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Egypt.
Coptic Cairo
Khan El-Khalili
Giza Pyramids
The Egyptian Museum
Citadel Complex
Islamic Cairo
Bazar
Great Pyramids of Giza
Sakkara
Sphinx
Philae Temple
High Dam
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Karnak Temple
Valley of the Kings
Colossi of Memnon
Aswan
Esna
Luxor
El Cairo.
Khan El Khalili, Giza Necropolis, Coptic Cairo.
Welcome and assistance by the local tour coordinator at Cairo airport in the arrivals hall, entry formalities and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Visa Purchase: your travel coordinator will help you to get your visa stamps upon your arrival. A vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming city. Home to the best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in Egypt, this city is where you never know what incredible, half-forgotten monument you might stumble across while wandering around., visit the capital's medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade. There are also plenty of cinemas, theatres and modern malls. Go for an opera or enjoy oriental music dance shows. Good for short breaks and long stays; you’ll get to see the Giza Pyramids, thousands of ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and much more. Overnight in Cairo.
El Cairo.
The Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic Cairo, Bazaar.
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour. Tour 7,000 years of history at the Egyptian museum, home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world. Continue to the Citadel, a medieval fortress perched high on limestone hills above Cairo, which was built in 1176 to protect the city from crusaders. Today, the citadel complex houses various mosques and museums, including the National Military Museum. With its grand, soaring architecture and rich decoration, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, completed in 1363, is one of the finest in Egypt and houses the mausoleum where Sultan Hassan's sons are buried. The more recent Refaie Mosque, which was completed in 1912, has well-preserved, colorful decoration. Lunch at local restaurant. Finally, visit the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets to find workshops and stalls selling anything from woodwork and glassware to leather goods and perfumes. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner under your own arrangements. Overnight in Cairo.
El Cairo.
Great Sphinx Of Giza, Giza Necropolis, Sakkara Tours.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for your full day tour to Giza & Sakkara. The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson respectively. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale, with the largest - Khufu's - constructed from over two million blocks. Optional entry into Cheops Pyramid for a glimpse of the interior structure. Lunch at a local restaurant Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument. About a thousand years after the Sphinx was built it was covered in sand until a young prince had a dream in which the Sphinx told him that if he cleared the sand away, he would become Pharaoh. This story of the Sphinx is told on the 'Dream Stela' that was placed between the Sphinx's paws by King Tuthmoses IV. Continue to Sakkara for a visit to the step pyramid, the oldest important stone building in Egypt. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner under your own arrangements. Overnight in Cairo.
Aswan.
Philae Temple, Presa De Asuán.
Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. The two temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel are each fronted by colossal statues up to 20 meters (66 feet) high and are famed as the most impressive monuments remaining of Ancient Egypt. Recently, the temples were threatened by the waters of Lake Nasser, and with the help of a UNESCO campaign they were cut into blocks, raised piece by piece and reassembled in a new position higher up the hillside. After your visit, board your return flight to Aswan. Arrival: At Aswan Airport, your Tour Coordinator will meet you. Transfer: Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to cruise boat. Lunch on board. This afternoon, short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Back to the boat for afternoon tea in the lounge. Tonight, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager. A gourmet dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board.
Sound and light at Philea temple including roundtrip transfers: The Sound and light will bring the temple to life, and combines historical narration, music, and dynamic lighting to bring the temple's history and significance to life for visitors. more »
Price: US$98 |
Abu Simbel by road: Excursion to Abu Simbel Early morning transfer to Abu Simbel by road (3 hours one way). more »
Price: US$174 |
Abu Simbel by flight: Excursion to Abu Simbel Early morning transfer to Abu Simbel by flight (flight duration 45 minutes one way). more »
Price: US$528 |
Esna.
Temple Of Kom Ombo, The Temple Of Horus At Edfu.
A breakfast buffet will be served on board. Morning at leisure to continue to discover Aswan. Enjoy lunch, while you cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. Afternoon tea will be served while you cruise to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the last great monuments of Egypt, in better condition today than the temples of Karnak, Luxor and Abydos. It is one of a few temples that gives access to the roof, from which you get a wonderful view over the Nile and surrounding fields, with wonderful views from its rooftop. Continue to cruise towards Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Louxor.
Templo De Lúxor, Karnak Temple, Valley Of The Kings.
Breakfast buffet on board during sailing to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor and departure for the visit of Luxor Temple. Built by Amenhotep III in 1380 BC, the site was added to by later pharaohs. The temple enjoyed many celebrations, the most important being the Festival of Opet which lasted almost a month. Continue to the Temple of Karnak, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” alone is a veritable forest of giant pillars rising 23 meters toward the sky. At the “Sacred Lake,” priests purified themselves in the waters before performing rites at the temple. At the height of its glory, Karnak Temple collected annual tribute from over 65 cities in the region. Lunch on board of the ship. In the afternoon, we visit the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. The Valley of the Kings is a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Optional visit to other other tombs, such as the Tomb of Tutankhamon, Ramses VI or Seti I. Pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Return to your cruise for afternoon tea on board. Tonight's farewell dinner will be a gala dinner ,serving gourmet cuisine followed by a belly dancer. Overnight on board.
Entry ticket to King Seti I tomb at the Valley of the Kings more »
Price: US$76 |
Entry ticket to Tutankhamon tomb at the Valley of the Kings more »
Price: US$30 |
Entry ticket to Ramses VI tomb at the Valley of the Kings more »
Price: US$23 |
Hot air Balloon including roundtrip transfers: Early morning Hot air balloon flight from the desert for a bird’s eye view on the Nile and its surrounding fertile land. more »
Price: US$227 |
Sound and Light at Karnak including roundtrip transfers more »
Price: US$98 |
Louxor.
Breakfast on board . Transfer to Luxor airport for final departure.
Domestic flights Cairo – Aswan / Luxor – Cairo more »
Price: US$438 |
6 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast and 3 nights on the cruise ship in full board in mentioned accommodation or similar
Lunch; dinner and afternoon tea during the cruise
Lunches in Cairo
Airport transfers in modern Air-conditioned vehicle with service of Tour coordinator escorting clients from each point to the next destination
All tours as described in the program with shared English-speaking Egyptologist guide
All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the program
All applicable local taxes
International and domestic Flights
Entry visa to Egypt
Any beverages and meals not mentioned within the program
All gratuities & tips during the trip (see note below)
Camera ticket at sites as required
25% of total price from 30 days to 22 days before departure.
50% of total price from 21 days to 15 days before departure.
75% of total price from 14 days to 8 days before departure.
100% of total price from 7 days to 0 days before departure.