14 Nights - 15 Days

Cairo - Aswan

Day 1

Embarkation on cruise in Cairo.
Dinner on board (Light Dinner).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Breakfast on Board.
Visit Pyramids & Sphinx.
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Fire Drill.
Tea time.
Dinner on board (International Buffet).
Takht (Oriental Music).
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

Breakfast on Board.
Visit Memphis & Sakkara.
Lunch on board (International Buffet).
Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum and Jewish synagogue.
Managers Cocktail Party.
Dinner on board (Set Menu).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4

Breakfast on board.
Full day sailing to Beni Suef.
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Tea Time.
Egyptian Wine Tasting on Board.
Dinner on board. (B.B.Q.)
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Beni Suef.

Day 5

Sail to Minya.
Breakfast on board.
Lunch on board (Set menu - Egyptian Tablya).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Italian Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight Minya.

Day 6

Breakfast on board.
Visit Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein.
Lunch on board (International Light buffet).
Visit Beni Hassan tombs to visit Tomb of Baqet III (BH15) Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3) (one-hour drive from Minya dock & Approx. 2-hour visit).
Back to the boat.
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Set Menu).
Folkloric Show.
Overnight Minya.

Day 7

Sail to Tel El Amarna, the home of the 'Amarnian experience'.
Breakfast on board.
Visit northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The northern Palace, The Small temples of Aten.
Lunch on board (international Buffet) during Sail to Assyut.
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat (guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the monastery).
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Oriental Buffet).
Galabeya Party.
Overnight Assyut.

Day 8

Sail to Sohag (8 hours).
Breakfast on board.
Lunch on board (set Menu – Egyptian Tablya).
Tea Time.
Dinner on board (international Buffet).
Music in Bar.
Overnight in Sohag.

Day 9

Sail to El Balyana.
Breakfast on board.
Visit Abydos temple, the holy city of Osiris God of the Dead and the new kingdom temple of Seti I.
Back to the boat and sail to Naga Hammadi via Naga Hammadi Bridges.
Lunch on board (Set menu – Moroccan).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (B.B.Q)
Quiz Night.
Arrive & Overnight in Naga Hammadi.

Day 10

Sail to Qena.
Breakfast on board.
Visit Dandarah temple which is a 20 minute’ drive.
Return to boat and sail to Luxor.
Lunch on board (seafood Buffet).
Cookery lesson on board.
Tea Time.
Dinner on board (Italian Buffet).
Belly Dancer Show.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 11

Breakfast on board.
Visit West Bank (Valley of kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
Lunch on board (International Buffet).
Dinner on board (international Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 12

Breakfast on board.
Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples).
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Disembarkation after Lunch for Cairo / Luxor clients.
Sail to Edfu.
Dinner on board (international Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight Edfu.

Day 13

Breakfast on board.
Visit Edfu temple.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch Buffet (International Buffet).
Visit Kom ombo Temple.
Tea time during sail to Aswan.
Dinner on board (Oriental Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight Aswan.

Day 14

Breakfast on board.
Visit High Dam & Philae temple..
Lunch on Board (International buffet).
Visit Nubian Museum.
Dinner on board (Set Menu).
Nubian Show.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 15

Breakfast on board.
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Disembarkation.

** Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control**

11 Nights - 12 Days

Cairo - Luxor

Day 1

Embarkation on cruise in Cairo.
Dinner on board (Light Dinner).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Breakfast on Board.
Visit Pyramids & Sphinx.
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Fire Drill.
Tea time.
Dinner on board (International Buffet).
Takht (Oriental Music).
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

Breakfast on Board.
Visit Memphis & Sakkara.
Lunch on board (International Buffet).
Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum and Jewish synagogue.
Manager Cocktail Party.
Dinner on board (Set Menu).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4

Breakfast on board.
Full day sailing to Beni Suef.
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Tea Time.
Egyptian Wine Tasting on Board.
Dinner on board. (B.B.Q.)
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Beni Suef.

Day 5

Sail to Minya.
Breakfast on board.
Lunch on board (Set menu - Egyptian Tablya).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Italian Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight Minya.

Day 6

Breakfast on board.
Visit Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein.
Lunch on board (International Light buffet).
Visit Beni Hassan tombs to visit Tomb of Baqet III (BH15) Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3) (one-hour drive from Minya dock & Approx. 2-hour visit).
Back to the boat.
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Set Menu).
Folkloric Show.
Overnight Minya.

Day 7

Sail to Tel El Amarna, the home of the 'Amarnian experience'.
Breakfast on board.
Visit northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The northern Palace, The Small temples of Aten.
Sail to Assyut Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat (guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the monastery).
Lunch on board (international Buffet).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (Oriental Buffet).
Galabeya Party.
Overnight Assyut.

Day 8

Sail to Sohag (8 hours).
Breakfast on board.
Lunch on board (set Menu – Egyptian Tablya).
Tea Time.
Dinner on board (international Buffet).
Music in Bar.
Overnight in Sohag.

Day 9

Sail to El Balyana.
Breakfast on board.
Visit Abydos temple, the holy city of Osiris God of the Dead and the new kingdom temple of Seti I.
Back to the boat and sail to Naga Hammadi via Naga Hammadi Bridges.
Lunch on board (Set menu – Moroccan).
Tea time.
Dinner on board (B.B.Q)
Quiz Night.
Arrive & Overnight in Naga Hammadi.

Day 10

Early sail to Qena.
Breakfast on board.
Visit Dandarah temple which is a 20 minute’ drive.
Return to boat and sail to Luxor.
Lunch on board (seafood Buffet).
Cookery lesson on board.
Tea Time.
Dinner on board (Italian Buffet).
Belly Dancer.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 11

Breakfast on board.
Visit West Bank (Valley of kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
Lunch on board (International Buffet).
Visit East Bank (Luxor & Karnak Temples).
Dinner on board (international Buffet).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 12

Breakfast on board.
International Buffet.
Disembarkation.

** Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control**

Enjoy Cairo City Tour Visiting: Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, where you visit the old Coptic Churches, Pick up services from your hotel & return

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip
• All taxes & service charge

Excluded:

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

NB: In case of pick up from either Heliopolis or 06th of October Areas, there is supplement 10$ per person.

Itinerary:

Avatar Travel tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy Cairo City Tour visiting the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artefacts are presented, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel.

 Egypt tour package includes:

• 4 nights hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast
• 7 nights cruise based on full board
• 2 full day tours in Cairo including lunches at local restaurants
• all sightseeing as per itinerary
• Sound and light show at the Karnak temple
• farewell dinner with entertainment
• Domestic flights with in Egypt(Cairo / Luxor / Cairo)
• all transfers with in Egypt
• all hotels and cruise tax
• service of an English speaking guide

Egypt tour  package excludes:

• International flights (available upon request)
• Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
• Tips
• any extra
• Travel insurance

Egypt travel package hotels used:

• Conrad Cairo Hotel
• princess Sara Nile Cruise

Itinerary

 DAY 1, Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. 
Overnight: Cairo

DAY 2, Sunday - The Pyramids, Sphinx of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of one huge piece of limestone. This afternoon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before traveling to Memphis, capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. Now, it is an open-air museum highlighted by a giant statue of Ramses II. Continue on to Saqqara, site of hundreds of tombs, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Next, visit a carpet school before heading back to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3, Monday - Flight to Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Nile Cruise Embarkation, Temple of Luxor
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Land in Luxor and embark on the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Then, visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. After exploring this ancient structure, visit a shop where you can view a quick demonstration of how the papyrus paper is made from papyrus grass. evening the sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Tuesday - Luxor West Bank
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank, 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 famous female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old-fashioned way.  Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Return to the ship for lunch, and continue sailing onward this afternoon
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Wednesday - Temple of Kom Ombo
Today, spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, tour the imposing 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
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - Aswan Felucca Ride
Spend the morning at leisure, After lunch on board, take a felucca ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Friday - Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Nubian Village
After breakfast, take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Continue to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Visit a perfume shop and learn how these scents are made. This afternoon, board a sailboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Along the way, admire the sweeping views over Soheil Island. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan. Get an insight into the culture, history, and lifestyle of one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Enjoy a drink at one of the colorful rural houses, nestled amongst beautiful natural scenery. Walk through the local market to get a taste of the unique culture and traditions
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Saturday - Edfu Temple
Today, visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu by horse Carraige or bus , 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, son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Nobel's tombs, the Ramseum, and deir el medina
This morning once again we cross the River Nile to the west bank of Luxor, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt's rulers, to visit the Nobel's tombs, the temple of Ramseum and dier Medina the ancient Egyptian work men village. Return to the ship for lunch, rest of the day free to explore the city of Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Monday – Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
Disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. upon arrival transfer to your Hotel. 
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Tuesday – Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo 
Start the day with a visit to the Citadel, a medieval fortress in the center of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its expansive views of the city, then Old Cairo. Visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The church’s roof is built of timber to resemble the interior of Noah’s Ark. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses' . Have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, a neoclassical style building located in Tahrir Square. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. evening farewell dinner with entertainment.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

 Egypt tour package Includes:

• 7 Nights Nile Cruise based on full board and shore excursion
• 4 nights 5 star Hotel in Cairo based on bead and breakfast
• 2 full days in Cairo as per itinerary including lunches
• Domestic air within Egypt (Cairo / Luxor / Cairo)
• Sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
• All Hotels and Cruise tax
• All entrance fees
• Service of an English speaking guide.
• All transfers by modern air-conditions car as per itinerary

Egypt tour package excludes:

• Intentional flight (available upon request)
• Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
• Any personal items
• Tips

Egypt tour package Hotels:

• Ramses Hilton Hotel or Similar
• Princess Sara Nile Cruise or Similar

 Itinerary

DAY 1: Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. upon arrival to Cairo meet and  transfer to your hotel , rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

DAY 2: Sunday - The Pyramids, Sphinx of Giza, Memphis & Saqqara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of one huge piece of limestone. This afternoon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before traveling to Memphis, capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. Now, it is an open-air museum highlighted by a giant statue of Ramses II. Continue on to Saqqara, site of hundreds of tombs, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. then visit the carpet school before returning back to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3: Monday - Flight to Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Nile Cruise Embarkation, Temple of Luxor
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. upon arrival to Luxor, embark on the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank of the Nile . Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Then, visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. After exploring this ancient structure, visit a shop where you can view a quick demonstration of how the papyrus paper is made from papyrus grass. evening enjoy the magnificent sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: Tuesday - Luxor West Bank
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank, 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. then head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's famous female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old-fashioned way. visit  the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Return to the ship for lunch, after lunch sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: Wednesday - Temple of Kom Ombo
Today, spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, tour the imposing 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, salling to Aswan.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: Thursday - Aswan Felucca Ride
Spend the morning at leisure, After lunch on board, take a felucca ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a fellucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Friday - Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Nubian Village
After breakfast, visit the romantic Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Continue to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Visit a perfume shop and learn how these scents are made. This afternoon, board a sailboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Along the way, admire the sweeping views over Soheil Island. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan. Get to know  the culture, history, and lifestyle of one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Enjoy a drink at one of the colorful rural houses,  Walk through the local market to get a taste of the unique culture and traditions. return back to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: Saturday - Edfu Temple
Morning sailing to Edfu , visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu by horse Carraige or bus , 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, son of Isis and Osiris. Its great design and sheer size is an indication of the country's prosperity at the time
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: Sunday - Dendera Temple
Travel to Dendera Temple, one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile, approximately 40 miles away from Luxor. Explore the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the wife of god Horus. Marvel at the spectacular ceiling painting in the main hall, displaying stars, planets, and symbols of the Roman zodiac. The colors seen throughout the temple complex are original, visit the temple crypt, and climb the staircase up to the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. return back to the ship in Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10: Monday – Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
Disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. upon arrival to Cairo transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11: Tuesday – Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
After breakfast, start the day with a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval fortress in the center of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its expansive views of the city, then Old Cairo. Visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The church’s roof is built of timber to resemble the interior of Noah’s Ark. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses' . Have lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, a neoclassical style building located in Tahrir Square. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12: Wednesday - Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast