Description
Explore in 10 days the beautiful attractions of the major cities in Egypt as Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, and Nile cruise. Domestic flights, transfers, tours, entrance fees, and licensed tour guides are included.
Itinerary’s Highlights:
Egyptian Museum.
Pyramids & sphinx.
Karnak temple.
Valley of Kings.
Hatshepsut’s temple.
Day 01: Transfer to Hotel
Arrival in Cairo, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel and free actions.
Day 02: Egyptian Museum & Saladin citadel
Breakfast at the hotel, then to the great Egyptian Museum with its awesome collection, and the fabulous treasure of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamen. Then proceed to the citadel of Saladin and then to the largest bazaar in the Middle East, the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. (breakfast only)
Day 03: Fly to Hurghada
Breakfast then transfer to airport to fly to Hurghada. Meet and assist, transfer to hotel.
Free time. (all-inclusive)
Day 04: Beach activities on your own. (all-inclusive)
Day 05: Drive to Luxor
Today, you drive to the ancient city of Thebes ( Luxor ) to start your cruise for four nights.
Visit the East bank of Luxor which includes the Karnak and Luxor temples. The two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Overnight is in Luxor. ( B, L, D)
Day 06: Luxor West Bank
Today, you will explore the west bank of Luxor which includes the Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and colossi of Memnon. You will visit three tombs at the valley of the kings, to see how the Egyptian pharaoh did their best to ensure a very safe journey to the afterlife. Then proceed to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. You will end your tour with a photo stop at the giant colossi of Memnon.
Back to the ship to set sail to Edfu through the lock of Esna. (B, L, D)
Day 07: Edfu & Kom Ombo
You will take a horse carriage to visit the temple of Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus (Apollo). Back to the ship to set sail to Kom Ombo, to visit Kom Ombo temple which is dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Then set sail to Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 08: Aswan Highlights
Today, you will explore the beautiful city of Aswan. You will visit the quarry of the unfinished obelisk, to get some ideas about how the ancient Egyptians could handle that huge single piece of rock. Then proceed to the high dam, which was constructed during the time of Nasser. You end your tour with a lovely visit to the island of Philae which was dedicated to the goddess Isis during the time of the Greeks and Romans.
After lunch, you will take a felucca sailboat ride around the Elephantine island.
Overnight is in Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 09: Fly to Cairo
Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.
Transfer from Cairo airport to your hotel. (Breakfast only)
Day 10: Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqarra
On your last day, you will explore the magnificent sites of Giza. You will visit the only ancient wonder that still exists till now, the great pyramid of Khufu, and the other two pyramids of Khafre, and Minkawre, with their Sphinx. Then proceed to Saqqara to visit the step pyramid of King Djoser. (breakfast only)
Transfer to Cairo airport for flying home.
END OF SERVICES.
Price:
1195 USD per person in a twin/double room.
1660 USD per single traveler.
The price includes:
- 5* Hotel in Cairo on B.B basis.
- 5* Hotel in Hurghada on an All-inclusive basis.
- 5* Nile cruise on full board basis.
- Flight ticket from Cairo to Hurghada.
- Flight ticket from Aswan to Cairo.
- All transfers in an air-conditioned coach.
- Entrance fees for the mentioned sites.
- Professional Licensed tour guide.
The price excludes:
- Drinks when they are not included.
- Tips for guide, drivers, and Nile cruise crew.
- Any tour or site is not mentioned in the itinerary.
Notes:
- Egyptian pound, US Dollar, Sterling, and Euro are accepted.
- Children between 1-5 years get a 60% discount.
- Children between 6-11 years get a 50% discount.
- 25% of the price to be added on peak season as Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
