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- 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
- 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
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- 4 nights in Cairo including breakfast.
- 3 nights Nile Cruise including all meals and shore excursion.
- 4 nights Hilton Hurghada resort or Similar.
- 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.
- Domestic flight with in Egypt (Cairo / Luxor - Hurghada / Cairo)
- Transfer Luxor to Hurghada by Private Car.
- Two local lunches during Cairo sightseeing.
- Sound & Light show in Giza by the Great Pyramids.
- International Airfare. (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Tips
- any personal needs
Egypt tour package Hotels Used:
- Ramses Hilton Hotel or Similar.
- Princess Sara Nile Cruise ship or similar.
- Swiss inn Hurghada Resort 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 rest of the day at leisure, over night at the Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Cairo
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 Tut 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. return to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day.
Overnight: Cairo
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, return to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo
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: (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
Sunday Day 6: Esna/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
Monday Day 7: Luxor/ Hurghada Red Sea : (B)
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 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. transfer by private car to Hughada the red sea.
Overnight: Hotel in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tuesday Day 8: (B,L,D) Hurghada
Free day or optional Giftun Island Snorkeling Sea Trip - Hurghada. Day on the waters of the Red Sea on a full-day snorkeling tour from Hurghada. You’ll travel by boat to Giftun Island, where you can jump in to swim and snorkel with the native marine life. Lunch on board. return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday Day 9: (B,L,D) Hurghada
Free day or , 6 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Hurghada, go to the desert by quad bike and visit a traditional Bedouin village on a 5-hour afternoon adventure from Hurghada. Climb aboard a rugged quad bike and feel the thrill as you follow your guide over the desert terrain to a Bedouin settlement. enjoy the sunset at the desert, on time return back to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thursday Day 10: (B,L,D) Hurghada
Free day to enjoy the sandy beach and the swimming pool at the Hilton.
Overnight: Hotel in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday day 11: (B) Hurghada / Cairo
After breafast transfer to Hurghada airport for your flight to Cairo, upon arrival to Cairo airport transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Saturday day 12 : departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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- 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
- Intentional flight (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Any personal items
- Tips
- 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
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- 3 nights hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast.
- 4 nights five star cruise based on full board.
- Full day tour Cairo including lunch at local restaurant as per itinerary.
- All shore excursion during the cruise as per itinerary.
- All transfers as per itinerary.
- Domestic air with in Egypt (Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo)
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- All hotel and cruise Tax.
- International air (available upon request)
- Egypt entry visa (available upon request)
- Gratuities for the tour guides, and the drivers
- Travel insurance
- Any personal needs
- Any Extra
- Ramses Hilton Hotel or similar
- Princess Sara Nile Cruise
Itinerary
Saturday 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
Sunday DAY 2, CAIRO (B,L) MUSEUM , PYRAMIDS
After breakfast you will begin your day with a morning visit and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum where you will find art crafts 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: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
MONDAY DAY 3, 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 Hypostyle 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
Tuesday DAY 4, LUXOR •West bank, ESNA (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, and start sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu Via Esna.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wednsday DAY 5, 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
Thursday DAY 7, 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 Cruise, 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
Friday DAY 7, 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
Saturday DAY 8, DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Cairo airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
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- 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)
- 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
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