(DAY 1) ARRIVAL CAIRO - OVERNIGHT
ARRIVE CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WELCOME GREETING BY OUR
REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL ASSIST YOU AND PROVIDE TRANSFERS TO YOUR HOTEL
IN CAIRO. SETTLE IN FOR THE NIGHT TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE VIEWS OF THE
CAIRO AT NIGHT.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST
(DAY 2) CAIRO - EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
After breakfast start a day excursion beginning with a trip to the
Egyptian Museum of antiquities. Where on display is a rare collection
off Egyptian antiquities dating back 7000 years. A special exhibit
dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection as well as many more treasures
for you to see. Relax and enjoy the views of the Cairo at night.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
( DAY 3 ) CAIRO - HURGHADA
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Cairo and heading to
Hurghada, Red Sea beach for some chill out time in the sun. Settle in
for the night to relax and enjoy the views of the Red Sea at night.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - All-inclusive hard/soft
drinks
(DAY 4 - 5 ) HURGHADA - ALL-INCLUSIVE RED SEA BEACH
Spend leisure time in Hurghada, where the endless year-round sunshine,
beautiful turquoise waters, colorful fishes, coral reefs, dozens of
exciting attractions, and relaxed atmosphere. It's also known as one
of top-three diving destination in the world.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - All-inclusive hard/soft
drinks
( DAY 6 ) HURGHADA - LUXOR - EMBARK CRUISE SHIP - VISIT LUXOR & KARNAK
TEMPLES
After breakfast check out of the hotel in Hurghada and heading to
Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor city - check-in on board 5 star Nile
cruise ship. We then take you in the sites on the East Bank of the
Nile. where the Karnak and Luxor Temples. With the first stop of Luxor
Temple, see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great
then we’ll proceed by bus to Karnak Temple. This temple was built by
various Pharaoh's during different reigns. You will see the Avenue of
Sphinxes , the Hypostyle Hall ,the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and
Tuthmosis the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
(DAY 7 ) NILE CRUISE - LUXOR - VISIT WEST BANKS TEMPLES & TOMBS
After breakfast, visit the West Bank of the Nile where you will see
Valley of the Kings, Colossal of Memnon and Hatshepsut's mortuary
Temple. The Valley of the Kings is known to contain 63 tombs and
chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over
120 chambers. The amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut widely considered
one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt", the Mortuary
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el
Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings.
Colossi of Memnon and the Alabaster Institute, the Colossi of Memnon
are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past
3400 years they have stood in the Theban necropolis, across the River
Nile from the modern city of Luxor. The 2 massive structures always
leave our guests asking our tour guides the same question! How did
they do it? After this full day sightseeing, we spend a relaxed
night in Luxor.
Overnight onboard in Luxor
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
( DAY 8 ) NILE CRUISE - ESNA LOCK - EDFU - HORUS TEMPLE
Get ready for an afternoon departure. We set to sail downstream via
Esna lock. We sail down the Nile to Edfu where you'll visit the
Temple of Horus (Sobek) in Edfu, the falconheaded god. Built in 230 BC
by Ptolemy III it spent much of the modern era buried in sand and
debris, this stunningly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals
what temple worship in ancient EGYPT was like.
Overnight onboard in Edfu.
( DAY 9 ) CRUISE – EDFU – KOM OMBO - VISIT TEMPLE - ASWAN
Relax and take the lunch on-board sundeck while we sail the Nile.
Later today we visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. A unique riverside
temple, it is unusual in that everything architecturally is doubled
and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including
twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. Then Sail
to Aswan, a prosperous town at the crossroads of the ancient caravan
routes late evening.
Overnight onboard in Aswan
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
( DAY 10 ) BEST OF ASWAN
(Early morning optional tour) to visit the most awe-inspiring temple
of all ancient Egyptian time, with its gargantuan rock-cut facade is
the magnificent Abu Simbel. Explore the site for the commanding
temples of Ramses II, he is EGYPT’s longest-ruling pharaoh. Guarding
the entrance to the temple are 4 colossal seated statues of the
pharaoh himself, staring out across Lake-Nasser! Each statue nearly
around 70 feet tall, are impressive enough; but perhaps more
astonishing which have a fascinating story as they were is the fact
that this entire site was disassembled and moved to its present
location to save it from the flood-waters of the Aswan High Dam.
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After breakfast, we disembark from the cruise and take a short boat
trip to Agilika Island and Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess
Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the
Romans up to 3rd century AD whom we credit for building most of the
existing structures. As they were In danger of being completely
submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped
in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire
temple 20 m higher on nearby Agilika Island. After lunch, we visit
the High Dam and take a felucca sailing trip to Elephantine and
Kitchener Island. As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colorful
souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in
Egypt’s southernmost town straddling the River Nile at the End of
the tour you'll be transferred to check in your hotels stay in one of
the most fantastic settings in amid of the island, close to the city's
most famous attractions. The hotel offers a wonderful and convenient
view from where to explore all that Aswan has to offer.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
(DAY 11) ASWAN - CAIRO
After breakfast check out from your Hotel in Aswan and then you'll be
transferred to Aswan airport where you will take the domestic flight
to Cairo. Once arrives Cairo airport you will be transferred to your
Hotel in Cairo close to Great Pyramids.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
(DAY 12) CAIRO - GIZA PYRAMIDS - SPHINX - VALLEY TEMPLES
After breakfast you will start exploring the Giza Pyramids and the
great Sphinx in Giza Plateau area. The Pyramids at Giza are
considered one of the seven wonders in the world. When you see them
the first time you will ask. How the Pharaohs were built the Great
Pyramids of Giza without to use any of modern machinery?
From here we will continue across the plateau. A great spot to take
photos with the Great Pyramids in the back ground rising from the
sands or skyline of Cairo. Finally visit the Valley Temple and the
statue of the Great Sphinx. Relax and enjoy the views of the Cairo at
night.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
(DAY 14) CAIRO - DEPARTURE DAY
Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International airport for
your onward flight.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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Tours Inclusions:
* Meet & Greet at Cairo International Airport ( CAI )
* Domestic flight.
* Three-nights 5-star Luxury Beach-view Hotel in Red Sea coast (
All-Inclusive stay)
* Four-nights 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship ( Full-board stay)
* Four-nights 5-star Luxury Pyramids-view Hotel in Cairo ( Daily
buffet breakfast)
* One-night 5-star Luxur Nile-view Hotel in Aswan. ( Daily buffet
breakfast)
* All entrance fees to included monuments.
* Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
* Guided visit of the Egyptian Museum.
* Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
* Visit the Colossi of Memnon.
* Horse Carriage Tours.
* Excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Karnak
Temples.
* All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
by premium mini-bus
* All Meals as stated.
* All taxes and service charge.
Exclusion
* Any extras not mentioned.
* Optional excursions & activities.
* Prices quoted do not include local tips, for guides, driver,
staff crew etc.
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DEPARTURES AVAIBLE: Every Monday
ON REQUEST add day trips, or we can custom make a tour for you.
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