubian Village and Nubian Museum Excursions
• Sightseeing in Cairo and Aswan as per itinerary.
• Abu simble trip by air.
• Domestic flights within Egypt. (Cairo / Aswan / Abu simble / Aswan / Cairo)
• Daily breakfast.
• All transfers within Egypt with local hosting
• Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.
• All hotels tax.

Egypt tour package exclude:

•  International Airfare. (available upon request) 
• Tips for local guides and drivers.
• Egypt entry visa.  (available upon request)

Egypt tour package hotel used:

• Ramses Hilton or similar
• Moevenpick Aswan hotel

Itinerary

 Day 1 - Sunday, Arrival:
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo meet and assist at the airport, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 2 - Monday, Cairo: Egyptian Museum , the Great Pyramids (B,L)
After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find artifacts of the Pharaonic era and the treasures of king Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the museum you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to visit the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Temple Complex. The largest among the six pyramids stands the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Standing 480 feet tall this pyramid is unique in that it is based on the number 5, and its top points directly to the middle star in the constellation Orion’s belt. After visiting these fabulous monuments you will travel on to see the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx Temple.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Tuesday, Cairo: flight to Aswan /Abu Simble (B)
Early flight to Abu simble via Aswan flight from Aswan transfers you in time to the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most highlighted  ancient sites of Egypt, afterwards transfer to Abu Simble airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival to Aswan  transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Wednesday , Cairo: Philae Isis Temple (B)
After breakfast , take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960. The dam brought an end to the Nile's destructive floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. On the way back to the Cruisel, stop at a local perfume shop. During your visit, you can watch the creation of perfumes. Select a fragrance and choose from a wide selection of glass bottle containers. Afternoon  Fellucca Ride and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile and watch the exquisite sunset. evening visit to the Nubian Museum.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Thursday, Aswan / Cairo: (B)
After breakfast, take a motor boat to visit the Nubian village,  this trip allows you to meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple life style, cultural and tradition. afterwards transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo, upon arrival to Cairo airport transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 06 - Friday, CAIRO/DEPARTURE: (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Cairo International airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast