- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - (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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - (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 - (B) 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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