Description
Explore in 13 days the highlights of the major cities in Egypt as Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan, and cruise the Nile from Luxor up to Aswan with stops to discover the mighty temples and tombs of the pharaohs.
Highlights of the itinerary:
Pyramids & Sphinx.
Egyptian Museum.
Karnak temple.
Valley of the kings.
Philae temple.
Nile cruise
Day 01: Airport to Hotel
Arrival at Cairo airport, meet and assist by our representative, then transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Egyptian Museum and Saladin citadel
Today, you will visit the great Egyptian museum with its multi items and statues. You will admire and fascinate the treasure of king Tutankhamen.
Then proceed to the citadel of Saladin, then to Khan el Khalili Bazaar, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Then back to your hotel. (only breakfast)
Day 03: Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
Breakfast, and check out, then drive to the only ancient wonder still survives, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, with the pyramid of his son Khafre, and the pyramid of his grandson, Minkaure.
The Sphinx, the guardian of the pyramids still does his job perfectly. Then proceed to the cemetery of Saqqara, to visit the step pyramid of king Djoser. (only breakfast)
Day 04: Alexandria
After breakfast, you will drive with your guide to the city of Alexandria, the capital of Egypt during the Greek_Roman era. There, you will visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shaqafa, the Library of Alexandria, and the Montazah palace from outside.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant there. Then drive back to Cairo. (breakfast and lunch)
Day 05: Hurghada
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Hurghada. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to your hotel. (all-inclusive)
Day 06: Free day. (all-inclusive)
Day 07: Free day. (all-inclusive)
Day 08: Luxor_ Nile Cruise
Today, you will drive to Luxor to start your Nile cruise for four nights.
Lunch on board, then visit the East bank of Luxor which includes the temple of Karnak, and the temple of Luxor.
Dinner is on board, and overnight is in Luxor. (B, L, D)
Day 09: Luxor West Bank
After breakfast, you will visit the Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Back to your cruise. Set sail to Edfu, via the lock of Esna.
Lunch and dinner are on board. Overnight in Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Breakfast, then take a horse carriage to visit the temple of Edfu, 
which is dedicated to the god Horus.
Back to the ship, set sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Back to the ship. Set sail to Aswan.
Lunch and dinner are on board. Overnight in Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Aswan Tour
Breakfast, then visit the High Dam, the temple of Philae, and the granite quarry of the unfinished obelisk.
After lunch, you will take the felucca sailboat for a ride around Elephantine Island.
Overnight in Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Back To Cairo
Breakfast, and disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo. Meet and assist, then transfer to your hotel. (Breakfast only)
Day 13: Fly Home
Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. (breakfast only)
End of our services.
Price:
1400 USD per person in twin/double room.
1990 USD per single traveler.
The price includes:
- 5* hotel in Cairo on B.B basis.
- 5* Nile cruise on F.B basis.
- 5* hotel in Hurghada on an All-inclusive basis.
- Domestic flight tickets.
- Hotels pick up / drop off.
- Tours mentioned above.
- Entrance fees.
- Licensed tour guide.
The price excludes:
- Drinks in Cairo.
- Drinks on the cruise.
- Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotels, and cruise.
Notes:
- Egyptian pound, US Dollar, Sterling, and Euro are accepted.
- Children between 1-5 years get 60% off.
- Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
- 25% of the price to be added on peak seasons like Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
